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China’s App Store is slimming down as Apple has spent July removing thousands of games that failed to show they have secured the proper licenses to comply with local regulations. On July 1, Apple had begun freezing updates to games that failed to show that their games had been appropriately licensed. Shortly after, they started pulling games that didn’t … Continue reading Over 2,500 games pulled from China’s App Store one week after government crackdown Continue Reading →

The new streaming service has launched with an iOS app, but the promised Android and Android TV versions are suffering an unexpected delay appearing on the Google Play store. NBCUniversal has launched its Peacock streaming video service, entering a crowded market that already includes Apple TV+ and the enormously successful Disney+. While it was immediately available to watch on … Continue reading NBC’s Peacock TV app launches on iOS but delayed on Android Continue Reading →

The Stretch robot is reported to be the first mobile manipulator capable of easily maneuvering around the home or workplace Hello Robot     For the last three years, a team led by Google’s former Director of Robotics, Dr. Aaron Edsinger, has been secretly working on an assistive robot. Hello Robot has now emerged from … Continue reading Ex-Google robotics director reaches high with Stretch helper bot Continue Reading →

An earwig’s extended hind wing, with the folding pattern overlaid on top Oxford University     Although there are many insects with wings that fold down beneath covers when not in use, the earwig’s wings fold the most compactly. Scientists have now copied that folding mechanism, with an eye towards using it in human technology. … Continue reading Earwig wings inspire new folding technology Continue Reading →

The Hyperscorpion: blurring the line between ebike and moped Juiced Bikes One of the most interesting and exciting segments of the emerging ebike market is the rapidly blurring border between ebikes and mopeds. These are not waters swum by passionate cyclists; these things are for practically-minded commuter types interested in genuine car replacement options. The … Continue reading Juiced Hyperscorpion ebike gets cheekily close to motorcycle territory Continue Reading →

The new EXPLORER full-body scanner promises faster and more detailed medical imaging UC Davis Two medical imaging breakthroughs have been presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting. The technological advances demonstrate a PET/MRI approach to locate specific locations of chronic pain in a patient, and a new full-body … Continue reading Imaging breakthrough pinpoints exact location of chronic pain Continue Reading →

The Bronco Sport cargo management system includes a fold-out worktable  Camping off the beaten path is highly popular at the moment, and rugged 4x4s make for some of the best off-grid mini-campers, taking care of both overland travel and comfy(ish) accommodations. Land Rover realized it when it launched the new Defender with available outdoor accessory packs and a custom … Continue reading Is the new Ford Bronco the next great go-anywhere adventure camper? Continue Reading →

Scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of advanced lithium batteries that could enable them to charge faster and be less prone to failure  Carefully introducing new materials into the design of today’s lithium-ion batteries has the potential to greatly improve their performance, and scientists have just happened upon a promising possibility in carbon … Continue reading Safe, fast-charging lithium battery handles 5 times the current Continue Reading →

The findings suggest microbiome changes occur in parallel with the glucose dysfunctions that lead to type 2 diabetes Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have for the first time studied the gut microbiome of subjects with prediabetes. The study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, reveals a person’s unique gut bacteria population could be used to … Continue reading Prediabetes associated with bacterial shifts in the gut microbiome Continue Reading →

The new BMW iX3: a fully electric crossover completes the X3 lineup BMW has announced the production model of its all-electric iX3 crossover, the first consumer car to feature the company’s fifth-generation eDrive electric drivetrain. Thirty percent more power-dense and 20 percent more energy-dense than the previous version, this efficient drivetrain integrates the motor, power … Continue reading BMW’s all-electric iX3 hits production: A vision of things to come Continue Reading →