Scientists have changed the way the kilogram is defined. Currently, it is defined by the weight of a platinum-based ingot called “Le Grand K” which is locked away in a safe in Paris. On Friday, researchers meeting in Versailles voted to get rid of it in favour of defining a kilogram in terms of an…

As shareholders sign off on Big Red’s big pay packet for first time in seven years Oracle is to slurp up software-defined WAN provider Talari Networks for an undisclosed sum.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

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This year’s Black Friday Nintendo Switch bundle will get net you Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for free. …read more Source:: CNet

Kelly Peng is an electrical and optical engineer, and founder of Kura AR. She’s built a fusion reactor, a Raman spectrometer, a DIY structured light camera, a linear particle accelerator, and emotional classifiers for likes and dislikes. In short, we have someone who can do anything, and she came in to talk about one of…

Even Softbank balked at these tethered terrors Google’s parent company Alphabet has closed down its biped robot maker Schaft after failing to find a buyer.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

‘Tis the season for discounted smart home gadgets, and we’re keeping a running list of the best deals from Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe’s and more — including some that are available right now. Check back for regular updates. …read more Source:: CNet

This is the wired version of the beloved QuietComfort, but you can make it wireless if you want. Plus: a free $40 real-time strategy game to kickstart your weekend. …read more Source:: CNet

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