Getting out of bed in the morning when you're tired, sick, or all snuggy-wuggy under the covers can be brutal.
This stuff makes it less so.
Source:
http://www.modernman.com/gear-that-makes-mornings-less-miserable/
Monday, 30 April 2012
Gear That Makes Mornings Less Miserable
Gear That Makes Mornings Less Miserable
Getting out of bed in the morning when you're tired, sick, or all snuggy-wuggy under the covers can be brutal.
This stuff makes it less so.
Source:
http://www.modernman.com/gear-that-makes-mornings-less-miserable/
Palmsized Star Trek tech may be closer than you think
In the Star Trek universe, the tricorder is a handheld device used by Kirk, Spock, and various red-shirted crew members to make detailed scans of unfamiliar planets and even less familiar life-forms.
It can be used in sick bay to diagnose intergalactic patients, and in engineering to find which part of the warp core is [...]
Source:
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/future-is-now/palm-sized-star-trek-tech-may-closer-think-210316301.html
Palmsized Star Trek tech may be closer than you think
In the Star Trek universe, the tricorder is a handheld device used by Kirk, Spock, and various red-shirted crew members to make detailed scans of unfamiliar planets and even less familiar life-forms.
It can be used in sick bay to diagnose intergalactic patients, and in engineering to find which part of the warp core is [...]
Source:
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/future-is-now/palm-sized-star-trek-tech-may-closer-think-210316301.html
Offloading My Brain A Love Letter to Evernote
I've always been fairly organized, but my organization system? A disaster.
Then I discovered Evernote.
Source:
http://www.good.is/post/offloading-my-brain-a-love-letter-to-evernote/
Offloading My Brain A Love Letter to Evernote
I've always been fairly organized, but my organization system? A disaster.
Then I discovered Evernote.
Source:
http://www.good.is/post/offloading-my-brain-a-love-letter-to-evernote/
Panther Racing Owner Fined On Probation For INDYCAR Tweets
What you say on Twitter may come back to haunt you.
That's what John Barnes, CEO and managing partner for Panther Racing discovered after voicing his displeasure over INDYCAR's recent turbocharger compressor cover protest.
Panther Racing Owner Fined On Probation For INDYCAR Tweets
What you say on Twitter may come back to haunt you.
That's what John Barnes, CEO and managing partner for Panther Racing discovered after voicing his displeasure over INDYCAR's recent turbocharger compressor cover protest.
Hundreds of Economists Marijuana Prohibition Costs Billions Legalization Would Earn Billions
Ezekiel Edwards
Rebecca McCray
Over 300 economists, including three Nobel Laureates, recently signed a petition that encourages t...
Miniature N64 Controller
This miniature N64 controller is pretty cute and it sure beats that bulky N64 stock controller. It’s not a straight up mod, but an original construction built around a PIC microcontroller. Playing games on the system is likely to be a whole new experience with this one. Original Story Miniature N64 Controller � Geeky Gadgets, ...
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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/TVgtpM8y0iY/
Miniature N64 Controller
This miniature N64 controller is pretty cute and it sure beats that bulky N64 stock controller. It’s not a straight up mod, but an original construction built around a PIC microcontroller. Playing games on the system is likely to be a whole new experience with this one. Original Story Miniature N64 Controller � Geeky Gadgets, ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/TVgtpM8y0iY/
Sunday, 29 April 2012
Mini Atari Star Wars Arcade System Brings it All Back video
The original Atari Star Wars game, if youre old enough to remember, was like no other, at least for the time.
Source:
http://www.gadgetreview.com/2012/04/mini-atari-star-wars-arcade.html
Mini Atari Star Wars Arcade System Brings it All Back video
The original Atari Star Wars game, if youre old enough to remember, was like no other, at least for the time.
Source:
http://www.gadgetreview.com/2012/04/mini-atari-star-wars-arcade.html
Buy Your Own Drone Now Only 300 Online
In the dystopian reality of 2012, writes Clive Stafford-Smith, the drone can ruin your life in ways you never imagined.
Source:
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/04/28/buy-your-own-drone-now-only-300-online.html
Scientists unravel mystery of pigeon GPS ability video
Scientists have detected special nerve cells in pigeons' brains that can detect the intensity and direction of magnetic fields.
Source:
http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2012/0427/Scientists-unravel-mystery-of-pigeon-GPS-ability-video
Scientists unravel mystery of pigeon GPS ability video
Scientists have detected special nerve cells in pigeons' brains that can detect the intensity and direction of magnetic fields.
Source:
http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2012/0427/Scientists-unravel-mystery-of-pigeon-GPS-ability-video
NASA Winners of 19th Annual NASA Great Moonbuggy Race Announced
NASA has crowned its vehicular engineering victors of the 19th annual NASA Great Moonbuggy Race.
Source:
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/technology/moonbuggy/moonbuggy2012/moonbuggy_2012_results.html
PlayStation AllStar Battle Royale in the Works
Sony has announced it is working on a new title for the PlayStation 3 called All-stars Battle Royale. The game will feature characters from multiple PlayStation 3 games including some third-party games in addition to Sony developed first party titles. This game will be a fighting game apparently only for the PS3. Original Story PlayStation ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/wqD1dzvP-eg/
Bionic eyes to be tested next year
Our quest to create the six million dollar man will be one step closer to complete when bionic eyes begin being tested next year.
Which is exactly what Bionic Vision Australia plans to do.
Saturday, 28 April 2012
Who Is To Blame When A Robotic Car Crashes
Society must make two big leaps in order to enable truly self-driving cars.
