5G raises serious privacy concerns, according to computer science professor
With carriers pretty much tripping over themselves to rush out 5G smartphones, with some even saying the devices support 5G when they actually don’t, it’s important to keep in mind the unfortunate reality that we’ve still got a long way to go before carriers expand 5G coverage enough that most people will be able to take advantage of it.
Yes, plenty of 5G phone are being prepped for launch, but according to one computer science professor, all that hype around the blazing fast speeds these devices will provide has actually obscured two important privacy concerns raised by the new technology.
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5G raises serious privacy concerns, according to computer science professor originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 28 Feb 2019 at 18:04:18 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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NASA shows off the inside of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft
We’re rapidly approaching the launch of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, and NASA seems to be just as excited as the rest of us. The test launch, which is scheduled to take place early Saturday morning, will be a big deal for NASA and SpaceX regardless of the outcome, but it goes without saying that both groups have their fingers crossed for success.
Now, as the hours continue to tick down, NASA has published a lovely little video showing off what the interior of the Crew Dragon looks like. The video, which is less than a minute long, shows exactly where astronauts will eventually be sitting as they head into space.
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NASA shows off the inside of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft
We’re rapidly approaching the launch of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, and NASA seems to be just as excited as the rest of us. The test launch, which is scheduled to take place early Saturday morning, will be a big deal for NASA and SpaceX regardless of the outcome, but it goes without saying that both groups have their fingers crossed for success.
Now, as the hours continue to tick down, NASA has published a lovely little video showing off what the interior of the Crew Dragon looks like. The video, which is less than a minute long, shows exactly where astronauts will eventually be sitting as they head into space.
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NASA shows off the inside of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft originally appeared on BGR.com on Thu, 28 Feb 2019 at 17:33:53 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Tesla announces that the $35,000 Model 3 is finally on the way
Say what you will about Tesla, but the company certainly knows how to generate some buzz. In a somewhat peculiar move lifted straight out of Apple’s playbook, Tesla earlier today took the order pages on its website offline. Instead, users looking to buy either a Model S, Model X, or Model 3 were shown a cryptic message that read: “The wait is almost over. Great things are launching at 2pm.”
Naturally, speculation as to what Tesla had in store quickly ran wild. Could it be the big reveal of the rumored Model Y, or even the intriguing Tesla pickup truck? Others, meanwhile, assumed that Tesla would finally announce the arrival of its long-promised $35,000 Model 3 or, perhaps, some wild new Autopilot-related announcement. Okay, we’ll just cut to the chase at this point. Just a few moments ago, Tesla updated its website and revealed that the $35,00 Model 3 — which was always part of Tesla’s master plan — is coming soon.
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Oops: Someone at Disney thought ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ would win an Oscar
Disney was really hoping to snag a ‘Best Animated Film’ Oscar for its ridiculously enjoyable animated feature Ralph Breaks the Internet, the very worthy follow-up to 2012’s Wreck-It Ralph. Disney apparently wanted that golden statuette so badly that someone inside the House of Mouse seems to have preemptively printed up some marketing material announcing, er, the Oscar that went instead to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
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This brilliant device turns any bicycle into a stationary exercise bike
Does winter weather have you down because you can’t go biking around town for exercise? Don’t spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a dedicated stationary bike. Instead, check out the Sportneer Magnetic Bike Trainer Stand with Noise Reduction Wheel. You can set it up in just a few minutes and then you attach your regular road bike. Just like that, you’ve got an indoor exercise bike with multiple resistance levels for the best possible workout.
Sportneer Bike Trainer Stand Steel Bicycle Exercise Magnetic Stand with Noise Reduction Wheel,…: $89.99
Here are the bullet points from the product page:
- STABILITY ON ANY SURFACE: Built with a wide base and low stance for unshakable balance. Features 5 adjustable antislip rubber feet to even out any uneven flooring
- SIN IN SILENCE: Smooth, seamless design and noise reduction resistance wheel mean you there’s no need to amp up the volume when you build up the burn
- 6 RESISTANCE SETTINGS: Train to your standards with bar-mounted remote and wide range resistance curve to simulate all cycling conditions
- EASY BIKE RELEASE: Ready to head outside? Just hit the press-down lever clamp to easily release and remove your ride
- GREAT COMPABILITY: Worry about it’s useless for your bicycle? Silence it. The Indoor Bike Trainer Stand fits any road or mountain bike with a 26-28″ or 700c wheel.
