The CEO of Ashley Madison’s Parent Company Is Stepping Down in Wake of Hack
“This change is in the best interest of the company and allows us to continue to provide support to our members and dedicated employees. We are steadfast in our commitment to our customer base.”
August 28, 2015 at 09:37AM
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Apple Takes Washington
Steve Jobs famously disdained DC. Tim Cook’s quietly taking it on.
August 28, 2015 at 06:18AM
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Mobile Banking Could Take Over The Developing World
A new Brookings Institution report says financial tech is helping to close the economic gender gap and connect marginalized communities that lack access to banks.
August 28, 2015 at 03:24AM
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Self-Repairing Material Could Prevent Spaceship Catastrophes
If a rice-sized pellet whacked into the International Space Station, it could pack the punch of a hand grenade, causing precious oxygen to seep into space. So materials scientists have developed a clever fix that could buy astronauts the time they need to fully repair a breach: A “self healing” material, consisting of a reactive liquid sandwiched between two layers of a solid polymer.
August 28, 2015 at 01:18AM
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Will Artificial Intelligence get high?
If AI is being modeled by and after human behavior, why wouldn’t computers experiment with mind-altering substances or fall victim to addiction?
August 27, 2015 at 10:10PM
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We built a robot to help you win The New Yorker’s cartoon caption contest
On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a machine.
August 27, 2015 at 07:55PM
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Google Is Undermining Apple’s New Security Protections
Apple’s iOS 9 is coming soon, and one of the new features in the mobile operating system enhances privacy and security for users by blocking unencrypted traffic for apps. It’s called App Transport Security (ATS). Google’s response today was to explain to its developers how to circumvent it, so ads can load.
August 27, 2015 at 06:57PM
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Hurricane Models Have Gotten Way Better Since Katrina
NASA recently released images of a model of Katrina at a resolution standard in 2005 compared to a hurricane in today’s model. The difference is — well, you can see for yourself.
August 27, 2015 at 05:41PM
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What science says about meditation: it improves your focus and emotional control
Mindfulness meditation originated in Buddhist traditions and was first popularized in the West in the 1970s and ’80s. It’s become so popular that there’s an app selling meditation guidance, claiming that the practice will help you process emotions, focus and feel better throughout the day. But what does science say?
August 27, 2015 at 05:41PM
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Here’s The NFL’s Blisteringly Accurate New Way To Track Players On The Field
Under every player’s shoulder pad there’s a tiny chip transmitting his location, down to the inch. A look at the tech that could change the game.
August 27, 2015 at 05:41PM
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