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• Would you wear HOVERSHOES? Bizarre footwear has a hoverboard for each foot 

  05-06-2018 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A Chinese company developed $499 shoes with a hoverboard on each foot. InMotion Hovershoes X1 are essentially two self-balancing hoverboards.
  
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• Amazon kills off the CloudPet: Firm dumps smart toys over security concerns

  05-06-2018 23:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Amazon pulled the smart toy CloudPets from its online stores after complaints. Mozilla contacted the company yesterday with evidence of new security flaws.
  
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• Apple declares war on Facebook with features to stop tracking users

  05-06-2018 22:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Apple boss Tim Cook again called for greater regulation of tech companies who may be abusing user privacy with data collection as the firm rolled out a new 'intelligent tracking tool' for Safari.
  
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• Pornography isn't becoming more violent as viewers prefer pleasure

  05-06-2018 22:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from McGill University analysed highly watched pornographic videos and found no evidence for the claim that pornography has become more violent over the last decade.
  
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• Universal broadband speed plan 'unambitious', say Lords

  05-06-2018 22:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Lords say a planned minimum broadband speed is too low and may constrain economic activity.
  
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• How does plastic move around the oceans?

  05-06-2018 22:11 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC Science Editor David Shukman explains what happens to plastic once it gets into the sea.
  
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• Homeland Security's controversial facial recognition system to be tested at Texas border this summer

  05-06-2018 21:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is trialing a new facial recognition technology at US borders aimed at keeping track of people as the enter and exit the country.
  
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• #Inspirefest 2018 speaker @timleberecht is a business romantic. But what exactly does that mean? Why is it so impor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  05-06-2018 20:50 via twitter.com
  #Inspirefest 2018 speaker @timleberecht is a business romantic. But what exactly does that mean? Why is it so impor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• 'carbon bubble' could wipe TRILLIONS from the economy

  05-06-2018 20:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New research suggests a dramatic decline in demand for fossil fuel in the near future will trigger a 'carbon bubble' built on long-term investments to burst.
  
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• One of Europe’s unsung tech heroes is @Adyen, a Dutch payments firm valued at $8.3bn. #payments #netherlands siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/adye…

  05-06-2018 20:20 via twitter.com
  One of Europe’s unsung tech heroes is @Adyen, a Dutch payments firm valued at $8.3bn. #payments #netherlands siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/adye…
  
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• The 'death star' crater up close

  05-06-2018 20:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An enormous impact created the Odysseus crater, which is about 280 miles (450 kilometers) across, with its ring of steep cliffs and the mountains that rise at its center.
  
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• From India to Florida, then onto San Jose and finally Limerick, @BDandCo's Ranjani Iyer knows what it's like to mov… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  05-06-2018 19:45 via twitter.com
  From India to Florida, then onto San Jose and finally Limerick, @BDandCo's Ranjani Iyer knows what it's like to mov… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Apple declares war on Facebook with new features to stop the social network tracking users

  05-06-2018 19:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Apple boss Tim Cook again called for greater regulation of tech companies who may be abusing user privacy with data collection as the firm rolled out a new 'intelligent tracking tool' for Safari.
  
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• Excited about the #WorldCup? Don't be fooled by opportunistic #hackers and #scams. siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/201…

  05-06-2018 19:10 via twitter.com
  Excited about the #WorldCup? Don't be fooled by opportunistic #hackers and #scams. siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/201…
  
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• Earth's first giant predators were distant relatives of spiders who produced killer babies 

  05-06-2018 19:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Radiodonta, or 'radiating teeth', is one of the oldest and most primitive arthropod species, an animal group including spiders, insects and crustaceans.
  
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• Heading to #Inspirefest? You could be in with a chance to win flights for two to Hong Kong! siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/hone…

  05-06-2018 18:40 via twitter.com
  Heading to #Inspirefest? You could be in with a chance to win flights for two to Hong Kong! siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/hone…
  
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• Experts find a new way to predict how fast magma is recharging beneath the Yellowstone supervolcano

  05-06-2018 18:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The technique allows scientists at Washington State University to accurately estimate the amount of magma entering the supervolcano from deep within the Earth in a process called recharging.
  
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• Will self-driving cars be on UK roads by 2021? Government launches £30 million of funding

  05-06-2018 18:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The latest multi-million fund is designed to speed-up the roll-out of autonomous vehicles on UK roads by supporting technology and automotive companies developing driverless systems.
  
