Samsung's new Galaxy Fold appears to have severe reliability issues.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Scientists restore some functions in a pig's brain hours after death
Circulation and cellular activity were restored in a pig's brain four hours after its death, a finding that challenges long-held assumptions about the timing and irreversible nature of the cessation of some brain functions after death.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VRvE...
Coelacanth reveals new insights into skull evolution
An international team of researchers presents the first observations of the development of the skull and brain in the living coelacanth Latimeria chalumnae. Their study provides new insights into the biology of this iconic animal and the evolution of the vertebrate skull.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Dh5s...
Why lightning often strikes twice
Scientists have used the LOFAR radio telescope to study the development of lightning flashes in unprecedented detail. Their work reveals that the negative charges inside a thundercloud are not discharged all in a single flash, but are in part stored alongside the leader channel at Interruptions, inside structures which the researchers have called needles....
Facebook is working on a voice assistant to rival Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri
A team in Redmond, Washington, is working to build a competitor to Alexa, Siri, and the Google Assistant.
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Why lightning often strikes twice
Scientists have used the LOFAR radio telescope to study the development of lightning flashes in unprecedented detail. Their work reveals that the negative charges inside a thundercloud are not discharged all in a single flash, but are in part stored alongside the leader channel at Interruptions, inside structures which the researchers have called needles....
Mercury has a solid inner core: New evidence
Scientists have long known that Earth and Mercury have metallic cores. Like Earth, Mercury's outer core is composed of liquid metal, but there have only been hints that Mercury's innermost core is solid. Now, in a new study, scientists report evidence that Mercury's inner core is indeed solid and that it is very nearly the same size as Earth's solid...
Netflix isn't concerned about lower prices as Disney streaming starts, except in one huge market
Netflix raised its prices on plans in the U.S. and announced intentions to do the same in other countries. But In India the streaming service is lowering its prices as it looks to add more subscribers in a country that has 460 million internet users.
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Mercury has a solid inner core: New evidence
Scientists have long known that Earth and Mercury have metallic cores. Like Earth, Mercury's outer core is composed of liquid metal, but there have only been hints that Mercury's innermost core is solid. Now, in a new study, scientists report evidence that Mercury's inner core is indeed solid and that it is very nearly the same size as Earth's solid...
We’ve found the first type of molecule to form after the big bang
The first atoms fused into molecules about 400,000 years after the big bang, and now we’ve seen signs of those earliest types of molecule in a distant nebula
from New Scientist - Space http://bit.ly/2UFu2...
How artificial intelligence is making better basketball shooters, with just your iPhone
HomeCourt is game-changing technology that's turning amateur basketball players into sharp shooters. It's an app that launched just last year using high-tech computer vision and machine learning to improve a player's shooting skills.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2KLlq...
Explosion on Jupiter-sized star 10 times more powerful than ever seen on our Sun
A stellar flare 10 times more powerful than anything seen on our Sun has burst from an ultracool star almost the same size as Jupiter.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Ziig...
NASA, Blue Origin Agreement Signals Rocketing Growth of Commercial Space
Officials from NASA and the private space company Blue Origin have signed an agreement that grants the company use of a historic test stand as the agency focuses on returning to the Moon and on to Mars, and America’s commercial space industry continues to grow.
April 17, 2019
from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2Gs1P...
Zoom plans to price IPO at top end of range or above: Sources
Zoom has already raised its price range and sources now say that the company is likely to price at the top end of that range or even higher.
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Apple buckled against Qualcomm's business model, but in the end it had to give in
Apple buys modem chips from companies like Qualcomm to enable the iPhone to connect to cellular networks.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2V8ic...
Powerful particles and tugging tides may affect extraterrestrial life
Two new studies, one on high-energy particles and the other on tidal forces, may bring into question the habitability of TRAPPIST-1 exoplanets.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ImUR...
Green plastic production made easy
A one-step method enables scalable and more environmentally friendly production of plant-derived plastic monomers, paving the way towards the mass production of a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VOI6...