The first is technological. The other leap is from driver liability to manufacturer liability.
Source:
http://www.popsci.com/cars/article/2012-04/who-blame-when-robotic-car-crashes
HTC Droid Incredible 4G Lands On Verizon May 10th
Earlier in the week Verizon listed the new HTC Droid Incredible on their Droid Does website for a short time,the device was then removed, but we got to find out some details about Verizon’s latest Droid smartphone. Now according to the guys over at Phone Dog, the HTC Incredible 4G will land on Verizon on ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/SqsfFjy-ze4/
HTC Droid Incredible 4G Lands On Verizon May 10th
Earlier in the week Verizon listed the new HTC Droid Incredible on their Droid Does website for a short time,the device was then removed, but we got to find out some details about Verizon’s latest Droid smartphone. Now according to the guys over at Phone Dog, the HTC Incredible 4G will land on Verizon on ...
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/SqsfFjy-ze4/
US Russia Hot Line Set Up to Avert Cyber War in Future
Finding no respite from cyber attacks originating from the Russian continent, US authorities have started setting up a communication hotline on the lines of the famous NRRC (Nuclear Risk Reduction Center) between Russia and the US.
Source:
http://www.devicemag.com/2012/04/27/us-russia-hot-line-set-up-to-avert-cyber-war-in-future/
Forrester Without Jobs Apple Will Coast And Then Decelerate
Given all recent results, it might seem a rather odd time to start predict the demise of Apple.
But thats exactly what George Colony, CEO of research and analysis firm Forrester, is predicting.
US Samsung Galaxy S III May Come With Dual Core Snapdragon Processor
Yesterday Samsung announced that the new Samsung Galaxy S III would feature their new Exynos 4 Quad processor, which is a quad core processor with a clock speed of 1.4GHz. Now according to a recent report, the US version of the Samsung Galaxy S III may not feature the Exynos 4 Quad processor, instead it ...
US Samsung Galaxy S III May Come With Dual Core Snapdragon Processor
Yesterday Samsung announced that the new Samsung Galaxy S III would feature their new Exynos 4 Quad processor, which is a quad core processor with a clock speed of 1.4GHz. Now according to a recent report, the US version of the Samsung Galaxy S III may not feature the Exynos 4 Quad processor, instead it ...
NASA Students Use Xbox Kinect to Enhance Visualizations of Earth
Instead of linking Microsoft's Kinect to an Xbox, students in NASA's DEVELOP training and development program put the Kinect into their 3-D virtual environment to display satellite data.
Source:
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/nasalife/features/hive.html
NASA Students Use Xbox Kinect to Enhance Visualizations of Earth
Instead of linking Microsoft's Kinect to an Xbox, students in NASA's DEVELOP training and development program put the Kinect into their 3-D virtual environment to display satellite data.
Source:
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/nasalife/features/hive.html
Best of the best waterproof electronics you can own
An unexpected sprinkle or some unfortunate heavy submergence can rather be unhealthy for your fine-grained, delicately devised gizmos � particularly when they dont know how to skinny-dip or breast-stroke.
Source:
http://www.gizmowatch.com/best-best-waterproof-electronics-own.html
Friday, 27 April 2012
Gangbang Interviews and Bikini Shots Silicon Valleys Brogrammer Problem
'He began with a story about chasing down a job at Digg, the once popular bookmarking site, shortly after he graduated from the University of Arizona.
He said he'd won over Digg's elusive cofounders by sending them "bikini shots" from a "nudie calendar" he'd put together with photographs of fellow students posing in their swimsuits.'
Source:
http://motherjones.com/media/2012/04/silicon-valley-brogrammer-culture-sexist-sxsw
NASA Warm Ocean Currents Cause Majority of Ice Loss from Antarctica
Warm ocean currents attacking the underside of ice shelves are the dominant cause of recent ice loss from Antarctica, says a new study based on measurements from NASA's ICESat.
Source:
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/currents-ice-loss.html
NASA Warm Ocean Currents Cause Majority of Ice Loss from Antarctica
Warm ocean currents attacking the underside of ice shelves are the dominant cause of recent ice loss from Antarctica, says a new study based on measurements from NASA's ICESat.
Source:
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/currents-ice-loss.html
Intelbased Lava Xolo phone measures up says report
Intel-based Lava Xolo smartphone keeps pace with ARM rivals, says report....
Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/_zF0H5Nj18k/
Angry Birds is named best gaming app at award ceremony
Angry Birds voted best gaming app while Sky Sports News takes top prize at this year's Appys award ceremony.
Source:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/17850782#?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
The worlds five biggest cyber threats
Five big threats plague our age of the internet, prominent security expert Eugene Kaspersky tells the BBC.
Whats next for Google Secret docs reveal plans that didnt pan out
Rarely seen internal corporate documents filed in a California court -- part of the ongoing legal battle between the search giant and Oracle court that some are calling the World Series� of lawsuits -- reveal Googles plans for the future.
Whats next for Google Secret docs reveal plans that didnt pan out
Rarely seen internal corporate documents filed in a California court -- part of the ongoing legal battle between the search giant and Oracle court that some are calling the World Series� of lawsuits -- reveal Googles plans for the future.
Thursday, 26 April 2012
This Is How Asteroid Mining Will Work
Yesterday, a group of billionaires, scientists and engineers announced what could become the most important enterprise in human history since Columbus sailed West: an asteroid mining company called Planetary Resources.