Sportneer Bike Trainer Stand Steel Bicycle Exercise Magnetic Stand with Noise Reduction Wheel,…: $89.99
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Beyond the Galaxy Fold and Mate X: All the foldable devices you missed at MWC
It’s official, smartphone aficionados: The next big thing in mobile is the foldable phone — well, that, and 5G, of course. The first foldable phone launched months ago, but the foldables you might actually want were unveiled at and around MWC 2019. First, Samsung with its Galaxy Fold, and then Huawei with the Mate X, showed us the future.
Foldable phones might not be ready for mass consumption yet, and they’ll be a premium product for years to come, but it’s really the only way to further extend the screen of the handset and offer users more screen retail estate on a device intended to fit in your pocket. But the Galaxy Fold and Mate X are hardly the only foldable phones in town, and MWC showed us a few other models that we’ve yet to talk about, as well as a couple of strange contraptions to tide you over until you pick up your first foldable device.
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The only Instant Pot with a built-in sous vide cooker is back in stock on Amazon
Did you know that Instant Pot makes a multi-use cooker that has a built-in sous vide function? We’ll give you a moment to collect yourself now that you mind has been blown. The Instant Pot 8 Qt Aura Pro Multi-Use Programmable Multicooker with Sous Vide features a bunch of different cooking modes that you would find in other Instant Pots, but it also has a sous vide function. That means you can cook up delicious sous vide steak, chops, or anything else without the need for a separate device! It’s awesome, and it’s finally back in stock on Amazon after having been sold out for weeks. Want to save $40! Snag a refurb while they’re still available.
Aura Pro Multi-Use Programmable Slow Cooker with Sous Vide: $179.99
Here are the highlights from the Amazon page:
- Please note this item does not have a pressure cooker function
- Aura Pro replaces 11 commonly used kitchen appliances – Sear/Sauté, Bake, Slow Cook, Steam, Stew, Sous Vide, Roast, Yogurt, Rice, Multigrain and Keep Warm, your favorite dishes are as easy as pressing a button
- Microprocessor Technology – The microprocessor controls the time and temperature to ensure consistent cooking results. You can customize your settings using the operation keys +/- to adjust cooking time and temperature to achieve your preferred cooking results
- Sear/Sauté – Flexible temperature settings makes it perfect for simmering, caramelizing and sautéing vegetables, and searing meat. Temperature ranges from 250~425°F [120~220°C], you can easily adjust the time from 5 minutes to 1 hour, with a default time of 30 minutes
- Bake – Prevents you from heating up your kitchen. Temperature ranges from 250~425°F [120~220°C], you can adjust the time from 10 minutes to 4 hour, with a default time of 1 hour
- Slow Cooker – Two temperature settings High (H) and Low (L) with the ability to set the cooking time from 30 minutes to 24 hours for both temperature levels and a default time of 4 and 6 hours respectively
- Power supply: 120V – 60Hz
Aura Pro Multi-Use Programmable Slow Cooker with Sous Vide: $179.99
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Amazon Prime users can now choose which day to have packages delivered
Free two-day shipping is one of the best reasons to sign up for Amazon Prime, but on some rare occasions, it isn’t all that beneficial. What if you happen to be out of town on the day it arrives, and don’t want it to sit unattended on your doorstep until you get back? Well, Amazon finally has a solution for this problem: Amazon Day.
Rolling out to all Prime subscribers today, Amazon Day lets you pick the day you want your order to be delivered. Not only will all of the boxes arrive on the day of your choosing, but opting for Amazon Day also gives Amazon the ability to combine your orders when possible and cut down on the number of boxes it uses.
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Amazon sale shaves up to $60 off brand new Apple Watch Series 3 models
If you want a new Apple Watch but you don’t feel the need to cough up a bunch of extra money for a slightly bigger display, the Apple Watch Series 3 is obviously the way to go. But whatever you do, don’t buy one from Apple because Amazon has a sale right now with some of the best deals we’ve seen since Black Friday. The Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) with a Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band is a whopping $60 off right now, and the Space Gray Aluminum Case model with Black Sport Band is $30 off. If you want cellular as well, the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular, 38mm) with a Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band is $40 off today.
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) – Silver Aluminium Case with White Sport Band: $219.99
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) – Space Gray Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band: $279.00
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular, 38mm) – Space Gray Aluminium Case with Black Sport Ba…: $339.00
Here are the bullet points from the product page:
- GPS
- Optical heart sensor
- Digital Crown
- S3 with dual-core processor
- Accelerometer and gyroscope
- Swim proof
- watch OS 5
- Aluminum case
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) – Silver Aluminium Case with White Sport Band: $219.99
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) – Space Gray Aluminium Case with Black Sport Band: $279.00
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular, 38mm) – Space Gray Aluminium Case with Black Sport Ba…: $339.00
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