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10
Sep

Researchers can find your deepest secrets by scanning your brain


Verifying your identity with brainwave scans sounds pretty awesome on the surface, but new research from from Texas Tech University shows that EEG identification could be the start of a whole new world of privacy concerns. It’s not so much that brainwaves are susceptible to forgery, like fingerprints — it’s that EEG scanning applications can glean a lot more from your grey matter than you might want. Like, for instance, if you’re secretly an alcoholic.

Security researchers Abdul Serwadda and Richard Matovu recently tested a pair of EEG authentication systems to see if it was possible to identify personal information from anonymous brainwave scans. The pair created a machine learning system that compared the new brainwaves scans to EEG scans from a group of known alcoholics — and the machine successfully identified 25-percent of persons who identified themselves as alcoholics in the new sample. “We weren’t surprised,” Serwadda said of the experiment. “We know the brain signal is so rich in information.”

These markers can probably be used to the benefit of medical science, but with brainwave scanners edging closer to the mainstream, it’s also possible that the data could be used to identify traits in users. If you’re uncomfortable with social networks selling your third-party information now, just think about what it’ll be like when they’re selling data based on your brainwaves.

Source: IEEE Spectrum

10
Sep

TiVo’s next-gen interface plays nice with all your TV content


With TiVo’s Series 1 DVRs going extinct at the end of the month and new parent company Rovi taking over, the TiVo brand is getting an interface refresh to bring it up to day with people’s current viewing habits. (As well as the FCC’s proposed set-top box rules.) The next-generation user interface is designed to allow for even better TV content discovery and predictions, a customizable viewing experience and overall less time spent fiddling with the remote.

“We are transforming TV viewing into an easy, personalized experience,” TiVo’s Chief Design Officer Margret Schmidt said in a statement. “The new UX brings the content the viewer wants right up front faster through expanded discovery and predictions from their own cable subscription and the best online video sources. In short, we designed this UX so the viewer spends less time searching channel guides and opening apps and more time enjoying their favorite shows.”

In addition to a new look, the interface now includes TiVo’s innovative new Prediction technology, which goes a step further than basic recommendations to predict which shows you want to watch right at that moment. And, because no one watches content from just one source anymore, the new TiVo UX is designed to pull in everything from cable or broadcast TV to On Demand and streaming options.

On the down side, there’s no word yet when exactly this update will come to TiVo’s hardware — and Rovi has a history of showing off next-gen guides that don’t ever get a real release — but now that the two companies have joined forces it’s much more likely to see the light of day. For now, however, TiVo will be showing off the interface at the IBC Conference on media and entertainment.

Source: TiVo

10
Sep

Dual Rear Camera Likely to Remain Exclusive to High-End iPhones in 2017


On the same day the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus became available for pre-order, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a new research report outlining his expectations for a dual rear camera in next year’s iPhone model.

According to Kuo, cost considerations and a niche appeal for the dual camera, which is found only on the larger iPhone 7 Plus model this year, mean that the feature is likely to remain exclusive to “high-end” models in 2017 as well. Presumably this means the dual camera would again appear only on so-called “iPhone 8 Plus” models should Apple continue to offer similar product lineups.

While an attractive addition for avid picture takers and professional photographers, the iPhone 7 Plus dual-camera is not a mass-market killer application yet. Along with its high cost (estimated at over US$30-40) and the necessity for Apple to enhance the added value of high-end iPhone models, we expect only high-end new iPhone models (30-40% of them) to have a dual-camera next year.

As for what improvements can be anticipated for the dual camera in 2017, Kuo indicates that optical image stabilization (OIS) is likely to be added to the telephoto camera. In the iPhone 7 Plus, only the wide-angle camera has OIS.

Note that for the dual- camera of iPhone 7 Plus, wide-angle CCM is equipped with optical image stabilization (OIS) VCM, while telephoto CCM only comes with general VCM. We believe the focus of the dual-camera upgrade will be equipping telephoto CCM with OIS CCM, so as to significantly enhance optical and digital zoom quality.