World-record quantum computing
A world-record result in reducing errors in semiconductor electron 'spin qubits', a type of building block for quantum computers, has been achieved.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2vady...
Sony curbing explicit content in PlayStation games
Sony is putting in place stricter rules on sexual content in its PlayStation video games, based on the rise of the #MeToo movement that took industries like tech and entertainment by storm.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2ICqy...
Solar panel demand causing spike in worldwide silver prices
Rising demand for solar panels is having a major effect on the worldwide price of silver, which could lead to solar panel production costs becoming far higher in the future, new research has demonstrated.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IJyh...
Five planets revealed after 20 years of observation
To confirm the presence of a planet, it is necessary to wait until it has made one or more revolutions around its star. This can take from a few days for the closest to the star to decades for the furthest away. Only a telescope dedicated to the search for exoplanets can carry out such measurements over such long periods of time, which is the case...
Biosensor 'bandage' collects and analyzes sweat
Like other biofluids, sweat contains a wealth of information about what's going on inside the body. However, collecting the fluid for analysis, usually by dripping or absorbing it from the skin's surface, can be time-consuming and messy. Now, researchers have developed a bandage-like biosensor that both collects and -- in conjunction with a smart phone...
60% Indian firms worried about Internet security: Report
Nearly 60 per cent organisations in India are concerned that the Internet is getting increasingly unstable from a cybersecurity standpoint and they are unsure how to react, according to a new report from Accenture.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2IDk7...
Here's why ShareChat has removed over 4 lakh posts
Indic language-based social network ShareChat on Wednesday announced it has removed 487,000 posts.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2GpWS...
New way to improve cybersecurity
Researchers may have identified a new way to improve network security.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Xnzv...
Lessons learnt from the drift analysis of MH370 plane crash debris
The Boeing 777 of Malaysia Airlines (MH370) has been missing for over five years. The extensive, costly, but unsuccessful search operations have stopped. Scientists have helped by providing insights on the most probable crash site based on debris from the aircraft. In a new study, scientists synthesize what they have learnt and propose strategies for...
Why you shouldn't hate on the millennial that wears headphones at work
The open-office floor plan, now the standard for companies across the U.S., is supposed to encourage creative collaboration. So why are more workers putting on headphones to escape?
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2KImv...
A light-activated remote control for cells
What if doctors had a remote control that they could use to steer a patient's own cells to a wound to speed up the healing process? Although such a device is still far from reality, researchers reporting in the ACS journal Nano Letters have taken an important first step: They used near-infrared light and an injected DNA nanodevice to guide stem cells...
As Nasdaq 100 hits record, Apple and Intel could still be buys, says expert
The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 just hit an all-time high, and investors should consider buying the stocks that got it there as well as some lesser-known names, experts say.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2IqfH...
Northrop Grumman Engineers Load Final Cargo for Cygnus Launch
Mission engineers load the final cargo into the Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard the Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2V6Z1...
Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV sweeps awards at New York auto show
This is the first year two electric vehicles have been finalists for best overall car: the I-Pace beat Audi's eTron SUV.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2XeUt...
How to defend the Earth from asteroids
The Chelyabinsk meteor caused extensive ground damage and numerous injuries when it exploded on impact with Earth's atmosphere in 2013; to prevent another such impact, scientists plan to use a simple yet ingenious way to spot tiny near-Earth objects.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UHvK...
Need more energy storage? Just hit 'print'
Researchers have developed a conductive ink made from a special type of material they discovered, called MXene, that was used by the researchers to print components for electronic devices. The ink is additive-free, which means it can print the finished devices in one step without any special finishing treatments.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily...
Netflix stock rallies after an initial dip on earnings
Netflix posted earnings and revenue that beat analysts expectations for Q1 2019, but provided light guidance.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2GiJB...
How to defend the Earth from asteroids
The Chelyabinsk meteor caused extensive ground damage and numerous injuries when it exploded on impact with Earth's atmosphere in 2013; to prevent another such impact, scientists plan to use a simple yet ingenious way to spot tiny near-Earth objects.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UHvK...
