Pro-Trump insurgents storm the U.S. Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C. Photo: Samuel Corum (Getty Images) Clearview AI’s controversial facial-recognition app has seen a spike in use as police track down the pro-Trump insurgents who descended on the Capitol on Wednesday. With so many of those
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Immersive education presents a safer, more effective alternative to conventional learning. Training and education barriers exist at all levels of education—from primary to post-secondary students and on through these student’s careers into Enterprise and business training programs. Enterprise training programs at every level are often associated with feelings of dread rather than an important tool
There’s a strange type of neutron star called a magnetar; rarely spotted and only vaguely understood. To date, only 30 of these objects have been discovered, but recently a 31st was identified — and it turns out to be even more unusual than its brethren. A neutron star is incredibly dense, similar to a black
Have you ever wondered what your pet is trying to tell you? This collar may hold the answer. It’s one of the more intriguing pet-specific gadgets at CES 2021. CES has always been packed with pet-products that make caring for your pet more convenient, but few have had the potential impact of Petpuls’ A.I.-powered smart
As neutron stars collide, some of the debris blasts away in particle jets moving at nearly the speed of light, producing a brief burst of gamma rays. NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center/CI Lab Huge, expensive space missions like crewed exploration or complex rovers sent to other planets aren’t the only way to discover more about
The New York TimesJan 10, 2021 12:25:21 IST Parler, a social network that pitches itself as a “free speech” alternative to Twitter and Facebook, is suffering from whiplash. Over the past several months, Parler has become one of the fastest-growing apps in the United States. Millions of President Donald Trump’s supporters have flocked to it
Lockheed Martin drones are on display during the 2019 SXSW Trade Show on March 12, 2019 in Austin, Texas. The company partnered with The Drone Racing League (DRL) on the AlphaPilot Innovation Challenge, challenging teams of students, coders and technologists to develop, test and race high-speed, self-flying drones.Photo: Suzanne Cordeiro (Getty Images) So far, 21st-century
Carlos VegaDigital Trends You may be surprised how much productivity you can get out of an iOS device with some of the apps found in the App Store. Whether you’re working on documents, presentations, or even design projects, one of the things you’ll want to do is install your favorite fonts. You may think you
For a pretty penny, you can get a Mac with loads of storage — up to 8TB on certain models, in fact. But what if you have an old MacBook Air and you can’t even install Big Sur because it has an itty bitty 128GB drive? Why is that “other” category consuming so much space?
Reigning WWE champion and CES 2021 panelist Drew McIntyre joins Ariana Escalante and Andre Stone for our continuing coverage of CES 2021. The wrestling entertainment industry has had to completely rethink the way it engages with fans this past year in response to the pandemic, and McIntyre gives insight into how they accomplished that. Obviously,
Expand your offerings with a massive catalogue of PC VR games & apps. The Oculus Quest has developed quite an impressive library of standalone games and apps. From original titles such as Phantom: Covert Ops to PC VR ports like The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, there’s pretty much something for everyone on the Oculus
When a group of pro-Trump supporters attacked the Capitol this week, many of them used their phones to take images and videos to share on social media sites. Now, several technology companies have decided to remove apps or ban users from their platforms to prevent the spread of violence. Following the decision by Twitter to
This concept depicts astronauts and human habitats on Mars. NASA’s Mars 2020 rover will carry a number of technologies that could make Mars safer and easier to explore for humans. NASA One of the biggest limitations to space missions is weight. The more mass that is added to a rocket, the harder it is to
A meteor from the Geminid meteor shower on December 12, 2009 above Southold, New York. Photo: STAN HONDA/AFP (Getty Images) Meteorites that formed in the earliest days of the solar system may contain liquid water, according to new research, lending credence to the theory that meteorites brought water and other precursors for life to our
FP StaffJan 09, 2021 09:27:17 IST Twitter on Friday banned United States President Donald Trump’s account, citing “the risk of further incitement of violence” following the violence at the Capitol on Wednesday. In a detailed explanation posted on its blog, the company said Trump’s recent tweets amounted to glorification of violence when read in the