This video offers a glimpse of how space mining will work.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5905090/this-is-how-asteroid-mining-will-work
This Is How Asteroid Mining Will Work
Yesterday, a group of billionaires, scientists and engineers announced what could become the most important enterprise in human history since Columbus sailed West: an asteroid mining company called Planetary Resources.
This video offers a glimpse of how space mining will work.
Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5905090/this-is-how-asteroid-mining-will-work
Google Maps now includes photo tours of 15000 popular landmarks around the world
Google keeps making its mapping products more immersive � the latest update to Google Maps adds "photo tours" of over 15,000 locations around the globe.
To use photo tours, just do a standard...
Source:
http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/25/2974069/google-maps-photo-tours
Apple Google Facebook Think Different about your dirty energy
Tech companies like Google, Facebook and Apple operate much of the Internet on "the cloud".
It is a vast network of warehouses called data centres, some so large that they use as much electricity as 250,000 homes. Much of that electricity currently comes from dirty, dangerous coal and nuclear power. It is outdated, polluting power that damages our health and is changing our climate.
Survey says Anonymous is the most feared threat by IT professionals
According to a recent survey, IT professionals in the US and Europe for organized hacking organizations like Anonymous greatly.
Playing Tetris may treat PTSD flashbacks
A seemingly trivial task, playing a particular video game may lessen flashbacks and other psychological symptoms following a traumatic event, according to research presented here at the British Psychology Society Annual Conference.
10 Top Mens Magazine Sites That Are Available Online for Free
The paper magazine may offer more as you hold it between your hands, but their digital counterparts too offer a lot in the may of multimedia and downloads.
Source:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-top-mens-magazine-sites-online-free/
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
7 Ways the Internet Has Been Used for Good
It seems like every day you hear a new story about cyber-bullying, phishing or a new computer virus.
But when good people get together on the web, its amazing what they can achieve.
Google ups cash reward for being hacked
Many of the Web giant's products are susceptible to attacks -- that's why the Web giant says it will now pay up to $20,000 for anyone to find "qualifying vulnerabilities."...
Google ups cash reward for being hacked
Many of the Web giant's products are susceptible to attacks -- that's why the Web giant says it will now pay up to $20,000 for anyone to find "qualifying vulnerabilities."...
30000 RPM CD Rom permanent erase
A Compact Disc on a Dremel spun up to 30.000 RPM, and touched with a pin removing the surface layer.
The disc fell from the Dremel and shattered on contact w...
30000 RPM CD Rom permanent erase
A Compact Disc on a Dremel spun up to 30.000 RPM, and touched with a pin removing the surface layer.
The disc fell from the Dremel and shattered on contact w...
How to hack your own WiFi network
Attempting to "hack" into your own wireless network can help you spot potential Wi-Fi security vulnerabilities and figure out ways to protect against them.
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/042312-hack-wifi-network-258477.html
How to hack your own WiFi network
Attempting to "hack" into your own wireless network can help you spot potential Wi-Fi security vulnerabilities and figure out ways to protect against them.
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/042312-hack-wifi-network-258477.html
How Google Searches the Entire Web in Half a Second [VIDEO]
Hi Matt, could you please explain how Google's ranking and website evaluation process works starting with the crawling and analysis of a site, crawling timel...
How Google Searches the Entire Web in Half a Second [VIDEO]
Hi Matt, could you please explain how Google's ranking and website evaluation process works starting with the crawling and analysis of a site, crawling timel...
How Cyber Guardians Hack to Help America Win the Cyberwar
Did you know we have Cyber Guardians who protect the world from cybercrime? These Red Team and Blue Team elite cybersecurity professionals are like the Navy Seals, only behind a computer and hacking for America.
In this interview, SANS Ed Skoudis talks about the need for more cyber warriors and the SANS Cyber Guardian program.
How Cyber Guardians Hack to Help America Win the Cyberwar
Did you know we have Cyber Guardians who protect the world from cybercrime? These Red Team and Blue Team elite cybersecurity professionals are like the Navy Seals, only behind a computer and hacking for America.
In this interview, SANS Ed Skoudis talks about the need for more cyber warriors and the SANS Cyber Guardian program.
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Hightech blanket can watch you sleep
Toddlers hoping to add a new dimension to games of peek-a-boo need to look no further than a high-tech blanket under development in Canada. ...
Video filter app Viddy cant stopped reveals new funding and big name partners
Social video app Viddy completes its Series A funding with some impressive new names and partners. ...
Friday Humor Game of Thrones and NathanFillion
I want to thank @GidgetTheGeek for pointing this out to me because I was gone on Monday, April 16th.
Celebrities ...
Source:
http://www.searchenginejournal.com/friday-humor-game-of-thrones-and-nathanfillion/42779/
Inside YouTubes complex crazy German court defeat
One of Google's arch-nemeses, the rights-holder group GEMA, has won a court ruling that could see YouTube forced to apply word filters and digital fingerprints to all uploaded videos in Germany
Source:
http://gigaom.com/europe/inside-youtubes-complex-crazy-german-court-defeat/
Inside YouTubes complex crazy German court defeat
One of Google's arch-nemeses, the rights-holder group GEMA, has won a court ruling that could see YouTube forced to apply word filters and digital fingerprints to all uploaded videos in Germany
Source:
http://gigaom.com/europe/inside-youtubes-complex-crazy-german-court-defeat/
How America is losing the cybersecurity war to hackers
As much as we don't like to hear about it, America is not winning the cyberwar.