Need more energy storage? Just hit 'print'
Researchers have developed a conductive ink made from a special type of material they discovered, called MXene, that was used by the researchers to print components for electronic devices. The ink is additive-free, which means it can print the finished devices in one step without any special finishing treatments.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily...
Google Testing a Play Store Budgeting Feature to Help Check App Spending
Once the budget is set on Play Store, Google’s new feature will keep showing you messages letting you know how close you have got to your budget.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2ZlAd...
Apple in talks for sensors that could hint it's building a self-driving car
Apple has held talks with at least four companies as possible suppliers for next-generation lidar sensors in self-driving cars.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2KGOs...
New software tool could provide answers to some of life's most intriguing questions
A researcher has spearheaded the development of a software tool that can provide conclusive answers to some of the world's most fascinating questions.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Xn8K...
Neuron and synapse-mimetic spintronics devices developed
A research group from Tohoku University has developed spintronics devices which are promising for future energy-efficient and adoptive computing systems, as they behave like neurons and synapses in the human brain.
from Nanotechnology News - Nanoscience, Nanotechnolgy, Nanotech News http://bit.ly/2GpHs...
Qualcomm CEO on Apple settlement: We're not going to disclose how much the deal is worth
Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf discussed the new developments in an interview on CNBC Wednesday.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2UGZe...
This esports team just raised $46 million, and its investors include Will Smith
Esports organization Gen.G announces it has raised $46 million in a funding round led by some big names in sports and entertainment.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2V5jE...
French carmaker Bugatti marks 110th anniversary with 110 ans Bugatti hypercar at New York auto show
An official price hasn't been released, but don't expect a bargain. The standard Chiron Sport costs $3.26 million, so expect the 20 buyers who opt for a 110 ans Buggatti edition are shelling out a truly stratospheric sum.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2GpHP...
Qualcomm stock set for huge gains after Intel backs out of 5G and Apple settles legal battle
Qualcomm is set for another rally after ending Tuesday up 23% following two major wins for the company.
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How to delete Google Assistant voice history
With the popularity of Google Assistant on the rise, people perform several actions such as setting up alarm, checking the weather, latest news updates, control smart home devices and more. However, if you are concerned about privacy, there’s one thing to keep in mind, Google keeps a log of every command and activity it has been given or asked to perform...
Carriers deliver controllable cancer chemotherapy
Cancer kills more than half a million men, women, and children each year in the U.S, and chemotherapy is only slightly more discriminating than the disease it treats. As a result, many cancer treatments kill cells throughout the body and cause severe side effects. New IRP research could solve this problem by creating a way to release those toxic compounds...
Apple had 4 choices to get a 5G iPhone, and none of them were good
Apple's settlement with Qualcomm shows it had no choice but to partner with its legal rival if it wanted to make a 5G iPhone on time.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2UjwP...
NASA Announces First Flight, Record-Setting Mission
NASA and its International Space Station partners have set a new schedule and new crew assignments that will include the first flight of NASA astronaut Jessica Meir, an extended stay for NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan, and a record-setting flight for NASA astronaut Christina Koch.
April 16, 2019
from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2Ircy...
NatWest unveils biometric payment system for businesses
Innovation and technology are driving change in the banking sector.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2V3gk...
Meitu, Chinese Selfie App, Forays Into Skincare to Counter Drop in Users
Meitu has since suffered losses and its share price has more than halved, as China's smartphone market has run out of steam.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2IEk1...
TikTok Ban May Not Have the Desired Results, Claim Experts
TikTok, which is very popular among children, is facing criticism from different quarters for circulation of "pornographic content".
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Gu4A...
Here's what major analysts said about Netflix's mixed earnings report
Analysts remain bullish on Netflix despite a mixed quarter.
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Fast and selective optical heating for functional nanomagnetic metamaterials
In a recent article published in Nanoscale, researchers from the Nanomagnetism group at nanoGUNE have demonstrated the use of hybrid magnetic-plasmonic elements to facilitate contactless and selective temperature control in magnetic functional metamaterials.
from Nanotechnology News - Nanoscience, Nanotechnolgy, Nanotech News http://bit.ly/2KK79...
