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2021-08-27 12:00:00 |
Can the Metaverse Thrive if It\'s Fully Owned by Facebook? (lien direct) |
This week, we step into the social network's vision of the metaverse, where reality and the simulated world become one. Kinda. |
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2021-08-27 12:00:00 |
The Joy of Walking in Games (lien direct) |
Here's what you need to know about walking simulators and the psychological benefits of how games can offer a much-needed escape. |
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2021-08-27 11:00:00 |
Titan\'s Strange Chemical World Gets Simulated in Tiny Tubes (lien direct) |
A research chemist mixed nitrogen, methane, and other molecules to recreate the conditions that might harbor life on one of Saturn's moons. |
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2021-08-27 11:00:00 |
This Rice Cooker Also Slow Cooks, But in Teensy Batches (lien direct) |
This Zojirushi's limited ability to cook large quantities of anything other than rice and grains makes it hard to justify its higher-than-average price tag. |
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2021-08-26 22:20:28 |
A Bad Solar Storm Could Cause an \'Internet Apocalypse\' (lien direct) |
The undersea cables that connect much of the world would be hit especially hard by a coronal mass ejection. |
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2021-08-26 19:47:36 |
Vaccine Mandates Work-but Only If They\'re Done Right (lien direct) |
Requiring people to get their shots can stop Covid-19, but those rules have to be doable and equitable. |
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2021-08-26 18:40:00 |
Pokimane Has Done Enough-and Has So Much Left to Do (lien direct) |
The 25-year-old Twitch star has built her life into the optimal internet content machine. Now she just wants to enjoy it. |
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2021-08-26 13:00:00 |
Now Isn\'t the Time to Abandon Contact Tracing (lien direct) |
As the nation battles the Delta variant, contact tracing seems to have disappeared from the arsenal of defenses-right when it could help the most. |
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2021-08-26 12:00:00 |
Samsung\'s Galaxy Buds2 Are Perfect Everyday Earbuds (lien direct) |
These are the new standard in midrange wireless earbuds. |
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2021-08-26 11:00:00 |
The Poop About Your Gut Health and Personalized Nutrition (lien direct) |
Researchers are coming around to the idea that there isn't a one-size-fits-all diet. Some companies are going further to find out what fits you, specifically. |
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2021-08-25 22:36:09 |
The OnlyFans Porn Ban Reversal Does Not Reassure Creators (lien direct) |
Performers of sexually explicit content are relieved, but still worried about their futures on the subscription site. |
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2021-08-25 21:14:40 |
The Stealthy iPhone Hacks That Apple Still Can\'t Stop (lien direct) |
After another “zero-click” attack, security experts say it's time for more extreme measures to keep iMessage users safe. |
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2021-08-25 13:00:00 |
Our Favorite High-Tech Bassinets for Cantankerous Tots (lien direct) |
We soothed, swung and strapped babies into bassinets that vibrate, move, adjust, and even react to crying. |
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2021-08-25 13:00:00 |
GM Recalls Every Chevy Bolt Ever Made Over Faulty Batteries (lien direct) |
The automaker is recalling the electric vehicle after investigating two manufacturing defects linked to car fires. |
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2021-08-25 12:00:00 |
Social Media Algorithms Are Controlling How I Grieve (lien direct) |
What happens to a loved one's account after they pass-and how does their digital afterlife affect the ones who survive them? |
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2021-08-25 11:00:00 |
Afghanistan Almost Beat Polio. Now the Future Is Uncertain (lien direct) |
It's a heart-stopping moment for health officials, who reported only a single case this year-and whose campaigns may end up paused. |
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2021-08-25 11:00:00 |
Samsung\'s Latest Folding Phones Finally Feel Ready (lien direct) |
The Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 are more polished than ever, and surprisingly purpose-driven. |
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2021-08-24 19:13:34 |
A New Chip Cluster Will Make Massive AI Models Possible (lien direct) |
Cerebras says its technology can run a neural network with 120 trillion connections-a hundred times what's achievable today. |
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2021-08-24 16:55:58 |
Gavin Newsom\'s Recall Election Divides Silicon Valley\'s Elite (lien direct) |
How the tech world's unique brand of politics is shaping the fight over who governs California. |
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2021-08-24 12:00:00 |
Social Media Helped These Chefs Branch Out of the Kitchen (lien direct) |
The restaurant industry was hit hard by the pandemic, but some pros went online to share skills, recipes, and just stay connected. Here's how you can too. |
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2021-08-24 12:00:00 |
The Hisense U8G Is the Best Affordable Android TV (lien direct) |
This moderately priced TV looks great and has every app you will ever need. |
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2021-08-24 12:00:00 |
Hackers Could Up Medication Doses Through Infusion Pump Flaws (lien direct) |
It would take a determined hacker to break into the vulnerable B. Braun products, but the impact could be devastating. |
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2021-08-24 11:00:00 |
This Barnacle-Inspired Glue Seals Bleeding Organs in Seconds (lien direct) |
The paste sticks onto wet tissue firmly by repelling blood. Surgeons hope it can save time-and lives. |
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2021-08-24 11:00:00 |
How Hub Worlds Shape Video Game Design (lien direct) |
Whether players come to chat, organize activities, buy and sell items, or just to log out, hubs have a language all their own. |
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2021-08-24 10:00:00 |
Can Robots Evolve Into Machines of Loving Grace? (lien direct) |
Perhaps, if we put bots together the right way, consciousness will simply emerge. |
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2021-08-23 18:38:25 |
