Human gene sequencing gets an official yardstick
Gene
sequencing, once a rare feat, is pretty common these days... but how do
you know that your DNA data is up to snuff? As of now, there's an easy
way to find out. The National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) has released reference gene... Read More ...
NASA patched Curiosity rover's autofocus problem over the air
Pardon
me while I say something that might not be entirely popular: Software
updates are pretty awesome. Maybe not so much for game consoles, but, I
digress because the Curiosity rover recently received a patch that
improved the autofocus of its "Che... Read More ...
Firefox browser for iOS is almost ready for testing
It's
been a long time coming, but Firefox for iOS is nearly here... in a
manner of speaking. Mozilla has revealed that it's about to conduct a
"limited" beta test of the web browser, and has already posted source
code for early testers. The organizat... Read More ...
CIA shuts down program using spy satellites to track climate change
For
most of the past two decades, a handful of climate change scientists
have had the CIA's MEDEA (Measurement of Earth Data for Environmental
Analysis) program as an ace in the hole: they could draw on classified
info from spy satellites and subs to... Read More ...
DOJ lays down some privacy rules for feds flying drones
The
Justice Department promises to keep a closer eye on how its agencies
are using drones from now on -- after all, they can be useful in nabbing
suspects, but they can also be used as a tool to abuse power. In its
new five-page policy guidance, the ... Read More ...
Daimler and Qualcomm team up on connected car tech
Car
companies aren't usually good at wireless tech, and wireless companies
aren't great with cars -- if you want to make wireless-savvy vehicles,
you'll probably need some teamwork. Accordingly, Daimler and Qualcomm
have forged a partnership that sho... Read More ...
Skully debuts AR helmet app while navigating delays
Skully
CEO Marcus Weller stood in front of an crowd of customers that shelled
out $1,500 to be one of the first recipients of the company's helmet
with a heads up display and rear-facing camera to answer their
questions. A few weeks ago Weller sent t... Read More ...
Virtual reality's roller coaster ride to the mainstream
In
the early '90s, four odd-looking arcade games appeared at a rented-out
store in my local mall. For about seven dollars, anyone could stop in
and play three minutes of a new virtual reality game called Dactyl
Nightmare. I paid up, put on the massiv... Read More ...
Recommended Reading: Why do we hate CGI so much?
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Reading highlights the best long-form writing on technology and more in
print and on the web. Some weeks, you'll also find short reviews of
books that we think are worth your time. We hope you enjoy the read.Why VFX Is Being Vilified...
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Ecocapsules are pint-sized solar and wind-powered micro homes
Ecocapsule
is a small, egg-shaped abode that could be the perfect home for someone
who wants to let it all go like Elsa and live off the grid. Its roof is
decked with 600W solar cells and a built-in 750W wind turbine that
store the energy they harnes... Read More ...
Artist adds poop emoji to selfie sticks to remind us of mortality
As
depressing as it may be, selfie sticks are inescapable despite how many
places ban them. It's a sad truth of the future we live in. But! An
enterprising artist by the name of Pablo Garcia has figured out a way to
"reduce vainglory and self-importa... Read More ...
Senate blocks NSA reform bill and Patriot Act extensions
The
USA Freedom Act aimed at addressing the NSA's bulk collecting of phone
call metadata was approved by the House of Representatives ten days ago,
but blocked by the Senate tonight (live video stream here). The Section
215 provisions of the Patriot ... Read More ...
Researchers find Android factory reset faulty and reversible
Android's
factory reset function isn't as effective as we'd all like it to be,
according to a team of Cambridge University researchers. The group
estimates that as many as 500 to 630 million Android devices might not
be capable of completely wiping t... Read More ...
Amazon's 'Handmade' section takes aim at Etsy
There's
a lot to love about Etsy -- it's one of the best places on the internet
to find all sorts of stuff like minimalist Captain America prints or
laser-cut Deathly Hallows earrings, but shipping windows are kind of a
crapshoot. That could change b... Read More ...
Meat your match with this Tinder-swiping steak
Dating
apps are often characterized as 21st century "meat markets" and, thanks
to this Dutch art installation, Tinder's getting uncomfortably close
the real thing. The piece, appropriately called Tender, was built by
four students at Leiden Universit... Read More ...
State Dept. releases some of Hillary Clinton's emails
Worried
that your own inbox isn't keeping you busy enough? Following a judge's
request to release emails from Hillary Clinton's private account on a
rolling basis, the State Department posted some 296 of them to its
Freedom of Information Act website... Read More ...
'Mad Max' meets 'Mario Kart' in this rad mash-up
Mad
Max: Fury Road is already one of the year's best movies, but you know
what was missing in all of director George Miller's gear grinding under
the desert sun? Mario Kart's banana peels and green shells. Check out
the video below for a quick look a... Read More ...
Guy hoverboards across a Canadian lake and into history
No,
this isn't some guerilla marketing campaign for Back to the Future's
upcoming pseudo-anniversary. It's a world record-setting flight by
Canadian inventor Catalin Alexandru Duru aboard a homebrew hoverboard.
He recently piloted this prototype near... Read More ...
Oculus founder sued for using confidential information
Palmer
Luckey and his company, Oculus VR Inc, are being sued yet again. Total
Recall Technologies, a company in Hawaii, is accusing Luckey of
violating a confidentiality agreement that he signed as a former
employee of the company. According to the l... Read More ...
HBO Now survey points to possible subscription discounts
Paying
$15 a month for HBO Now is a pretty good deal, especially if you're a
cord cutter who yearns for your weekly fix of Game of Thrones. But what
if even that price is a little too rich for your blood? Well, HBO could
be considering prepaid discou... Read More ...
Microsoft tests cloud-based clipboard app that syncs across platforms
This
turned out to be quite the week for unannounced Microsoft apps. News of
a "light-weight" email solution broke cover a few days ago, and today
another pair of productivity apps were tipped. Thanks to @h0x0d on
Twitter -- the source of the Flow em... Read More ...
Hot Pockets imagines its greasy place in the VR gaming future
Hot
Pockets are the official food of those who have declared: "I've given
up caring about my health and I just want radiated bread, cheese and
'meat.'" But you can't deny how easy it is to pop one in the microwave
when you're just the right amount of... Read More ...
Mapping project catalogs Instagram sunrises from around the world
Have
you noticed the wealth of sunrise and sunset photos on Instagram?
Michelle Chandra certainly has, and her project offers a look at the
sun's activity around the world in real time. "All Our Suns" gathers
snapshots upload with either the #sunrise... Read More ...
Cooking with Watson: Scandinavian salmon quiche
Cognitive
Cooking with Chef Watson is a collaboration between IBM and the
Institute of Culinary Education in New York City. Once a week, as part
of an ongoing series, we'll be preparing one recipe from the book until
we've made all of them. Wish us l... Read More ...
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