Day: February 21, 2019

All eyes on the Samsung Galaxy Fold (The 3:59, Ep. 523) – CNET

Running through Unpacked event news, including S10, Galaxy Buds, 5G. …read more Source:: CNet


Earth’s Atmosphere Extends Much Farther Than Previously Thought

Contrary to general belief that Earth’s atmosphere stops a bit over 62 miles from the surface, a new study based on observations made over two decades ago by the joint US-European Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) satellite shows that it actually extends as far 391,000 miles (630,000 km) or 50 times the Earth’s diameter. This…


This giant bee was just rediscovered in the wild after missing for 38 years – CNET

Researchers weren’t sure if it was extinct. …read more Source:: CNet


Adobe Re-Patches Critical Acrobat Reader Flaw

Adobe has issued yet another patch for a critical vulnerability in its Acrobat Reader – a week after the original fix. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Best sound bars under $200 – CNET

Three cheap ways to make sure your TV’s sound doesn’t suck. …read more Source:: CNet


Galaxy Fold outdoes the iPhone XS. Here’s why you still won’t buy one – CNET

Commentary: Unless you’re crazy rich and have phones to spare, the foldable device may not be for you. …read more Source:: CNet


Big names hurl millions of pounds at scheme to hoist UK’s AI knowhow

We’re Europe’s tech hub, crows minister, but investment weedy compared to the US and China Google’s DeepMind is among 11 companies to fund artificial intelligence masters degrees in the UK under a government-backed range of training programmes, including fellowships and PhD centres.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Google Maps lists drug disposal centers to fight the opioid crisis – CNET

Drop-offs are no-questions-asked, the company says. …read more Source:: CNet


Kia teases new electric concept ahead of Geneva Motor Show – Roadshow

It looks a fair bit different than the existing Soul and Niro EVs. …read more Source:: CNet


Linux Foundation Launches ELISA, an Open Source Project For Building Safety-Critical Systems

The Linux Foundation today launched Enabling Linux in Safety Applications (ELISA), an open source project comprising tools intended to help companies build and certify Linux-based systems whose failure could result in loss of human life, significant property damage, or environmental damage. From a report: In partnership with British chip designer Arm, BMW, autonomous platforms company…