While 2017 would normally be considered an “S cycle” for the iPhone that would focus on internal improvements rather than changes to the external appearance of the device, rumors have suggested Apple is embarking on a major “iPhone 8” or “iPhone X” upgrade as the iPhone turns ten years old. Apple is reportedly looking to move to a glass body and a flexible edge-to-edge OLED display that curves around the sides of the device. The 2017 iPhone may also see the removal of the iconic Home button and perhaps include features such as wireless charging and an iris scanner.

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Tags: KGI Securities, Ming-Chi Kuo
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10
Sep

Sony isn’t allowing Bethesda to support mods for PS4 players


Bethesda has announced that there will no longer be mod support for its PlayStation 4 titles. Unfortunately, it seems Sony has informed the company that they will not be approving user mods in the way they “should work,” where users have free reign over what they can create for Fallout 4 or Skyrim Special Edition.

Previously, Bethesda had promised mod support for the console and all of the niceties that came with it: flying Randy Savage dragons, ridiculous mods where everything looks like pizza a la some other very talented modders and more. Bethesda is “very disappointed” in Sony’s decision, but didn’t offer an explanation as to why it had been made in the first place, only lamenting the “considerable time and effort” that went into making the project come to fruition.

Bethesda still considers it an important and integral part of its plans for Fallout 4 and Skyrim on PlayStation 4, but states that it cannot move forward until Sony “allows” it to offer mod support. Unfortunately until then players won’t be able to sift through the gobs and gobs of mods out there for either game. The situation could possibly change, as the end of Bethesda’s blog attests, and there are plans to update fans if it does.

It’s a strange turn of events, especially since mod support was a large part of the marketing surrounding Fallout 4. Previously, Bethesda had only announced a series of delays with the update for PlayStation 4 users, having issues with file size limits for mods imposed by Sony.

Sony has not yet offered further comment on the matter.

Source: Bethesda

10
Sep

The best adult apps for Android


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In an ocean of apps done poorly, these rise to the top.

If you’re reading this, chances are you have an awesome pocket computer running Android at your disposal. Today’s Android phones and tablets can pretty much do anything, and that includes things of an adult nature. We want to help you find and see that content the best way possible.

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It’s a big world out there, and it’s not all Rated G. Welcome to Android Central’s NSFW section — home to sex, booze and other stories of an adult nature. It’s not for everyone — especially if you’re underage —and that’s OK. Be adult. Be respectful. And be responsible.

We’re not here to condone or condemn anyone or anything — and by all means let’s keep things legal — but we feel that adults using their Androids to peruse adult content is just fine and dandy. We bet a good number of you guys and gals feel the same way.

If you don’t agree, that’s cool, too. We also are firm believers in the “live and let live” philosophy, and fully respect your opinion and support your right to have it. We also advise you to not click through the break if you think you might be offended. We love you regardless.

Don’t worry, we’re not trying to push any boundaries or limits (too terribly far), we just want to share a list of the best ways to find and browse adult content on Android. And do it in an adult way.

Namaste my friend. Namaste.

Article updated September 2016

There are countless ways to see adult content on your Android out there, covering a broad range of subject matter. This is our list of the best of the best, and ones we feel confident to recommend. Be sure to tell us in the comments if you know another we should have a look at. Sorting through apps is a tough job, and we always love hearing input about the great stuff we need to check out.

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MiKandi

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If you’re looking for a bit of everything sexy, kinky or naughty, MiKandi is where you’ll want to start. Simply put, it’s the best place to get curated adult theme applications for Android. Whether you want something silly that involves jiggling boobs, or want to see some gritty adult movie action, MiKandi has you covered.

MiKandi is its own app store and uses its own virtual currency system. You’ll find plenty of things that are free and every taste is covered. You will need to register with MiKandi to download and install apps, but there’s really no reason not to. Millions of others have, and they don’t spam you or share your details. It’s worth it to know that you’re installing apps that have been weeded through and the malware and garbage was thrown out.

To install the free MiKandi store, fire up the browser on your phone and here:

Download: MiKandi (free)

PlanetPron

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Another porn service, PlanetPron brings high-quality adult pictures and videos in a professional and well-built app. Their new app has a great Material Design interface, plenty of options to view the content as well as settings for privacy and security, and works with no weird permissions or tracking of any sort.