Malicious hackers are winning and China has penetrated "every major U.S. company." But there are elite cyber warriors who protect the world from cybercrime and the USA desperately needs more Cyber Guardians. This is an interview with SANS' Ed Ed Skoudis about hacking and cyberattacks on America.
How America is losing the cybersecurity war to hackers
As much as we don't like to hear about it, America is not winning the cyberwar.
Malicious hackers are winning and China has penetrated "every major U.S. company." But there are elite cyber warriors who protect the world from cybercrime and the USA desperately needs more Cyber Guardians. This is an interview with SANS' Ed Ed Skoudis about hacking and cyberattacks on America.
Opinion With JetSuite once you fly private youll never go back
Opinion: Private jets may not be “cheap” just yet, but JetSuite makes what was once the domain of only the super wealthy within reach for a special trip or the date of a lifetime.
Opinion With JetSuite once you fly private youll never go back
Opinion: Private jets may not be “cheap” just yet, but JetSuite makes what was once the domain of only the super wealthy within reach for a special trip or the date of a lifetime.
EFF Aereo free airwaves and the copyright land grab
Remember over-the-air broadcast television? The kind that you can receive on a variety of devices, without scrambling or monthly fees? For decades, the principle that the public airwaves are just that � public property � has been an obstacle to TV studios efforts to control when, where, and how we watch their programs � and at what price-point. But that hasnt stopped them from trying. The latest target is Aereo, a New York City star
EFF Aereo free airwaves and the copyright land grab
Remember over-the-air broadcast television? The kind that you can receive on a variety of devices, without scrambling or monthly fees? For decades, the principle that the public airwaves are just that � public property � has been an obstacle to TV studios efforts to control when, where, and how we watch their programs � and at what price-point. But that hasnt stopped them from trying. The latest target is Aereo, a New York City star
Monday, 23 April 2012
Can Chinas Monster Hunter Clone SlayMonster Hunter
China's Monster Hunter styled MMO, Hunter Blade, looks, plays, and feels exactly like Monster Hunter�well, almost.
Despite adding some much needed gameplay elements to MH, Hunter Blade is a flawed monster hack and slash. Developed by Joy China, Hunter Blade, takes all the elements of MH and...
Source:
http://kotaku.com/5902221/can-chinas-monster-hunter-clone-slaymonster-hunter
Can Chinas Monster Hunter Clone SlayMonster Hunter
China's Monster Hunter styled MMO, Hunter Blade, looks, plays, and feels exactly like Monster Hunter�well, almost.
Despite adding some much needed gameplay elements to MH, Hunter Blade is a flawed monster hack and slash. Developed by Joy China, Hunter Blade, takes all the elements of MH and...
Source:
http://kotaku.com/5902221/can-chinas-monster-hunter-clone-slaymonster-hunter
Network Overload How to Get Smart About Social Media
Three steps to cleaner feeds and better privacy settings.
Source:
http://www.good.is/post/network-overload-how-to-get-smart-about-social-media/
Amazon and the network effect Why would ISVs go elsewhere
The marketplace concept does a good job of bringing the simplicity of the Apple App Store model to server applications.
It has the potential to revolutionize IT consumption. And if no one else steps up, Amazon is going to own this part of the cloud, too.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/cloud/why-we-chose-the-aws-marketplace-no-one-else-is-close/
Amazon and the network effect Why would ISVs go elsewhere
The marketplace concept does a good job of bringing the simplicity of the Apple App Store model to server applications.
It has the potential to revolutionize IT consumption. And if no one else steps up, Amazon is going to own this part of the cloud, too.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/cloud/why-we-chose-the-aws-marketplace-no-one-else-is-close/
Cyberattack cripples US website covering Bo Xilai scandal
China's security services ordered attack, claims manager of Boxun.com, which has seen visitor traffic rise 155% this year
Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/apr/20/cyber-attack-boxun-com-bo-xilai
The History of FileSharing TorrentFreak
Last century filesharing was a fringe hobby, only for geeks who were lucky enough to own a computer that could dial into the World Wide Web.
How different is that today, where filesharing has become daily routine for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. In just a few years swapping files has become mainstream. Time to take a step back and see how it all came about.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/the-history-of-filesharing-120422/
The History of FileSharing TorrentFreak
Last century filesharing was a fringe hobby, only for geeks who were lucky enough to own a computer that could dial into the World Wide Web.
How different is that today, where filesharing has become daily routine for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. In just a few years swapping files has become mainstream. Time to take a step back and see how it all came about.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/the-history-of-filesharing-120422/
Sunday, 22 April 2012
iPhone 5 rumor rollup for the week ending April 20
The iOSsphere quivered with anxiety about rumored iPhone 5 delays due to chips and quivered with pleasure at the mere thought of the wondrous liquidmetal.
Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/042012-iphone5-rumors-258528.html
Mediafire Starts Blocking FilesTube Search Traffic
In a week where reasonable practices� for cyberlockers were high on the agenda, file-hosting service Mediafire decided to block all incoming traffic from the popular media search engine FilesTube.
Commenting on the move Mediafires co-founder explains that it was a logical step as their service was never intended to be indexed in public.
Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/mediafire-starts-blocking-filestube-links-120422/
When email goes wrong UK company mistakenly dismisses entire workforce in memo mixup
There must be a few red faces knocking about the human resources department of UK-based Aviva Investors this week after it emerged it accidentally sent out an email giving all 1300 of its employees their marching orders. ...
