Apple’s automotive ambitions took a significant hit recently, with CNBC reporting that Apple recently cut 200 employees from Project Titan, the company’s somewhat secretive automotive research initiative. Notably, these weren’t all layoffs as a good number of employees have reportedly been shifted over to different project groups within the company.

The news comes at an interesting time given that Doug Field — who formerly worked as a Senior VP of Engineering at Tesla — rejoined Apple back in May. Field was reportedly working directly under Bob Mansfield and his inclusion in Project Titan created some optimism that Apple’s ongoing R&D efforts in the automotive field might actually result in a shipping product.

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Apple’s secretive Project Titan just received another serious setback originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 24 Jan 2019 at 18:04:08 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At this point, you’re probably sick of reading stories about the ongoing partial government shutdown which, at the time of this writing, still has no end in sight. It’s important to note, however, that a new report makes clear the shutdown has led to a cascade of scary national security-related consequences, none of which have really bubbled up to the surface enough to merit prominent national news coverage. But that doesn’t mean their ramifications aren’t potentially profound — as this new report about the shutdown’s effect on the US cybersecurity apparatus makes clear.

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This scary report says the government shutdown is crippling US cybersecurity originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 24 Jan 2019 at 17:37:37 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been beating the privacy drum hard this week during an appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, telling attendees that the US needs its own version of Europe’s new GDPR regulatory framework. And, speaking of regulations, he’s also been especially vocal that facial recognition technology desperately needs governmental oversight now, or very soon, before tech companies take things to the extreme and use it to cross too many lines and inadvertently add frightening new capabilities to the surveillance state.

Nadella’s comments in Davos on the need for general privacy regulation have been a bit broad and high-level, but he’s been particularly specific about face recognition technology, describing it as basically the Wild West right now in the tech industry. As in, it’s little understood by outsiders, there’s a ton of potential for misuse and not a lot of robust constraints at the moment.

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Microsoft CEO: Face recognition technology is basically the Wild West right now originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 24 Jan 2019 at 17:16:24 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In what may not come as much of a shock for those of you who keep up with streaming services, a new study shows that the top five streaming series of 2018 were all Netflix properties. Business Insider reported on the achievement on Thursday, citing Parrot Analytics’ global audience demand measurement system, which measures “how much a TV series is wanted in 100+ markets around the world, across all platforms.”

Utilizing social media engagement, video consumption trends, and various other kinds of research, this system might not be as precise as, say, actual viewing figures (which Netflix rarely provides), but it’s yet another sign that Netflix is still the platform to beat when it comes to original streaming content.

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The top 5 biggest streaming shows of 2018 were all Netflix originals originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 24 Jan 2019 at 16:55:15 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It took a little longer than most of us expected, but winter is finally here in full force and it is friggin freezing outside. You do everything you can to bundle up before you go outside in this weather, and you absolutely need to make sure you do the same for your dog. Tossing a cute little coat on your puppo is a good start, but you’re crazy if you go for a walk and leave your dog’s paws unprotected. When it’s freezing cold outside, your pup’s paws can get frostbite in a matter of minutes! The best way to keep your dog safe is with a set of WUXIAN Waterproof Dog Shoes, which we absolutely love. If your dog won’t keep them on his or her feet though, there’s a great alternative called Musher’s Secret Pet Paw Protection Wax. It couldn’t be easier to apply and it keeps paws safe from the winter weather just as well as boots. Definitely give it a shot.

WUXIAN Waterproof Dog Shoes

• MATERIAL – Water resistant material ,high quality fabrics,wear resistant,to bear or endure dirty, Have cute pet paw embroidery, soft and hand washable, fashionable yet durable.
• QUALITY -Durable soles,tough anti-slip sole provides stability and traction,Helps dogs with mobility and stability on tile and the sand .
• COMFORTABLE – Soft and breathable to paws，so allows the boots to be used indoors or outdoors, hot and cold in wet and dry conditions.
• CONVENIENT -Lightweight and convenient，easy to put on with wide split seam top opening, the dog shoes are fastened firmly by 2 straps, which are long and adjustable , capable to prevent slipping off and supply a customized tightness for secure closure and have reflective straps，reflective lines enhance visibility all the night ,also make your love dog safe .
• SIZE REFERANCE:4#（2.56”X1.97”）;5#（2.76”X2.24”);6#（2.95”X2.52”）;7#（3.15”X2.76”）;8#（3.35”X2.95”)

WUXIAN Waterproof Dog Shoes,Dog Outdoor Shoes, Running Shoes for Dogs,Pet Rain Boots, Labrador…: $25.99

Musher’s Secret Pet Paw Protection Wax

• Protects paws from sand, hot pavement, ice and salt with all natural 100-percent wax-based cream
• Perfect for mushing, hunting, walking or before any outdoor activity
• Easy-to-apply formula contains vitamin E to moisturize and help heal wounds and keep paws healthy
• Available in pack of 2.1-ounces
• Measures 3-inch length by 3-inch width 1-1/3 height

Musher’s Secret Pet Paw Protection Wax, 60-Gram: $12.75

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Please protect your pup’s paws from cold winter weather – here’s how originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 24 Jan 2019 at 16:34:13 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Doomsday Clock, which was bumped up to just two minutes from midnight in early 2018, remains at the same setting for 2019. It’s the closest the clock has ever been to midnight, matching the same setting it achieved in the 1950s during the height of the Cold War.

