Smart home devices powered by Google Assistant are going to be popular gifts this holiday season, and the company is rolling out a ton of new features to make them more capable. Google is making changes to broadcasts, smart display info cards, routines, and even the Google Clock app. The …

Kerogen is a waxy, insoluble organic substance dispersed in sedimentary rocks and is the precursor of oil and gas. In a new study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, researchers from MIT and elsewhere have captured 3D images of kerogen’s internal structure, with a level of …

During his maiden year on the ATP tour, Shapovalov became the youngest quarter finalist and semi-finalist ever an ATP Masters 1000 event, eclipsing the likes of Nadal, Federer and Djokovic. Tournament Director Karl Budge is thrilled to have Shapovalov return for a second year in a row. We got a …

Have you ever had Brigadeiros?  They’re not a very common dessert here in the US, but they’re very popular in Brazil.  Made from sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, and a generous coating of chocolate sprinkles, it’s safe to say they’re not the healthiest treat on earth.  But that’s about to …

An international team of botanists has discovered and described two new species of the African palm genus Raphia from Cameroon and Gabon. Raphia zamiana: a habitat along the road, with team member Dr. Raoul Niangadouma for scale, in Oyem, Gabon. Image credit: Thomas L.P. Couvreur. Raphia is the most species-rich …

In the world of alternative memory technologies, commercialization and broad adoption are eternally 3-5 years away. This is less a dig at the various companies developing technologies based on non-standard DRAM or non-volatile storage architectures and more an acknowledgment of how difficult it is to establish a new standard in …

Starting late last year, Apple included a new custom security chip in its computers called the T2. Ostensibly, the T2 is a co-processor intended to keep your system secure by managing sensitive functions like encryption and secure boot. However, Apple also uses it to verify repairs made to systems. Right …

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket does not have a spotless record. In the last few years, SpaceX has lost one vehicle on the launchpad and another broke apart en route to the International Space Station (ISS). Yet, SpaceX is on a roll as it nears three dozen successful Falcon 9 launches …

Following reports of its testing, Spotify today has launched its long-awaited Apple Watch app. The app allows users to control the playback of Spotify’s streaming service from their Watch’s screen, as well as connect to devices like their computer, Wi-Fi speaker and more through Spotify Connect, toggle on Shuffle, access …

Are you really ready for retirement? Will retirement be everything you expect it to be? What kind of retirement surprises are in store for you? Last year, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) updated their 2017 Risks and Process of Retirement Survey, providing insights on how Americans decide to retire and …