FUNKY GREEN: 04/08/15

Wednesday, 8 April 2015

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New technology keeps drones from crashing and burning

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NASA needs lightweight spacecraft materials to explore the universe

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Microsoft is bringing live, over-the-air TV to Xbox One in North America

Microsoft's not done with its TV plans on Xbox One; today the company announced that the console will soon support reception of over-the-air TV networks in the United States and Canada. This will allow Xbox One owners to watch live programming from broadcast networks like CBS, FOX, NBC, and PBS without a cable subscription. Microsoft has already launched this feature elsewhere in the world, but Xbox customers in North America have been clamoring for their turn; the company says OTA support has been a top request among users.

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You can now buy a BMW from Amazon Japan

No, not a Matchbox car, an actual BMW that you can drive.

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Apple Watch Meta Review: It's Not Perfect, But It's Still Fantastic

The Apple Watch won’t be on your wrist until this Friday at the earliest, but the first reviews of Apple’s new wrist computer are just coming in.

The LG G4 Is Coming, and Everything Else You Missed Yesterday

Bezos’ rockets are ready for space, Skype Translator get a more talented tongue, and Google wants to help find your next handyman. This is all the news and rumors you might’ve missed on BitStream.

Outlook.com is having hiccups

As of late Tuesday night, users of Microsoft's online mail services have been bumping into trouble syncing and sending mail.

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Canon thinks different about 4K recording with XC10

The latecomer's first foray into prosumer 4K video looks like Frankenstein's megazoom, but it's got a relatively large 1-inch sensor and a clever new design.