Day: March 17, 2021

China’s Tianwen-1 probe captures incredible HD images of Mars

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China’s Tianwen-1 probe has spent nearly a month orbiting Mars, and now we have stunning images from the voyage. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) released three images earlier this month, two in black and white and one in color. via Technology and News Today https://www.dpreview.com/news/0185990956/china-s-tianwen-1-probe-captures-incredible-hd-images-of-mars

Hands-on: Sofa is a beautiful iOS app to neatly organize all the media you want to check out

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One of our modern challenges is keeping track of the things we actually want to spend our time on with the massive amount of digital content that’s available. via Technology and News Today https://9to5mac.com/2021/03/16/sofa-iphone-app-organize-movies-music-books-podcasts-apps/

How a metal with a memory will shape our future on Mars

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A rover on the Moon has metal wheels that can flex around rocky obstacles, then reshape back to their original form. On Earth, surgeons install tiny mesh tubes that can dilate a heart patient’s blood vessels all on their own, without mechanical inputs or any wires to help. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/17/22334611/nitinol-metal-shape-memory-alloy-mars-nasa

Intel’s new PC ads bring back the ‘I’m a Mac’ guy out of desperation

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So it’s come to this. Intel, eager to fight back against the overwhelmingly positive reaction to Apple’s (very fast!) M1 chips, has unleashed a set of attack ads featuring Justin Long, the former star of Apple’s “I’m a Mac” ads. via Technology and News Today https://www.engadget.com/intel-pc-ads-justin-long-apple-mac-140527724.html

YouTube can now warn creators about copyright issues before videos are posted

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In an effort to make the process of uploading a video and receiving ad revenue easier, YouTube is rolling out a new tool called “Checks” that tells a creator ahead of time if their video contains copyrighted material and complies with advertising guidelines. via Technology and News Today https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/17/22335728/youtube-checks-monetization-copyright-claim-dispute-tool