The submarine Boaty McBoatface took measurements deep in the Southern Ocean near Antarctica and discovered something new about the mixing of warm and cold water that may affect future climate change models. “The resulting warming of the water on the…
Follow these tips to preserve older electronics
“Decay and decomposition are part of nature. Weather, bugs, fungus, and microorganisms take their toll, chemical bonds break apart, and physical damage (drops, falls, cave-ins) can occur … If you follow these tips, you’ll already be a step ahead of…
Is it real or is it Memorex?
“We are entering an age in which you can no longer trust your ears or eyes. Bots, trolls and fake news merchants have demolished the idea that you can believe what you read online. But audio and video always felt…
Productivity tips for working at home
Steven John from Business Insider offers productivity hacks that will keep you get organized and stay on task when you work from home. He suggests that you get dressed as if you’re going to work in an office, keep a…
Watch out Pokemon Go, here comes Minecraft Earth!
“If you’ve ever wished your Pokemon Go had a little less Pikachu and a little more Creeper, Microsoft has a game for you. Headed to mobile phones this summer as a limited beta, Minecraft Earth will blend the power of augmented reality…
AI can help you decipher text messages
An AI app like Mei scans your text messages and call logs on your phone to help you better understand what you and others are trying to say. “It is capable of detecting and understanding everything from personality and mood…
Fallen service members honored around the world
“Throughout the course of U.S. history, service members have paid the ultimate price in defense of our Nation. Memorial Day is a time to honor their sacrifice and remember their legacy. This Memorial Day weekend, service members from the United…
Is it Bei Bei or Bao Bao?
Chinese techies created a facial recognition app that can tell one panda from another. According to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, “You no longer need to worry about making the pandas angry by calling them by the…
Microsoft treads cautiously as it plans to deploy $500M affordable housing fund in Seattle region
For the past five months, Microsoft has been trying to figure out how to spend $500 million to improve Seattle’s homelessness and low- and middle-income housing crisis. According to Amy Liu, a senior officer for Microsoft Philanthropies, “The learning curve…
International law enforcement busts cybercrime network
An international law enforcement operation dismantled a cybercrime network that used GozNym malware in an attempt to steal an estimated $100 million from more than 41,000 victims, primarily businesses and their financial institutions. Get the details at Europol.