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• Irish firm Elevare is expanding its team in both Dublin and opening a new office in London! #jobfairy #Dublinjobs siliconrepublic.com/jobs/elevare-d…

  05-06-2018 18:05 via twitter.com
  Irish firm Elevare is expanding its team in both Dublin and opening a new office in London! #jobfairy #Dublinjobs siliconrepublic.com/jobs/elevare-d…
  
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• #MostRead Today: Timely is an AI for those who live and work in the moment ow.ly/w8wn30klMFx

  05-06-2018 17:53 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: Timely is an AI for those who live and work in the moment ow.ly/w8wn30klMFx
  
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• #MostRead Today: Let’s make Ireland Europe’s Silicon Valley of medtech ow.ly/9Sxv30klMIp

  05-06-2018 17:53 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: Let’s make Ireland Europe’s Silicon Valley of medtech ow.ly/9Sxv30klMIp
  
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• #MostRead Today: 350 jobs in Sligo at outsourcing firm Abtran ow.ly/Zy3V30klMHj

  05-06-2018 17:53 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today:350 jobs in Sligo at outsourcing firm Abtran ow.ly/Zy3V30klMHj
  
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• #MostRead Today: Microsoft buys GitHub for $7.5bn ow.ly/BIGm30klMA6

  05-06-2018 17:52 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: Microsoft buys GitHub for $7.5bn ow.ly/BIGm30klMA6
  
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• #MostRead Today: ‘Carbon bubble’ threatens to derail global economy, wiping out trillions ow.ly/ooSO30klMEv

  05-06-2018 17:52 via twitter.com
  #MostRead Today: ‘Carbon bubble’ threatens to derail global economy, wiping out trillions ow.ly/ooSO30klMEv
  
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• Arrival of Britain's new £100m 'game changer' F-35 jets postponed... due to the weather 

  05-06-2018 17:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The arrival of Britain's new £100 million F-35 Lighting stealth fighter jets, described as a game change for RAF personnel, has been posted - due to adverse weather.
  
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• Bonobos lose their appetite if they feel disgusted

  05-06-2018 17:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to researchers from Kyoto University's Primate Research Institute in Japan, bonobos happily eat clean food but steadfastly avoid anything contaminated.
  
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• Heathrow Airport: Cabinet approves new runway plan

  05-06-2018 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Ministers say "the time for action is now" with MPs set to vote on expansion in the coming weeks.
  
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• South Carolina Mother says baby monitor was hacked to spy on her

  05-06-2018 17:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jamie Summitt, 24, said she discovered the glitch with the Fredi baby monitor while her three-month-old son Noah was sleeping at their home in Charleston, South Carolina last week.
  
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• INSIGHT-Deep in the Pentagon, a secret AI program to...

  05-06-2018 17:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Officials familiar with the research told Reuters there are multiple classified programs under way to develop AI systems to better protect the United States against a potential nuclear missile strike.
  
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• “Timely is the first start-up to apply AI to the universally-hated task of time tracking,” -@timelyapp founder Math… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  05-06-2018 17:20 via twitter.com
  “Timely is the first start-up to apply AI to the universally-hated task of time tracking,” -@timelyapp founder Math… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Animation show killer worms that turn ants into 'zombies'

  05-06-2018 17:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists at the Natural History Museum In London have been studying how this mind-controlling worm interacts with an ant's brains, and have captured the grisly relationship on camera for the first time.
  
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• Amazon now has 100,000 warehouse robots

  05-06-2018 16:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Amazon still employs 500,000 humans worldwide and insists robots do not have the 'common sense' or 'dexterity' to replace its warehouse workers entirely.
  
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• There's a secret page on Netflix where you can request TV shows

  05-06-2018 16:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The global feature is hidden within Netflix's help section. Los Angeles-based comedian Chelsea Peretti was alerted to the feature after spotting a tweet from Netflix's Philippinesaccount.
  
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• Why we must embrace the oxymoron of business romantics siliconrepublic.com/careers/tim-le…

  05-06-2018 16:50 via twitter.com
  Why we must embrace the oxymoron of business romantics siliconrepublic.com/careers/tim-le…
  
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• Adyen plans to raise $1bn in blockbuster Amsterdam IPO siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/adye…

  05-06-2018 16:47 via twitter.com
  Adyen plans to raise $1bn in blockbuster Amsterdam IPO siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/adye…
  
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• Dogs could cause of the next big flu outbreak in humans, study warns

  05-06-2018 16:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The New York City researchers warn it could be the tipping point to trigger one of the worst outbreaks seen in years since humans have much more contact with dogs than with pigs and birds.
  