Pinterest is reportedly set to price its IPO above the expected range
Pinterest is expected to price its initial public offering above the expected range, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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Twitter to let people hide replies to their tweets soon
As part of the efforts to make its platform appear less toxic, Twitter is planning to give people an option to hide replies to their tweets, thereby giving users more control over the nature of conversation they would like to have on the platform.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2V5c5...
Microsoft won't install face recognition tech in US officers' cars, here's why
Microsoft Corp recently rejected a California law enforcement agency's request to install facial recognition technology in officers' cars and body cameras due to human rights concerns, company President Brad Smith said on Tuesday.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2UGCT...
Fortnite 8.40 Patch Notes Reveal Air Royale, Food Fight Deep Fried Limited Time Modes
This week's Fortnite update for Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC adds two Limited Time Modes or LTMs as they're known.
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Need more energy storage? Just hit 'print'
Researchers from Drexel University and Trinity College in Ireland, have created ink for an inkjet printer from a highly conductive type of two-dimensional material called MXene. Recent findings, published in Nature Communications, suggest that the ink can be used to print flexible energy storage components, such as supercapacitors, in any size or shape.
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Mozilla asks Apple to make iPhone user-tracking difficult for advertisers
Mozilla, the maker of the Open Source browser Firefox, has launched a campaign asking Apple to make it harder for advertisers to track iPhone users by changing the unique ID for each iPhone every month and building comprehensive profiles of users over time.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2Ip2I...
What peace between Apple and Qualcomm means for the two companies
Apple and Qualcomm have been fighting over Qualcomm's patent licensing practices for the last two years.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2v6b9...
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Offer Curated Election Section on Their TV Apps
The election sections have content from different news channels like Live News TV channels, short news bulletins, collection of top interviews and expert analysis.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2IAW0...
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Beta Test Starts Today on Android and iOS
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is the next game from Pokemon Go hitmaker Niantic and right now, it's available to download and play in select markets.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Xqbj...
Ericsson profit beats forecasts for fifth straight quarter as savings, 5G sales kick in
Mobile telecom equipment maker Ericsson reported a bigger that expected rise in first-quarter operating earnings on Wednesday, adding that it saw particularly strong growth in North America.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2PhCA...
Traditional automakers are making China their launch pad for electric vehicles
Some of the world's largest automobile companies unveiled flagship electric vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show this week.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2UjJD...
Microsoft Rejects Some Facial-Recognition Software Sales on Human Rights Concerns
Microsoft concluded it would lead to innocent women and minorities being disproportionately held for questioning
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2VP1i...
Departing Foxconn chairman says sea goddess told him to run for Taiwan's presidency
Terry Gou, who chairs the company that assembles iPhones and more, had told Reuters on Monday that he planned to step down from his role in coming months.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2ICIn...
Google Play Store Testing Simultaneous App Downloads, Updates: Report
Perhaps the most annoying thing about updating and downloading apps on Android is set to improve; Google Play Store could finally allow simultaneous updates and downloads.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2GiOV...
ABB names Voser as interim CEO after Spiesshofer quits
In a surprise move Spiesshofer, CEO since 2013, agreed with the board to step down and a search has begun for a successor, ABB said.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2GiFH...
TikTok Removed From App Store, Play Store in India After Court Order
Tiktok had been downloaded more than 240 million times in India, app analytics firm Sensor Tower said in February
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PUBG Mobile Update 0.12 Out Now, Brings Zombie: Darkest Night, Spectator Mode, and More
The PUBG Mobile update 0.12 is out now for Android and iOS on Google Play and the App Store respectively.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Im4g...
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon says 'committed' to Indian market
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said his firm is aggressive on the Indian market given the size of the opportunity.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2DiaT...
Wipro investigating potential breach of few employee accounts, ropes in forensic firm
The Bengaluru-based company has also retained an independent forensic firm to assist in its investigation of the matter.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2UlqP...
YouTube Information Panels to Display News Publishers' Government Funding
YouTube 'information panels' will now highlight whether the publisher of the content is funded by the government, the company said in a blog post on Monday.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2IiHP...
