Editor's Pick: The 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11: There and Back Again

The 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11: There and Back Again

Peter Suciu Jul 19, 2019 2:43 AM PT
	On July 20, 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong uttered the now famous line, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind," when he became the first person to set foot on the moon. It fulfilled the almost as famous "We choose to go to the moon" line delivered by President John F. Kennedy to a crowd at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Sept. 12, 1962. [More...]

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Code Cracker Turing to Be on 50-Quid Notes
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The 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11: There and Back Again
On July 20, 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong uttered the now famous line,
"That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind," when he
became the first person to set foot on the moon. It fulfilled the almost
as famous "We choose to go to the moon" line delivered by President John
F. Kennedy to a crowd at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Sept. 12,
1962.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86128.html

Twitter Tweaks Desktop Design
Twitter has unveiled a fresh new look for its desktop website that
mimics the look and feel of its mobile platforms. The company has been
testing a new version of its desktop website since the beginning of the
year. The most noticeable change is the organization and layout of the
Twitter home screen itself. The upgraded design simplifies navigation
with a new and larger left-hand sidebar.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86130.html

Code Cracker Turing to Be on 50-Quid Notes
Alan Turing, the British mathematician known for his World War II code-
breaking exploits and for a test to distinguish between human and
machine intelligence, will be on 50-pound notes in the UK by the end of
2021. The Bank of England, which made the announcement, explained that
Turing, who died in 1954, was chosen from a field of 989 eligible
characters after a public nomination period.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86127.html

Qualcomm Gives Speed Boost to New Mobile Gaming Platform
Qualcomm Technologies aims to push the speed limits of mobile gaming
with the added features in its Snapdragon Mobile Platform. The
Snapdragon 855 Plus Mobile Platform, its newest processor, performs
graphics functions 15 percent faster. It will show up in new devices
later this year. Snapdragon 855 Plus is an update to the flagship
Snapdragon 855, released earlier this year.
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/86124.html

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A nightmare CG 'Cats' trailer