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The service is available in both free and premium versions ($7.99 monthly) and delivers high-quality content. If you’re looking for a way to watch adult videos without having to worry about malware or spying, PlanetPron is your best bet.

Download: PlanetPron (free)

Weed Maps

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Cannabis is now legal for medical or recreational use in over half the United States, including Washington, D.C. An important part of cannabis legalization is to treat it properly and support legal vendors who aren’t selling a dime-bag to your kids. Google can help you here, so can word of mouth, but like most everything else there’s an app for that!

We do not endorse marijuana use where it is not legal. Know your laws and follow them accordingly.

That said, Weed Maps is wonderfully done, and will help you locate what you’re looking for in the places where it’s legal to sell it. You won’t find anything about Craigslist dealers or shady online operations here.

Weed Maps not only helps you find where to buy marijuana, it also tells you about discounts, exclusive offers, and daily deals. Add in a section for reviews and a social network, and you have the makings of a great app for patients and connoisseurs alike.

Download: Weed Maps Marijuana Strains (free)

Tumblr

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Tumblr is a great place to find blogs abut every subject you can imagine. Some are pretty amateurish, some much more professional, but the beauty of it all is having everything in one place — and in one app. When it comes to adult content, nothing changes.

You’ll find everything at Tumblr. From the mostly tame to the extreme and graphic. From pros and amateurs alike. Whether you’re looking for boys, girls or folks who don’t identify with either (and no matter what you would like to see them doing) Tumblr will fix you up, for free.

Download: Tumblr (free)

Mixology

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If you’re going to have a drink or two, remember a few important things. First of all, you need to be a responsible adult. We don’t condone or endorse underage drinking, nor do we want anyone to place themselves or anyone in danger after having a few drinks. The next important thing is to learn to make a good drink.

That’s where Mixology comes in. Thousands of recipes for just about any flavor of adult beverage are included, and sorting through them is dead simple. Browse by category, or tell the app what you have on hand and you’ll find just the right recipe for a perfect cocktail. Or get adventurous and click that random tab — you might find something new. You can also find your local liquor store and learn a bit about just how to use common bartending tools to make that perfect drink.

The app is free, and if you’re serious about mixing up those drinks a paid version is available.

Download: Mixology Drink Recipes (free)

Tinder

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Find people online for dating or other fun adult stuff via Tinder.

Sign in with Facebook, and swipe right until you find the person you want to talk to. Swipe right and see if they feel the same about you. If so, it just might be the start of a love connection or a roll in the hay. We don’t judge.

Download: Tinder (free)

Literotica

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If you’re a fan of erotic fiction, Literotica is for you. While you won’t find Hemingway here, you will find erotic stories to fit any and every taste. Even some tastes you might not have even known existed.

While the interface is dated and pretty bland, the app is quick and offers the right settings for reading. You have settings for fonts and screen brightness, as well as a dark mode for some after-hours reading. The app even has an immersive mode for phones with on-screen buttons. Literotica is free and filled to the brim with content.

Download: Literotica.com (free)

BaconReader

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While Reddit is plenty popular with folks of all ages, there are parts that are absolutely NSFW and filled with content of an adult nature. We love an open and free Internet, so we’re glad they are there. And we want you to be able to browse them the best way possible. Of course, the best way to see the not-so-kid-friendly content is also the best way to see all of what Reddit has to offer.

That’s BaconReader. Subreddit grouping, filtering by domain and keywords, image uploading should you want to contribute and a great slideshow mode (if you just want to look) make BaconReader the best and most popular way to read Reddit — all of Reddit.

BaconReader is free and also looks great on your tablet!

Download: BaconReader (free)

Chanu

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Maybe Reddit is a bit too tame for you, and you want to go to the darkest pit of the Internet. You’ll find that at 4chan. We won’t judge /b/ro. We just want you to see 4chan the best way you can.

Chanu is that best way. You can favorite the boards you frequently visit, post replies or new threads using images from the web, your photos or right from your camera and even create watchlists to keep track of those threads where you don’t want to miss a single post. Chanu even supports 4chan Pass for all the power users out there. The best part — it’s also great for the excellent “safe” content you’ll find at 4chan.

