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• Conspiracy theories play big part in congressional hearing on social media

  17-07-2018 22:49 via nbcnews.com
  The hearing highlights an ongoing battle over accusations of political bias in social media companies.
  
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• Amazon pokes fun at glitches, says tech gadgets popular

  17-07-2018 22:35
  Amazon pokes fun at glitches, while retail experts wish for more discounts on national brands
  
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• The winding, heated, and absurdly technical oral history of the ginger emoji

  17-07-2018 22:31
  
  EntertainmentIt's complicated.
  In November 2014, a consortium announced a new set of emoji that would diversify the physical appearance of the pictograms. Redheads weren't represented.
  
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• Iceberg looming over Greenland village spotted from space

  17-07-2018 22:01
  An iceberg that drifted perilously close to a remote Greenland village is so big, it can be seen from space
  
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• Jupiter has 10 newly-discovered moons, and one is a weirdo

  17-07-2018 21:30
  
  SpaceThe survey also confirmed the existence of two other moons, whose discovery was announced last year
  Jupiter has always held fast to the upper echelon of superlatives in our solar system. It was always the biggest planet, a heavyweight whose gravity influences anything…
  
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• Fin24.com | Uber CEO says company can do an IPO without being profitable

  17-07-2018 20:47
  
  Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says he doesn’t think his ride-hailing company needs to be profitable before a planned public offering in the second half of 2019.
  
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• Human cancers aren't contagious, but dogs and other animals aren't so lucky

  17-07-2018 20:30
  
  ScienceDon’t worry, these diseases can’t spread to people.
  Dogs can get one of the more bizarre cancers in the world. The disease spreads from dog to dog, but it's not triggered by a virus, the way Human papillomavirus can…
  
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• Why is Facebook keen on robots? It's just the future of AI

  17-07-2018 20:00
  Facebook announced several new hires of top academics in the field of artificial intelligence Tuesday, including top roboticists. Why does Facebook care about robots?
  
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• China launched two more massive Type 055 warships

  17-07-2018 19:45
  
  Eastern Arsenal Another Record
  China's launched two of the world's largest warships at once on July 3rd, as it builds a navy fit for a superpower.
  
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• Businessinsider.co.za | New, mesmerising drone footage shows just how big SA’s new R4 billion radio telescope is

  17-07-2018 18:20
  
  These dishes listen to the very faint radio signals coming from far-away stars and galaxies.
  
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• Jupiter's moon count reaches 79, including tiny 'oddball'

  17-07-2018 17:59
  Scientists have found more moons circling Jupiter, bringing the total to 79 at the giant gas planet.
  
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• Alcohol's health risks are far easier to prove than its benefits

  17-07-2018 17:00
  
  HealthDrinking is part of American life, but its health consequences may be underplayed.
  Partially because it is such a commonly used substance, heavily marketed and glamorized in pop culture, Americans’ comfort with and acceptance of alcohol is high. Should…
  
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• Fin24.com | Uber is target of a US probe over gender discrimination

  17-07-2018 16:17
  
  Uber faces an ongoing gender-discrimination probe by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as new questions arise about the company’s corporate culture.
  
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• It Begins: UK Ethics Council Give Green Light On GMO Babies

  17-07-2018 16:04 via technocracy.news
  Technocrat social engineers, drunk on questionable and unreliable science, see human engineering as the final frontier of mankind. The door is now wide-open for the next generation to become their grand experiment.  ⁃ TN EditorThe Nuffield Council on Bioethics says changing the DNA of a human embryo could be ‘morally permissable’ if it is in the child’s best interests.
  The creation of babies whose DNA has been altered to give them what parents perceive to be the best
  
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• One 'Oddball' Among 12 Newfound Moons Discovered Orbiting Jupiter - Space.com

  17-07-2018 16:03 via space.com
  Space.com
  One 'Oddball' Among 12 Newfound Moons Discovered Orbiting Jupiter
  Space.com
  Scientists have discovered 12 previously unknown moons orbiting Jupiter, and one of them is a real oddball. While hunting for the proposed Planet Nine, a massive planet that some believe could lie beyond Pluto, a team of scientists, led by Scott ...
  Astronomers have found a new crop of moons around Jupiter, and one of them is a weirdoThe Verge
  12 new moons discovered around JupiterCNN
  Astronomers discover 12 m
  
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• Our Institutions Are Failing As Nation Is Plundered

  17-07-2018 15:50 via technocracy.news
  Technocrats are licking their chops as politicians drive society into failure and chaos because they will ultimately wind up controlling everything in the end, scientifically, of course. A great moral hazard exists in that the Humpty Dumpty of economy and politics is at risk to be given a little push off the wall. ⁃ TN EditorOur institutional failure reminds me of the phantom legions of Rome’s final days.
  The mainstream media and its well-paid army of “authorities” / pund
  
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• “Ghostly Particle” is Confirmed to Have Originated From a Blazar

  17-07-2018 15:42 via scitechdaily.com
  The “ghostly particle” is confirmed to have originated from a blazar, nearly 4 billion light years from Earth. For the first time, scientists from around...
  The post “Ghostly Particle” is Confirmed to Have Originated From a Blazar appeared first on SciTechDaily.
  
