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Apple to scan iPhones for child sex abuse images
Apple Scan US Child•
42KBBC News - Technology / 1d
Apple announces it will implement a system to scan US iPhones for images of child sexual abuse.
United Airlines will require all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19
United Airlines US•
2KThe Points Guy / 21h
United Airlines will require all of its U.S. employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination , the airline announced Friday Aug. 6, 2021. In May, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said that the airline would require all new hires to be vaccinated , but stopped short of requiring it for current employees. United followed several weeks later with a similar requirement. American Airlines, meanwhile, has no
Using centralized monitoring to manage large IT environments
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5min
Managing the monitoring, resilience and complexity of a large IT environment can be a real challenge. Centralized monitoring can help to achieve this.
Lightroom vs Capture One: which photo editor is the best for you?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 41min
Lightroom vs Capture One is one of the great headache-inducing decisions in photography. So which way should you go?
Dead Space remake could release as soon as late 2022, according to a new report
Dead Space Remake 2022•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 55min
A recent report has suggested that EA Motive’s Dead Space remake could be aiming for a 2022 release date.
Czinger 21C laps Laguna Seca two seconds faster than McLaren Senna
SlashGear / 1h
The Czinger 21C has proven its merits around Laguna Seca Raceway by completing an entire lap two seconds faster than the previous record holder. Piloted by American racing driver Joel Miller, the Czinger 21C has set the fastest lap record at Weathertech Laguna Seca Raceway with a GPS-verified time of 1 min 25.44 seconds (1:25.44), enough to beat the McLaren … Continue reading
4 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 facts we want to learn at Unpacked 2021
Samsung Galaxy Fold 3•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
We've heard a lot about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, but there are still some things we're unsure of.
How to blow dry your hair to achieve salon-style locks at home
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Achieve that 'just stepped out of a salon' feeling by blow-drying your hair at home with these tips from the experts
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 pre-bookings open in India
Samsung Galaxy Fold 3•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 flagship smartphones are set to launch in India on August 11 and the company has initiated pre-booking for a price of Rs 2,000
Doximity, the LinkedIn for Doctors, Is Apparently Rampant With Vaccine Misinformation
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Gizmodo / 3h
Medical professionals have become some of the most important individuals in society during the pandemic, working countless hours to save the lives of covid-19 patients and encouraging the public to get vaccinated. However, it appears that even the medical community isn’t immune to the vaccine misinformation plaguing… Read more...
The best Chromebooks from all the biggest brands
Mashable / 4h
As the laptop market has grown over the last few years, Chromebooks have too often been shoved into a niche as a cheaper device that isn’t quite a full featured laptop but gives you a little more juice than a tablet. Well, guess what? Chromebooks have outgrown that label and it’s time to give them some real consideration as a primary laptop. Here’s what is still true about Chromebooks. In general
Protect your digital privacy with a free VPN
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of Aug. 7, you can create an account and download ProtonVPN for free. You get what you pay for with VPNs. If you want the most advanced features, best connnection speeds, and the ability to unlock streaming sites, you generally need to pay a little more for the privilege. There are still cheap services out there that are worth considering, and there is even a free VPN that could provide
Secure your online world with a lifetime subscription to iProVPN
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to iProVPN is on sale for £28.73 as of Aug. 7, saving you 93% on list price. We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again — it’s time to get serious about your internet safety. That means using a virtual private network (VPN) every time you browse, stream, scroll, or game is a great idea in 2021. If you still haven’t jumped aboard the VPN express, do yourself a favour
This video game developer bundle is on sale for under £20
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: The 2021 Premium Unity Game Developer Certification Bundle is on sale for £14.36 as of Aug. 7, saving you 99% on list price. Last year might’ve sucked big time, but it was actually a great year for gaming. A couple shiny new consoles came out, as well as a treasure trove of new games. Major studios had some big releases — like Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Square Enix’s FFVI
Unblock and watch American Netflix with a subscription to this slick VPN
Mashable / 4h
SAVE 85%: A three-year subscription to ZenMate VPN is on sale for £1.44 per month as of Aug. 7, saving you 85% on list price. ZenMate VPN is not the best VPN for accessing Netflix. That's probably ExpressVPN . It is however a strong choice for anyone looking to solely access American Netflix, and it's cheaper than a lot of the other options. A three-year subscription to ZenMate VPN is on sale for
12 best comedy movies on Netflix if you need a laugh
Mashable / 6h
Nothing feels as good as a deep, genuine laugh. It's an expression of joy! It's a workout. It's a sign that you've having a good time. Netflix has a huge archive of comedy movies that put that good-time feeling on demand, and there's something for anyone who wants to kick back and enjoy the glory of filmed farces, jokes, and general mayhem. Of course, if you're more in the mood for the best Netfl
Apple criticised for system that detects child abuse
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200+BBC News - Technology / 7h
There are privacy concerns that the system will be expanded to scan phones for political speech.