Internet Explorer Security Flaw Lets Hackers Steal Files From Windows PCs: Report
Internet Explorer (IE) browser now makes PCs vulnerable even if it is just installed in them, a security researcher claims.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2ZfLs...
EU Countries Back Copyright Reform Targeting Google, Facebook
Nineteen countries, including France and Germany, endorsed the revamp while Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden were against.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2VJqi...
TikTok App Madras High Court: Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Order
In its April 3 order, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court had directed the Centre to ban the mobile app, voicing concern over "pornographic and inappropriate content."
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Gneu...
Google WiFiRttScan App Launched to Let Developers Test 802.11mc Indoor Positioning
Google has launched a new app called 'WifiRttScan'. The app is meant for developers, vendors, universities, and other possible users to research and test the indoor location mapping features within Android P.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Pd7c...
FIFA eNations Cup: France Wins Inaugural Championship
France showed they were champions in virtual soccer as well as the real game on Sunday when they beat Argentina to win the inaugural FIFA eNations Cup.
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Google Sharing Data With US Forces Raises Concerns: Report
US law enforcement officials have reportedly been turning to a particular Google database called "Sensorvault" to trace location and other data of people as part of their investigations.
from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2UX2n...
Airtel, FLO Collaborate to Launch MyCircle App for Women's Safety
Airtel in collaboration with FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) on Sunday launched a mobile app, MyCircle, to help women in case they face any problem or a panic situation.
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Tinder Beats Netflix to Become Top Revenue Earning App in Q1 2019: Sensor Tower
People across the globe spent $19.5 billion on the Apple App Store and Google Play in the first quarter of 2019, according to a new report from Sensor Tower.
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Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram Working Again After Outages on Sunday
Facebook and Instagram were inaccessible on Sunday morning for several hours, while messages were unable to be sent or received in WhatsApp or the Messenger app.
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Intel says it's exiting the 5G smartphone market, hours after Apple-Qualcomm settlement
Intel said on Wednesday it's pulling out of the 5G smartphone market and will provide further details later this month.
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Korean carmaker Genesis debuts first EV with Mint concept car at New York auto show
The Korean carmaker is signaling a shift in direction with the concept vehicle debuting at this week's New York International Auto Show, which opens to the public Friday.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2v8Dv...
Netflix doesn't have a good business model, says tech investor Gene Munster
Netflix had a "good enough quarter," but the way it's running its business leaves something to be desired, says Loup Ventures' Gene Munster.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2Gqy4...
Cramer: Charts show there's more upside in Alphabet, Alibaba and Snap
"As much as we hate to chase on 'Mad Money,' the charts, as interpreted by Bob Lang, suggest that all three of these internet stocks have more room to run," the "Mad Money" host said.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2IoaI...
Inside bikini-photo startup Six4Three's scrappy battle to put Facebook on trial
The David vs. Goliath contest pits a small startup against one of the most powerful technology companies in the world.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2UlTx...
Cramer: Boeing, Nike, Apple, other stocks illustrate the resiliency of this stock market
Jim Cramer breaks down the latest action on Wall street and explains why certain stocks have risen when analysts said they would fall.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2IpYa...
Microsoft launches $250 Xbox with no disc drive
Microsoft launches $250 Xbox console with no disc drive
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2Isb7...
New algorithm allows for faster, animal-free chemical toxicity testing
The use of animals to test the toxicity of chemicals may one day become outdated thanks to a low-cost, high-speed algorithm.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2V1jB...
Want black women students to stay in STEM? Help them find role models who look like them
Representation matters for Black women college students when it comes to belonging in rigorous science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs, according to a new study. Having role models who share their racial identity is vital to signaling a sense of belonging for women of color college students.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily...
Engineers tap DNA to create 'lifelike' machines
Tapping into the unique nature of DNA, engineers have created simple machines constructed of biomaterials with properties of living things.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2IAbE...
Tech stocks are best positioned this earnings season, says analyst Nick Colas
"Technology is honestly the place where you have to look both because of its importance to market and because you have a wide disparity of expectations, " says DataTrek Research's Nick Colas.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2DhMz...