It's Friday, July 19, 2019. Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Looking for another creepy feline CGI movie trailer? We got you. We’ve also put together a guide for the best car-camping gear, if you’re priming yourself for some weekend trips in the next few weeks. (View in browser.) Bargain hunters say they picked up thousands of dollars of equipment for under $100. Amazon Prime Day error put high-end camera gear on sale for peanuts During major online sales, too-good-to-be-true deals accidentally make it to storefronts. Often the retailer cancels those orders after realizing the mistake, but sometimes lucky bargain hunters actually get the goods they found for way below market value. While Amazon's huge Prime Day sale was on, some eagle-eyed photography enthusiasts say they saved thousands on high-end gear camera equipment, and the retailer actually shipped some of the goods. Amazon seemingly discounted a Sony A6000 and 16-50mm bundle from $550 to $94.50, and users shared the bargain on Slickdeals, a site on which people post amazing deals they happen across. Some shoppers spotted the same offer on Amazon and placed orders, too, but some saw the regular price. Others picked up cameras that usually retail at more than $1,000 for under $100, including the Fujifilm X100F and the Canon EOS R, with plenty of orders apparently honored. Your scientists never stopped to think if they should. ‘Cats’ trailer plunges into the uncanny valley of digital fur Universal unveiled a full-length trailer that gave us our first look at what the film's human actors look like as CG-transformed felines. While the Broadway version of Cats relied on elaborate costumes and makeup, the Jellicle Cats in the Tom Hooper film are heavily aided by visual effects wizardry. Despite an A-List cast, reaction online to the trailer is similar to the feedback that saw Sonic the Hedgehog head back to the editing bay for a redesign. Is this movie that bad? Take a look at the trailer and decide for yourself. At that price, it's hard to say no. Microsoft will turn an Xbox Live sub into Game Pass Ultimate for $1 Xbox’s Game Pass Ultimate combines Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass into one subscription, combining online multiplayer features with access to more than 100 games for both console and PC. An Ultimate subscription costs $14.99 per month. But, if you've already got an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass membership, you can upgrade to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1 for the first month. And if you upgrade, the remaining months on your subscription will be converted to Ultimate for up to three years. Microsoft is hoping that early days sweetener will keep you hooked for years to come. Sponsored Content by Stack Commerce Learn to start a podcast from NPR producers Most airlines have updated their systems after a 2014 FAA audit. Cellphone interference still poses a risk aboard some Boeing jets Even switching your phone to airplane mode won't keep it from being a risk on some Boeing jets. A 2014 FAA study revealed that some cockpit screens on Boeing 737 and 777 jets are vulnerable to interference from WiFi, cellphone signals or even weather radar. Bloomberg reported that while many have been replaced, some jets still contain the outdated models built by Honeywell. The manufacturer is pushing back on Bloomberg's estimate that "potentially hundreds of aircraft worldwide are flying with the unsafe systems." In a statement, Honeywell spokesman Nina Krauss said the problem may impact 70 or fewer jets, and there's no evidence that the airplanes are operational. Many units could be on retired aircraft or simulators. That ‘could’ doesn’t make me feel much safer. 'St. Noire' is exclusively available on Amazon. Atari founder's Alexa-powered board game is out now Alexa could add some color and suspense to your next murder-mystery game night. X2 Games, created by Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell and Hollywood creative director Zai Ortiz, has released an Alexa-powered board game entitled St. Noire. And, yes, it's exclusively available through Amazon. To be clear, you won't be hearing Alexa's robotic voice when you play the game, so you don't have to worry about the assistant ruining your immersion. The technology simply powers the game's immersive sounds and cinematic voice performances, which are made up of over 2,500 lines of dialogue performed by actors portraying 12 characters. The game randomizes the identity of the killer and the victim every playthrough to keep things fresh. It's an all-in-one system for taking care of your newborn. Pampers gets into smart diapers with Lumi The smart-diaper wars have truly begun. Today, Pampers unveiled Lumi, an all-in-one connected system that includes two activity sensors for diapers, a Logitech camera fashioned into a WiFi baby monitor and an app that wraps everything together. Its rival, Huggies, has started using the Monit smart-diaper sensor in Korea. But Pampers’ idea is to go to town on data, monitoring sleep and even the temperature and humidity of the little one’s sleeping environment. But wait, there's more... 1. Toys 'R' Us returns with STEAM workshops and smaller stores 2. A sheriff's office in Colorado will use Galaxy S9s as body cameras 3. Verizon's first 5G hotspot is $500 with a two-year contract 4. Summer boondocking gear: Car camping done right 5. Honda has a modular EV plan for the US 6. Microsoft posts record Q4 results despite Xbox slowdown

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Editor's Pick: 5 Ways for Amazon Sellers to Elevate Their Brand

5 Ways for Amazon Sellers to Elevate Their Brand

Vincent Vu Jul 18, 2019 5:00 AM PT
	We all want to be rich and successful, but if it was easy, we'd all have it. When it comes to Amazon, however, finding success isn't impossible. All it takes is focus and determination. To start, business owners need to alter their thinking and overall goals. Going from $0 to $100,000 in the first 30 days of a new venture sounds great, but it isn't realistic. [More...]

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Twitter Tweaks Desktop Design Twitter has unveiled a fresh new look for its desktop website that mimics the look and feel of its mobile platforms. The company has been testing a new version of its desktop website since the beginning of the year. The most noticeable change is the organization and layout of the Twitter home screen itself. The upgraded design simplifies navigation with a new and larger left-hand sidebar. [More...]

For the Love of Bricks I've been spending time this summer barnstorming Barnes & Noble bookstores in New England signing copies of my book on repairing climate change, The Age of Sustainability. These were my first visits to bookstores as a seller, not a customer -- and I previously hadn't visited a store in a while. I wasn't prepared for what I found: The experience was palpable. [More...]

Code Cracker Turing to Be on 50-Quid Notes Alan Turing, the British mathematician known for his World War II code-breaking exploits and for a test to distinguish between human and machine intelligence, will be on 50-pound notes in the UK by the end of 2021. The Bank of England, which made the announcement, explained that Turing, who died in 1954, was chosen from a field of 989 eligible characters after a public nomination period. [More...]

Mnuchin Sounds Alarm Over Facebook's Money-Minting Plan The Treasury Department has "very serious concerns" about Facebook's new Libra cryptocurrency, according to Secretary Steve Mnuchin. "Libra could be misused by money launderers and terrorist financiers. Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, have been exploited to support billions of dollars of illicit activity, like cybercrime, tax evasion, extortion, ransomware, illicit drugs, human trafficking." [More...]

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