Chanu is free and is optimized for both phones and tablets. You won’t find this one in Google Play, but F-Droid is a safe application store that offers this one and more.

Download Chanu – 4chan for Android from F-Droid (free)

Google Cardboard

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You know plenty of people are interested in Virtual Reality adult entertainment. A new way to interact with video or an app, VR lends itself to the adult world perfectly.

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There are already plenty of websites that offer a bit of adult fun in the VR world, and to use them you’ll need to have your viewer setup. The Google Cardboard app will get you started.

Download: Google Cardboard (free)

More: Where to buy Google Cardboard headsets

PornHub

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No top ten list of adult apps is complete without PornHub, so this time, we go to 11.

PornHub is a safe way to see adult videos and pictures from any device, and they have a pretty good app for Android. Looking at porn online can be a messy affair, with malicious trackers and ads littering just about every site. PornHub is different. Yes, they still make money from ads — and we don’t hold that against them at all — but you won’t find the truly dangerous stuff that can cause damage to your phone there. And with their app, there are no ads at all.

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It’s also a community site, and everything works well in the app. You can browse categories, sign in with your username (either free or paid) and read and post comments with the rest of the PornHub community just like you can from the web, but faster and without tracking. There’s even a free VR category if you want to break in your Google Cardboard.

Fire up your browser and download PornHub from the link below.

Download: PornHub (free)

10
Sep

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission working with Samsung for proper Note 7 recall


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We’re one step closer to quickly getting all of these Note 7s replaced.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced it’s working with Samsung for a complete and proper recall of the Note 7 in the U.S. Currently, Samsung’s Note 7 recall isn’t an official “recall” in the U.S. in terms of how the government is involved — it’s technically a voluntary replacement program, even though you should absolutely swap out your Note 7 for a new unit.

And the U.S. CPSC obviously agrees, even though a proper legal recall has yet to be put into effect. Its official statement makes no bones about it:

… the U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging all consumers who own a Samsung Galaxy Note7 to power them down and stop charging or using the device.

Samsung’s replacement process in concert with carriers and retailers is already in full swing, and depending on where you bought your Note 7 and how early you initiated your replacement unit Samsung may have already gotten you a new model. But finally putting an official CPSC recall on the Note 7 would likely hurry the process — not only can fines be assessed for noncompliance, there are other factors like recalled products not being allowed on planes that can effectively force adoption of the recall.

Even though a majority of Note 7s will likely to have been swapped out in the coming couple of weeks, the official recall will likely get the few stragglers who were holding onto their Note 7 to finally give it up. If you were on the fence, don’t wait for the official recall — just return your Note 7 and get a replacement or refund.

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10
Sep

Super Mario Run for iPhone: How to play and when can you get it?


Forget about the water-resistant, headphone jack-less iPhone 7. One of the most exciting tidbits from Apple’s Special Event on 7 September was the announcement that Mario is finally coming to iPhone.

While on stage during Apple’s main keynote, CEO Tim Cook introduced Shigeru Miyamoto, the father of Donkey Kong, Super Mario, and Zelda, among many others, so he could demo an iPhone version of Super Mario Run and discuss how it works. Nintendo’s been reluctant to embrace iPhone and has resisted porting its franchise characters to mobile, simply because it’s hoped consumers would buy Nintendo hardware instead.

It appears as though Nintendo has given up on that idea. In an interview with The Verge, Miyamoto seemed to cite the success of Niantic Labs’ Pokemon Go as a reason for why Nintendo is ready to bring the joy of Mario to a larger, mobile audience. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming iPhone game, including how to play it and when you can get your hands on it.

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Super Mario Run for iPhone: Is the game called Mario?

No. It’s called Super Mario Run.

Super Mario Run for iPhone: Will it be iPhone-only?

No. Super Mario Run is coming to iPhone first, but Miyamoto has said there are plans for an Android version. 

Super Mario Run for iPhone: How do you play it?

During the onstage demo, Miyamoto said the magic of a Mario game is that anyone can pick it up and start playing. While we don’t yet fully know how the new Super Mario Run game will work, Miyamoto did explain a few key features and functionality.

