A bunch of researchers from the University of Otago and the UK have teamed up to come up with a device called DentalSlim for weight loss. While the name sounds fancy, it doesn’t describe the type of torture device it really is. According to the description, DentalSlim will prevent you from opening your mouth wider than 2mm by locking your jaw through “magnetic devices and custom-manufactured locking bolts.” It gets attached to your teeth and it’s meant to make you adhere to the low-calorie diet and stop your snacking habits....

If you want to see what can be produced when a designer’s pencil is inhibited by nothing but their own imagination, head to the land where anything is impossible: video game virtual reality. [Read: The confusing but cute 3 wheel Solo EV is finally in production] Ford, in a collaboration with its own esports racing team, Team Fordzilla, has crafted what it says is the “ultimate virtual racing car.” Let’s take a look....

Projectors have really changed. Not too long ago, they were either giant centerpieces of movie theaters or looming ceiling-mounting equipment that all but dominated a room. Today, you say the word projector, and you can often unveil the device nestled safely in the palm of your hand. That definitely describes the Kodak Luma 75 portable projector, which the heritage camera firm calls the smallest and lightest DLP projector in the world....

A lot of times, I have duplicate files, especially photos and videos, and it’s a pain to detect and remove them manually. Thankfully, a tool like Gemini II from MacPaw helps me find and clear duplicate files. Now, the app is getting a new update that automatically detects identical files and helps you remove them. In the previous version, you had to manually scan your Mac to get duplicates that might be taking up space....

Ransomware. It’s a word that sends a chill up the spine of any organizational leadership as well as its IT team. The encryption and theft of vital data unless a digital currency ransom is paid is a nightmare scenario for any group. From oil pipelines and meat packers to everyday institutions like public schools and hospitals, no one — literally, no one — is safe. And after costing victims an estimated $1....

TikTok has faced a ton of adversity in the past few months. The app was banned in India after a skirmish at the China border between two armies. It had to pull out from Hong Kong’s app stores, and the US President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order that could ban the app in the country. In a statement Bytedance thanked Mayer: In a letter, Mayer said he was impressed by the company, but he’s leaving now as politician environment changes will force corporate restructuring....

It’s not the first time media outlets have got their hands on these types of memos from TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance. According to a 2019 report from Netzpolitik, the company made previous efforts to censor the reach of those with visible or obvious disabilities. The memo specifically mentioned those with autism, Down syndrome, facial disfigurement, or “disabled people or people with some facial problems such as a birthmark, slight squint, and etc....

And understandably that has caused a lot of concern, even distress, among many people, leaders, and workers alike. Artificial intelligence is an exciting prospect, but less so if you’re worried about whether this new tool is going to suddenly put you out of work. Just in the last week, I’ve had two very senior executives from two of the world’s largest technology companies tell me two completely different things. One said that the automation- and AI-powered technologies on the horizon are so good that we will fail to tell the difference between interactions with humans and technology....

With its only emission water, the journey sets a new distance milestone for zero-emission vehicles. By the end of the trip, the Toyota Mirai consumed 5.65kg of hydrogen. It passed a total of 12 hydrogen stations along the drive routes without refueling. Two car specialists drove the Mirai mostly during rush hour traffic in temperatures between 65 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit. It emitted zero pounds of CO2. By comparison, a standard internal combustion engine vehicle would have emitted about 664 lbs....

Humans are the most cooperative species on the planet – all part of a huge interconnected ecosystem. We have built vast cities, connected by a global nervous system of roads, shipping lanes, and optical fibers. We have sent thousands of satellites spinning around the planet. Even seemingly simple objects like a graphite pencil are the work of thousands of hands from around the world, as the wonderful essay I-Pencil, quoted above, by Leonard Read describes....

The new budget contains billions of dollars earmarked for AI research and development (R&D) spread out over various government agencies. This includes a record $1 billion set aside for non-military AI research. The National Science Foundation has a budget of $830 million – a 70% increase over FY 2020. Other agencies spending hundreds of millions include the Departments of Agriculture, Energy, and Defense, all of which received increased funding in the new budget....

The flaws mean the social media service may have inadvertently shared your data with advertising partners even if you had explicitly not granted permission to do so. To that effect, the company said it “recently” found issues where users’ choices in the service’s settings may not have been honored, resulting in certain data like “country code, if you engaged with the ad and when, information about the ad” shared with its advertising partners....

Twitter has withheld multiple prominent accounts in India, including Caravan magazine, pro-farmers organization Kisan Ekta Morcha, and the Communist Party of India’s (Marxist) Puducherry account. [novideo] The social network didn’t specify the reason but said that it could withhold content or accounts in any country based on local laws and order from authorities: — Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) February 1, 2021 At the moment, it’s not clear what court order prompted this action....

Dorsey, who has long defended Bitcoin, has been traveling in Africa, and has so far visited Nigeria and Ghana. — jack ??? (@jack) November 11, 2019 The tech billionaire spoke at a town hall meeting in Nigeria, explaining he was in Africa “to understand the challenges of starting a company here and figure out a way I can support.” Bitcoin in Africa The use of Bitcoin in Africa has long made headlines....

As a result, many drivers all over the world are struggling to make ends meet. To help them, Uber has launched a Work Hub to help them find alternative jobs during these tough times via the company’s various platforms. [Read: Uber India starts delivering groceries amid coronavirus crisis] Currently, the offering is available only in the US. If you’re a driver registered with Uber, you can choose to sign up through the driver app with Uber Eats for food delivery, or with Uber Freight for carrying and delivering cargo....

The rideshare giant today announced it had begun rolling out a grocery delivery service in a few Latin American and Canadian cities, with plans to launch in Miami and Dallas “later this month.” Uber Pass and Eats Pass subscribers in those two American cities will also get free delivery on orders over $30. The grocery option shows up right in the Uber app next to the ‘Ride’ and ‘Order Food’ buttons, and because we’re living in the age of coronavirus, you can request a no-contact delivery....

The email features the FCA’s recognizable maroon branding and logo. It also features branding from UK financial services regulatory body, the Prudential Regulation Authority, the FT Adviser reports. The illegitimate communication had a subject line that read “Guaranteed chance to earn,” followed by a paragraph of text that suggested Bitcoin is set to rise in value over the next 12 months. “Bitcoin is still a long way off its peak price of $20,000, which it reached in 2017, but some cryptocurrency experts believe it could hit an even higher value by 2020,” the email reportedly reads....

According to the latest research from SonicWall, cryptojacking activity rose by 9 percent between January and June 2019 when compared to levels seen in the last six months of 2018. Cryptojacking refers to when a user’s computing power is hijacked by malware to mine cryptocurrency, which is often triggered by code hidden in websites. The research also looked into the correlation between Bitcoin’s price and criminal activity. The graph above shows that cryptojacking volumes began declining in November and December seemingly mirroring Bitcoin’s declining value....

The Click to Pray eRosary is a smart device that functions as a sort of Fitbit for prayer — and also as just a plain ol’ Fitbit, kind of. It’s activated when you make the sign of the cross, and tracks your steps, calories, and location. When you wish to pray, you can use the Click to Pray app to pick a particular rosary. According to the Vatican’s press release, “Once the prayer begins, the smart rosary shows the user’s progress throughout the different mysteries and keeps track of each rosary completed....

The Velotric Discover 1 isn’t quite that. But for an MSRP of $1,899 (currently on sale for $1,399), it’s a pretty sweet ride in an accessible form factor and a strong first entry for a new company entering a crowded ebike market. The Discover 1 doesn’t stand out in any single metric, but it comes together in a package that feels smartly put together. Let’s get the specs out the way:...