TECH & INNOVATION

The end of annoying WhatsApp groups: Update stops people from adding you without your permission - here's how to activate it

TECH & INNOVATION 04.03.2019 10:50 AM

New feature stops people from adding you to groups you don't want to join WhatsApp has added a new feature that stops people from automatically adding you to groups, letting you decide which ones you want to join.

App enables smallholder farmers to be community influencers and citizen scientists

04.03.2019 09:49 AM

The GeoFarmer app allows community workers and smallholders to easily collect and share information on climate-related agricultural interventions. Development agencies can use the tool to gather effective feedback and to respond to emergent climate needs

NASA on Trump’s Back-to-the-moon Deadline: More Funding Is Needed

04.03.2019 08:42 AM

NASA is asking for more funding for return mission to the moon. Vice President Mike Pence recently issued a statement demanding NASA to put Americans on the Moon within the next 5 years.

Unvaccinated Kentucky Student Cannot Return to School, Says Judge

04.03.2019 08:42 AM

Judge rules against student who refuses to get chickenpox vaccine. A Kentucky high school student lost his lawsuit challenging an order that barred him from school because he refuses to obtain the chickenpox vaccine.

Artificial intelligence enables recognizing and assessing a violinist's bow movements

04.02.2019 21:35 PM

A system developed by David Dalmazzo and Rafael Ramírez, members of the Music Technology Group, allows violin students to benefit from real-time accurate information about their movements when playing the instrument

Wearable sensors mimic skin to help with wound healing process

04.02.2019 10:00 AM

Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have developed skin-inspired electronics to conform to the skin, allowing for long-term, high-performance, real-time wound monitoring in users.

Updated PlayStation Store policy won't let you refund games you've downloaded

04.02.2019 09:46 AM

And refunds will go to your PlayStation Store wallet, not your card The refund policy for the PlayStation Store was recently updated, but while it is nice to finally have refund options in place - where before refunds were largely unavailable unless mandated by local law - they're incredibly limiting.

Immune System Therapy Could Play a Crucial Role in Curing Cancer

04.02.2019 09:45 AM

CAR-T therapy looks promising. In medicine's continuing fight against cancer, a new treatment has surfaced and could possibly make a huge difference.

Skyrmions: the new face of computer data storage

04.01.2019 19:46 PM

Scientists developed skyrmionics A group of scientists developed skyrmions which are the next generation of data storage and processing devices. Skyrmions are nanometer-sized vortex-like structures in magnetic fields that on the surface of the magnet.

Facebook gives you more control over what you see in your News Feed

04.01.2019 09:57 AM

It's also getting more transparent about the ads you come across on the site. Facebook has announced a new feature called "Why am I seeing this post?" which will help you better understand the content that shows up on your News Feed from friends, Pages, and Groups you follow.

'Smart' pajamas could monitor and help improve sleep (video)

04.01.2019 09:50 AM

If you've ever dreamed about getting a good night's sleep, your answer may someday lie in data generated by your sleepwear. Researchers have developed pajamas embedded with self-powered sensors that provide unobtrusive and continuous monitoring of heartbeat, breathing and sleep posture

Uncovering the secrets of ancient rock art using 'X-ray vision'

04.01.2019 09:29 AM

Prehistoric rock paintings are a source of fascination across the world. Aside from their beauty, there's deep meaning in these strokes, which depict ancient rituals and important symbols.

How Apple TV Plus compares to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu

03.31.2019 23:02 PM

What can Apple TV Plus bring new to the table? Apple TV Plus streaming service won't launch until later this fall, but the company is courting some serious competition from the likes of Netflix (NFLX), Amazon (AMZN) Prime Video, and Hulu.

Apple's services event receives rocky reception from industry and critics

03.31.2019 22:58 PM

Much of the criticism of Apple's event was focused on how it actually told us very little. Yet even with a "charm-and-dazzle" show, there was enough to get critics and analysts examining the good and the bad of what Apple is planning.

Best Alternatives to Apple's Now-Canceled AirPower

03.31.2019 22:55 PM

Apple on Friday made the unprecedented move of canceling work on the AirPower, the wireless charging mat that was supposed to charge the Apple Watch, iPhone, and AirPods all at once.

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