Articles by Jacob Elyachar
Scientists Create The Very First 3D-Printed Human Corneas
Two researchers at Newcastle University created the world’s first 3D-printed human corneas. They were able to take cornea stem cells along with bio-ink to create 3D circular corneas.
Snapchat To Introduce SnapKit For Connecting With Other Apps
Snap Inc. is looking to develop its relationships with third-party app developers. The social media company is allegedly courting partners by giving them access to its Bitmoji avatars and Snapchat’s camera tool.
Japanese Hunters Massacre 122 Pregnant Whales During The Summer Of 2017
Japan is facing international criticism after the International Whaling Commission released a report that highlighted its 2017 annual whale expedition. The expedition team killed over 333 Antarctic minke whales last summer.
Elgato Elevates Lawn Care Through Apple HomeKit-Powered Hose Controller
Elgato Systems just revealed that a new smart device that could improve homeowners’ backyard. Eve Aqua is a HomeKit device that allows them to control their garden sprinklers through various Apple devices.
Swarms Of Rats Forces 2 Queensland Island Groups To Close
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services was forced to close two island groups in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Areas. It is due to the vast rat population that is threatening the islands' ecosystem.
High-Protein Diet Helps Heart Failure Survivors Live Longer, Study Claims
A research team presented to the European Society of Cardiology a study that focused on heart failure patients. The team found that older adults who consumed higher amounts of protein could live longer.
52 People In Utah Were Poisoned By Fake Cannabis Oil, CDC Claims
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claimed that 52 Utah residents were poisoned after they consumed fake cannabis oil. The drug that made them sick was a synthetic cannabinoid known as 4-cyano CUMYL-BUTINACA.
Tinder Introduces Places Feature, Shares Users’ Exact Location With Potential Partners
Tinder released a new feature called 'Places' to enhance users’ experience on the dating app. Only three international cities have access to this new feature that would match users through their favorite locations.
Car Temperatures Could Become Deadly After An Hour In Hot Sunlight, Study Says
A new study suggested that it could take only an hour for cars’ internal temperatures to become unbearable. The research team discovered that young children could be at significant risk if left inside vehicles during the summer.
YouTube Brings Direct Messaging Feature From Mobile To Website
YouTube brought its in-app direct messaging service to its website. The communications feature was previously introduced to Android and iOS users who were able to share videos and have conversations on the app simultaneously.
Samsung To Pay Apple $539 Million For Replicating iPhone Design
A San Jose eight-member jury handed Samsung a legal defeat in its courtroom battle with Apple. The technology company will need to pay the iPhone maker at least $539 million in monetary damages for allegedly replicating the iPhone design.
Amazon Echo’s Alexa Records Woman’s Conversation, Sends It To Random Contact
A Portland woman claimed that her Amazon Echo recorded a private conversation with her husband. The conversation was then leaked to her husband’s work colleague in Seattle.
Reducing Alcohol, Red Meat, Sugary Drinks From Diet Can Lower Cancer Risk
The World Cancer Research Fund released a new set of recommendations for cancer prevention. It encouraged people to reduce or eliminate consumption of red meat and sugar-sweetened drinks, along with changing their diet and lifestyle.
U.S. Postal Service Honors Space Pioneer Sally Ride With A Forever Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service released a Forever stamp that commemorates Dr. Sally Ride. The former NASA astronaut and physics professor inspired generations of students to learn more about space.
England At Risk Of Water Drought Due To Overuse, According To Study
The United Kingdom’s Environment Agency released a new study that England would face a potential water drought in 2050. The agency believes that climate change, population growth, and leakage could cause it.
Facebook Marketplace Allows Users To Connect With Electricians, Plumbers
Facebook announced that it would be helping its users connect with service professionals. The social media company would partner with Handy, HomeAdvisor, and Porch to give its users access to hundreds of thousands of professionals.
Great Ape, Hunchbacked Shrimp Headline 10 New Species List
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s International Institute for Species Exploration released its annual list of newly discovered species. The species were from around the world.
Coyote Population Exponentially Expands Across North And Central America, Study Says
Two scientists from the University of North Carolina at Raleigh released a new study that showcased coyotes’ expansion across North America. They found that coyotes lived in various habitats across the continent for over 10,000 years.
Twitter Ends Support For Android TV, Roku, and Xbox Apps
Twitter announced that it would discontinue its TV-based apps for Android TV, Roku, and Xbox. Reports say it had something to do with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation standards.
Instagram Gives Users The Power To Quiet Certain Users Down, Thanks To The Mute Button
Instagram users can now control what they view on their personal and Instagram Stories feed. The Mute button would allow users to silence certain users without notifying them that they have been muted.
Apple Gives In To China’s Demands By Removing CallKit Apps From Country’s App Store
Apple recently informed developers that it needed to remove certain apps from the Chinese App Store due to their use of CallKit. The technology software integrates with VoIP calling services, which the Chinese government has banned.
UK iPhone Users Sue Google For $4.3B Over Privacy Violations
A UK-based representative group called Google You Owe Us sued the technology company. The group believes that between 2011 and 2012, Google illegally hacked into their iPhones by using a computer code.
Generation 1 Pokémon To Receive Generation 7 Alola Forms In ‘Pokémon GO’ Update
‘Pokémon GO’ announced that it would be giving a makeover to several creatures in upcoming releases of the popular video game app. Several Pokémon from the Alola Region are expected to make their debut.
Google Diminishes 'Don’t Be Evil' In Company’s New Code Of Conduct, According To Report
Google changed its company’s code of conduct sometime between late April and early May. One of the significant updates in the company’s policy is diminishing a key company slogan, ‘Don’t Be Evil.’
Microsoft Buys Semantic Machines In Hopes Of Strengthening AI, Cortana
Microsoft announced that it would expand its quest to improve artificial intelligence on its products by acquiring Semantic Mechanics. The startup played a role on developing Apple’s digital assistant, Siri.
Google Chrome To Say Farewell To ‘Secure’ URL Label For HTTPS Websites
Google Chrome announced that it would remove a security feature in September. The web platform will automatically assume that HTTPS-powered websites are safe for internet users to enter.
‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ Brings Classic Disney Characters, ‘Toy Story' In Gameplay Teaser
Square Enix debuted exclusive gameplay from the highly anticipated 'Kingdom Hearts 3.' The game trailer featured several familiar characters and worlds, plus it marked the debut of several Pixar characters.
A Third Of The World’s Wildlife Areas Are Vulnerable To Human Activities
The University of Queensland released a new study that revealed that over one-third of the planet’s wildlife conservations are vulnerable to human activities. The activities include road building, grazing, and urbanization.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Believes That The Internet Will Have Its Own Currency
Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey announced his vision of a united internet currency during his visit to the 2018 Consensus blockchain conference. Dorsey revealed that he championed bitcoin as the preferred internet currency.
Eating Fish Twice A Week Could Strengthen Heart Health, Study Says
The American Heart Association released a new advisory that recommended that Americans should increase their fish intake. Researchers believe that consuming fish at least twice a week could strengthen heart health.