Every single cold open from 'The Office' in one convenient place. (You're welcome.)
Mashable / 8h
Fans of The Office , welcome. You've come to the right place. Though the beloved workplace comedy may have ended in 2013, we here at Mashable will forever be fans of the Dunder Mifflin crew. That's why we faithfully cover the Office Ladies podcast and are constantly on the lookout for new show-related revelations . (Like the possibility that David Wallace might be the Scranton Strangler . Yikes.)
DARPA reveals the teams that’ll target superbugs under HEALR project
SlashGear / 8h
DARPA has revealed the three teams that will work under its Hearnessing Enzymatic Activity for Lifesaving Remedies (HEALR) program to help develop new medical technologies targeted at “emerging microbial threats.” DARPA seems to be particularly interested in addressing ‘superbugs,’ which refers to bacteria that is resistant to multiple different drugs typically used to treat infections. DARPA’s H
Even Google Thinks Sideloading Apps on Android Is a Horrible Experience
Gizmodo / 8h
So much is revealed when court documents are officially unsealed, and in the case of Epic Games’ antitrust complaint against Google, we now know that Google considered buying the Fortnite maker outright “squelch this threat.” Google also apparently attempted to convince Epic Games not to limit Fortnite to sideloading… Read more...
The Best Toys of the Week Come Dressed for Success
Gizmodo / 8h
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular round up of the latest and greatest things in toys. We’re still preparing for the holiday festivities even as we sweat our way through a scorching summer, but we’ve also got a perfect Power Rangers meets the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover, some tempting 12-inch figures… Read more...
Microsoft Edge will now make it easier to save pages as a PDF
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Edge users will soon be able to right click to save webpages as a PDF in the browser's Context Menu.
More Passengers Can Access American’s Soon-To-Reopen Flagship Lounges
View from the Wing / 9h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Fortnite’s Ariana Grande Rift Tour concert included mini games and XP
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SlashGear / 9h
Epic’s big Fortnite Rift Tour event featuring a virtual version of musical artist Ariana Grande has just wrapped up, giving players their most immersive digital concert experience thus far. During the live event, players were sucked into a rift and introduced to fantastical new interactive worlds, including one full of bouncy buttons and what seemed to be flowing pink hair. … Continue reading
Gillmor Gang: Time Delay
36TechCrunch / 9h
Writing our way out of the place we’re in is tricky. The words come easily enough, each measured for its emotional weight in the stream of issues we face. It’s possible this paragraph will disappear as I find my ground. Mandates, Cuomo, Olympic mental gymnastics, where we were two weeks ago and how it relates to right now. Let’s triangulate: forget Trump. Forget the Republicans and progressive De
Ariana Grande headlines Fortnite's latest in-game concert tour, and it's genuinely a good time
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Mashable / 10h
Starting on Friday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m. ET, anyone and everyone can log into Fortnite to experience being picked up by Ariana Grande's giant hand while she sings her biggest hits. After last year's larger-than-life Travis Scott concert , Fortnite is once again expanding the metaverse with the Ariana Grande Rift Tour. Taking place over three days and five show times, the pop star is transformed into
Spotify calls off plans to support AirPlay 2, frustrating iPhone users
Spotify AirPlay 2 Support•
Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / Spotify and Apple Music on an iPhone in 2018. (credit: Getty Images | stockcam) iPhone users have been asking for Spotify to add AirPlay 2 support for ages, but yesterday Spotify told users they shouldn't expect the feature to be added any time soon. AirPlay 2 was added to iOS more than three years ago, and users have been asking for Spotify to support it for many months. It offers lowe
More airlines follow United’s lead, require staff to be vaccinated
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500+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This piece has been updated with additional information from American Airlines. On the heels of United’s announcement today that it would require all employees to be vaccinated, Frontier has announced a similar policy. Frontier Airlines says it will require all direct employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by Oct. 1, 2021. For more TPG news delivered each morning
Second U.S. Airline Requires All Employees To Be Vaccinated
View from the Wing / 10h
United Airlines announced today that all employees would have to get vaccinated starting in late October. Now Frontier Airlines announced that all of its employees must be fully vaccinated by October 1. Only not all Frontier employees will actually need to be vaccinated. Continue reading ...
