Kelly Paik
Kelly Paik writes about science and technology for Fanvive. When she's not catching up on the latest innovations, she uses her free-time painting and roaming to places with languages she can't speak. Because she rather enjoys fumbling through cities and picking things on the menu through a process of eeny meeny miny moe.
BrickerBot: One hacker resorts to vigilantism to eradicate unsecured IoT devices
It's not often someone writes malware with the intention of being helpful. But the creator of BrickerBot is hoping their bot will create enough...
Scientist discovers that the Waxworm can eat plastic
Behold the Waxworm, a caterpillar capable of eating plastic. These creepy crawlies are normally found in beehives where they dine on honey and wax....
Steve Ballmer launches USAFacts so we can all get the facts on government spending
If you ever wondered where all your tax dollars were going, Steve Ballmer is here to help shed some light on the answer. This...
Microsoft Edge throws the latest punch in the ongoing battery wars
There’s a hint in the air the browser wars are making something of a comeback. And this time around, the measuring stick everyone seems...
Scientists discover cephalopods can recode RNA proteins
Octopuses have a pretty well-earned reputation for their cunning and wit. Some have even reached celebrity status for their antics. Otto the octopus is...
SpaceX is reusing rocket parts to make space transportation more affordable
Shortly after sunrise on the morning of Tuesday April 4th, SpaceX’s Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship Of Course I Still Love You sailed slowly into...
Facebook using AI to keep revenge porn off the site
Facebook is cracking down on revenge porn as part of a broader effort to foster a healthier global community online. The social media platform...
One industrial robot takes away six human jobs
Adding one industrial robot to the workforce will reduce employment by 6.2 workers and reduce wages for the local economy, says a new study...
Changing winds due to climate change are causing more floods and heatwaves
Plenty more withering heatwaves, droughts, and flash floods are all on the forecast thanks to the effects of climate change. We already know rising...
Artificial sun built in Germany can make cleaner fuels
The sun never sets in Jülich, Germany now that scientists created the world’s largest artificial sun at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). The massive...
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Facebook now uses a selfie to prove your identity
The next time Facebook notices suspicious activity on your account, they could be asking you to verify your identity via selfie. The social media...
Google now shows wait times for sit down restaurants and soon grocery stores
Google has once again improved the live search results returned for businesses. Last year Google added the ability to do real time crowd tracking....
No one’s in the driver’s seat of these driverless cars by Waymo
This week, Waymo debuted a public test of their self-driving cars in the Phoenix metro area with one very important thing missing - a...