Facebook launches interactive augmented reality ads that let you try on makeup
Facebook is rolling out new interactive ads to its News Feed that include augmented reality experiences that let you play games or see how makeup looks on your skin. The new ads would also include polls and even games you can play without downloading them to your phone.
Facebook’s new oversight board could overturn Mark Zuckerberg’s decisions
Facebook gave more details about its Supreme Court for content decisions -- an oversight board that would have the ability to overrule CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The board would have the final say on taking down content and recommendations for further changes.
Sixth person dies from mystery vaping-related lung illness
Authorities in Kansas have confirmed another death caused by a mystery vaping-related lung disease, making it the sixth vaping death so far in the U.S. Other deaths have been confirmed in California, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Oregon.
Facebook will spend $10 million and offer a cash prize to detect deepfakes
Facebook will offer a cash prize to the person or group that can build a next-generation way to detect deepfakes -- and it's even creating its own original deepfakes for participants to work with as part of the new Deepfake Detection Challenge. The deepfakes will feature paid actors, so no user data will part of the program.
Third-generation Snapchat Spectacles capture photos and video in 3D
Snap Inc. announced new Spectacles sunglasses on Tuesday so that you can capture your world in a 3D view. The Spectacles 3 glasses have two cameras on both sides of the frames that can capture depth and dimension, similar to how our eyes see the world, so your followers can see from your perspective.
What would breaking up Big Tech companies mean for you?
Breaking up Big Tech would have a massive impact on Silicon Valley. But if the government used its antitrust powers to break up Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Apple, would you even notice the effects in your day-to-day life? We spoke to experts to find out the impact it would have on regular people
Sen. Josh Hawley wants to ban infinite scroll and autoplay videos
Sen. Josh Hawley introduced legislation on Tuesday calling for tech giants to curb deceptive techniques that fuel social media addiction.The Social Media Addiction Reduction Technology (SMART) Act would ban certain features that he says can be addictive to users like infinite scroll and autoplay.
FaceApp says it won’t hold on to your face photos. Should you trust it?
If you use FaceApp, you've given its parent company permission to use your face photos for pretty much anything -- even though the app-maker says it won't use them for nefarious purposes or sell them to a third party.
MIT’s tiny walking robot could eventually build other, bigger robots
A mobile motor created by a team at MIT could change the way we view and build robots. The robot consists of five tiny fundamental parts that have the ability to assemble and disassemble into different functional devices -- with the end goal of having it build other, larger robots.
A new Senate bill would fundamentally change the internet as we know it
A new bill in the U.S. Senate could cause the internet as we know it to cease to exist by holding major tech companies like Facebook or YouTube liable for anything posted on their platforms. The proposal could destroy social media as we know it, experts said
Brush up on your makeup skills with YouTube’s new augmented reality feature
YouTube will soon let users try on makeup while watching popular makeup tutorials through augmented realtiy. Known as AR Beauty Try-On, viewers will be able to "try on" the makeup products the online tutorials are showcasing and promoting.
Philips Sonicare toothbrushes are half off at Amazon and Walmart for Black Friday
For those looking to have proper dentist check-ups in 2020, an electric toothbrush is a must-have for your dental arsenal. You can snag a Philips Sonicare toothbrush for up to half off as part of Walmart and Amazon Black Friday. Select Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush models up to 50% off at Walmart and Amazon.
The Pentagon wants to build an itsy-bitsy outpost in space
The U.S. military’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is asking for submissions for a small, free-flying Orbital Outpost that the Department of Defense will use in space. The outpost needs to be capable of space assembly, microgravity experimentation, manufacturing, training, tests, evaluations, and more
What Skylab taught us about space research, 40 years later
Thursday was the 40th anniversary of Skylab falling back to Earth. While most people know it as America's first manned space station, its influence extends much further, inspiring space research and scientific curiosity for decades
Hubble space telescope finds water vapor on ‘Super-Earth’ exoplanet
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has discovered water vapor in the atmosphere of a distant Earth-like exoplanet known as K2-18b, meaning it might be habitable. The so-called "Super-Earth" is located about 110 light-years away in the Leo constellation.
Astronomers found a comet that may have come from another solar system
An interstellar object from outside of our solar system has been spotted casually passing through our neck of the universe. The comet's name is C/2019 Q4 (Borisov), and it’s only the second interstellar object ever to be seen passing through our solar system, the first being ‘Oumuamua back in 2017.
Baby black holes chirp as they’re born, just as Einstein predicted
MIT scientists testing Albert Einstein's no-hair theorem have heard a “baby” black hole for the very first time, and found it produces gravitational waves that sound like a chirp.
How to watch NASA’s first all-female spacewalk on the ISS online
NASA's first all-female spacewalk will take place outside of the International Space Station on Friday, October 18 -- and you can watch the whole thing live right here on Earth. Here's how to watch it live, and what you need to know about pioneering astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir.
Astronomers capture the best images yet of the Borisov interstellar comet
Astronomers are getting close-up images of the interstellar comet known as 2I/Borisov as it comes closer to our solar system. The comet will come closest to us in early December. Yale scientists have been able to capture the clearest images so far, but expect more in the future.
Exoplanet discoveries include two super-Earths that could support life
Two new exoplanets have been discovered outside of our galaxy that have the potential to support life. GJ180 d and GJ229A c are “super-Earths” and are located relatively close to us in space terms. The exoplanets orbit red dwarf stars, which are cooler and dimmer than our sun, meaning that liquid could be stable.
U.S. Space Force first launch: How to watch live
The U.S. Space Force will launch a military communications satellite into geostationary orbit as part of a national security mission on Thursday, March 26.
A wayward Chinese rocket reportedly rained metal debris in West Africa
China's Long March 5B rocket fell back to Earth on Monday, May, 11, and scattered metal debris over parts of the country of Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa.
NASA renames planet-finding telescope after woman trailblazer
NASA has renamed its planet-finding telescope the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, after one of the agency's trailblazing women and first female executive.
SpaceX Crew Dragon launch postponed due to poor weather
SpaceX and NASA’s historic Crew Dragon launch, which was scheduled to take place on Wednesday afternoon, has been postponed due to poor weather conditions.
NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps will go to space aboard Boeing Starliner
Jeanette Epps is the third astronaut announced for the mission, which is scheduled for next year.
SpaceX claims Starlink hit speeds of 100 Mbps in initial tests
SpaceX says Starlink satellites' initial tests show super-low latency and advanced download speeds.
The first black hole ever photographed is ‘wobbling,’ scientists say
Scientists have found the first black hole ever to get its picture taken, known as M87, is rotating and changing over time.
Samsonite, American Tourister luggage sets are half off on Amazon for Black Friday
If you plan on traveling for the upcoming holiday season, you’re going to need luggage. For Black Friday, you can get half off of Samsonite and American Tourister luggage sets on Amazon. You can snag a two-piece Samsonite set for $140 or $135, and an American Tourister set for $110.
iOS 13.3 provides parental control over how kids communicate
The iOS 13.3 update has a feature that can track and limit how much time your child talks on the phone, FaceTimes, or text messages, as well as control your kid’s contact list. The Communication Limits features works as a parental control for parents to better manage how much time their kids spend on the phone.