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• Asus 'phone with a fan' among weird gadgets at Computex

  05-06-2018 16:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Unusual new laptops and phones are on show at the Computex event in Taiwan.
  
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• Stockton, CA Fights Poverty With Guaranteed Basic Income

  05-06-2018 16:40 via technocracy.news
  Stockton, California has been in and out of bankruptcy but now sees the light on solving its large homeless problem: simply give taxpayer money away to all of them ala Technocracy’s “Universal Basic Income”. This is a localized version of wealth re-distribution and is all but guaranteed to throw the city back into bankruptcy. ⁃ TN EditorMichael Tubbs, the 27-year-old mayor of Stockton, California, has a radical plan to combat poverty in his cash-strapped city: a “no
  
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• South African farmer captures moment space rock hurtles towards farm

  05-06-2018 16:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Farmer Barend Swanepoelrecorded a clip of the cosmic boulder heading towards his farm at Ottosdal near the South African border with Botswana at 6.40pm on Saturday on CCTV.
  
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• Study: ‘Carbon Bubble’ Could Spark Global Financial Crisis

  05-06-2018 16:26 via technocracy.news
  Technocrats have found a new angle to spark divesting of carbon-based assets: “if people stop putting funds now in fossil fuels, they may at least limit their losses.”  The academics used techniques commonly found in global warming science: “we have observed the data and made projections from there.” Not surprisingly, Christiana Figures is mentioned in this article. ⁃ TN EditorPlunging prices for renewable energy and rapidly increasing investment in low-ca
  
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• ‘Smart Pavement’ Gives New Meaning To ‘Information Superhighway’

  05-06-2018 16:11 via technocracy.news
  Smart City technology has found a way to incorporate blanket sensors into road pavement to provide continuous ‘services’ and connections to your autonomous and traditional automobile. Commercial companies will deliver Internet-based content to passengers while government entities will track and monitor every movement and behavior. ⁃ TN EditorSelf-driving cars have captured the limelight when it comes to how you’ll get around in the future, but one Kansas City technology s
  
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• Fascinating maps reveal the literal translations of every country in the world 

  05-06-2018 15:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fascinating maps have revealed the original names of countries from around the world, giving a surprising insight into some of the early settlers there and the geography of the land.
  
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• Feeling tired? Maybe you needed a bigger coffee this morning. siliconrepublic.com/innovation/how…

  05-06-2018 15:00 via twitter.com
  Feeling tired? Maybe you needed a bigger coffee this morning. siliconrepublic.com/innovation/how…
  
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• Finally there are ginger emojis

  05-06-2018 14:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Woozy face, ginger heads and one for the baldies.
  
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• Entrepreneur, investor and #Inspirefest 2018 speaker @susanmcp1 has some words of wisdom for those embarking on the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  05-06-2018 14:40 via twitter.com
  Entrepreneur, investor and #Inspirefest 2018 speaker @susanmcp1 has some words of wisdom for those embarking on the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• David Dobrik and Liza Koshy announce split in emotional video

  05-06-2018 14:21 via bbc.co.uk
  YouTube couple reveal they separated six months ago due to the pressures of work but will remain best friends.
  
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• Irish Government to continue exchequer funding of @NDRC_hq to drive Ireland’s entrepreneur-led digital future. siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/ndrc…

  05-06-2018 14:20 via twitter.com
  Irish Government to continue exchequer funding of @NDRC_hq to drive Ireland’s entrepreneur-led digital future. siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/ndrc…
  
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• Here are just some online scams to expect during the World Cup siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/201…

  05-06-2018 14:04 via twitter.com
  Here are just some online scams to expect during the World Cup siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/201…
  
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• Instagram is DOWN: App stops working worldwide

  05-06-2018 14:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The problem largely appears to be in Europe and parts of Asia, with some isolated incidents across the US. Many users have taken to Twitter to vent their frustration.
  
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• Call out: Future Factory Honest Eats mini hack at Inspirefest, with Marqette siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/hone…

  05-06-2018 13:58 via twitter.com
  Call out: Future Factory Honest Eats mini hack at Inspirefest, with Marqette siliconrepublic.com/start-ups/hone…
  
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