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Kill Switches: Smartphones Bought After July 2015 to Have Feature
Smartphones purchased after July 2015 will have a kill switch to help prevent losses if a phone is stolen.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Hack: Test Hackers Able to Gain Access to Phone Through Fingerprint Sensor
Samsung's Galaxy S5 fingerprint sensor reportedly has a flaw. Researchers from Security Research Labs in Germany ability to gain entry to a PayPal account connected to the Samsung Galaxy S5 reportedly shows defects in the phone's fingerprint sensor and in utilizing fingerprints, iris scans, and additional methods to affirm someone's information Ars Technica reported Tuesday.
Google Glass Bar: Second GravviIncident Occurs During San Francisco Protests
A second Google Glass incident reportedly occurred in San Francisco. The second Google Glass grabbing attack incident in a matter of months occurred Friday in San Francisco.
UN Panel Warns that More Effort is Needed to Combat Climate Change
A United Nations science panel issued a warning about climate change on Sunday, saying that governments are not putting enough effort in changing the way they use technology and sources of energy.
Scientists Discover How to Generate Solar Power with Nanotubes in the Dark
A team of researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University have found a way to use nanotubes to absorb heat from the sun and store solar energy for later use.
Google Acquires Drone Maker Titan Aerospace, Beating Out Facebook
On Monday, Google bought drone maker Titan Aerospace to provide connectivity to remote parts of the world.
After Glass, Google Sets Sight on Smart Contact Lenses with Built-in Camera
Glass isn't the only thing that Google has plans for. Now, the company has set its sight on smart contact lenses.
Google Glass to Receive Android Kitkat Operating System
Android's Kitkat operating system is coming to Google Glass. The Android Kitkat operating system is coming to Google's connected eyewear glass towards the end of the week PC Magazine reported Tuesday.
Israeli Company Creates ‘Anti-Radiation Belt’ for Nuclear Catastrophes
The Israeli firm Stemrad has created a body belt that protects people from the most harmful effects of gamma radiation. The belt is called the Stemrad 360 Gamma and is designed for emergency services in nuclear accidents.
Japanese Cherry Tree from Outer Space Grows Faster and Earlier
Japanese scientists have found that a cherry tree, which started as a pit that was launched into space for an education experiment, has grown five years ahead of trees on Earth. Botanists say that it takes almost 10 years after a cherry tree sprouts before it begins to produce buds.
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