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Super Mario Run is a side-scroller. As the title suggests, Mario runs automatically from left to right. And as he does, he will hurdle smoke at certain enemies, vault over low obstacles, and grab some surfaces on his own. You simply tap anywhere on the touchscreen to make him jump. The longer you tap, the higher he jumps. This is key to getting high scores. The idea here is that you should be able to play Super Mario with one hand.

In later levels, you will see blocks that will change Mario’s direction, and others that will start and stop him with precision timing. But the goal remains simple: collect as many coins as you can, and get to the flag pole at the end of the level before the time runs out.

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In addition to the traditional Mario gameplay, Nintendo has come up with a new way to play. It’s a multiplayer battle mode called Toad Rally. The first thing you do in this mode is choose an opponent – like, one of your friends – from a list, and then you try to beat their high score. You aren’t directly competing with them in real-time, however. Again, you’re just trying to beat their high score.

Battle mode will have you compete not only against your friends, but also players from around the globe. Victory is based on the number of coins you collect as well as the number of toads you impress (the toad characters appear every time you do a daring move, so you’ll want to do a number of them as you make your way through the stage). Also, there’s no flag pole in battle mode.

You’re supposed to keep running, jumping, and collecting toys until time runs out. As you do, you may see a little sticker of Mario appear, and if you do, that’s showing what your opponent did during his/her run (where they collected toys, gathered toads, etc). It’s like a ghost. Anyway, in the matches you win, the toads that you gathered will become residents in your Mushroom Kingdom.

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Another element in the game is being able to expand your Mushroom Kingdom using coins you collected during the game. We don’t know much more about Mushroom Kingdom. It would be cool if it lets you customise a little kingdom, sort of like Animal Crossing. But who knows.

At the end of the battle mode, Toadette appears to show you who won. That’s all we know for now about Super Mario Run, but keep checking back, as we plan to update this piece with more information when the game becomes available.

Super Mario Run for iPhone: When will it be available?

Soon. Super Mario Run will launch in December 2016.

Super Mario Run for iPhone: Will it cost anything?

Yes. Super Mario Run will have a one-time fee when it’s first downloaded. It’s unclear how much the game will cost at launch. There will be no subscription service fee, as well as no in-app purchases, so parents can feel comfortable handing off the game to their kids.

10
Sep

The iPhone 7 is the walled-off computer Apple has always wanted


So Apple killed the headphone jack with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. But what does that really mean? Think back to Apple’s origin story and the tale of the two young Steves, Jobs and Wozniak, building their first computer in a garage. From the start, Jobs pushed for simpler technology, with fewer ports and expandable options than other PCs had at the time. And then there was the original Mac, which was criticized for requiring special tools to open up.

That philosophy has only evolved throughout Apple’s lifetime. Look at the iMac, the iPod and, of course, the iPhone, all of which were vastly simpler and more “user-friendly” (but less “tinker-friendly”) than their competition.

Now we have portable computers whose only I/O port is Apple’s very own Lightning standard. No matter what you think of the headphone jack, there’s no doubt that losing it gives Apple even more control over what you can actually do with its latest phone. There won’t be any room for surprising innovations like Square’s credit card reader, or the shutter mechanism used by most selfie sticks. (Yes, there’s a Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter included with the new iPhones, but that still gives Apple more control over how that port is used.)

To create devices for the Lightning port, accessory makers have to sign up for Apple’s MFi (Made for iPhone/iPod/iPad) program. As we say goodbye to the 3.5mm jack, we’re also saying goodbye to a port whose history goes back over 100 years, and whose development was open to just about anyone. That not only gives Apple control over what you can do with the iPhone you own, it’s also another way for it to charge developers licensing fees. (It’s possible to make counterfeit Lightning devices, but Apple doesn’t exactly encourage that.)

That Apple is pushing users toward wireless audio, which still can’t reach the quality levels of wired headphones, isn’t too surprising. Even though it revolutionized the portable music world with the iPod and iTunes, Apple historically hasn’t been concerned about how things actually sound. Early iTunes songs were highly compressed 128kbps files, and Apple pushed its awful white earbuds on consumers for years. The EarPod was a step up in quality, but it still paled in comparison with similarly inexpensive alternatives. (They’re also a terrible fit in my ears; a slight head shake is all it takes to make the EarPods fall out, which doesn’t bode well for the new wireless AirPods.)

