Archivo del Autor: Belen De Leon

The Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight Over Nuclear War Fears

As the so-called Doomsday Clock ticks even closer to midnight, a reminder of just how easy it is to slip into nuclear war.
Source: Wired

Telegram and social media giants spanked in UK PM’s Davos speech

 Social media giants have once again been singled out for a high profile public spanking over social responsibility and illegal online content in Europe. Read More

Source: TechCrunch

How to preorder the Apple HomePod – CNET

If you’ve been patiently waiting for Apple’s first smart speaker, here’s what you need to know about ordering it.
Source: CNET

From 50 Cent to $8M — rapper’s forgotten stash makes him a bitcoin millionaire

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson just remembered that he owns around 700 bitcoin, which makes him the newest member of the bitcoin millionaires club. At the time of writing, his hoard is worth around $8 million.

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Source: Digital trends

Google will let you mute those annoying ads that follow you – CNET

You’ll be able to shut down “reminder ads” that pop up after you visit a store.
Source: CNET

CamSoda announces virtual sex with robots which is pretty much where we’re headed anyway

 CamSoda, a adult web-streaming service, has announced VIRP – Virtual Intercourse with Real People – a service that lets you simulate sex with on-screen participants using RealDoll robots. Yep. The CamSoda [NSFW LINK] service is partnering with the folks at RealDoll to add teledildonics to already fairly realistic sex dolls. The dolls range in price from $1,500 and up and… Read More

Source: TechCrunch

Best Super Bowl Home and TV Deals for 2018: LG, Vizio, Sonos, Roku, Crock Pots

There are always some fun TV and tech deals before the Big Game, and we’ve got them right here!
Source: Wired

U.S. government will investigate fraudulent net neutrality comments

After an open letter from Democratic representatives, the U.S. Government Accountability Office has agreed to investigate claims that millions of fraudulent comments were made during the lead-up to the December 2017 net neutrality repeal.

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Source: Digital trends

With Sundance, VR Is Officially a Film-Festival Staple. Now How Does It Make Money?

For yet another year, there are VR projects aplenty at the Sundance Film Festival. The question is: Where do they go from here?
Source: Wired

America’s First Climate Change Refugees Try to Save Their Town

Louisiana’s Isle de Jean Charles Resettlement Project is the only government-funded climate relocation in the country—and a test case for more to come.
Source: Wired