Netflix says it's not worried about Disney or Apple encroaching on its turf
Netflix says the streaming pie is big enough for other players as millions of people turn away from the traditional cable bundle and live linear television.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2ICbJ...
A 26-year-old trend line suggests IBM has more upside from here, technician says
IBM is the second top gainer on the Dow this year, and it's about to report earnings.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2V19O...
Smart antioxidant-containing polymer responds to body chemistry, environment
Oxidants found within living organisms are byproducts of metabolism and are essential to wound-healing and immunity. However, when their concentrations become too high, inflammation and tissue damage can occur. Engineers have now developed and tested a new drug-delivery system that senses high oxidant levels and responds by administering just the right...
IBM set to report earnings after the bell
Analysts are expecting IBM's revenue to be down year over year for the third quarter in a row.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2PdAF...
Netflix set to report Q1 2019 earnings after the bell
Netflix will report its first quarter 2019 earnings after the bell as more media companies enter the streaming space.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2vgB7...
Sleep Apnea: Oral appliance could help you (and your partner) sleep better
Researchers measured a novel treatment for sleep apnea and found positive results. By measuring patients lying down flat, the researchers stimulated sleep conditions and measured the patient's airways using 3D imaging. The study confirmed that the treatment is effective at opening the airways and warrants further collaboration between dentists and...
Potential effects of large-scale projects designed to offset Earth's changing climate
Climate engineering research is too focused on specific aspects of individual projects, argues an expert. She believes broader studies about the impacts of these efforts will have on other Earth system variables.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UEg1...
A novel data-compression technique for faster computer programs
A novel technique rethinks hardware data compression to free up more memory used by computers and mobile devices, allowing them to run faster and perform more tasks simultaneously.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GiMx...
New form of laser for sound
The optical laser has grown to a $10 billion global technology market since it was invented in 1960, and has led to Nobel prizes for Art Ashkin for developing optical tweezing and Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland for work with pulsed lasers. Now scientists have created a different kind of laser -- a laser for sound, using the optical tweezer technique...
New form of laser for sound
The optical laser has grown to a $10 billion global technology market since it was invented in 1960, and has led to Nobel prizes for Art Ashkin for developing optical tweezing and Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland for work with pulsed lasers. Now scientists have created a different kind of laser -- a laser for sound, using the optical tweezer technique...
5G global users to touch 2.8 bn by 2025: Huawei
Chinese telecom major Huawei Technologies on Tuesday raised the market demand projection for 5G services and forecast the figure of 2.8 billion 5G users by 2025 and 58 per cent global coverage by this ultra-fast spectrum based services.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2UH9L...
This drone may fly in windy conditions and carry heavier payload
Scientists have come up with a patented design for drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, that works in windy conditions, is more energy efficient and can handle a larger payload.
from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2GhYb...
Apple, Qualcomm settle royalty dispute, and Qualcomm is spiking
Qualcomm and Apple have what appears to be a bitter legal battle.
from Tech https://cnb.cx/2v8fU...
NASA's Cassini reveals surprises with Titan's lakes
On its final flyby of Saturn's largest moon in 2017, NASA's Cassini spacecraft gathered radar data revealing that the small liquid lakes in Titan's northern hemisphere are surprisingly deep, perched atop hills and filled with methane.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Ulnu...
CubeSats prove their worth for scientific missions
Only a few years ago, the astronomy and heliophysics communities were skeptical about whether CubeSats could reliably obtain scientific data. But these breadloaf-size satellites have proven their ability to return useful data.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2PaGY...
Roadmap for AI in medical imaging
Researchers are examining applications for diagnostic medical imaging, identifying knowledge gaps and developing a roadmap to prioritize research needs.
from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VKfq...
NASA's Cassini reveals surprises with Titan's lakes
On its final flyby of Saturn's largest moon in 2017, NASA's Cassini spacecraft gathered radar data revealing that the small liquid lakes in Titan's northern hemisphere are surprisingly deep, perched atop hills and filled with methane.
from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Ulnu...
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