Sure, buying Beats was a sign that Apple might finally be looking closely at audio quality, but that was also as much about brand recognition and software. At least the company was wise enough to debut a new wireless Beats lineup this week.

On the one hand, it makes sense for Apple to tighten its control over the iPhone’s hardware — it’s simply what the company has always done. The new MacBook was criticized for only having a single USB-C port, but at least that’s an industry standard. For anyone who’s used Apple products and felt trepidation over how it manages its ecosystem, the iPhone 7 is a red flag. It probably won’t be long before we see the company remove headphone jacks from the iPad, and perhaps even the MacBook. Those are also devices where internal space is scarce, after all.

In what will likely be the beginning of a tech industry meme, Apple’s marketing head, Phil Schiller, said the reason the company dumped the 3.5mm port was “courage.” But as we’ve argued endlessly, that’s not really the case. A better word for Apple’s reasoning? “Opportunistic.”

Judging from the responses on the web, the Apple faithful (unsurprisingly) is fully on board with the company’s decision to drop the 3.5mm jack. But as someone who’s invested in several pairs of great headphones, doesn’t want to have an annoying dongle sticking out of my phone all day, and enjoys the miraculous ability to listen to music and charge my phone at the same time, it’s a big problem. Most troubling to me: It limits what I can actually do with a device I own.

I won’t be upgrading to the iPhone 7, and I might even hold off on next year’s even more enticing redesign. For now, I’m planning to run my 6S into the ground. But I’m ready to give Android phones (with headphone jacks) an even harder look in the future.

10
Sep

Elon Musk seeks public footage for SpaceX investigation


Earlier this month, SpaceX lost a Falcon 9 rocket (and a Facebook satellite) on the launch pad in Cape Canaveral. Naturally, Elon Musk is not taking the explosion lightly, and the outspoken CEO has already turned to Twitter to help his company find the cause of the explosion.

Over a couple tweets from Friday morning, Musk noted that the company was “still working” on the investigation which was “turning out to be the most difficult and complex failure we have ever had in 14 years.” The biggest mystery, apparently, is how the explosion occurred during a routine filling operation, when there was “no apparent heat source.” According to Musk, SpaceX is trying to get to the bottom of a bang sound that can be heard a few seconds before the explosion and the company is seeking any third-party recordings of the event so they can get a better view, or at least a different angle, on the incident.

Support & advice from @NASA, @FAA, @AFPAA & others much appreciated. Please email any recordings of the event to report@spacex.com.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 9, 2016

If you have audio, photos or videos of our anomaly last week, please send to report@spacex.com. Material may be useful for investigation

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 9, 2016

As TechCrunch notes, the call for outside sources indicates SpaceX’s own data must not be very helpful in this case. The company is also exploring one theory from a Reddit user who was allegedly at the site that suggests the explosion was caused by another object striking the rocket.

Via: TechCrunch

Source: Elon Musk/Twitter

10
Sep

Amazon’s Alexa can tell you what’s trending on Twitter


Twitter has announced a new “skill” for Echo devices called Twitter Reader. The company tweeted that you can now “use the Twitter Reader to hear trends, top Tweets, notifications & more!” A report yesterday revealed that Amazon might open up its Alexa ecosystem to allow push notifications, so that it could interrupt to warn you about a traffic jam, for instance.

However, Twitter also added “Just #AskAlexa” hashtag, so the new feature apparently doesn’t support push notifications just yet. It does give you a lot of options — you can ask Alexa to read back recent tweets, trending topics and even your own tweets. The device is surprisingly prudish and censors profanity, as PC Mag discovered, so if your feed is like mine, that could be a lot of beeping. However, it should be handy for Twitter addicts who want to stay on top of current events while cooking or doing other tasks.

New on Amazon Alexa! Use the Twitter Reader skill to hear trends, top Tweets, notifications & more! Just #AskAlexa. pic.twitter.com/BvXRS4NiQu

— Twitter (@twitter) September 9, 2016

Source: Twitter