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• Front Glass Panels for 2018 iPhones Appear to Leak, Show Thicker Bezels on 6.1-Inch LCD Model - Mac Rumors

  17-07-2018 15:41 via macrumors.com
  Mac Rumors
  Front Glass Panels for 2018 iPhones Appear to Leak, Show Thicker Bezels on 6.1-Inch LCD Model
  Mac Rumors
  Well-known leaker Ben Geskin today tweeted a photo of what he claims are front glass panels for Apple's widely rumored trio of new iPhones, all of which are expected to be announced in September as usual.
  Leak shows alleged front panels for Apple's new 5.8-, 6.1- & 6.5-inch iPhonesAppleInsider
  iPhone front glass leak shows identical notches on 3 models for 2018VentureBeat
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• Apple replaced its executive portraits with Memoji - The Verge

  17-07-2018 15:35 via theverge.com
  The Verge
  Apple replaced its executive portraits with Memoji
  The Verge
  Today is World Emoji Day, and to get in on the fun, Apple has replaced all of its executives' headshots with Memoji versions of their faces. Technically, Memoji are not the same thing as emoji. They're Apple-exclusive characters that are made in the ...
  Happy World Emoji Day: Apple Announces Cool Critters, Foodstuffs And FacesForbes
  Apple Celebrates World Emoji Day By Unveiling Over 70 New Emojis In iOS 12Tech Times
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• Bono Warns On Threats To Existence Of UN, EU And NATO

  17-07-2018 15:33 via technocracy.news
  Bono is an outspoken apologist for the European Union, the United Nations and Sustainable Development and he is worried about threats to their very existence. He views the UN as “the conscience of our humanity.” ⁃ TN EditorIrish rock star Bono warned Monday that the United Nations and other international institutions including the European Union and NATO are under threat — and nations must work together to ensure their continued existence.
  The Dublin-born U2 singer and ac
  
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• Scientists Suggest New Treatment for Rare Inherited Cancers

  17-07-2018 15:32 via scitechdaily.com
  Studying two rare inherited cancer syndromes, Yale Cancer Center (YCC) scientists have found the cancers are driven by a breakdown in how cells repair their...
  The post Scientists Suggest New Treatment for Rare Inherited Cancers appeared first on SciTechDaily.
  
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• Businessinsider.co.za | Here's our first look at some of the new emoji coming to iPhones later this year

  17-07-2018 15:31
  
  The new characters include redheads, bald people, a lobster, and a cupcake.
  
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• These are the best Amazon Prime Day deals you can get right now [Updating] - USA TODAY

  17-07-2018 15:28 via usatoday.com
  USA TODAY
  These are the best Amazon Prime Day deals you can get right now [Updating]
  USA TODAY
  Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA Today's newsroom ...
  The best Prime Day deals of 2018: The Cheapskate's picksCNET
  Amazon Prime Day 2018 Is Here: Don't Miss Out On These Amazing DealsForbes
  The Best Pri
  
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• New Test for Alzheimer’s Disease Directly Measures Synaptic Loss

  17-07-2018 15:25 via scitechdaily.com
  Yale researchers have tested a new method for directly measuring synaptic loss in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. The method, which uses PET imaging technology to...
  The post New Test for Alzheimer’s Disease Directly Measures Synaptic Loss appeared first on SciTechDaily.
  
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• Spitzer Space Telescope Views the Explosive Merger of Two Neutron Stars

  17-07-2018 15:16 via scitechdaily.com
  Launched nearly 15 years ago on August 25, 2003, the Spitzer Space Telescope is the final mission in NASA’s Great Observatories Program – a family...
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• Dawn Mission Continues to Gather Data in Home Stretch

  17-07-2018 15:06 via scitechdaily.com
  Pasadena Conference to Include New Insight into Dwarf Planet Ceres As NASA’s Dawn spacecraft prepares to wrap up its groundbreaking 11-year mission, which has included...
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• Tempest 4000 finally lives after delays, legal threats—but what's up on PC? - Ars Technica

  17-07-2018 15:04 via arstechnica.com
  Ars Technica
  Tempest 4000 finally lives after delays, legal threats—but what's up on PC?
  Ars Technica
  Ever since 1994's Tempest 2000, British game developer Jeff Minter has been inextricably linked to Atari. Published by Atari for its Jaguar system, Tempest 2000 was easily among that notorious console's best, and it combined the spirit of the original ...
  Tempest 4000 review — Atari's hypnotic but rough-edged tunnel shooterVentureBeat
  Tempest 4000 (PS4) Review – New Lights For
  
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• Diamonds Are Not So Rare, If You Look Deep Inside Earth - Tech Times