Daily Crunch: SpaceX’s stacked Starship and Super Heavy booster taller than Great Pyramid of Giza
27TechCrunch / 10h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Hello and welcome to Daily Crunch for August 6, 2021. We made it to Friday. High-fives all around. If you own stocks or cryptos, you are wrapping up the week on a high. Crypto prices are rising while some indices are hitting records. Before we get into the news, do
SpaceX surpasses Apollo with tallest-ever rocket on a launchpad
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
SpaceX has taken the record for the tallest rocket ever built after stacking the Starship spacecraft onto its main Super Heavy rocket booster.
Study details how to get your job application to the top of the pile
SlashGear / 10h
Whether you’re looking for a new job or simply putting out feelers to see what’s available, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced the most frustrating part of job hunting: never hearing back about your application. A new study from the Queensland University of Technology offers some insight into why that may be and the things you can do to help … Continue reading
10 Great Doctor Who Moments From Jodie Whittaker's 13th Doctor
Gizmodo / 10h
Last week brought the sad news that time’s up for the TARDIS’s latest owner: Jodie Whittaker is exiting Doctor Who at the end of 2022, leaving alongside showrunner Chris Chibnall. But in true Doctor Who manner, now that we’ve already wondered about the future , it’s time to reflect on the past—with the moments we’ve… Read more...
Facebook restores policy it 'lost' three years ago
Engadget / 10h
Last month, Facebook’s Oversight Board chastised the company for losing an important policy for three years. At the center of the ruling was an Instagram post about Abdullah Öcalan, which encouraged people to talk about his political imprisonment. Öcalan is one of the founding members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party. The PKK is a Kurdish militia Facebook classifies as a “dangerous organization.”
WhatsApp Says It Won't Be Scanning Your Photos for Child Abuse
Gizmodo / 11h
Apple’s new tool to suss out potential child abuse in iPhone photos is already sparking controversy. On Friday, just one day after it was announced, Will Cathcart, the head of Facebook’s messaging app, WhatsApp, said that the company would decline to adopt the software on the grounds that it introduced a host of legal… Read more...
United Has A New Promotion That Makes Status Easy This Year
25View from the Wing / 11h
United has two new ways to earn elite status for next year. One lets existing elites keep their status for modest spending, while the other gives those who don't currently have status or have already re-qualified a boost in reaching a higher elite tier. It's not quite 'giving up' on 2021, but it does make earning status much easier, and still requires more spending than other airlines. Continue r
Apple defends its new anti-child-abuse tech against privacy concerns
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80MIT Technology Review / 11h
Apple has boasted a few iconic ads during the company’s 45-year history, from the famous 1984 Super Bowl ad for Macs to the company’s combative 2019 ad campaign promising that “what happens on your iPhone stays on your iPhone.” On Thursday, Apple announced new technologies to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM) right on iPhones—and suddenly, it seems what’s on your iPhone no longer always s
Facebook Killed Research Into Capitol Riot to Protect Itself—Not Users
100Gizmodo / 11h
When the Federal Trade Commission fined Facebook $5 billion for deceiving its users on privacy, it celebrated the fine as “record-breaking and history-making.” Two years and $200 billion in revenue later, Facebook has found a way to turn lemons into lemonade, deceiving its users once again and using a seemingly… Read more...
California Hydropower Plant Shuts Down as a Key Reservoir Drops to Record Low
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Gizmodo / 11h
Lake Oroville is the latest reservoir across the West to sink to a new low. The reservoir is getting so empty that a major hydropower plant has had to shut down months ahead of what officials expected in late June , reflecting the worsening situation across the state. Read more...
Millions of dehumidifiers recalled after ‘incidents’ cause $17m in property damage
SlashGear / 11h
Around 2 million dehumidifiers are being recalled in the United States, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced, in addition to hundreds of thousands of other units that were sold in Canada and Mexico. The recalled units were sold under various brand names, according to the agency, including popular ones like Honeywell, Haier, and Whirlpool. Dehumidifiers are exactly what … Contin
Jakob's Wife Offers Convincing Proof That Horror Is the Ultimate Glow-Up
Gizmodo / 11h
The story of a woman coming into her power after getting a supernatural boost is hardly a new one—but much like more traditional makeover narratives, it’s often rewarding enough to justify being so familiar. The most delicious version of this tale usually involves a frumpy lass becoming a glamorous villain, like Uma… Read more...