When email goes wrong UK company mistakenly dismisses entire workforce in memo mixup
There must be a few red faces knocking about the human resources department of UK-based Aviva Investors this week after it emerged it accidentally sent out an email giving all 1300 of its employees their marching orders. ...
Roboticist This Is My Job
As a 12-year-old, Matt Bunting built robots that chased his cat around the house.
Now, here's professional roboticist making machines inspired by biology.
Source:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/extreme-jobs/roboticist-this-is-my-job-6705756
Roboticist This Is My Job
As a 12-year-old, Matt Bunting built robots that chased his cat around the house.
Now, here's professional roboticist making machines inspired by biology.
Source:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/extreme-jobs/roboticist-this-is-my-job-6705756
Droid RAZR And Droid RAZR MAXX Updates Are Coming
This may not be Ice Cream Sandwich, but anything that fixes bugs and other lingering issues that DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX owners are having is a good thing. It looks like this dual RAZR update is ready to roll out. According to Verizon’s support page, this update is version 6.12.181. Original Story Droid ...
Droid RAZR And Droid RAZR MAXX Updates Are Coming
This may not be Ice Cream Sandwich, but anything that fixes bugs and other lingering issues that DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX owners are having is a good thing. It looks like this dual RAZR update is ready to roll out. According to Verizon’s support page, this update is version 6.12.181. Original Story Droid ...
Kinecting with Skyrim
Kinect is coming to Skyrim, and here's what we like and what we don't.
Source:
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/122/1223380p1.html?RSSwhen2012-04-20_060000&RSSid=1223380
Kinecting with Skyrim
Kinect is coming to Skyrim, and here's what we like and what we don't.
Source:
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/122/1223380p1.html?RSSwhen2012-04-20_060000&RSSid=1223380
Emergence of the Human SuperBrain 75000 Years Ago AI Could Blur Differences between Humans and Computers in Coming Centuries
There is archaeological evidence for the evolution of a human "super-brain" no later than 75,000 years ago that spurred a modern capacity for novelty and invention, according to John Hoffecker, an archaeologist at the University of Colorado.
Emergence of the Human SuperBrain 75000 Years Ago AI Could Blur Differences between Humans and Computers in Coming Centuries
There is archaeological evidence for the evolution of a human "super-brain" no later than 75,000 years ago that spurred a modern capacity for novelty and invention, according to John Hoffecker, an archaeologist at the University of Colorado.
Saturday, 21 April 2012
The question that needs to be asked again Is Facebook really worth 12digits
$100,000,000,000.
A one followed by 11 zeroes. Has social networking truly become so lucrative that Facebooks intention of launching their initial public offering on May 17th will yield a company that can raise $10 billion against such a lofty valuation?
NATO and Facebook Join Forces in the Global Digital Age
As any history book would infer, each era across different geographic regions is shaped by defining qualities of its age.
Some eras may be defined by their shipbuilding, exploration and manufacturing. Still others are defined by their communications technologies: calligraphy, the printing press, radio, television.
Source:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-stefanie-babst/nato-facebook-collaboration_b_1437764.html
NATO and Facebook Join Forces in the Global Digital Age
As any history book would infer, each era across different geographic regions is shaped by defining qualities of its age.
Some eras may be defined by their shipbuilding, exploration and manufacturing. Still others are defined by their communications technologies: calligraphy, the printing press, radio, television.
Source:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-stefanie-babst/nato-facebook-collaboration_b_1437764.html
Hit for the fences with these games for your smartphone
This week's collection of apps are both iPhone- and Android-friendly, featuring great games that let you play America's favorite pastime.
...
Hit for the fences with these games for your smartphone
This week's collection of apps are both iPhone- and Android-friendly, featuring great games that let you play America's favorite pastime.
...
Apples Phil Schiller says Instagram Jumped the Shark after Android launch
Well it seems that someone over at Apple isn't too happy with Instagram
Apples Phil Schiller says Instagram Jumped the Shark after Android launch
Well it seems that someone over at Apple isn't too happy with Instagram
This Wont End Well BYD Introduces RemoteControlled Car
America used to be the land of innovation, where progress was limited only by the imagination of engineers.
Then corporate attorneys got involved, and most innovation was stamped out by the fear of product liability lawsuits.
Source:
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1075556_this-wont-end-well-byd-introduces-remote-controlled-car
This Wont End Well BYD Introduces RemoteControlled Car
America used to be the land of innovation, where progress was limited only by the imagination of engineers.
Then corporate attorneys got involved, and most innovation was stamped out by the fear of product liability lawsuits.
Source:
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1075556_this-wont-end-well-byd-introduces-remote-controlled-car
Microsoft pulls Office 2011 SP2 from AutoUpdate
Following problems with identity database corruption after installing the latest update, Microsoft has pulled the update from its automatic update service.
...
Friday, 20 April 2012
Apple Defends Green Credentials of its Cloud Computing Services
Apple disclosed sensitive information about energy demand at the data centre housing its iCloud service for the first time on Tuesday, defending its green credentials in the face of a campaign by Greenpeace.
Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/apr/17/apple-cloud-computing-coal-greenpeace
NASA Space Shuttle Discovery Readied for Demate
NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with the space shuttle Discovery mated on top rolls into position for demating at Washington Dulles International Airport, Wednesday, April 18, 2012, in Sterling, VA.
Discovery, the first orbiter retired from NASAs shuttle fleet, completed 39 missions, spent 365 days in space, orbited the Earth 5,830 times, and traveled 148,221,675 miles. NASA will transfer Discovery to the National Air and Space Museum to begin
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http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_feature_2228.html
15 Excellent Waterproof Gadgets
What's a little water? These gadgets can withstand an April shower or even a quick dip.
