New World on Edge of our Solar System discovered by Scientists
After many decades of star gazing, it often seems impossible to find new information about outer space. Fortunately, our scientists continue to amaze the world with new findings, including a new world close to our solar system. It is actually the second planet confirmed in…
The security of Android, foiled by a 3D printed head
A 3D printed plaster head has fooled the facial recognition of four popular Android phones, a situation that worries specialists. Forbes journalist Thomas Brewster himself performed these tests using a plaster replica of his face that he had custom made. Facial recognition of tested Android phones could be…
Google Assistant learns some manners
Should one be polite with one’s electronic devices? Google seems to believe so, since its virtual assistant will now be more polite when a user will say the words “please” and “thank you”. For example, the query “Set a five minute timer, please” will trigger…
Privacy: beware of smart toys for kids
Smart toys connected to the Internet can be fascinating, but they are not without risk, warns Option consommateurs as the holiday season approaches. The organization devoted to consumer protection has just completed a research report, unveiled on Tuesday, entitled “Children under listening: the protection of…
Surgeon General Calls for Government Action to Reduce Rate of Skin Cancer
Washington, D.C. – Acting Surgeon Dr. Jerome Adams admonished the government to take action to stem the rising rate of skin cancer among Americans. Melanoma is the most dangerous form of the cancer and the number of people with this form has increased two fold…
When is the next blue Moon Scheduled to Appear?
Friday, August 31 marks the first blue moon to appear in the night sky for nearly 30 months. The lunar event is available online for those not able to get a proper vantage point due to inclement weather. Slooh Space Camera will begin broadcasting this…