Mankind has a nasty self-destructive streak that we can’t seem to shake, constantly warring for one reason or another, building more and more devastating weapons, and failing to moderate our impact on the environment. Since 1947, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has maintained the Doomsday Clock which serves as an all-encompassing symbol of how close or far we are to total annihilation.

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The Doomsday Clock remains two minutes from midnight, which is bad originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 24 Jan 2019 at 16:11:05 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s difficult to state conclusively that the Creative Design Robot Lollipop Holder is the greatest invention mankind has ever come up with. If it’s not at the very top of the list though, it has to be somewhere close. These awesome little lollipop holders keep your child’s lolly safe dirt and germs by covering it without actually making contact. Plus, your kid will have a ball opening and closing it — check out this GIF:

Robot Lollipop Holder

Creative Design Eating Lollipop Robot Lollipops Holde Funny Lollipops Stand Gifts Fashion 2018…: $12.58

Here are the highlights from the product page:

• Do you ever have a lollipop experience?Or do not want children to eat too much lollipops?
• Try it, a decompression toy can help store sugar!
• Good ingredients no plastic smell
• The lollipops stuck to the lid may not open the box, just rinse with hot water
• Hold down the button on the back of the product, you can put the lollipop into the saved state,eat again next time

Creative Design Eating Lollipop Robot Lollipops Holde Funny Lollipops Stand Gifts Fashion 2018…: $12.58

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These lollipop holders that look like robots are the cutest damn things we’ve ever seen originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 24 Jan 2019 at 15:50:03 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A couple of Chinese smartphone makers shocked the mobile world this week by releasing two concept phones that are proof the smartphones of our dreams are almost here.

Ever since the iPhone rocked the industry more than ten years ago, we’ve witnessed smartphone innovations each year that culminated in designs like the iPhone X or the upcoming Galaxy S10. But we’ve now reached a temporary design peak, because specific technologies still need to be ironed out before true hole-less, button-less smartphones can become mainstream. And the Meizu Zero and Vivo Apex 2019 tell us precisely what those innovation bottlenecks are, and why big companies like Apple and Samsung have yet to come out with such daring devices.

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5 breakthrough innovations we need for portless smartphones to become mainstream originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 24 Jan 2019 at 15:29:10 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Different people have different issues when it comes to having trouble sleeping. Sometimes it’s physical, sometimes it’s mental, sometimes it’s a lack of comfort, and sometimes it’s due to things beyond our control like noises around your home or from outside. That used to be a big problem for me, but I finally found a little device that has helped me a lot. It’s called the Adaptive Sound Technologies LectroFan Evo White Noise Sound Machine, and you should definitely check it out.

Adaptive Sound Technologies LectroFan Evo White Noise Sound Machine with 22 Unique Non-Looping…: $59.95

Here are the key details from the product page:

• Provides ten fan sounds, ten white, pink and brown noise variations, and two varieties of ocean sounds — calm, and surf.
• Helps mask disruptive environmental noises so you can fall asleep with ease
• Safe, solid-state design is powered by AC or USB and dynamically creates unique, non-repeating sounds with no moving parts
• Precise volume control, an optional timer, and a 3.5mm connector for headphones or a portable speaker to match your environment and sleep style
• Also ideal for creating a disturbance-free work area, or just reducing the distracting effects of outside noises for a more relaxing environment, day or night

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So far, nothing I’ve found helps me sleep better than this $60 device originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 24 Jan 2019 at 15:08:35 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Beyond things like monitoring your heart health and spurring you to exercise more, future iPhone and Apple Watch models might literally save your life one day in an even more dramatic and urgent way. That’s thanks to the fact the company has been granted a patent for sensors that could detect the presence of harmful gases like carbon monoxide and which could be included in future phones and watches, among other products from the company.

Via PatentlyApple, which spotted the published patent application, we learn that these sensors from Apple could someday be deployed in smart home and Internet of Things devices as well.

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Future poisonous gas sensor in iPhone and Apple Watch could protect you from biohazards originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 24 Jan 2019 at 14:47:32 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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