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NASA fires Voyager 1 thrusters after decades-long sleep

Posted on December 1, 2017 by HeyJK

Way out in interstellar space, humanity’s most distant messenger wanders through the universe. NASA’s Voyager 1 launched way back in 1977, but it’s still in touch with Earth. To help keep it in contact, NASA scientists just fired up a set of thrusters that have been dormant for 37 long years.

SpaceX Finally Reveals When It Will Launch its Long-Awaited Giant Rocket

Posted on December 1, 2017 by HeyJK

Though it’s just about to wrap up its best year ever, SpaceX missed one glaringly large goal: the maiden launch of its Falcon Heavy. Now, the aerospace company seems to have pushed the big day yet again — but this time, it might actually happen.

G.M. Unveils Its Driverless Cars, Aiming to Lead the Pack

Posted on November 29, 2017 by HeyJK

SAN FRANCISCO — For more than a year, General Motors has tantalized investors with plans to build its future around self-driving cars. It has regularly announced big investments and progress reports, but the company has kept its prototype vehicles largely under wraps — until now.

Toyota showcases humanoid robot that mirrors user

Posted on November 29, 2017 by HeyJK

Japanese auto giant Toyota Wednesday showcased a humanoid robot that can mirror its user’s movements, a product it says has uses as varied as elderly care and disaster response.

Anyone Can Hack MacOS High Sierra Just by Typing “Root”

Posted on November 29, 2017 by HeyJK

There are hackable security flaws in software. And then there are those that don’t even require hacking at all—just a knock on the door, and asking to be let in. Apple’s macOS High Sierra has the second kind.

Budweiser begins space experiments to be first to brew beer on Mars

Posted on November 23, 2017 by HeyJK

When Budweiser maker Anheuser-Busch announced earlier this year that it wanted to be the first company to brew beer on Mars, most commentators thought that it had its tongue lodged so firmly in its cheek that delicate surgery would be required to remove it.

Human Pilot Beats Artificial Intelligence In NASA’s Drone Race

Posted on November 23, 2017 by HeyJK

Washington: An expert human pilot was successfully able to beat flying drones controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) systems in a race organised by NASA. However, the AI-driven drones were more consistent in their performance, scientists said.

Real-life Captain America? Scientist experiments on himself to push human limitations

Posted on November 18, 2017 by HeyJK

The world is indeed a fascinating place where we get to see new marvels every day. Who knew that one day we will see in reality what we have come to know about through superhero comic books and films? Turns out a real-life Captain America is in the making. No, we are not talking about Chris Evans.

Russia unveils £30m plans to start mining on the Moon

Posted on November 17, 2017 by HeyJK

RUSSIA is planning to colonise the Moon and explore its natural resources as part of ambitious plans to become a superpower in space. After more than 40 years since it last carried out a lunar mission, Moscow is ploughing £30 million into building a new spaceship bound for Earth’s satellite.

Inside the fake Facebook profile industry

Posted on November 15, 2017 by HeyJK

Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, around 3 p.m. (France local time). I’ve just uncovered the most important element of the entire investigation. It’s a photo of a group of friends on Facebook, really nothing special.

How to use SVG as a Placeholder, and Other Image Loading Techniques

Posted on November 15, 2017 by HeyJK

I’m passionate about image performance optimisation and making images load fast on the web. One of the most interesting areas of exploration is placeholders: what to show when the image hasn’t loaded yet.

Amazon’s Cashierless Store Is Almost Ready for Prime Time

Posted on November 15, 2017 by HeyJK

For the past year, Amazon employees have been test driving Amazon Go, an experimental convenience store in downtown Seattle. The idea is to let consumers walk in, pick up items and then pay for them without ever standing in line at a cashier.

Brain implant boosts human memory by mimicking how we learn

Posted on November 14, 2017 by HeyJK

A “memory prosthesis” brain implant has enhanced human memory for the first time. The device is comprised of electrodes implanted in the brain, and is designed to mimic the way we naturally process memories, and can boost performance on memory tests by up to 30 per cent.

Alibaba: Singles Day sales top $25 billion, break last year’s record by lunchtime

Posted on November 11, 2017 by HeyJK

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. had been expected to set records with this year’s Singles Day, and the Chinese e-commerce giant apparently did it with plenty of time to spare. Singles Day 2017, or the 11/11 Global Shopping Festival, surpassed last year’s total of 120.

Hasbro reportedly offered to buy Mattel

Posted on November 11, 2017 by HeyJK

Hasbro is one of the largest toy companies in the world (after Lego), and according to a report in The Wall Street Journal, it recently made an offer to take over its chief rival, Mattel.

Uber loses key appeal over drivers’ rights

Posted on November 10, 2017 by HeyJK

Uber has failed in its attempt to have a key ruling on its drivers’ employment rights overturned, a decision that could have major consequences for the transport app and the wider gig economy.

SUPERHUMANS: Chips inserted in brains will give us MIND-BLOWING abilities within years

Posted on November 10, 2017 by HeyJK

People will be able to buy new memories and delete unwanted ones in the near future as experts believe they are close to biohacking the body’s most powerful tool, according to a leading technology entrepreneur.

Twitter’s 280-Character Own Goal

Posted on November 9, 2017 by HeyJK

Twitter’s destroyed its USP. The whole point, for me, was how inventive people could be within that concise framework. USP is “unique selling proposition”. By doubling the character limit, Twitter has eliminated what made them unique.

The iPhone X Is A User Experience Nightmare

Posted on November 9, 2017 by HeyJK

Need proof? Just take a look at this cheat sheet published alongside the Wall Street Journal’s iPhone X review:

One of the biggest names in the auto industry says that no one will own a car in 20 years

Posted on November 8, 2017 by HeyJK

Now semi-retired, Lutz is partnered with designer Henrik Fisker at VLF Automotive, a maker of exotic, burly very expensive supercars. But he continues to freely offer his thoughts on the car business.