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• How to fix the most common smartphone problems

  26-09-2017 23:56
  
  DIYTotally debugging.
  Most smartphone problems fall into just a few categories, like dwindling battery life or random crashes. Here's how to solve the worst phone issues.
  
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• Could Evaporation Ever Power the Country?

  26-09-2017 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  There's energy everywhere, the trouble is harnessing it.We extract power from wind, waves and sunlight, but researchers from Columbia University say there's another font of untapped energy — water evaporating from lakes and reservoirs across the country. In a new analysis laying out a prospective plan to harness evaporation, they say that up to 325 Gigawatts of energy — 69 percent of US energy generation in 2015 — is potentially available for use. The technique would also reduc
  
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• There's a serious shortage of military-style meals because the last month has been just awful

  26-09-2017 22:58
  
  TechnologyBlame Irma. Or Maria. Or...
  Mother Nature’s one-two punch catalyzed a run on MREs, which is military speak for “Meals, Ready to Eat." Read on.
  
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• There's a serious shortage of military-style meals because the last month has been awful

  26-09-2017 22:58
  
  TechnologyBlame Irma. Or Maria. Or...
  Mother Nature’s one-two punch catalyzed a run on MREs, which is military speak for “Meals, Ready to Eat." Read on.
  
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• Hurricanes Harvey and Irma sparked a rush on military-style emergency meals

  26-09-2017 22:58
  
  TechnologyMREs are selling like hot cakes.
  Mother Nature’s one-two punch catalyzed a run on MREs, which is military speak for “Meals, Ready to Eat." Read on.
  
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• Beak Evolution Gives New Insight Into the Beginning of Birds

  26-09-2017 22:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  It’s well known that theropods were the ancestors of modern-day birds, but exactly how these dinosaurs made the transition from fearsome maws to toothless beaks has been unclear. A new study from researchers in China shows various adolescent species of toothed theropods actually had both for a time — they transitioned from toothy jaws to beaks during adolescence.Theropods are what probably caught your eye as a child — whether it’s the Tyrannosaurus, Velociraptor, or Spino
  
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• Washington state deals blow to plan for coal export terminal

  26-09-2017 22:11 via abcnews.go.com
  The state of Washington has denied a key permit sought by a company that wants to build and operate a large terminal to export coal from the western U.S. to Asia
  
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• Astronomers Solve the Mystery of Pluto’s Giant Blades of Ice

  26-09-2017 21:58 via scitechdaily.com
  New research reveals that the strange formations on Pluto’s surface are made almost entirely of methane ice, and likely formed as a specific kind of...
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• Why Does It Take Companies So Long to Admit a Hack?

  26-09-2017 21:42 via nbcnews.com
  Ever wonder why it takes companies so long to tell the public about a cyber security incident?
  
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• Study Shows Parkinson’s Disease Involves Degeneration of the Olfactory System

  26-09-2017 21:22 via scitechdaily.com
  A newly published study from the Max Planck Institute compares the olfactory bulbs of individuals with and without Parkinson’s disease, revealing that the total volume...
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• $2 million competition aims to make jetpacks a reality by 2019

  26-09-2017 20:30
  
  AviationGoFly dreams of a personal flying machine with range of 20 miles
  A new competition funded by Boeing wants to create quite, small, safe, fast flying machines for individuals.
  
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• Twitter explains why Trump N. Korea tweet wasn't removed

  26-09-2017 20:26 via abcnews.go.com
  Twitter is citing "newsworthiness" and the public interest as reasons why it didn't remove President Donald Trump's declaration in a tweet that North Korean leaders may not "be around much longer."
  
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• Equifax CEO steps down in the wake of damaging data breach

  26-09-2017 20:16 via abcnews.go.com
  Credit reporting agency Equifax CEO retires as the company tries to clean up the mess left by a damaging data breach
  
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• Warm waters tripled the amount of ice lost in these Antarctic glaciers — and that's bad for sea level rise - The Verge

  26-09-2017 20:13
  The Verge
  Warm waters tripled the amount of ice lost in these Antarctic glaciers — and that's bad for sea level rise
  The Verge
  A rock outcropping on Fleming Glacier, which feeds one of the accelerating glaciers in Marguerite Bay on the western Antarctic Peninsula. Photo: NASA/OIB. Between 2008 and 2012, warmer than usual waters caused four glaciers in Western Antarctica to ...
  Iceberg 3 times the size of Manhattan breaks off AntarcticaUSA TODAY
  Iceberg Four Times the Size of Manhatta
  
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• Dubai’s Flying Taxi Drone Takes First Public Flight

