Google might owe you $500 if you had a first-gen Pixel phone

Posted on August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 by Authcom

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Remember that class action suit that Google settled over defective first-gen Pixel and Pixel XL phones? Well, it’s time to collect your dues, as Google owes you up to $500 for those faulty microphones that shipped inside early Pixel units. Getting that cash, however, might be more difficult.

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Scientists tasked a supercomputer with building millions of simulated universes

Posted on August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 by Authcom

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Figuring out how our reality took shape over billions of years is no easy task for scientists. Theories about how the Big Bang played out and the immediate aftermath are a dime a dozen, but researchers led by a team from the University of Arizona think they might stumble upon some of the secrets of galaxy formation by asking a supercomputer to simulate millions of virtual universes and seeing which ones come closest to what we see today.

In a new research paper published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, the team explains how they used a supercomputer system nicknamed the “Universe Machine” to watch billions of (virtual) years of galaxy formation play out before their eyes.

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Huawei’s long-awaited mobile OS elicits mixed reactions in China

Posted on August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 by Authcom

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“Talk is cheap. Show me the code.”

That quip, one of the well-known aphorisms attributable to Linux creator Linus Torvalds, was posted in recent days by a user of the popular Chinese question-and-answer website Zhihu in response to the unveiling of Huawei’s homegrown mobile operating system Hongmeng (or HarmonyOS, as it will be known outside the country). That user seemed to be specifically referring to Huawei’s assurance at its developer conference from over the weekend that the new OS would be open-source, though details about when the code for it will be made public are still forthcoming.

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Watch a Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot crash into a parked truck and burst into flames

Posted on August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 by Authcom

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A Tesla Model 3 burst into flames over the weekend after crashing into a tow truck parked on a highway shoulder. The incident occurred in Moscow and the driver — named Alexei Tretyakov — noted that the car was on Autopilot at the time of the crash. Incidentally, Tretyakov made a point of noting that his hands were on the steering wheel at the time, per Tesla’s guidelines.

As to the specifics of the crash, Tretyakov said he was driving at about 60 miles per hour when he abruptly collided with a tow truck that had escaped his line of sight for some reason. Shortly thereafter, the Tesla caught fire with the flames ultimately destroying the car entirely. Incidentally, there were also two explosions that rattled the car following the accident.

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Being overweight is even more of a cancer risk than previously thought

Posted on August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 by Authcom

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The risks of being obese are fairly well documented, and while it’s true that a person who is significantly overweight can better their odds of living longer with exercise, avoiding tobacco, and other healthy lifestyle choices, losing weight is oftentimes the best thing an obese person can do.

When it comes to cancer, it seems that notion is even more accurate than previous thought, and new research published in the International Journal of Epidemiology suggests that obesity is far worse for a person’s cancer risk than anyone guessed.

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Galaxy Note 10+ 5G camera is the new leader in DxOMark rankings

Posted on August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 by Authcom

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Whenever Samsung rolls out new models of its flagship handsets, you can be forgiven for feeling like the company is positioning them as top-notch cameras that also happen to include smartphone functionality. That was certainly the case during last week’s Unpacked event in New York, when Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 10+ and spent a lot of time and attention touting the image and video quality experience, in addition to the state-of-the-art tools built into the series’ pro-grade cameras.

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Astronomers just found a black hole so huge it makes our galaxy’s black hole look like a baby

Posted on August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 by Authcom

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At the heart of our home galaxy is a supermassive black hole that gobbles up anything that gets too close. It’s huge, with a mass of 4 million times that of our Sun, but size is a relative thing when we’re talking about the universe, and astronomers just spotted a black hole in a distant galaxy that puts ours to shame.

The galaxy, Holm 15A, sits around 700 million light-years away, making it somewhat difficult to study in detail, but what scientists know for sure is that the black hole in its heart is the largest ever discovered. In fact, researchers believe the black hole in Holm 15A is at least 10,000 times as massive as our home galaxy’s black hole.

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Tesla owner’s implant turned her arm into a car key, which is so 2019

Posted on August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 by Authcom

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Tesla’s Model 3 wasn’t exactly lacking for options to unlock and start the car, since you could use the Tesla smartphone app, a keycard, or key fob to do so. Nevertheless, a software engineer who goes by the name of “Amie DD” apparently decided one more option couldn’t hurt. So here’s the ridiculously extreme alternative she came up with — implant the keycard’s RFID tag into her arm to presumably operate the car with nothing but her body.

We say “presumably,” because the video she’s released documenting her extraction of the Model 3 RFID chip and its injection into her arm leaves out one salient point — visible proof of whether it works.

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Forget Logitech Harmony, this $17 box turns your smartphone into a universal remote that can control anything

Posted on August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 by Authcom

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Before you go and spend $250+ on a fancy Logitech Harmony universal remote, there’s another option you should consider that costs a fraction of the price. The FENGZHIJU WiFi Smart IR Remote Control is a tiny black box you can install anywhere with a line of site to your gadgets, and it lets you control them all right from your phone, with timers, or even with Alexa. I use one to control my TV, my sound system, my Apple TV, and even a ductless air conditioner! You really have to check it out because it could end up being the best $17 you’ve spent in a very long time.

FENGZHIJU WiFi Smart IR Remote Control,Universal Remote for TV, STB, Air Condition, DVD, Projec…: $16.90

Here’s the scoop from the product page:

【Compatibility】Support 80,000+IR (38KHz) controlled devices such as TV, Set-up Box, A/C, Personal Video Recorder, DVD, receiver and more. Supported devices library is constantly being updated by the cloud so your Smart IR remote control is always compatible with newer devices.
【APP Control】Control IR appliances with SMART LIFE App anywhere anytime. Set up timers to turn on/off appliances at a specific time or customize scenes with multiple devices. Turning your basic home devices into smart devices and making life smarter and more convenient.
【Working With Alexa, Google Home】 : The IR control hub works With Alexa, Google Home, make it easily to control air conditioners, TVs, and fans, projectors, boxes. Support IFTTT smart home scene automation, enjoy your smart life.
【DIY Skills】 : Control the device you want by simply learning the functions of the original remote, such as TVS, Fans，TV Boxes. Support for infrared remote control, NOT RF.
【Tech Support & Warranty】1-year warranty, 24/7 unlimited technical support and Video Guide are available. If you have any issues, our professional technical team will provide you with one-to-one service to ensure that the problem is solved.

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Watch the Perseid meteor shower hit its peak live from Europe

Posted on August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 by Authcom

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We’re in the midst of one of the best meteor showers of the year, but not everyone can stay up all night to watch the Perseids cascade across the night sky. Today, August 12th, is their peak, and if you absolutely don’t want to miss out on the show — but also don’t want to lose any sleep over it — you can enjoy them from the comfort of, well, just about anywhere thanks to The Virtual Telescope Project.

As is often the case with exciting skywatching events, the Virtual Telescope Project is providing a live stream of the Perseid meteor shower that you can watch via YouTube, and it’s sure to offer some lovely eye candy.

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