New 80,000 Point Signup Bonus Offer For Brex (No Credit Check)
View from the Wing / 11h
Early in the year I earned 110,000 transferable points with a new Brex account . We hadn't seen an offer than big before or since. And I was able to then add another 100,000 to the account after that . You get a no annual fee card with no credit pull that earns 7x or 8x on ridesharing among other categories, and points can be used for 1% value in cash, gift cards, or travel or you can transfer to
For About $1 Million a Week, You Can Rent Paul Allen’s Obscene Superyacht
Gizmodo / 11h
The late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s 414-foot superyacht has finally been sold to an unnamed mystery buyer for the low, low price of 235 million euros (about $276 million USD). The vessel, nicknamed “Octopus” before Allen’s death in 2018, is slightly longer than the average football field, and considered one of… Read more...
Huzzah! Season 2 of Hulu's 'The Great' continues to crack us up in witty first trailer
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81Mashable / 11h
It's time to accept Catherine the Great (Elle Fanning) as our benevolent ruler once again. That's right: Season 2 of The Great , Hulu's (very liberal) retelling of the Russian Empress's life, is coming soon, premiering on Nov. 19. While Season 1 saw Catherine planning a coup behind her husband Emperor Peter's (Nicholas Hoult) back, Season 2 sees her seize the Russian throne and deal with the fall
Help us save lives: We’re matching up to $100,000 for Rainbow Railroad
92The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated to reflect the fact TPG has extended the offer to match up to $100,000 in donations to Rainbow Railroad. Amin was just 17 and living in Chechnya when armed kidnappers broke into the beauty shop where he was working. Soldiers put a bag over his head and he was thrown in the trunk of a car. He ended being held for weeks along with other men — beaten and tor
Pokemon Unite review: Big fun, big concerns
Drednaw Pokemon Unite•
SlashGear / 11h
If you thought that Pokemon Unite would be a lackluster attempt at a Pokemon-themed MOBA, you definitely aren’t alone. Pre-release trailers didn’t do the game any favors, but now that it’s here, the people who gave it a chance are finding that it’s actually a lot of fun to play. Not only that, but Pokemon Unite could potentially serve as … Continue reading
Growth roundup: Recruiting a team, writing successful newsletters, 14 questions for paid search ads
24TechCrunch / 12h
“The growth industry is definitely maturing. Less hacks, more teams, more focus on velocity,” Ward van Gasteren, founder of Grow with Ward told us in an interview this week. “Everybody within the field is getting to know the best practices very quickly and implementing them even quicker. So then what?” Working with a growth professional can alleviate some of the pressure on founders who are findi
Extra Crunch roundup: Build a founding team, choose a VC and recruit your board
38TechCrunch / 12h
Assembling a startup team is harder than assembling 10 IKEA dressers, and the stakes are much, much higher. Starting with the assumption that 90% of startups will fail and the most successful ones take an average of six years to IPO, founders must make careful decisions about whom they invite to join the core team. Will that stellar engineer become a great CTO? Should your product person be opini
Crypto community slams ‘disastrous’ new amendment to Biden’s big infrastructure bill
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49TechCrunch / 12h
Biden’s major bipartisan infrastructure plan struck a rare chord of cooperation between Republicans and Democrats, but changes it proposes to cryptocurrency regulation are tripping up the bill. The administration intends to pay for $28 billion of its planned infrastructure spending by tightening tax compliance within the historically under-regulated arena of digital currency. That’s why cryptocur
Adata unleashes ultra-fast 4000 MB/s external SSDs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Adata has unveiled its first external SSD that uses USB4 with a max transfer speed of 4000 MB/s.
SpaceX Starship Stacking Produces the Tallest Rocket Ever Built
63Gizmodo / 12h
Earlier today, engineers with SpaceX ever-so-carefully placed a Starship second-stage rocket atop a Super Heavy booster, resulting in the tallest rocket ever built, albeit a rocket that has yet to leave Earth’s surface. Read more...
Scream time: 20 best horror movies on Netflix
Mashable / 12h
Looking to spike your cortisol levels? Then we've got the Netflix streaming guide for you. From old frights to new fears, we've scoured Netflix's horror catalog to find the best cinematic nightmares for darkening your device. Of course, not all terrifying titles are born of the same fire and brimstone — so we've included a variety of ethereal ghost stories, stark home invasion horrors, psychologi
It's Time to Clean Your Disgusting Mechanical Keyboard
Gizmodo / 12h
I learned from a young age how dirty computers could get after enough time in a common area bordering the kitchen and the living room—especially the keyboard. Dust, grease, food crumbs, and everything in between get caught in the crevices of the keys, in places you’d never even thought possible. And now that I’m into… Read more...
U.S. Has Worst Health Care, Highest Infant Mortality Rate Among Wealthy Countries, Report Finds
100+Gizmodo / 12h
A new report from the Commonwealth Fund provides a sobering if unsurprising assessment of the health care system in America. Compared to similarly wealthy countries, the U.S. scored dead last in most measures of decent health care, which included having the highest infant and maternal mortality rate. Read more...