  26-09-2017 19:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  Dubai’s flying taxi drone took its first public flight on Monday. The autonomous Volocopter, an 18-rotor electrically powered drone made in Germany, can fit up to two people and includes safety parachutes — just in case.From testing drones for a taxi service to deploying robocops, Dubai is constantly positioning itself as forward-thinking. Originally the city was testing the Ehang-184 passenger drone for its air-taxi service, but later switched to Volocopter for undisclosed
  
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• eBay Appoints Trilateral Commission Member To Board Of Directors

  26-09-2017 19:32 via technocracy.news
  Diana Farrell is a globalist’s globalist; Trilateral Commission, CFR, Aspen, Bretton Woods, World Economic Forum, etc. She is the founding President and CEO of JPMorgan Chase Institute, “a global think-tank dedicated to delivering data-rich analysis and expert insights for the public good.” ⁃ TN EditoreBay, Inc., a global commerce leader, has appointed Adriane Brown and Diana Farrell to its board of directors.
  “eBay has a world-class board of dir
  
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• Liposuction nearly killed this woman—but this dangerous side effect isn’t just from plastic surgery

  26-09-2017 19:30
  
  HealthFat embolisms aren’t even that uncommon.
  Chunks of fat are something you want in your steak, not your bloodstream. But that’s what happened to a 45-year-old woman after she got liposuction.
  
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• $58 off a Dewalt tool kit and other good deals happening today

  26-09-2017 19:15
  
  GadgetsA quick guide to getting the goods for cheaper.
  PopSci is always on the lookout for today's best deals. Our lists will be updated throughout the day, so check back to see if stumbled upon any awesome new discounts.
  
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• A Steady Diet of TV Could Be Key for Deep Space Travelers

  26-09-2017 19:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  No one knows for sure what a long-range space journey will be like for the people on board. Nobody in the history of our species has ever had to deal with the “Earth-out-of-view” phenomenon, for instance. How will it feel to live in close quarters with a small group, with no escape hatch? How will space travelers deal with the prospect of not seeing family or friends for years, or even ever again? How will they occupy themselves for years with nothing much to do?Researchers do know s
  
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• New ESO Image of Spiral Galaxy NGC 1964

  26-09-2017 19:07 via scitechdaily.com
  This newly released ESO image shows spiral galaxy NGC 1964, which resides approximately 70 million light-years away in the constellation of Lepus (The Hare). NGC...
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• Governments Begin Testing Cryptocurrencies As Cash Use Plummets

  26-09-2017 19:03 via technocracy.news
  The globalist drive to remove cash from society is aided by the rise and acceptance of cryptocurrencies throughout the world. The ultimate touchstone for digital currency will be energy, which is the ultimate controller of economic activity. ⁃ TN EditorRiksbank, Sweden’s central bank, is taking a serious look at Bitcoin. As cash use plummets and the amount of currency in circulation dwindles, central banks are looking to cryptocurrencies as government-backed money.
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• Microsoft Set to Release Quantum Computer Programming Language - ExtremeTech

  26-09-2017 19:02
  ExtremeTech
  Microsoft Set to Release Quantum Computer Programming Language
  ExtremeTech
  Scientists around the world have been dabbling in quantum computing for years, but most of the work has been focused on creating a reliable medium for running quantum calculations. The programming languages used in quantum computing have been of ...
  Microsoft takes a deep dive into developing code for quantum computingDigital Trends
  Microsoft's new coding language is made for quantum computersEngadget
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• How MacOS High Sierra improves the apps you use most - CNET

  26-09-2017 19:01
  CNET
  How MacOS High Sierra improves the apps you use most
  CNET
  MacOS High Sierra introduces a number of under-the-hood changes -- the new Apple File System (APFS) for speedier performance and better security, HVEC for improved video compression and Metal 2 for more powerful graphics -- but it also brings ...
  Apple's new file system will eventually support Fusion Drive machinesArs Technica
  The Good and Bad in Apple macOS High Sierra: What You Need to KnowFortune
  Apple's two-step authenticat
  
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• Ataribox aims high with $250-300 price point, Linux core, custom AMD chip - Ars Technica

  26-09-2017 18:58
  Fortune
  Ataribox aims high with $250-300 price point, Linux core, custom AMD chip
  Ars Technica
  Enlarge / Say hello to an actual, honest to goodness Ataribox. Or, at least, a prototype. But, hey, at least it's not just a 3D render. Atari. reader comments 65. Share this story. The trademark and license borg that currently calls itself Atari ...
  New Ataribox price and tech details places its power within the tier of major consolesDestructoid
  New Ataribox Details Don't Make It Sound Any More Promis
  
