I tried living on Mars — in Hawaii

In this season two premiere of Space Craft, Loren Grush takes us to a remote habitat on the island of Hawaii to simulate what life is like on the Red Planet. Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Read More: http://www.theverge.com Community guidelines: http://bit.ly/2D0hlAv Subscribe to Verge Science on YouTube, a new home base for our explorations into the future of science: http://bit.ly/2FqJZMl https://ift.tt/2MAPVGM The Verge August 10, 2018 at 09:10AM

Apple orders a show about a video game studio from the ‘It’s Always Sunny’ gang

Apple’s been on a tear lately. Say what you will about some of the company’s programming decisions (see: Carpool Karaoke), at least it’s building a portfolio that’s got a little something for everyone. Earlier this week, word got out that it ordered a series based on Min Jin Lee’s novel, Pachinko. And according to a […] https://ift.tt/2MAw76B Brian Heater August 10, 2018 at 09:00AM

French secret service intercepts drone near president’s summer home

This week, the French secret service (Groupe de sécurité de la présidence de la République, or GSPR) took down a drone that was flying in the airspace above Fort de Brégançon. This spot on the French Riviera... https://ift.tt/2vzYRWC Swapna Krishna August 10, 2018 at 09:00AM

Google isn’t sure how to spell “Fortnite Battle Royale”

The launch of Fortnite Battle Royale has left Google in a slight predicament. While Google is in no way hard up for cash, Fortnite Battle Royale for Android certainly represented the potential for a relatively big revenue stream for an app. That is, until Epic Games decided it would launch Fortnite for Android from its […] https://ift.tt/2MzHjAo Jordan Crook August 10, 2018 at 09:00AM

Germany removes blanket ban on Nazi imagery in games

Before video games with swastikas and other Nazi symbols can be released in Germany, they have to go through some major edits to censor those images. Every Nazi eagle and swastika -- and even Adolf Hitler's moustache -- in the Wolfenstein series had... https://ift.tt/2MhR1ud Mariella Moon August 10, 2018 at 09:00AM

Slack raises, Dropbox and Snap report earnings, and Magic Leap is real

Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This week Matthew Lynley and Alex Wilhelm were joined by 500 Startups CEO Christine Tsai for what turned out to be a super packed episode. We kicked off with the latest from Slack: $400 million new dollars at a shiny, […] https://ift.tt/2MACQgJ Alex Wilhelm August 10, 2018 at 09:00AM

Watch a Sporty AI Teach Itself to Dribble Better Than You

A simulated basketball player can teach itself through trial and error how to finely manipulate the ball, both while stationary and while running. https://ift.tt/2vvIlqI Matt Simon August 10, 2018 at 09:01AM

The Fox Stands Alone, a Look at *Red Dead Redemption 2*, and the Rest of the Week in Games

There's more to gaming than the newest title—catch up with our weekly recap. https://ift.tt/2OpEL8k Julie Muncy August 10, 2018 at 09:01AM

Researchers teach a computer to compose sonnets like Shakespeare

In addition to penning 37 plays, William Shakespeare was a prolific composer of sonnets -- crafting 154 of them during his life. Now, more than 400 years after his death, the Bard's words are influencing a new generation of poets. It's just that thes... https://ift.tt/2vvIgTW Andrew Tarantola August 10, 2018 at 09:00AM

Obsession drives Lara in 'Shadow of the Tomb Raider'

Early trailers for Shadow of the Tomb Raider have portrayed Lara Croft as a ruthless killer. Someone who can hide in the jungle and silently dispatch armored soldiers with sophisticated traps and fast, calculated strikes. The underlying message is cl... https://ift.tt/2MABwdO Nick Summers August 10, 2018 at 09:00AM

OurPath raises $3M in round led by Connect Ventures to ‘reverse’ Type 2 Diabetes

There are many, many tech startups tackling the problem of diabetes. You only have to look at the TechCrunch tag to find some of the latest, and even the Apple Watch is getting in on the act. But literally ‘reversing’ Type 2 diabetes remains a tough nut to crack. That’s not prevented UK startup OurPath […] https://ift.tt/2vw8h5c Mike Butcher August 10, 2018 at 09:00AM