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http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow/story/296730/15-excellent-waterproof-gadgets
Read It Later App Goes Free And Renames To Pocket
Users of the Read It Later application, might be interested to learn that a new update has been rolled out for the app, which has now changed its name to “Pocket” and converted the app from paid to free. Read It Later the company behind the app, who hasn’t changed their name. Have now removed ...
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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/KQI8yzRk-Qk/
Google may be able to legally listen in to your WiFi networking
If youre working over unencrypted Wi-Fi, Google, and anyone else, may be able to legally listen in to what youre doing.
Will ultrabooks Windows 8 finally spur PC growth
Newfangled PCs running on Microsoft's next operating system may be the start of a new PC era.
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Via: http://news.cnet.com
Will ultrabooks Windows 8 finally spur PC growth
Newfangled PCs running on Microsoft's next operating system may be the start of a new PC era.
...
Via: http://news.cnet.com
Anonymous stands in solidarity with Occupy May Day
Mark your calendar.
Make preparations. This means you.
The American Spring is coming. Expect Us.
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https://plus.google.com/u/0/111051039748078110427/posts/AHC7DHHYfP1
Thursday, 19 April 2012
From Hackers to Slackers
How a federal law can be used to prosecute almost anyone who uses a computer
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http://reason.com/archives/2012/04/18/from-hackers-to-slackers
Ford Focus Electric Shows Off Connectivity
Ford's new Focus Electric isn't just an energy saver; it has some cool Internet technology as well.
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http://news.discovery.com/autos/ford-focus-electric-shows-off-connectivity-120418.html
Ford Focus Electric Shows Off Connectivity
Ford's new Focus Electric isn't just an energy saver; it has some cool Internet technology as well.
Source:
http://news.discovery.com/autos/ford-focus-electric-shows-off-connectivity-120418.html
Server Merges Still Possible as BioWare Responds to Criticism SWTOR Strategies
Are server merges a possible solution? Absolutely.
Are character transfers a possible solution? Theyre a definite solution and were going after that first. But all things are on the table. Our entire goal is to make sure that players are playing in the environment they want to, with the type of community and the size [...]
Prometheus Robot David Introduced By Weyland Industries
If you are looking forward to the launch of the new Ridley Scott movie Prometheus, you are sure to enjoy this new teaser trailer that has been released. Introducing the new robot called David that stars in the movie. David is an 8th generation robot, created by Weyland Industries. Watch the interview after the jump. ...
Prometheus Robot David Introduced By Weyland Industries
If you are looking forward to the launch of the new Ridley Scott movie Prometheus, you are sure to enjoy this new teaser trailer that has been released. Introducing the new robot called David that stars in the movie. David is an 8th generation robot, created by Weyland Industries. Watch the interview after the jump. ...
Sprint LG Announce EcoFriendly Optimus Elite Smartphone
Sprint and LG are teaming up to another eco-friendly smartphone in the form of the LG Optimus Elite.
As the successor to the LG Optimus S, the Optimus Elite features a 3.5-inch capacitive touch-screen (320 x 480), 4GB of ROM, 512MB of RAM, and a microSD card slot for additional storage. The Optimus Elite runs on Android 2.3 and features NFC...
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http://hothardware.com/News/Sprint--LG-Announce-EcoFriendly-Optimus-Elite-Smartphone/
Sprint LG Announce EcoFriendly Optimus Elite Smartphone
Sprint and LG are teaming up to another eco-friendly smartphone in the form of the LG Optimus Elite.
As the successor to the LG Optimus S, the Optimus Elite features a 3.5-inch capacitive touch-screen (320 x 480), 4GB of ROM, 512MB of RAM, and a microSD card slot for additional storage. The Optimus Elite runs on Android 2.3 and features NFC...
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http://hothardware.com/News/Sprint--LG-Announce-EcoFriendly-Optimus-Elite-Smartphone/
Crysis 3 Coming Next Spring
Leaked images from the coming game Crysis 3 surfaced last week. We didn’t have anything to go on about the game at that point other than the images showing Prophet with some sort of bow. EA has gone official with some details on Crysis 3 today. Original Story Crysis 3 Coming Next Spring! � Geeky ...
Gadgets that help you save energy and money
Getting a handle on your household energy consumption can benefit your wallet and the environment.
Your heating and cooling usage is an obvi...
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http://www.gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com/technology/gadgetbox/gadgets-help-you-save-energy-money-720909
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
The arms spending map of the world
How much do countries spend on their militaries? Find out with our interactive map
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/interactive/2012/apr/17/arms-spending-map-world
The arms spending map of the world
How much do countries spend on their militaries? Find out with our interactive map
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/interactive/2012/apr/17/arms-spending-map-world
Are waterproof books on the way Scientists have developed paper thats waterproof magnetic and antibacterial
Science has proven itself useful yet again. Researchers in Italy have discovered a way to make paper, and other fibers, waterproof, magnetic, flourescent, or even antibacterial. ...
Are waterproof books on the way Scientists have developed paper thats waterproof magnetic and antibacterial
Science has proven itself useful yet again. Researchers in Italy have discovered a way to make paper, and other fibers, waterproof, magnetic, flourescent, or even antibacterial. ...
Geek 101 How to partition a Mac hard drive
Partitioning is a useful tool for any computer owner and something thats quite easy to do.
