Day: October 27, 2019

An All-Electric Plane Takes to the Skies

With climate protests and airline strikes occurring around the world, there is more awareness than ever before for the necessity of environmental sustainability. More importantly, there is more discussion around the immense carbon footprint left by the airline industry, perhaps one of the largest contributors to climate change worldwide. The Slovenian-based Pipistrel ALPHA Electro is…


This new foldable phone design makes the Galaxy Fold look downright boring – CNET

We tried out a daring foldable phone prototype that has a 10-inch screen and bends into thirds. …read more Source:: CNet


Should JavaScript Be Renamed?

Software engineer Kieran Potts asks: does JavaScript need to be renamed? There’s no doubt there are problems with JavaScript’s branding… – Correctly, “JavaScript” refers to a subset of ECMAScript specified by Mozilla, but the word is used interchangeably to refer to multiple different ECMAScript supersets, depending on context. – JavaScript is a trademark of Oracle…


Horse Racing Game Hits Trifecta of Fun, Skill, and Competition

Out in the neon-painted desert of Las Vegas, if you know where to look, you can find an old, 1980s electromechanical horse racing game called Sigma Derby. In this group game, you and several drunk strangers sit around a machine the size of a pool table and bet on tiny horses at 25 cents a…


The Ocean Cleanup expands to polluted rivers – CNET

Watch The Ocean Cleanup unveil its new automated system The Interceptor, which will be deployed to catch plastic debris in rivers before it reaches our oceans. …read more Source:: CNet


2.35 Million Lose Power In California As State Faces Extreme Weather and Wildfires

California’s largest power utility began power shut-offs today for an estimated 2.35 million people — expected to last two days — after weather forecasts predicted extreme fire danger due to exceptionally dry weather and severe winds, according to the Washington Post. “Some gusts this weekend might reach 75 mph (120 kph) or higher as part…


Google grappling with trust issues, CEO Pichai says – CNET

In a leaked video, Sundar Pichai says it’s “definitely gotten harder” to maintain employees’ trust in management. …read more Source:: CNet


Google Doodle celebrates Sylvia Plath, tortured American poet – CNET

Her sensitive poetry was borne from a soul wracked by depression. …read more Source:: CNet


These stunning iPhone 11 Pro photos prove its camera is a good DSLR substitute – CNET

Can phone photos actually compete with a professional DSLR? We took the iPhone 11 Pro on a road trip through the Scottish Highlands to find out. …read more Source:: CNet


Trump ordered Defense chief to ‘screw Amazon’ out of $10B contract, book reportedly says – CNET

The president directed former Defense Secretary James Mattis to push Amazon out of the bidding for a lucrative cloud computing deal, a bio of Mattis reportedly says. …read more Source:: CNet