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This coronavirus test could tell you how bad your COVID-19 infection will be
January 16, 2021 By Chris Smith
Researchers from Yale think coronavirus PCR tests using saliva might help to predict severe COVID-19 risk. They found that patients who developed COVID-19 complications and those who died had much higher viral loads in saliva than those who recovered. Other parameters … [Read Entire Article]
Slashdot 2021-01-16 00:02:00
January 16, 2021 By BeauHD
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: The "instant on" feature that's activated by default on new Xbox Series S/X consoles could suck up a total of 4 billion kWh -- the equivalent of a year's operation for a large power plant -- from US owners alone through … [Read Entire Article]
Slashdot 2021-01-15 23:20:00
January 15, 2021 By BeauHD
schwit1 shares a report from ScienceAlert: [S]cientists have just delivered their verdict on whether we'd be able to control a high-level computer … [Read Entire Article]
iOS 14.4 includes a surprising new warning for iPhone owners
January 15, 2021 By Jacob Siegal
Apple released iOS 14.4 beta 2 on Wednesday, January 13th, and users are already finding surprising new features in the code of the software … [Read Entire Article]
Gadgets Reviews
Review: Nocs NS2 Air Monitors v2
February 27, 2015 By Michael Calore
These wireless speakers from Sweden have been improved from a previous version. They now have three streaming methods: AirPlay, Bluetooth, and Spotify Connect. The post Review: Nocs NS2 Air Monitors v2 appeared first on WIRED. … [Read Entire Article]
WIRED » Reviews 2015-02-25 12:00:16
February 25, 2015 By Michael Calore
The Bowers & Wilkins T7 speaker isn't a failure, but it is not the stunning success one would expect to see from this high-end audio brand. The post … [Read Entire Article]
We Put 5 Instant-Read Meat Thermometers to the Test
February 24, 2015 By Christopher Null
With the mainstream adoption of sous vide and other ultra-precise cooking methods, the kitchen thermometer has become a necessity of the modern chef. … [Read Entire Article]
Gaming
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 – January 2021 development update
January 15, 2021 By Sal Romano
Following the release of a gameplay teaser trailer in December 2020, GSC Game World public relations specialist Zakhar Bocharov has published a development update on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. Here is the full … [Read Entire Article]
Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection ‘Developer Diary #1: Arthur Returns’
January 15, 2021 By Sal Romano
Capcom has released the first in a series of developer diaries for Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection, in which chief producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi and producer Peter Fabiano discuss what longtime … [Read Entire Article]
Persona 5 Strikers ‘All-Out Action’ trailer
January 15, 2021 By Sal Romano
Atlus released a new trailer for Omega Force-developed action RPG Persona 5 Strikers dubbed “All-Out Action.” Here is an overview of the game, via its official website: About Looking for … [Read Entire Article]
Cell Phones
Ben Heck visits the Portland Retro Gaming Expo
December 4, 2016 By Engadget RSS Feed
Join Ben as he leaves the workshop behind and goes on a journey to Portland's Retro Gaming … [Read Entire Article]
After Math: Weird science
December 4, 2016 By Engadget RSS Feed
It's been a strange week for the scientific arts. The speed of light might not be as … [Read Entire Article]
All all-electric submarine, and more in the week that was
December 4, 2016 By Engadget RSS Feed
Are personal submarines the vehicles of the future? This week Ortega Submersible launched an … [Read Entire Article]
Playstation
Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 386: Valholidays
January 15, 2021 By Kristen Zitani
Email us at pspodcast@sony.com! Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google or RSS, or … [Read Entire Article]
Share of the Week: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
January 15, 2021 By Kristen Zitani
Last week, we asked you to sail across Norway and England as a viking in Assassin’s Creed … [Read Entire Article]
Sonic the Hedgehog dashes into Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 today in a free update
January 14, 2021 By Zachary Reese
Keep the Puyo-popping and Tetrimino-clearing party going this New Year with the launch of a … [Read Entire Article]
Science & SciFi
There Are No Plans in Place, But Kevin Feige Would Love the X-Men to Meet the Avengers
May 18, 2017 By Germain Lussier
Five years ago, if you asked anyone if Spider-Man would ever … [Read Entire Article]
A Time-Travel Experiment Works All Too Well in Scifi Short The Constant
May 17, 2017 By Cheryl Eddy
In a makeshift lab, a trio of brainiac students argue over … [Read Entire Article]
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars With a Mashup of Bonkers Footage From Throughout the Years
May 17, 2017 By Germain Lussier
With the 40th anniversary of Star Wars coming next week, … [Read Entire Article]
Apple
Univision plans Netflix-style streaming service
May 5, 2018 By Engadget RSS Feed
Univision's streaming ambitions are growing beyond live video. The Hispanic-American … [Read Entire Article]
Engadget RSS Feed 2018-05-05 00:30:00
May 5, 2018 By Engadget RSS Feed
Well this isn't good. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the federal agency tasked with … [Read Entire Article]
Gboard beta for Android lets you create your own GIFs
May 4, 2018 By Engadget RSS Feed
Google's third-party keyboard Gboard added a quick way to create reaction GIFs on iOS last … [Read Entire Article]