WhatsApp head says Apple's child safety update is a 'surveillance system'
Apple iCloud Child•
Engadget / 12h
One day after Apple confirmed plans for new software that will allow it to detect images of child abuse on users’ iCloud photos, Facebook’s head of WhatsApp says he is “concerned” by the plans. In a thread on Twitter, Will Cathcart called it an “Apple built and operated surveillance system that could very easily be used to scan private content for anything they or a government decides it wants to
This quantum chip has been infected with dangerous malware - but for a good cause
Quantum Chip TUM Trojans•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Researchers develop a future-proof chip that can withstand the coming onslaught of quantum computing.
Here’s what to do if your flight is delayed or canceled
100+The Points Guy / 12h
In 2019, nearly 20% of all U.S. flights arrived late, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. And 1.8% of them were canceled altogether. Whether it is weather, a stretched aviation system, a strike or other unplanned event, you can find yourself stuck at your origin, destination or even in the middle of your journey in a place you hadn’t planned to visit . For more TP
Scientists figured out how to hack gray hair — but they don't know why it works
Mashable / 12h
A Columbia University study found that actively de-stressing could bring the color back to gray hairs — but there's a lot we still need to figure out .
Razer's Project Hazel face mask has a new name and beta test you can sign up for
Razer Project Hazel•
Engadget / 12h
Razer’s Project Hazel is one step closer to becoming a product you can buy. On Friday, the company announced a final name for the face mask. It’s now known as Razer Zephyr, and you can sign up to test the device ahead of its planned release date later this year . Project Hazel is now officially Razer Zephyr – the latest evolution of our wearable air purifier. Designed to be safe, social and susta
Indiegogo’s CEO on how crowdfunding navigated the pandemic
28TechCrunch / 12h
Andy Yang joined Indiegogo at a turbulent time. As the crowdfunding platform’s then-CEO stepped aside for personal reasons, the service also reportedly grappled with layoffs . Coming on board after a stretch with Reddit, the new CEO would have less than a year at the helm before COVID-19 turned the globe upside down. Now 13 years old, the San Francisco-based site matured alongside the world of on
Kickstarter’s CEO on the future of crowdfunding
24TechCrunch / 12h
Kickstarter announced on Wednesday that backers have pledged $6 billion to more than 200,000 projects over the course of the crowdfunding site’s history. The milestone comes a little over a year after the platform hit the $5 billion mark. A matter of weeks before the company hit that last massive round number, however, it revealed starker news. Kickstarter reduced its staff by 39%, through a comb
Astronaut reveals irrational fear of spiders persists even in space
SlashGear / 12h
If you, like many people, have an irrational fear of spiders, you may be disappointed to learn that living in spider-free outer space isn’t enough to alleviate the paranoia. NASA astronaut and, as we’ve now learned, arachnophobe Megan McArthur recently shared a tweet about her innate reactions to floating dust on the ISS. The International Space Station’s microgravity environment means … Continue
Huawei once threatened Apple and Samsung – now its aim is far more humble
SlashGear / 12h
Huawei’s fall from tech behemoth grace continues, with tumbling finances and a stark warning from execs that survival, not expansion, is the short-term goal. The Chinese firm had once been seen as a compelling rival to Apple, Samsung, and others, but being placed on the US trade blacklist in 2019 yanked the ground out from under those ambitions. In late … Continue reading
How to Get Into Stand-up Comedy Because You're a Glutton for Punishment
Lifehacker / 12h
Are people constantly telling you how funny you are? Do you always have the perfect joke in any situation, but no one to tell it to? Have you always thought maybe you should try stand-up? Well, you also probably know that stand-up comedy is a notoriously hard business to break into—but it can be done. Here are a few… Read more...
The Suicide Squad Spoiler Discussion Zone Is Rampaging Your Way
48Gizmodo / 12h
The latest superhero epic from filmmaker James Gunn is here. No, not Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 . That’s coming later . Instead, Gunn becomes the first director to have his name on films in both the Marvel and DC Universe’s with today’s release of Warner Bros.’s The Suicide Squad . And though you can go to… Read more...
A MIT robot can help you get dressed — Strictly Robots
Mashable / 12h
MIT scientists developed a new algorithm that assists robots in identifying motion plans, which will keep humans safe while robots help them.
You Need a Rock Garden to Save Yourself From so Much Yard Work
89Lifehacker / 12h
While it’s common to incorporate rocks into landscape designs, most of the time it’s in the form of a border around plants or a tree, or creating a path through a yard or garden. But there’s another possibility: You could plan and create a full-on rock garden . Read more...
