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Apple’s iBooks to become “Books” in forthcoming reading app redesign
iPhones and iPad may feel like new e-readers with this update.
White House starts debate on when NASA should leave the space station
"Kudos to the administration for beginning the debate."
Microsoft’s “Ink to Code” turns drawings into user interfaces
Early prototype is being developed as a "Garage" project.
A salamander with a genome 10 times the size of ours regrows lost limbs
Most of the extra DNA appears to be irrelevant to regeneration.
Samsung announces the Galaxy S9 launch, teases “reimagined” camera
It sounds like a variable aperture camera is coming to the Galaxy S9.
iOS 11.3 will be about more than just performance throttling options; AR is the focus
iOS 11.3 will add a performance throttling toggle and updates to Messages.
Alphabet launches a cybersecurity company called “Chronicle”
It’s a “cybersecurity intelligence platform” powered by Alphabet’s servers.
AT&T CEO’s net neutrality plan calls for regulation of websites
AT&T also wants to make sure net neutrality law won’t be too strict.
Submerged permafrost releasing methane, but not into the atmosphere
Beaufort Sea study tracks methane released from thawing ancient permafrost.
These baby monkeys are first cloned primates created using the Dolly method
Despite low success rate and ethics issues, creators hope they’re useful for research.
Author Ursula K. Le Guin has left us, and we’re now all Dispossessed
The creator of "an ambiguous utopia," her sci-fi and fantasy worlds rang true.
SpaceX has test fired its Falcon Heavy rocket
The crucial test clears the way for a launch in early February.
Want to see all data Windows 10 sends Microsoft? There’s an app for that
The next big update to Windows 10 will be even more transparent about what it collects.
Rocket Lab launched a secret payload into space last weekend
"It’s perplexing that... we don’t think about anything beyond our little sphere."
Oculus creates a new, open source unit of time to measure frame rates
1 flick = 1/705,600,000 of a second
Fitbit slaps expiration date on Pebble smartwatch support
Devices will continue to work after that date, but key features won't be supported.
Net neutrality comment fraud will be investigated by government
Democrats requested investigation after millions of people were impersonated.
Review: Toyota’s new Prius Prime needs more battery
2018 plugin hybrid is good—but the battery needs more energy density.
Senators ask social media execs to investigate “ReleaseTheMemo” hashtag
Meanwhile, WikiLeaks is offering to pay for a leaked copy of the memo in question.
Iconoclasts review: Explore, upgrade, skip the dialogue
Metroid-y action and perfect bosses adrift in a sea of weak writing.
Google I/O 2018 runs May 8-10 at Shoreline Amphitheatre
It's business as usual for Google I/O—same place, roughly the same time.
Major payment company: “Fewer and fewer use cases” for bitcoin payments
Stripe: bitcoin is "better-suited to being an asset than a means of exchange."
The Google Assistant can now read you audiobooks from Google Play
Google discounted a number of popular titles for the launch.
Climate change melting pre-Viking artifacts out of Norway’s glaciers
Reindeer hunters, traders, and the earliest Vikings all left artifacts on the ice.
Man convicted for renting human heads cut with chainsaw, dripping disease
He faces up to 20 years for wire fraud, illegally transporting hazardous materials.
Apple releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 and iOS 11.2.5
Also: tvOS 11.2.5, watchOS 4.2.2, and a Mac Meltdown/Spectre security update.
Verizon won’t be using tax cut to boost spending on network upgrades
Verizon’s spending won’t change much, and tax savings will boost balance sheet.
Dealmaster: Save $150 on a Samsung 4K QLED TV
Plus deals on Windows mixed reality headsets, several Dell PCs, and more.
How many electric cars can the grid take? Depends on your neighborhood
High concentration of EVs can lead to equipment trouble later.
Hands-on: DJI’s new Mavic Air is a beefed-up Spark with 4K video
The $799 drone tries to find the sweet spot between the Spark and Mavic Pro.
Firefox’s continued Quantum transformation—more multithreading, tracking protection
The open source stalwart continues to make large performance improvements.
Unlocked PS4 consoles can now run copies of PS2 games
Recent exploit also allows for homebrew and PS4 game piracy.
Acer’s new Chromebooks start at $279
One has a 360-degree hinge, one is for schools, and one's a headless Chromebox.
Software used in judicial decisions meets its equal in random amateurs
Software used to predict if people being sentenced will commit another crime.
Huge pay package convinces Elon Musk to stay at Tesla for 10 more years
Musk gets another 12 percent of Tesla stock if its value rises to $650 billion.
Apple’s Siri-equipped HomePod comes to your home on February 9
Preorders for the $349 device begin Friday, January 26 for US, UK, and Australia.
The first Chinese astronaut thought he was going to die
"Hold on! Just hold on for a bit longer."
Raw sprouts at Jimmy John’s linked to another outbreak—at least the 7th
And the sandwich chain’s customers are already clamoring for their return.
Here’s why the epidemic of malicious ads grew so much worse last year
Forced redirects from Zirconium group push phony malware and fake Flash updates.
Net neutrality is bad? 1 million PornHub employees can’t be wrong. Oh, wait
Millions of comments sent to FCC through bulk system used fake email addresses.
Video demonstrates the marvel of CRT displays at 380,000 frames per second
The video makes common display tech concepts easy to grasp.
Trump puts 30% tariff on imported solar cells and modules
Interestingly, Tesla stands to gain from this decision.
Making tools gives crows a big food boost
A small time investment can lead to big gains.
SpaceX gets good news from the Air Force on the Zuma mission
The important national security customer gives SpaceX a vote of confidence.
Sorry, FCC: Montana is enforcing net neutrality with new executive order
State enforces net neutrality in government contracts, despite FCC preemption.
Windows VR headsets now available with deep discounts
Headset-and-controller bundles are now about $200.
A Comcast net neutrality commitment from the NBC merger just expired
Comcast will no longer face FCC oversight on net neutrality.
An end to in-flight Wi-Fi misery is at hand with Gogo’s 2Ku
Satellite Internet takes the pain out of working on a plane.
Amazon Go debuts, and its prying cameras foil our shoplifting attempts
In spite of more than 100 cameras, I still managed to kinda-sorta steal some yogurt.
Tesla owner attempts Autopilot defense during DUI stop
Driving drunk is still illegal, even with a driver-assistance system active.
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