Last week, Apple caved to the Chinese government and pulled an app called HKmap.live that was…
Category: Science & Technology
Astrovan II is ready to carry America’s astronauts to liftoff – Roadshow
Airstream, responsible for the iconic "Silver Bullet" has a new machine for ground travel.
The world’s loudest bird is as deafening as thunder, scientists say – CNET
At 125.4 decibels, the white bellbird is almost as loud as a jet aircraft.
Digital ad spend reached $57.9B in the first half of 2019, but growth has slowed (IAB report)
During the first six months of 2019, advertisers spent $57.9 billion on U.S. digital advertising, according…
Breakthrough gene editing tool can find and replace DNA better than CRISPR – CNET
"Prime editing" is more precise and more efficient than CRISPR and could herald a new era…
A New Crispr Technique Could Fix Almost All Genetic Diseases
A less error-prone DNA editing method could correct many more harmful mutations than was previously possible.
Microsoft’s Secured-Core PC Feature Protects Critical Code
The “secured-core PC” feature for Windows looks to head off firmware hacks.
Facebook’s Libra may look to multiple digital coins based on national currencies – CNET
David Marcus, Facebook's blockchain boss, reportedly says the main goal is creating a more efficient payments…
Production Tesla Roadster will trump concept, design chief says – Roadshow
If we're to believe Tesla's chief designer, Franz von Holzhausen, the new Roadster will be quite…
EU contracts with Microsoft raising “serious” data concerns, says watchdog
Europe’s chief data protection watchdog has raised concerns over contractual arrangements between Microsoft and the European…