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• How to use Apple's terrific document scanner in iOS 11 - The Verge

  26-09-2017 18:54
  The Verge
  How to use Apple's terrific document scanner in iOS 11
  The Verge
  One of the most useful tricks in Apple's iOS 11 update is found inside the Notes app: it's a document scanner. If there's a business card, receipt, or any other document you want to save or mark up, this tool makes getting it on your iPhone or iPad ...
  iOS 11 battery woes? This might be one culpritCNET
  Apple's iOS 11.0.1 update addresses Exchange e-mail server issueArs Technica
  Apple squashes iOS 11 bugs with quick relea
  
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• UN Strategy To Keep Cities At The Center Of Sustainability Goals

  26-09-2017 18:47 via technocracy.news
  Since most economic activity takes place in cities, Sustainable Development, aka Technocracy, will naturally focus on urban transformation. Rural populations will simply be assigned to urban centers, and treated accordingly. ⁃ TN EditorThe 21st century presents us with two new and accelerating challenges: climate change and mass urbanization. The good news is they are connected in ways that solving for both can enhance our future and shape better lives for all. Livable cities lead to
  
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• Fin24.com | SABC posts R977m loss

  26-09-2017 18:36
  
  The South African Broadcasting Corporation has posted a R977m loss after tax for the 2016/17 financial year.
  
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• The iPhone 8 Plus beats the best smartphone camera from Samsung - Business Insider

  26-09-2017 18:17
  Business Insider
  The iPhone 8 Plus beats the best smartphone camera from Samsung
  Business Insider
  Samsung has enjoyed the top spot ever since it released the Galaxy S7 in early 2016. But the iPhone 8 Plus has made an incredible impression, and I can safely say that Apple's latest device takes better photos. In judging the photos taken with each ...
  iPhone X confirmed to have 3GB of RAM and 2716mAh batteryThe Verge
  iPhone 8 Plus vs. Galaxy Note 8 speed test shows that Android still can't compete
  
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• Just some cool new pictures of the time Greenland was on fire

  26-09-2017 18:15
  
  EnvironmentIce and fire.
  Images of the recent Greenland wildfires as captured by a European Space Agency satellite.
  
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• ESOcast 128: How Astronomers Look at the Universe and Why They Need ALMA

  26-09-2017 18:06 via scitechdaily.com
  This short ESOcast video explains why astronomers need radio telescopes like ALMA to understand phenomena in some of the dustiest and most distant regions of...
  The post ESOcast 128: How Astronomers Look at the Universe and Why They Need ALMA appeared first on SciTech Daily.
  
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• The Latest: SEC chair won't comment on Equifax exec trades

  26-09-2017 17:56 via abcnews.go.com
  SEC chairman may face tough hearing in front of Congress after agency's disclosure that it also was victim of a hack
  
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• Microsoft Excel is about to get a lot smarter - TechCrunch

  26-09-2017 17:32
  TechCrunch
  Microsoft Excel is about to get a lot smarter
  TechCrunch
  Microsoft Excel users rejoice. Your favorite spreadsheet is about to get a lot smarter, thanks to the help of machine learning and a better connection to the outside world. As Jared Spataro, Microsoft's general manager for Office, and Rob Howard, the ...
  Microsoft commits to deliver next Office client, servers by second half 2018ZDNet
  Microsoft announces Office 2019 for customers who don't want to pay forever for Office 36
  
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• Evaporating lakes could help power the country

  26-09-2017 17:21
  
  From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News Scientists develop new ways to harness energy from evaporation.
  Researchers discover how to generate power from the natural evaporation of lakes and reservoirs.
  
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• Russia threatens to block Facebook over data storage

  26-09-2017 17:18 via abcnews.go.com
  Russia has threatened to block access to Facebook next year if the company does not store its data locally
  
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• The weak underbelly of a giant Antarctic ice sheet just lost a berg more than four times the size of Manhattan

  26-09-2017 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  We've now got yet another worrying sign that human-caused warming is causing the behemoth West Antarctic Ice Sheet to come unglued, threatening to raise sea level by 10 feet over time.You can see that sign in the image above from the Sentinel-1 satellite.The image shows a 103-square-mile tabular iceberg — equal in size to four and a half Manhattan islands — breaking off from the floating edge of the Pine Island Glacier in West Antarctica on September 23rd. It was poste
  
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• Twitter explains why President Trump's North Korea tweet wasn't removed - CBS News

