A teardown of the iPhone 11 reveals some surprises, some potential surprises, and some things that have not changed at all. …read more Source:: ZDNet

There are moments when current measurement is required on conductors that can’t be broken to insert a series resistor, nor encircled with a current transformer. These measurements require a completely non-invasive technique, and to satisfy that demand there are commercial magnetometer current probes. These probes are however not for the light of wallet, so [ensgoldmine]…

Initial results from NASA’s InSight lander suggest that Mars’ magnetic field wobbles in inexplicable ways at night, hinting that the red planet may host a global reservoir of liquid water deep below the surface. National Geographic reports: In addition to the odd magnetic pulsations, the lander’s data show that the Martian crust is far more…

Petrol engines dominate the world of the automobile, while electric propulsion races to take an ever larger market share. Despite this, some still hold a flame for steam power. Such aficionados would hold this build in high regard, from the recent past of 2014. In steampunk, finish is everything. The bike is of a recumbent…

The meme of the year culminated with a weird costume party at the gate to a famed national security site. …read more Source:: CNet

Raiders brought tents, tin foil hats and their best alien costumes to Rachel, Nevada, for a weekend celebrating all things ET. …read more Source:: CNet

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo: Two individuals were arrested this week in connection with a fraud scheme that manipulated thousands of victims into paying for invented tech services that they didn’t need. The Department of Justice announced that the two individuals Romana Leyva, 35, and Ariful Haque, 33, were arrested Wednesday for…

Alienstock descended on Rachel, Nevada, and the crowds kept calm. …read more Source:: CNet

Alienstock descended on Rachel, Nevada and the crowds kept calm. …read more Source:: CNet

It may have originated with the Church, but the salty snack takes center stage at the annual Bavarian beer festival. …read more Source:: CNet