[ad_1] It’s not the most powerful e-scooter between its 12.5MPH top speed and 12.5-mile range, but those should cover a modest commute. It’s not dainty given its 26-pound weight, but you can both fold it up for stowing and, crucially, pull it like a trolley. You won’t have to strain yourself hauling it into a […]
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Juul’s app-connected e-cigarette keeps tabs on your vaping
[ad_1] The product, called the Juul C1, pairs with an Android-only app via Bluetooth and has been launched in the UK after a trial in Canada, as reported by The Financial Times. It records data on when and where it is used and keeps track of how many puffs a users takes, tracking their average […]
Google Assistant can read out your WhatsApp replies for you
[ad_1] Attackers reportedly stole records from 6.8 million customers.StockX confirms it was hacked Sneaker trading site StockX’s warning of “suspicious activity” appears to have stemmed from a serious data breach. TechCrunch learned through a black-market data seller that a hacker stole 6.8 million records from StockX in May, including names, email addresses and (thankfully hashed) […]
Study suggests that e-scooter fleets aren’t as green as they seem
[ad_1] The researchers looked at not only emissions producing by people riding scooters, but also the environmental impact of the materials used in the manufacture of the vehicles and in the shipping and collection of them as well. The amount of electricity used to recharge the scooters was minimal, but what did use a lot […]
Cloudflare cuts off extremist site 8chan after multiple shootings
[ad_1] Cloudflare has been reluctant to pull its services from extremist websites, citing free speech issues. One of the few times it has notably done so in the past, it ended support for another white extremist site, the Daily Stormer. At least 20 people were killed and 24 injured in El Paso attack, which Texas […]
AI knitting system designs and creates garments
[ad_1] Even non expert knitters can use the system to create individual designs from customizable templates on a computer. The designs are then sent to a knitting machine, which fabricates the designs out of real wool. The advantage of templates is that common shapes such as hats or gloves are easy to recreate, and users […]
Picard’ will have its own prequel comic and novel
[ad_1] A novel, Uma McCormack’s The Last Best Hope, will follow in February 2020. It’ll be published by Simon & Schuster and introduce some of the new characters you’ll see in Picard. You may want to read up, then, especially if you aren’t a die-hard fan. It’s far too soon to tell whether or not […]
Google Assistant now reads replies from third-party messaging apps
[ad_1] The feature might not be widely available as of this writing, so don’t be surprised if Assistant scratches its head when you ask for an answer. This could be a huge upgrade for some people whenever it does arrive, though. The read-aloud feature is particularly useful when you’re driving, cooking or otherwise have your […]
Meteor impact may have started a ‘mega-tsunami’ on early Mars
[ad_1] There appears to be stronger evidence of a possible ocean on ancient Mars. A recent study indicates that the meteor that created the 75-mile Lomonosov crater may have produced a “mega-tsunami” that left its mark on the planet. Its rim is the same height as the estimated depth of the ocean and resembles marine […]
Boeing may use two computers to fix 737 Max’s latest flaw
[ad_1] The scoops also indicate just what the June flaw apparently entails. Reportedly, a microprocessor in the 737 Max wasn’t sufficiently protected against the consequences of random bit flips (a 0 changing to a 1, for instance). While this would be extremely unlikely — it’d be the result of cosmic rays hitting the chip — […]