Apr 16
Police in Taneytown, Maryland, say at least one local is behaving strangely these days.
Apr 16
Republicans and Democrats disagree on much when it comes to the federal government’s handling of the coronavirus, from how soon the country should “reopen” to how elections should be conducted amid the public health crisis. But on one topic at least they are perfectly in sync: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should…
Apr 16
White House Stockpiled 3,600 Surgical Masks as CDC Said General Public Didn't Need to Wear Them
Posted in: Today's ChiliWhite House officials rushed to secure for themselves 3,600 surgical masks from Taiwan even as the administration advised there was no reason for the general public to wear them during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Wednesday report in the Washington Post.
Apr 16
Despite surging traffic and readership as coronavirus keeps people in their homes and on the internet, the media layoffs and pay cuts just keep coming. Now, here to save journalism in its hour of need, Google has launched the Journalism Emergency Relief Fund to “deliver urgent aid to thousands of small, medium and…
Apr 16
This Husband And Wife Team Figured Out How To Safely Decontaminate And Reuse N95 Masks
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Surgical masks are typically meant to be worn once and thrown away. Even when worn, they are usually recommended to be worn for a few hours. This wasn’t an issue if we were to rewind the clock back to 2019, where protective masks were plentiful, but with the coronavirus outbreak, these masks have become a scarce commodity.
They are also extremely crucial, especially for frontliners like doctors and nurses who have to see and treat sick patients daily, but thanks to a dinner conversation between a husband and wife, Kevin and Laurie Hommemathey, have figured out a way to safely decontaminate N95 masks which in turn allows them to be reused again.
Kevin is an engineer while Laurie is a family physician, and during their conversation, they both took their individual skills and knowledge and created a system that would allow these masks to be decontaminated. This is done by using concentrated hydrogen peroxide vapor inside of a chamber, where the masks are decontaminated after about 2.5 hours.
By running this system 24/7, it was capable of processing as many as 80,000 N95 masks per day. In fact, this process can be repeated with the same mask where they estimated that it can be decontaminated about 20 times without it degrading. To that end, the Pentagon has since announced that they will be awarding a $415 million contract to Battelle, the company that Kevin works for, to create the systems.
This isn’t the first time we’re hearing about the possibility of reusing masks. Previously, Taiwan’s FDA published a video which showed how those at home can reuse their masks by sanitizing them using a rice cooker.
This Husband And Wife Team Figured Out How To Safely Decontaminate And Reuse N95 Masks
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Apr 16
Potential New Nintendo Switch With Secondary Display Hinted At In Firmware Update
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With the launch of the Nintendo Switch and the Switch Lite, it seemed as though Nintendo was looking to kill off its 3DS handheld lineup. The company had insisted back then that they still plan on keeping the 3DS around, but it looks like new evidence has emerged that suggests that Nintendo could be one step closer to killing off the 3DS.
According to a discovery within the latest Nintendo Switch 10.0.0 firmware, it seems that there are signs that a new Switch model could be in the works, one that comes with a secondary display. One of the unique features of the 3DS is its secondary display, and if this discovery is accurate, Nintendo could be planning for something similar in a new Switch model that would give the company a reason to discontinue the 3DS console.
Before you get too excited, note that Nintendo had earlier this year shot down the rumors that they would be launching a new Switch console this year. While that statement might still be true, it doesn’t mean that the company isn’t working on a new model that could debut next year. With Sony and Microsoft working on their next-gen consoles, we’re sure that Nintendo probably doesn’t want to fall too far behind.
Firmware 10.0.0 adds preliminary support for a new hardware model: “nx-abcd”.
3 of the 5 new DRAM profiles are for this new hardware type and there’s evidence of a secondary display of sorts being added exclusively on this model.
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)— Mike Heskin (@hexkyz) April 14, 2020
In any case, take it with a grain of salt for now, but this sounds like a pretty awesome idea that we’ll definitely be keeping our ears peeled for.
Potential New Nintendo Switch With Secondary Display Hinted At In Firmware Update
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Apr 16
It has been rumored for a while now that Apple has a new iPhone SE model in the works. The handset was originally rumored to be announced at Apple’s end of March event, but with the event supposedly having been cancelled due to the coronavirus, many have been wondering about its status.
Wonder no more because Apple has since officially announced the handset in question, where instead of being known as the iPhone SE 2 or the iPhone 9, Apple has instead decided to call it the new iPhone SE. As per the rumors, it seems that the handset is adopting the iPhone 8’s design, where it sports curved edges which offers a more modern look compared to the original iPhone SE.
The new iPhone SE will come with a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and will sport Touch ID. While it has been designed to be an affordable handset, Apple is definitely not crippling its performance. Under the hood, the new iPhone SE will be powered by the A13 Bionic chipset, the same chipset used in last year’s flagship iPhones.
The use of the A13 chipset also means that despite the new iPhone SE sporting a single camera setup, it is still capable of achieving the bokeh blur in its Portrait mode, similar to how the iPhone XR did back in 2018. The phone comes with a 12MP f/1.8 camera and also comes with features like Smart HDR, 4K video at 60 fps, and even QuickTake video which allows video recording even while in Photo mode.
The new iPhone SE will be priced starting at $399 and will be available for pre-order on the 17th of April with a release set for the 24th of April.
Apple’s New iPhone SE Is Here And It Only Costs $399
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Apr 16
As of April 15, 2020, Apple’s iPhone lineup includes iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Removed from the lineup today: iPhone 8! The devices not carried by Apple Stores proper will still appear in some stores – like mobile phone carriers, big box stores, and through 3rd-party stores aplenty. But … Continue reading
Apr 16
Netflix plans to release another interactive movie made for adults, this one involving its Kimmy Schmidt original character. The company offered the first look at this upcoming special, as well as the date it will premiere on the streaming service. As with the previously released Bandersnatch special, the upcoming movie Kimmy vs. The Reverend will feature multiple different endings. In … Continue reading
Apr 16
Intel has edged one step closer to practical quantum computers. The chipmaker and its partner QuTech have successfully controlled “hot” qubits (that is, at temperatures above 1 kelvin) that are also coherent and dense, making it easier to put qubits…
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