Would It Be Fair to Treat Vaccinated Covid Patients First? (lien direct) |
Last week, Texas health care policymakers discussed taking vaccination status into account for Covid triage. It's a larger conversation ethicists are bracing for. |
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2021-08-23 15:00:00 |
So Hey Here\'s a Tortoise Hunting and Eating a Baby Bird (lien direct) |
How does one of the slowest animals on Earth manage to chase down a bird? Have a look for yourself. |
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2021-08-23 13:00:00 |
This Tracker Uses Helium Hot Spots to Locate Your Valuables (lien direct) |
Invoxia's LongFi Tracker can report the location of your car, backpack, or teenager by pinging community-operated Helium wireless devices. |
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2021-08-23 13:00:00 |
38M Records Exposed Online-Including Contact-Tracing Info (lien direct) |
Misconfigured Power Apps from Microsoft led to more than a thousand web apps accessible to anyone who found them. |
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2021-08-23 11:00:00 |
Are These the Hidden Deepfakes in the Anthony Bourdain Movie? (lien direct) |
Pindrop, which makes software to identify synthetic audio, found three clips totaling 50 seconds in the nearly 2-hour movie. |
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2021-08-23 11:00:00 |
Can This Sun-Reflecting Fabric Help Fight Climate Change? (lien direct) |
An experimental textile called metafabric is designed to cool down the wearer and reduce the need for air-conditioning. |
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2021-08-23 11:00:00 |
How to Prepare for a Disaster, Emotionally and Mentally (lien direct) |
To start: Forgive your selves and help each other |
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2021-08-23 11:00:00 |
Data Brokers Know Where You Are-and Want to Sell That Intel (lien direct) |
These firms could track whether you've visited your therapist's office or your ex's house. And without regulation, they're a threat to democracy. |
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2021-08-23 11:00:00 |
AI Can Write in English. Now It\'s Learning Other Languages (lien direct) |
Startups in Germany, China, Israel, and elsewhere are following the path blazed by GPT-3-with local twists. |
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2021-08-22 13:00:00 |
How the Cuttlefish\'s Robust Memory System Defies Old Age (lien direct) |
This cephalopod is the only known animal that doesn't exhibit age-related deterioration when recalling specific events. |
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2021-08-22 13:00:00 |
Is Your Name Ruining Your Life? (lien direct) |
Name discrimination is still alive and well in 2021-and I can't help but wonder how it's shaped others' perceptions of me. |
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2021-08-22 12:00:00 |
Monoprice\'s $250 Planar Magnetic Headphones Sound Awesome (lien direct) |
The Monolith M570 from the low-cost accessory maker are the best sub-$500 headphones I've heard in years. |
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2021-08-22 12:00:00 |
How Big Data Carried Graph Theory Into New Dimensions (lien direct) |
Researchers are turning to the mathematics of higher-order interactions to better model the complex connections within their data. |
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2021-08-22 11:00:00 |
You Should Be Using TweetDeck (lien direct) |
Even if you wouldn't call yourself a power user, the Twitter client's advanced search tools and customizable interface can massively upgrade your feed. |
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2021-08-21 13:00:00 |
Hackers Stole Over $90M From Japan\'s Liquid Crypto Exchange (lien direct) |
Plus: An Apple informant, a Census Bureau hack, and more of the week's top security news. |
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2021-08-21 12:00:00 |
A Plan to Slow the Creep of the Sahara-by Planting Gardens (lien direct) |
People along the desert's border are building a kind of circular plot called a tolou keur to keep the soil fertile and to slow desertification. |
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2021-08-21 12:00:00 |
Sleepio Conquered My Insomnia Where Quick-Fix Gadgets Failed (lien direct) |
This six-week course employs cognitive behavioral therapy to improve the quality of your sleep. |
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2021-08-21 11:00:00 |
15 Best Weekend Deals on iPads, Fitness Trackers, and More (lien direct) |
Need a new laptop? Now is the time to buy. There's also plenty of great sales on everything from photo frames to Apple's latest iPad. |
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2021-08-20 21:52:30 |
Tesla Bot Takes Tech Demos to Their Logical Conclusion (lien direct) |
Elon Musk's bizarre demo laid bare the truth of many new tech demos: They are a storyboarded vision of the future held together by digital duct tape. |
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2021-08-20 21:34:57 |
The US Is Getting Covid Booster Shots. The World Is Furious (lien direct) |
The White House's plan to roll out third shots for any American adult is raising profound questions about global equity. |
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2021-08-20 19:35:12 |
Google Docs Scams Still Pose a Threat (lien direct) |
A 2017 worm caused havoc across the internet. One researcher is warning that despite new protections put in place, it could still happen again. |
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2021-08-20 19:25:42 |
OnlyFans\' Explicit Content Ban Betrays Its Creators (lien direct) |
The adult fansite made its name off of personalized porn. This week, it announced that it would restrict “sexually explicit conduct” starting in October. |
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2021-08-20 18:15:00 |
Apple\'s Photo-Scanning Plan Sparks Outcry From Policy Groups (lien direct) |
Civil rights organizations say the company's intention to scan images for child sexual abuse material could harm some children and threaten free speech. |
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2021-08-20 18:06:56 |
Biden Pushes Boosters, Schools Mandate Shots, and More News (lien direct) |
Catch up on the most important updates from this week. |
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2021-08-20 17:23:46 |
Tesla Promised a Robot. Was It Just a Recruiting Pitch? (lien direct) |
The highlight of an event aimed at AI whizzes was a human simulating a robot that might someday replace a human. |
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