  17-07-2018 14:52 via techtimes.com
  Tech Times
  Diamonds Are Not So Rare, If You Look Deep Inside Earth
  Tech Times
  Diamonds are not as rare as previously thought when taking a look at the entire geological picture of the planet. Scientists have discovered over a quadrillion tons of diamonds hidden deep inside the Earth. ( Woon Kuongchin | Pixabay ). Diamonds are ...
  There are over a quadrillion tons of diamonds lurking 100 miles below the Earth's surface, according to scientistsBusiness Insider
  A Stash of a Quadrillion Tons of Dia
  
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• These amazing Bose QuietComfort 25 headphones are 58% off ($125 / £139)... but should you buy them? Yes - GamesRadar

  17-07-2018 14:06 via gamesradar.com
  GamesRadar
  These amazing Bose QuietComfort 25 headphones are 58% off ($125 / £139)... but should you buy them? Yes
  GamesRadar
  The latest noise cancelling Bose headphones are 50% off in the Amazon Prime Day sales in the US and UK. Comments. Shares. TODO alt text. If you're looking for a new pair of headphones, you should definitely consider these Bose QuietComfort 25 ...and more »
  
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• The case for full-fat yogurt

  17-07-2018 14:00
  
  HealthDairy fat may be saturated, but it's not unhealthy the way animal fats are.
  Not all fats are created equal. There’s the dangerous trans fats, the healthy unsaturated fats, and the middling saturated fats, but even within that final category…
  
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• WATCH: Netflix falls short of expected subscriber growth

  17-07-2018 13:32
  The streaming company's shares fell sharply in after-hours trading after expected subscriber growth came up short.
  
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• Sales of smartphones with 3D-sensing technology set to top 100 million in 2018 - Phone Arena

  17-07-2018 12:08 via phonearena.com
  Phone Arena
  Sales of smartphones with 3D-sensing technology set to top 100 million in 2018
  Phone Arena
  Apple iPhone X. With Apple serving as the primary source of sales, global shipments of smartphones with 3D-sensing capabilities are expected to reach 103 million in 2018. Thanks to strong sales of the iPhone X so far in 2018, and the expected boost the ...and more »
  
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• Walmart, Microsoft in Partnership to Use Cloud Tech - NDTV

  17-07-2018 09:31 via gadgets.ndtv.com
  NDTV
  Walmart, Microsoft in Partnership to Use Cloud Tech
  NDTV
  Retail giant Walmart said on Tuesday it entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft Corp for wider use of cloud and artificial intelligence technology, in a sign of major rivals of Amazon.com coming together. The five-year agreement will ...
  Walmart, Microsoft team up to take on AmazonIndia Today
  Crestron Wins 2018 Microsoft Global IoT Partner of the Year AwardCSO Australia
  Walmart inks 5-yr deal with Microsoft to strengthen
  
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• Apple pulls 'QDrops' from App Store, for-pay app pushed wild conspiracy theory - AppleInsider

  17-07-2018 05:33 via appleinsider.com
  AppleInsider
  Apple pulls 'QDrops' from App Store, for-pay app pushed wild conspiracy theory
  AppleInsider
  Citing App Store guidelines, Apple has pulled "QDrops," an app meant to alert adherents to new developments in the fringe conspiracy theory. QDrops app. The app was dropped from the App Store Sunday, after reporters from NBC News discovered it and ...
  Apple's App Store revenue nearly double that of Google Play in first half of 2018TechCrunch
  Apple iOS 11.4.1 Has A Nasty New SurpriseForb
  
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• Elon Musk's social media conduct may be bad for his business

  17-07-2018 05:30
  Elon Musk's social media conduct may be bad for business, could land him in court facing defamation lawsuit
  
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• Amazon's website went down right after Prime Day started

  17-07-2018 04:03 via nbcnews.com
  The apparent outage on the retail giant's website appears to have begun around 3:05 p.m. ET.
  
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• San Francisco to consider tax on companies to help homeless

  17-07-2018 03:47
  San Francisco voters will decide in November whether to tax large businesses to pay for homeless and housing services in a city struggling with income inequality
  
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• Netflix shares tank after big miss on subscriber growth

  17-07-2018 00:21 via nbcnews.com
  Fear of slowing growth sent Netflix shares down 14 percent.
  
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• Smoke from Siberian fires blows all the way to Canada — and is seen by a satellite nearly a million miles from Earth

  17-07-2018 00:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  We've become accustomed to striking imagery of wildfires captured by earth-monitoring satellites, including weather satellites stationed about 26,000 miles from the surface.That may seem amazing enough (it always does to me). But check out the image above of a plume of wildfire smoke so big and thick that it was visible to a satellite nearly a million miles away.Make sure to click on the image so see a larger version, and then click again to enlarge it. You'll see a faint yet visible
  
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• These tiny tree shrews can handle hotter peppers than you

  17-07-2018 00:00
  
  AnimalsAnd now we know why they can handle the heat
  Spicy food doesn’t hurt you directly–it’s not poison–but your body thinks it’s getting real burns and reacts accordingly. Mammals who aren’t us steer clear of the…
  
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