The latest iOS betas nearly always reveal a glimpse into what to expect when the rest of us update our iPhones. If you’re into emoji, then iOS 14.2 might be a treat. The new additions, detailed by Emojipedia, should be only a few weeks away, include…
Source: Engadget – More inclusive emoji will come to iPhones in iOS 14.2
Monthly Archives: September 2020
Vexing Space Station Air Leak Traced to Russian Module After False Alarm
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station sprung to action late Monday night following concerns that a persistent air leak had grown in size. It turned out to be a false alarm, but during the event, the crew managed to trace the source of the leak to a Russian service module.
Source: Gizmodo – Vexing Space Station Air Leak Traced to Russian Module After False Alarm
Wednesday's Best Deals: LG 8K NanoCell TV, AuraGlow Teeth Whitening Kit, Nintendo Switch Cases, Purea Forehead Thermometer, and More
An LG 8K TV and AuraGlow Teeth Whitening Kit lead Wednesday’s best deals.
Source: LifeHacker – Wednesday’s Best Deals: LG 8K NanoCell TV, AuraGlow Teeth Whitening Kit, Nintendo Switch Cases, Purea Forehead Thermometer, and More
The 100's Creator Jason Rothenberg Promises That the Series Finale Will Be Explosive
The 100, a very unimaginatively-named show that has featured so many murders and a journey into a butthole, is coming to an end with its series finale tonight. In a new video detailing what’s to come, the show’s creator Jason Rosenberg insists that The 100‘s getting the ending he always wanted for its heroes and…
Source: io9 – The 100’s Creator Jason Rothenberg Promises That the Series Finale Will Be Explosive
Pixel 5 Live Images Leaked Mere Hours Before Google Launch Event
Just before the expected Pixel 5 announcement at Google’s Launch Night later today, real life images of the device have leaked into the wild. Leaker Jon Prosser showed off the device in a series of photographs he called a “late-night Pixel 5 leak.”
Looking at the first image in the tweet, we get to see the front of the Pixel 5. The glass
Source: Hot Hardware – Pixel 5 Live Images Leaked Mere Hours Before Google Launch Event
Timex Reissues One of Its First Attempts to Get Analog Watch Lovers to Switch to Digital
Having a hard time deciding between the Apple Watch Series 6, the Apple Watch SE, or a heavily discounted Apple Watch Series 3? Why not go with none of the above and let Timex take you back to a time when digital watches weren’t harassing you with notifications all day long and were desperate to emulate the look of…
Source: Gizmodo – Timex Reissues One of Its First Attempts to Get Analog Watch Lovers to Switch to Digital
Microsoft Warns Of Rise In Sophisticated Cyber Attacks Coming From Russia, China
Oh great, as if 2020 has not been challenging enough already, the latest Digital Defense Report from Microsoft outlines some troubling cybersecurity trends. Threat actors are “rapidly” increasing the sophistication of their cyberattacks, ultimately making them more difficult to detect, and more likely to trick “even the savviest targets.”
“For
Source: Hot Hardware – Microsoft Warns Of Rise In Sophisticated Cyber Attacks Coming From Russia, China
Americans Are Drinking More Alcohol Than in 2019
Americans reported drinking alcohol more frequently and in higher quantities since last year, according to a study published in JAMA. From a report: Excessive alcohol consumption may cause or worsen mental health problems, such as anxiety or depression. Experts have also warned the stress of the pandemic has fomented alcohol and drug abuse. The greatest changes were among women and people 30 to 59 years old. On average, alcohol was consumed one day more per month by three of four adults. Frequency of alcohol consumption for women increased by 17%. Heavy drinking among women — four or more drinks within a few hours — spiked 41% since 2019. Adults aged 30 to 59 years increased their drinking by 19% since last year.