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http://www.geek.com/articles/apple/how-to-partition-a-mac-hard-drive-20120416/
Geek 101 How to partition a Mac hard drive
Partitioning is a useful tool for any computer owner and something thats quite easy to do.
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http://www.geek.com/articles/apple/how-to-partition-a-mac-hard-drive-20120416/
15yearold arrested for hacking 259 companies
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for hacking into 259 companies during a 90-day spree.
In other words, during the last quarter he successfully atta
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http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/15-year-old-arrested-for-hacking-259-companies/11585
15yearold arrested for hacking 259 companies
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for hacking into 259 companies during a 90-day spree.
In other words, during the last quarter he successfully atta
Source:
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/15-year-old-arrested-for-hacking-259-companies/11585
Google denies stealing Oracles technology to develop Android
Google didnt need a license to use the Java language in Android,� a Google attorney said.
Google denies stealing Oracles technology to develop Android
Google didnt need a license to use the Java language in Android,� a Google attorney said.
Thoughts After A Month With the New iPad
Apple released its third-generation iPad on March 16th and I purchased mine one day later on the 17th. Here's my thoughts on the gadget after one month of use.
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http://www.bgr.com/2012/04/17/a-month-with-the-new-ipad/
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Infographic The True Cost of an iPhone
What are you willing to pay Apples smartphones?
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http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/smartphones/infographic-the-true-cost-of-an-iphone/4822
How Effective Is Tweeting a Tech Problem
Companies do answer customer support questions sent via Twitter.
Here's how they handle it and how to be heard when you tweet your problem.
How Effective Is Tweeting a Tech Problem
Companies do answer customer support questions sent via Twitter.
Here's how they handle it and how to be heard when you tweet your problem.
FlameShooting Robot Uses Kinect Tracking
This robot seriously watches your movements and has a flamethrower.
We are all going to die.
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http://walyou.com/flame-shooting-robot-uses-kinect-tracking/
Geekiest Boston Marathon Scream Tunnel signs
Women of Wellesley College in fine form near midway point of Boston Marathon
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http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/geekiest-boston-marathon-scream-tunnel-signs
Japans Resident Evil 6 Premium Edition Comes With A Leather Jacket
Premium Editions always cost more than a standard edition, but Resident Evil 6′s bundle for Japan costs a crazy $1,300. This premium edition gets you Resident Evil 6, Leon's leather jacket and four different phone cases. One designed for Leon, Chris, Luke and another random case. Original Story Japan's Resident Evil 6 Premium Edition Comes ...
Monday, 16 April 2012
CTIA offers the most confusing wireless stat du jour
The CTIA wants you to know that Americans used 123 percent more wireless data in 2011 than 2010, but the wireless industrys lobby apparently doesnt want you to know exactly how that translates in any way a normal person understands.
Instead it turned to song.
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http://gigaom.com/mobile/ctia-offers-the-most-confusing-wireless-stat-du-jour/
CTIA offers the most confusing wireless stat du jour
The CTIA wants you to know that Americans used 123 percent more wireless data in 2011 than 2010, but the wireless industrys lobby apparently doesnt want you to know exactly how that translates in any way a normal person understands.
Instead it turned to song.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/mobile/ctia-offers-the-most-confusing-wireless-stat-du-jour/
Who Knew Radio Waves Could Look This Good
A web-based generative tool from Sebastian Sadowski aims to find out.
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http://thecreatorsproject.com/blog/who-knew-radio-waves-could-look-this-good
Five Best Universal Remote Controls
Tthere are universal remotes that come in all different shapes, sizes, complexities, and perhaps most importantly, prices, that let you manage your entire entertainment center from one device.
This week we're going to take a look at five of the best.
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http://lifehacker.com/5901930/five-best-universal-remote-controls
Five Best Universal Remote Controls
Tthere are universal remotes that come in all different shapes, sizes, complexities, and perhaps most importantly, prices, that let you manage your entire entertainment center from one device.
This week we're going to take a look at five of the best.
Source:
http://lifehacker.com/5901930/five-best-universal-remote-controls
David versus Goliath Childrens book publisher pulls its titles from Amazon and what it means for you
The Educational Development Corporation, the latest publisher to go head to head with web giant Amazon, has pulled its books from the retailer's virtual shelves. But what does this relatively small move really mean for the future of book-selling and online retail?...
David versus Goliath Childrens book publisher pulls its titles from Amazon and what it means for you
The Educational Development Corporation, the latest publisher to go head to head with web giant Amazon, has pulled its books from the retailer's virtual shelves. But what does this relatively small move really mean for the future of book-selling and online retail?...
Facebook plans to sync user email with Timeline
In an attempt to upgrade all users to the Facebook email messaging system, the company is rolling out a new program over the next few weeks using vanity URLs on Timeline pages.
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http://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/facebook-plans-to-sync-user-email-with-timeline/
Facebook plans to sync user email with Timeline
In an attempt to upgrade all users to the Facebook email messaging system, the company is rolling out a new program over the next few weeks using vanity URLs on Timeline pages.
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http://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/facebook-plans-to-sync-user-email-with-timeline/
Apple slams Amazon for behaving just like Apple
Apple says it had to cut an agency-pricing deal with publishers in order to weaken Amazon's monopolistic control over the e-book industry.
But wait -- didn't Apple behave exactly the same way towards the record labels as it is accusing Amazon of behaving towards book publishers?
