FDA Issues Alert Over Fake COVID-19 Test Kits
Not a lot of tech news lately as can be expected. What little science news is usually surrounding COVID-19. So, consider this a Public Service Announcement -the FDA is taking action over unapproved home testing kits. The Food and Drug Administration has issued a statement on how it is “actively and aggressively” on alert for…
Our galaxy might be trapped in a giant bubble
Watching the reboot of the Cosmos series has reignited my wonder of space. An enormous bubble surrounding our part of the universe could explain some discrepancies from our telescopes. To watch the video, check out this USA Today page.
Reducing Netflix traffic where it’s needed
Netflix has been asked to reduce bandwidth. We are living through a global crisis, and we all have a responsibility to help where we can. Last week, the European Union asked companies like Netflix, Amazon and YouTube to ensure that we are using telecommunications networks as efficiently as possible given the unprecedented demand they are facing….
BMW to Discontinue Supercar
BMW to discontinue i8 hybrid supercar. BMW has announced that it will permanently end the i8 production run next month and it looks like this will pave the way for a different, more competitive electric car. For more, check out this IEN story.
How to fix slow Wi-Fi speeds
With the multitudes working from home, a slow wi-fi can be an issue. A slow Wi-Fi connection is incredibly frustrating. But here are some easy things that can help get your computer or devices back up to speed. To watch the video, check out this USA Today page.
Distilleries Are Making Hand Sanitizer
With all the gloom and doom news stories, I thought I would change it up a little and post some good news. Production lines at distilleries are being converted to make alcohol-based disinfectant. Eight Oaks Farm Distillery filled its first 20 bottles on Monday, a batch destined for charitable groups that need hand sanitizer but…
Put your CPU and GPU to use against COVID-19
Your CPU and GPU are idle for much of the time they are on. You can use those idle cycles to help further research into the COVID-19 virus. There are many teams you can join. Guru3D has information on how to get involved. You can easily join up by downloading the client, which is easy…
Why the coronavirus is different from the flu
While this is a science story, it is also a public service story. For one, I wanted to know what the differences were. While President Donald Trump has repeatedly compared the coronavirus to seasonal influenza, experts say the coronavirus can be more insidious for several reasons: It is more contagious; it has a higher mortality…
Your internet provider knows where you’ve been
That title may send shivers up a few spines. Unless your are very diligent, your internet provider knows where you have been. With traditional internet providers, “DNS” sends these queries without the encryption protecting most email and web browsing. So your provider could know the domain names you wanted to visit, as could an eavesdropper…
Army Uses Grenade Launchers to Fire Spy Drone
Well, that’s an interesting twist on drones… The U.S. Army Research Lab has filed a patent application for a paragliding spy drone fired from a 40 mm grenade launcher. For more, check out this IEN story.