Free Solar Eclipse Event at Rowan's Edelman Planetarium

11.08.2017

If you missed the eclipse (and most of us did, it was all finished up 5:18 am time), then you'll have to wait until the next total eclipse takes place on January 31, 2018 . EDT. Lunar Eclipse 2017: A partial lunar eclipse is seen in Nairobi, Kenya, the second of two lunar eclipses in 2017. Edgefield has activities planned to celebrate the total solar eclipse from noon to 3 p.m.

Tesla is developing autonomous trucks

11.08.2017

Citing emails between Tesla and the Nevada DMV, Reuters claimed that the two sides discussed road tests of self-driving capabilities of the Tesla e-trucks. Self-driving cars, though, have been tested on California roads. According to reports, the electric semi-truck can drive itself in " platoons ", following a lead vehicle.

Nintendo Switch Lawsuit: Gamevice Alleges Wikipad Patent Infringement

Nintendo Switch Lawsuit: Gamevice Alleges Wikipad Patent Infringement

11.08.2017

The Nintendo Switch might be the year's must-buy console, but that doesn't mean it's all plain sailing for the Japanese gaming giant - as a new lawsuit aimed at the multinational proves. It's apparent that both devices have a lot in common and have a lot of differences, but it will ultimately be up to the courts to decide whether Gamevice actually has a case against Nintendo.

NYT Issues Correction in Climate Change Story

NYT Issues Correction in Climate Change Story

11.08.2017

In one year, the concentration increased by 3.2 ppm, considering the biggest peak since the record-keeping began at Hawaii's Mauna Loa 58 years ago. The report was drafted by scientists in 13 federal agencies such as NASA and NOAA as part of the National Climate Assessment, which is mandated by Congress every four years.

'Overwatch' Getting Deathmatch Modes Via Arcade With New Widowmaker-Based Map

'Overwatch' Getting Deathmatch Modes Via Arcade With New Widowmaker-Based Map

11.08.2017

Deathmatch takes Overwatch back to first-person shooter basics, giving players points for nothing but kills. Players will attempt to kill as many enemies as they can and each kill will be counted as a point. Numerous existing maps will be modified to work better with a free-for-all mode and Overwatch is also introducing a brand new map called Château Guillard for the game mode.

Latest Firefox update brings support for Rift and Vive WebVR

Latest Firefox update brings support for Rift and Vive WebVR

11.08.2017

Popular web browser Firefox is set to gain support for virtual reality this week. When Firefox gets its own WebVR feature with Firefox 55 , all Windows users of the browser can make use of their HTC Vive or Oculus Rift headset to view VR content online.

Strictly Come Dancing 2017 line up: Confirmed celebrity contestants

Strictly Come Dancing 2017 line up: Confirmed celebrity contestants

11.08.2017

The 55-year-old, who enjoyed top-of-the-charts success with The Communards' cover of Don't Leave Me This Way in 1986, told Chris Evans' breakfast show on BBC Radio 2 that he had been "waiting by the phone for 11 years" to take part in Strictly , which returns to screens next month.

Microsoft Loses Consumer Reports Recommendation on 4 Laptops

Microsoft Loses Consumer Reports Recommendation on 4 Laptops

11.08.2017

The last time Consumer Reports removed a recommendation for laptops was in 2015, when it turned a thumbs up into a thumbs down for three HP and one Lenovo laptop for reliability reasons, a spokesperson for Consumer Reports told The Register .

6 injured after driver slams vehicle into French soldiers in Paris

6 injured after driver slams vehicle into French soldiers in Paris

11.08.2017

The suspect and the soldiers have been hospitalized. Confronted more than 160 miles from the scene of the initial attack , the suspect tried once more to escape, hit a police auto and was shot five times , according to BFM TV . Interior Minister Bertrand Collomb visited the wounded at a hospital. France's interior minister says that a driver intentionally targeted soldiers in a calculated auto attack , and that authorities are still searching for the perpetrator.

Google cancels diversity meeting over safety concerns

Google cancels diversity meeting over safety concerns

11.08.2017

Google will be holding a company town hall on diversity Thursday afternoon following days of scrutiny over a controversial memo on the company's diversity initiatives written by engineer James Damore . Google is also in the midst of a Department of Labor investigation into whether it pays women less than men, while Uber's CEO recently lost his job amid accusations of widespread sexual harassment and discrimination .