  26-09-2017 16:58
  CBS News
  Twitter explains why President Trump's North Korea tweet wasn't removed
  CBS News
  WASHINGTON -- Twitter is citing "newsworthiness" and the public interest as reasons why it didn't remove President Donald Trump's declaration in a tweet that North Korean leaders may not "be around much longer." Trump tweeted Saturday: "Just heard ...
  Equifax CEO retires in the wake of damaging data breachWHIO
  Twitter Explains Why Donald Trump's Threatening Tweets Don't Break Its RulesFortuneall 83 ne
  
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• NFL partners with Facebook to deliver content via new Watch platform - MarketWatch

  26-09-2017 16:42
  USA TODAY
  NFL partners with Facebook to deliver content via new Watch platform
  MarketWatch
  The National Football League said on Tuesday it has entered a multiyear partnership with Facebook Inc. FB, +0.80% for the social media platform to deliver video and other content from the NFL. The NFL will publish game recaps and official highlights ...
  Facebook Inks Two-Year Deal With NFL to Stream HighlightsTheStreet.com
  NFL signs multiyear programming deal with FacebookFierceCableall 25 news articles&n
  
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• Equifax CEO Steps Down After Epic Data Breach

  26-09-2017 15:53 via nbcnews.com
  Equifax CEO Richard Smith is stepping down after a historic data breach that exposed the personal financial histories of over 143 million Americans.
  
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• Chief executive ousted at Equifax following data breach - Wirral Globe

  26-09-2017 15:36
  Wirral Globe
  Chief executive ousted at Equifax following data breach
  Wirral Globe
  Credit reporting agency Equifax has ousted chief executive Richard Smith following a damaging data breach that exposed highly sensitive information about 143 million Americans. The shake-up announced on Tuesday comes after Equifax disclosed that ...
  Equifax CEO's $7.6 Million Parting GiftBloomberg
  Equifax CEO Richard Smith Is Out Days Before Congressional HearingTheStreet.com
  After Equifax, Should You Monitor
  
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• Fin24.com | Uber tops 500 000 signatures on petition to halt London ban

  26-09-2017 15:30
  
  Uber has collected more than 500 000 signatures on a petition to protest London’s decision to not renew the company’s taxi license.
  
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• Fin24.com | Uber CEO takes humble approach in London licence fight

  26-09-2017 14:45
  
  Uber’s potential ban in London is giving new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi an early opportunity to demonstrate a more humble approach to conflict.
  
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• Multiple challenges remain to Fukushima nuclear cleanup

  26-09-2017 13:30 via abcnews.go.com
  Melted fuel, contaminated water, radioactive waste: Fukushima cleanup still faces huge hurdles
  
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• Fin24.com | Humans the weakest link as cyber warfare intensifies

  26-09-2017 13:30
  
  Staff opening suspicious emails represent one of the weakest links amid a rise in global malware attacks, according to a software security expert.
  
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• The Overmonitored Nursery

  26-09-2017 13:00 via nytimes.com
  As a new mom, it finally dawned on me that all this technology meant to calm agitated parents actually agitates us more.
  
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• WATCH: GPS systems will become more accurate in 2018 smartphones

  26-09-2017 12:05 via abcnews.go.com
  Navigation chip manufacturer Broadcom announces a new chip that will be accurate to within one foot.
  
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• Fin24.com | China disrupts WhatsApp texts as censor tools grow more powerful

  26-09-2017 11:36
  
  China is tightening the screws on WhatsApp, honing and employing cutting-edge surveillance technology to disrupt the messaging service as part of a longer-term crackdown on its online spheres.
  
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• Fin24.com | MultiChoice cuts Zim tariffs as rival Kwese faces court challenge

  26-09-2017 11:33
  
  Multichoice Zimbabwe has announced a tariff drop for its satellite television platform DStv, in response to the possible entry of rival Kwese TV into the pay television market.
  
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• Fin24.com | iPhone 8 build costs rise on faster chip, cameras

  26-09-2017 10:08
  
  Apple’s latest smartphones, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, have more expensive parts, but the company will still make significant profits because it raised prices.
  
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• Fin24.com | What Wall Street's saying about Apple as new iPhones hit shelves

  26-09-2017 09:39
  
  The launch has been highly anticipated, but the reviews so far are lacklustre for Apple’s new gadgets.
  
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• Fin24.com | Zim authorities threaten social media users as economic crisis deepens

  26-09-2017 08:27
  
  Authorities have warned social media users over spreading pictures and videos about Zimbabwe's economic woes, after a prominent activist was charged with subversion for a video circulated at the weekend.
  
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