Jul 19
Jul 19
My commute isn’t too bad. I have to walk a mile or so to the metro, ride it for about 25 minutes, and then it’s a short walk from the station to the office. Driving would be exponentially more annoying (traffic) and costly (there’s a $5 bridge fa…
Jul 19
On July 21, 1969, the first humans set foot on the moon. With Neil Armstrong’s simple words, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” the world changed irrevocably. For a few hours, we existed on multiple worlds. That was fifty years ago…
Jul 19
It’s arguable that Samsung’s smartwatches may have an edge over Wear OS devices but there is one thing that Google’s platform naturally does better. It does come with better integration with Google Assistant, which is normal considering who develops both software. Owners of Galaxy Watch models can request all they want but they’re pretty out of luck. Fortunately, some developers … Continue reading
Jul 19
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 launched today for Nintendo Switch, and right out of the gate, Nintendo and Marvel are ready to talk DLC. At San Diego Comic Con, which is happening as you read this, Marvel revealed DLC plans for Ultimate Alliance 3. As you’d expect, the DLC will add a bunch of new characters to the game, beginning with … Continue reading
Jul 19
An artificial nervous system called ACES could give robots a sense of touch
Posted in: Today's ChiliScientists have created a new system called Asynchronous Coded Electronic Skin (ACES) that they say provides a sense of touch that is at least equivalent to human skin and could be better. The new electronic skin system promises ultra-high responsiveness and can survive damage. The new artificial skin can pair with any sensor skin layers. The team took inspiration from … Continue reading
Jul 19
Google recently removed several apps from the Google Play Store after discovering they violated the Play Store terms of service—and, more importantly, could be used as stalkerware. That doesn’t mean they’re deleted from your Android device, though, so now’s a great time to remove them.
Jul 19
Gear Up For Chilly Summer Nights With Up to 70% Off Select Apparel From Columbia
Posted in: Today's Chili Jul 19
At this point, everyone is at least aware of Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S phones like the Galaxy S10 and S10+, and its slightly less expensive sibling, the $750 Galaxy S10e. However, as soon as you look beyond those for something even more affordable, Samsung’s portfolio gets messy real quick.
Jul 19
The Northernmost Settlement on Earth Cracked 70 Degrees For the First Time This Week
Posted in: Today's ChiliIt’s not just the eastern part of the U.S. roasting this week. Much of the planet is on a heat bender, including the northernmost inhabited place on Earth.
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