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Source: Slashdot – Americans Are Drinking More Alcohol Than in 2019
Marshall's latest headphones last over 80 hours on a charge
Marshall’s previous set of on-ear wireless headphones, the Major III, offered over 30 hours of battery life and the guitar maker’s iconic style for $150. Not wanting to rest on its laurels, the company decided to turn things up to 11 for the latest m…
Source: Engadget – Marshall’s latest headphones last over 80 hours on a charge
Xiaomi says its new smartwatch only needs to charge twice a month
Xiaomi just unveiled several new phones (we’ll come one of those a bit later), but the new Mi Watch is a little more interesting. It’s not the half-price Apple Watch clone from late last year, but something closer to Google’s WearOS wearable family —…
Source: Engadget – Xiaomi says its new smartwatch only needs to charge twice a month
The Aura Strap adds new tricks to your Apple Watch
I’ve been staring at the Aura Strap on my wrist for a while now, trying to work out if I like this device or not. On paper, I can see the logic for such a device existing, and in theory I can see people using it to help them reach their goals. But in…
Source: Engadget – The Aura Strap adds new tricks to your Apple Watch
Marshall's Major IV Headphones Cut All the Cables With Wireless Charging
Wireless headphones are no longer a novelty, so if you want your cans to stand out in a category that’s very crowded at this point, you need to bring something new to the table. For Marshall’s new Major IV headphones the company is introducing wireless charging, making these some of the first wireless on-ear…
Source: Gizmodo – Marshall’s Major IV Headphones Cut All the Cables With Wireless Charging
Final Fantasy XIV’s Crafting System Turned Me Into A Capitalist Swine
A few expansions into playing Final Fantasy XIV, I decided to try leveling one of the game’s many crafting classes. For one, I’d heard a fair amount of FFXIV’s strongest weapons and most stylish gear were locked behind them. On top of that, I’d found the adventuring life to be expensive. Sure, running dungeons and…
Source: Kotaku – Final Fantasy XIV’s Crafting System Turned Me Into A Capitalist Swine
How to Stream Google Stadia on iOS/iPadOS
In a perfect world, we could download apps from a centralized, secure app store on our phones, and these apps would allow us to connect to other services we enjoy without any extra hassle. In the real world, you’re going to have to employ some clever workarounds if you want to get game streaming to work on the…
Source: LifeHacker – How to Stream Google Stadia on iOS/iPadOS
Delta IV Heavy rocket delayed again, raising concerns of aging infrastructure
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Delta IV Heavy nestled in its Mobile Service Tower before launch of the NROL-44 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office [credit:
Trevor Mahlmann for Ars ]
United Launch Alliance has been attempting to launch a spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office, valued at more than $1 billion, for quite a while now. On Tuesday evening, just hours before the company’s latest attempt to launch the large Delta IV Heavy booster, the mission was scrubbed again.
The weather at the launch site was far from optimal, but the mission was delayed due a technical problem with the launch pad. What is notable is that this is now the third issue that the company, ULA, has experienced with its ground systems equipment at Space Launch Complex-37 in Cape Canaveral, Florida for this flight.
The mission, dubbed NROL-44, was originally due to launch in June. When it was delayed until late August, military officials did not cite a reason for the schedule slip. However, on August 29, everything seemed nominal as the three-core rocket counted down to liftoff from its Florida-based launch pad. The countdown reached zero, the three main RS-68 engines ignited, and the launch conductor said, “Liftoff!”
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Source: Ars Technica – Delta IV Heavy rocket delayed again, raising concerns of aging infrastructure
Save on Switch Cases at Best Buy No Matter Which Device You Have
Switch Lite Carrying Case | $15 | Best Buy
Switch Hard Case | $27 | Best Buy
Source: Kotaku – Save on Switch Cases at Best Buy No Matter Which Device You Have
The London Marathon will go ahead thanks to social-distancing wearables
Elite-level marathon running will return this weekend. The organizers of the London Marathon have announced that they will use distance-measuring ‘Bump’ devices tto keep roughly 100 athletes safe as they participate in the men’s, women’s and wheelcha…
Source: Engadget – The London Marathon will go ahead thanks to social-distancing wearables
Waffle Yourself a Cheese Blintz
Sweet cheese blintzes are the stars of the stuffed pancake pantheon, but they are, if not difficult, at least somewhat tedious to make and fill. And while I will always choose a homemade blintz over a store-bought frozen one, the less precious nature of frozen grocery store blintzes makes them ideal candidates for…
Source: LifeHacker – Waffle Yourself a Cheese Blintz
OpenCL 3.0 Specification Released With New Khronos Open-Source OpenCL SDK
Back in April was the provisional release of OpenCL 3.0 with making CL 2.x features optional while adding async DMA extensions and more. Today the finalized version of OpenCL 3.0 has been released plus also introducing an official Khronos OpenCL SDK…
Source: Phoronix – OpenCL 3.0 Specification Released With New Khronos Open-Source OpenCL SDK
Extremely Good Cat Learns to Copy Human Movements
Feline intelligence may be more impressive than we’ve appreciated, at least according to a new study. The research claims to present the first evidence that cats can recognize and then mimic human behavior on command—a feat that only a few other animals, including dogs, are known to do.
Source: Gizmodo – Extremely Good Cat Learns to Copy Human Movements