BitConnect is getting delisted from the last cryptocurrency exchange that still trades it

The final nail in BitConnect’s coffin will come September 10, when the last exchange to offer trading pairs in the controversial cryptocurrency will delist its worthless token, BCC. For the uninitiated – BitConnect was both a pyramid and Ponzi scheme masquerading as a cryptocurrency lending platform. The more money you invested, the more dividends you were paid via a four-tiered investment system. A warped affiliate program meant actively recruiting new investors netted even greater returns. It unravelled earlier this year when the development team pulled the biggest exit scam in cryptocurrency history. It suddenly closed the doors of its platform, leaving…

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https://ift.tt/2MxeFQs David Canellis August 10, 2018 at 09:01AM

Singapore’s Golden Gate Ventures announces a $10M fund for crypto deals

VCs around the world are trying to wrap their head around crypto, and the new investment paradigm it brings. Some have made one-off deals but a few have jumped in off the deep end with dedicated crypto funds, with A16z in the U.S. the most prominent example. Now Singapore has its first from the traditional […] https://ift.tt/2vzEx7T Jon Russell August 10, 2018 at 09:00AM

Apple lines up new comedy from 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' duo

Apple has signed on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia duo Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day for a straight-to-series comedy, according to a Variety report. https://ift.tt/2Ole5FG Katrina Filippidis August 10, 2018 at 09:00AM

'Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes' no longer requires VR

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a clever application of VR, as only one headset is required (for the bomb defuser) while everyone else explains how to deactivate the device. Now, you won't even need a VR system, just a console, as the game is com... https://ift.tt/2MfOlgx Steve Dent August 10, 2018 at 09:00AM

How NASA Will Watch the 2018 Perseid Meteor Shower

Every night, 17 video cameras scan the skies for meteors. https://ift.tt/2OpExOw Mejs Hasan August 10, 2018 at 09:01AM

Intel's first 'ruler' SSD holds 32TB

Intel has unsheathed its first "ruler" SSD, a bizarre device with a 12-inch long housing and colossal amount of storage. Intel created the new form factor last year to cram as much storage as possible into a "1U" server form factor, with optimal ther... https://ift.tt/2vAY9ID Steve Dent August 10, 2018 at 09:00AM

Check out these brilliantly weird Japanese inventions we found

I’ve always had a fascination with inventors. So, when I found out about the Tokyo branch of the Maker Faire – a festival where people show off their homemade inventions – I was very much into it. And I wasn’t disappointed. After some wonderful time trawling through the wild, weird, and wonderful inventions on show, we’ve compiled a list of some of the coolest and most left-field inventions Japan has to offer. You’re going to enjoy this. SOMEONE MADE A DEVICE OUT OF LEGO THAT CREATES PAPER AIRPLANES AND THEN LAUNCHES THEM INTO THE DISTANCE こりゃスゴイ！。 「レゴ紙飛行機自動折り機」一枚の紙を入れると、それが紙飛行機になって飛んでいく。#MFTokyo2018 pic.twitter.com/weKp9s0ZG4 — ä¿¡ (@nob105) August…

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https://ift.tt/2MAw2Ql Callum Booth August 10, 2018 at 09:01AM

Maybe MoviePass Shouldn't Compare Itself to Uber

There are certain similarities between the two disrupting companies—like spending lots of money. https://ift.tt/2vAY7Av August 10, 2018 at 09:01AM

NASA's Parker Solar Probe Is Built to Survive a Brush With the Sun

Here’s how the Parker probe was engineered to withstand temperatures spiking to over a million degrees Fahrenheit. https://ift.tt/2Ou2WTj Megan Molteni August 10, 2018 at 09:01AM