The Samsung Galaxy S10 may no longer be Samsung‘s top phone, but you might not know that by looking at it. It’s a gorgeous piece of design, with an almost seamless glass design, all-encompassing display, and powerful specs that show you can have beauty and brains at the same time. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is
Which piece of tech wowed you the most at CES 2021? Come and tell us! Our editorial staff has always selected the Top Tech of CES, but this year we’re introducing a new award: Audience Choice. Whenever you spot the Audience Choice poll on a piece of CES coverage, you can vote to nominate the
John Velasco / Digital Trends There’s never been a better time to update your smart home or to introduce your living space to the convenience and peace of mind of smart home technology you’ll find in these Amazon Echo deals. Right now, at Staples, you can score $20 off the latest Amazon Echo Dot. It’s
There’s good reason why smart home security camera systems are one of the fastest growing categories in smart tech — they give you a huge range of security and peace of mind. There are some fantastic home security camera deals you can browse right now. Or head to Best Buy where you can get $100
A supporter of President Donald Trump wears a gas mask as he protests after storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP (Getty Images) No one needed to predict a frothing hoard of Trump supporters would lay siege to the Capitol on Wednesday because they told us that was the plan
Thinking about buying a new set of earbuds but don’t want to break the bank? Instead of dropping hundreds on a premiere pair of Apple AirPods, did you know you can nab a great-sounding pair of buds for almost half the cost? That’s where Samsung and Amazon come in. With both the Samsung Galaxy Buds+
Amazon Echo Show 5 Big news: You can get half off an Amazon Echo Show 5 right now at Best Buy. With the new year, and people looking to update their homes, there are some great Amazon Echo deals, but it’s quite rare to find an Amazon Echo Show for $45 off. It’s down to
Since the PlayStation 2 days, Capcom’s Monster Hunter franchise enjoyed a slow and steady growth in the West upon each release, with a dedicated audience lapping up any excuse to bust up a wyvern. All that seemingly changed overnight, though, when Monster Hunter: World, a title very much developed specifically for the Western market, shot
CheApR is the open-source headset you build on your own. When Jeri Ellsworth and her team launched a Kickstarter campaign for their Tilt Five tabletop augmented reality glasses, it caught the attention of tech enthusiast Arnaud Atchimon. Atchimon loved the idea of how cutting-edge hardware like the Tilt Five glasses and AR could be a
FP TrendingJan 08, 2021 19:22:51 IST OnePlus India has confirmed that its upcoming fitness band will feature an SpO2 monitor, which will allow users to track their blood oxygen levels. OnePlus Smart Band is rumoured to be launched in the country on 11 January. ”Staying safe just became easier. With the SpO2 monitor built in our newest
tech2 News StaffJan 08, 2021 19:22:37 IST Editor’s note: The article has been updated with Signal’s response to the trending “dump WhatsApp” posts on Twitter. Earlier this week, WhatsApp started rolling out in-app notifications to Android and iOS users revealing an update in its Terms of Service and privacy policy. The notification informed users of an update
Photo: Alex Wong (Getty Images) Approximately 5 million years ago back in October, Federal Communications Chairman Ajit Pai vowed to “move forward with a rulemaking” to “clarify” Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a key legal shield that protects online platforms from liability for certain types of content posted by users. However, apparently he
As if the shortage of graphics cards from AMD and Nvidia in 2020 wasn’t already bad enough, gamers who were unable to purchase a GPU last year may find that their coveted PC component will cost more in 2021. A price increase isn’t to blame for the increased cost this year, however, which is the
Case maker Catalyst has announced the Total Protection series of cases for the Apple iPhone 12 range. What makes them a little bit different, and totally on point for the world we currently live in, is they cover the whole phone in a protective, washable shell. What’s more, these tough cases are still compatible with
Staples/Google Smart home products just keep getting smarter, making your life easier, and giving you ever-greater peace of mind. Leading the pack, unsurprisingly, is Google, with their suite of Nest products that are about as smart as speakers get. Taking advantage of Google Nest deals has never made more sense, and right now, at Best