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Volvo wants to replace garbage collectors with robots
In a brave entry into civilian robotics, Volvo proposes to begin replacing garbage men with robots.
Report: Google Play Music to launch family plan providing six users for $15 per month
Google Play Music will finally get a family plan. It’s a needed feature that competitors like Spotify and Apple Music have offered for a while, and should make Play Music more competitive. According to an Android Police report, you’ll be … Continue reading
VW warned not to cheat on diesel emissions in 2007, suppressed internal 2011 whistleblower
Another week, another report damning VW’s engine emissions. It’s now clear that certain people at the company knew about problems as far back as 2007, before the latest round of clean diesel technology had even been offered for sale in … Continue reading
NASA confirms liquid water flows on Mars
NASA has announced that it has discovered flowing liquid salt water on Mars, in what is the biggest indication to date that the planet either has already supported life, or can support life in the future.
NASA confirms evidence that liquid water flows on Mars
NASA has announced that it has discovered flowing liquid salt water on Mars, in what is the biggest indication to date that the planet either has already supported life, or can support life in the future.
Netflix Switch lets makers start binging with a button press
Netflix is helping simplify your movie streaming ritual with a physical button, but only if you’re fairly comfortable with electronics and coding. As part of the 2015 World Maker Faire last weekend (via Engadget), Netflix introduced what it calls “The … Continue reading
ET deals: Dell PowerEdge T110 II dual-core server for $234
If you’re looking to snag a nice barebones server on the cheap, check out today’s deal from Dell. The PowerEdge T110 II will take a bit of DIY effort to get it up and running, but since this model costs … Continue reading
How to send and receive encrypted email for free
Real, DIY email encryption can be intimidating. Here’s a basic rundown on how it actually works.
Sony PlayStation TV hacked to restore Vita compatibility
A new hack shows how to create whitelists for the PS TV that allow it to play a number of games it previously couldn’t.
New hydrogel can keep stem cells alive for heart repair
A new hydrogel protects stem cells inside the body, making existing therapies a lot more effective.