College Essentials (2018): Laptops, Headphones and Dorm Needs

Deck out your dorm, or just make class a cinch with our favorite gear. https://ift.tt/2MfhloL Adrienne So August 10, 2018 at 09:01AM

How Big Is the Alt Right? Inside My Futile Quest to Count

This weekend the second annual Unite the Right rally will provide the best chance to gauge the scale of a group with unknown—but much discussed—strength. https://ift.tt/2OoKHhW Emma Grey Ellis August 10, 2018 at 09:01AM

You've Been Warned: Eating Poppy Seeds Could Mean Failing a Drug Test

So, uh, watch out for foods with poppy seeds. They could have traces of morphine residue, and cause you to fail a drug test, which could mean you won't get the job, or worse. ► Subscribe for more tech & culture videos: http://on.mash.to/subscribe ◄ MORE FROM MASHABLE ‌• Video - https://youtu.be/6ElleCub6uM ‌• Video - https://youtu.be/jAu1ZsTCA64 ‌• Video - https://youtu.be/W8T6fYt9-tA  Subscribe to Mashable: http://on.mash.to/subscribe  Best of playlist: https://on.mash.to/BestOf  MASHABLE ACROSS THE WEB  Mashable.com: http://on.mash.to/1hCcRpl  Facebook: https://ift.tt/2I7KIYV Twitter: https://ift.tt/2IgAQIf Instagram: https://ift.tt/2I6suXD Mashable is for superfans. We're not for the casually curious. Obsess with us. https://ift.tt/2vAkQMZ Mashable August 10, 2018 at 08:07AM

Acer Swift 7 first look: 'The world's thinnest laptop,' Acer reckons

Even at just 8.98mm thick, this laptop includes a 14-inch touchscreen and backlit keyboard. The 'world's thinnest laptop' is surprisingly packed with extras: https://ift.tt/2Mdf25K Subscribe to CNET: https://www.youtube.com/user/cnettv Check out our playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/CNETTV/playlists Download the new CNET app: https://ift.tt/2fmiQ6l Like us on Facebook: https://ift.tt/1930vfU Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cnet Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2icCYYm https://ift.tt/2npV8WZ CNET August 10, 2018 at 07:00AM

[UNBOX] SabrePro 15 with 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H

Introducing the new SabrePro 15 with latest Intel Core i7-8750H processor. More Product Info: https://goo.gl/sR4Hs7 https://ift.tt/2KEud32 GIGABYTE August 10, 2018 at 06:02AM

QNAP NAS 入手指南特輯｜NAS 快講

QNAP NAS 種類好多，要怎麼選？選 NAS 前要先問自己哪些問題？哪些功能對你而言非有不可？商用、家用、Thunderbolt NAS 有什麼不同？讓我們用三分鐘的時間才整理一下選擇方向，指引大家一條選擇 NAS 的明路。 更詳盡的 NAS 選購直播 ▶ https://ift.tt/2AZXJkh 直播影片百寶庫 ▶ live.qnap.com https://ift.tt/2MgmJrT QNAP Systems, Inc. August 10, 2018 at 06:06AM

Big banks want to issue new blockchain bond on Ethereum, but there’s a catch

Even the goddamn World Bank isn’t immune to blockchain hype: it has mandated that the first ever bond be issued via blockchain. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) will be issuing what’s being called “the Kangaroo bond.” Bonds are used by businesses to raise capital – when investors buy them, they are essentially loaning money directly to the issuer. The debt is repaid over time, typically with a bunch of extra dividends. To set it apart from the traditional concept, the banks are calling their spin on it ‘bond-i’ – an acronym that stands for “blockchain operated new debt instrument.”…

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https://ift.tt/2vxP9nA David Canellis August 10, 2018 at 06:00AM

The Morning After: Galaxy Note 9 day

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. After Samsung's big event, we've got all the Galaxy Note 9 (and Watch, and Home) news you need, right here. Prefer to catch the highlights yourself? We'll run down the best parts of the event in this quick video... https://ift.tt/2MxgLQd Richard Lawler August 10, 2018 at 06:00AM