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You might not need an extensive sensor network or a host of volunteers to detect earthquakes in the future — in fact, the lines supplying your internet access might do the trick. Researchers have developed technology that detects seismic activity t… Source: Engadget | Fiber optic lines can double as earthquake detectors
October 22, 2017 | by RaheelWindows 10's Fall Creators Update is full of changes, but one of the understated additions could make a big difference if you're a gamer. Microsoft has switched on its previously teased TruePlay feature, which promises to protect against "common" che… Source: Engadget | Windows 10 now includes anti-cheat protection for games
October 22, 2017 | by RaheelA few years ago, researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) started developing what they eventually dubbed the "world's most rapid" allergy test. Now, that test has received the FDA's approval and will start telling… Source: Engadget | Five-minute allergy test passes the FDA's scrutiny
October 22, 2017 | by RaheelIn theory, body cameras are supposed to not only catch police abuses of power, but deter them: officers will be on their best behavior knowing that they could be hauled in. As Washington, DC researchers have learned, though, that isn't guaranteed…. Source: Engadget | Study says body cameras don't always change police behavior
October 22, 2017 | by RaheelWelcome back to Video IRL, where several of our editors talk about what they've been watching in their spare time. This month we're kicking things off with some seasonally-appropriate horror fare, that you can catch right away on Netflix or Amazon Pr… Source: Engadget | What we're watching: 'Raw' and 'Feast of Fiction'
October 21, 2017 | by RaheelThe age-old debate: Should you punch a Nazi? Here’s a new one: Should you hug one? Probably not, but a protester outside white supremacist Richard Spencer’s failed speech in Gainesville, Florida this week tried the tactic. SEE ALSO: A handful of racists snuck back to Charlottesville under the cover of night for another ‘protest’ High …
October 21, 2017 | by RaheelNow in its 27th year, the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City continued its reign as October’s cutest event on Saturday, bringing together New York’s fluffiest pets and their ever-creative owners. This year’s crop of dog models – dressed in costumes that ranged from the Pope to the Devil to Kellyanne …
October 21, 2017 | by RaheelThere's a dirty secret to listening to Dolby Atmos sound on LG's current OLED TVs: all the audio is compressed, so you're losing a little fidelity for the sake of immersive 3D sound. You won't have to make that sacrifice before long. LG is trotting… Source: Engadget | LG's OLED TVs now pack loss-free 3D …
October 21, 2017 | by RaheelSaturday marks Carrie Fisher’s first birthday since her death last December. The Star Wars star would have turned 61 on Oct. 21. It’s a sad day, but Fisher’s family, friends, and fans are making the milestone a little less bittersweet with tributes to the actor and author. SEE ALSO: Carrie Fisher once sent a cow …
October 21, 2017 | by RaheelMany attempts to open up access to software in the justice system have fallen flat. Advocates in New York, however, have just scored a significant victory. A federal judge has publicly unsealed the source code for DNA analysis software previously u… Source: Engadget | New York City ordered to share code for DNA evidence software
October 21, 2017 | by Raheel