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http://gigaom.com/2012/04/13/apple-slams-amazon-for-behaving-just-like-apple/
Apple slams Amazon for behaving just like Apple
Apple says it had to cut an agency-pricing deal with publishers in order to weaken Amazon's monopolistic control over the e-book industry.
But wait -- didn't Apple behave exactly the same way towards the record labels as it is accusing Amazon of behaving towards book publishers?
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http://gigaom.com/2012/04/13/apple-slams-amazon-for-behaving-just-like-apple/
Concerned About Your Digital Privacy You Should Be
Your privacy is a cloud of data scattered on servers that are beyond your control.
Your Digital profile is regularly bought and sold without your permission. The government can track you by GPS without a warrant. Sure, it's all part of life in the digital age. But it's okay to be annoyed about the extent of it. And it's definitely okay to fight back.
Sunday, 15 April 2012
10 Google products you probably never knew existed
I don't know about you, but it feels like Google launches a new product every time I turn my laptop on.
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http://thenextweb.com/google/2012/04/14/10-google-products-you-probably-never-knew-existed/
10 Google products you probably never knew existed
I don't know about you, but it feels like Google launches a new product every time I turn my laptop on.
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http://thenextweb.com/google/2012/04/14/10-google-products-you-probably-never-knew-existed/
Nokia offers software update for Lumia 900 glitch
Three days ahead of schedule, Nokia's software update for its Lumia 900 data glitch is now available for users....
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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/SdHcH5oW7Ic/
5 Useful Upgrades for Your PCs Unused Bays and a Few Ridiculous Ones
You've got, what, one DVD drive on the front of your computer? You have so many empty drive bays�how embarrassing! Here are a few awesome (and absurd) things you can put in those bays to add extra features to your computer.
Lockout review
If you think you've seen this futuristic space-prison movie before, you probably have -- and it was better the first time.
Lockout review
If you think you've seen this futuristic space-prison movie before, you probably have -- and it was better the first time.
Pirate Party Ordered to Shut Down Pirate Bay Proxy
Last week the Dutch Pirate Party refused to cave in to the demands of Hollywood-backed anti-piracy group BREIN, who ordered the political party to take their Pirate Bay proxy offline.
As expected, BREIN didn't let the case rest.The group obtained an injunction from the Court of The Hague which ordered the Pirates to shutter the proxy within 6 hours, or face a fine of 10,000 euros per day.
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http://torrentfreak.com/pirate-party-ordered-to-shut-down-pirate-bay-proxy-120414/
The Top Five Jobs of 2012
The year's best jobs boast a good work environment, high salaries and are relatively low stress.
On any given workday, Brandon Hilkert, 31, might be found sitting in front of his MacBook Air at home in West Chester, Penn., in a coffee shop nearby, or at a co-working space he frequents in Philadelphia called IndyHall. That kind of flexibility, he says, is one of the reasons why he loves his job as a software engineer for a small startup.
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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303815404577336603334928584.html
Is This Jesus Christs Real Tomb
A team of archeologists claims that they have found the real tomb of Jesus Christ.
They are convinced that several pieces of evidence point to this. The latest one is this 2,000-year-old engraving on the side of an ossuary.
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http://gizmodo.com/5901551/is-this-jesus-christs-real-tomb
Saturday, 14 April 2012
Top iPhones Available on Contracts
Top iPhones Available on Contracts
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http://www.freshtechweb.com/top-iphones-available-on-contracts.html
5 reallife weapons straight out of a scifi movie
Forget the light saber; the flashy sword is but a part of the fictional Star Wars universe.
These five crazy, futuristic, and veritably frightening weapons may sound like they come from epic sci-fi flicks, but they're no mere figments of the imagination � Continue reading ��
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http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technology-blog/5-real-life-weapons-straight-sci-fi-movie-215550863.html
Over 200 Voice Commands Coming in New Skyrim Xbox 360 Update
I like a few more details on this, what we know right now is that an update is coming sometime this month for Skyrim on the Xbox 360. The update will add support for voice commands via Kinect. It’s not clear if other platforms will get the non-voice features this update has or not. Original ...
Over 200 Voice Commands Coming in New Skyrim Xbox 360 Update
I like a few more details on this, what we know right now is that an update is coming sometime this month for Skyrim on the Xbox 360. The update will add support for voice commands via Kinect. It’s not clear if other platforms will get the non-voice features this update has or not. Original ...
Over twenty percent of US adults dont use the Internet
While using the Internet has become such a common activity for the majority of Americans, it's always surprising to find out there's still a sizable amount of U.S. adults without Internet access.
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http://www.digitaltrends.com/web/over-twenty-percent-of-u-s-adults-dont-use-the-internet/
8 concepts fueled by our most renewable resource human waste
Kindergarten jokes aside, there really are some weird gadgets and applications for human waste that you might have never heard of.
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http://dvice.com/archives/2012/04/human-waste-tec.php
Detroit Pistons Giving Microchip Enabled Jackets to Season Ticket Holders
Thinking of buying seasons tickets to the Pistons for 2012-13? This incentive for ticket holders may put you over the top.
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http://thehoopdoctors.com/online2/2012/04/pistons-giving-high-tech-swag-to-season-ticket-holders/
Friday, 13 April 2012
6 Ways Investments in Space are Paying Tech Dividends on Earth
Our space dollars aren't just pumped into the void.
Here's six ways ongoing investments in space are paying dividends on the home planet.
Engineered stem cells seek out kill HIV in living organisms
Expanding on previous research providing proof-of-principal that human stem cells can be genetically engineered into HIV-fighting cells, a team of UCLA researchers have now demonstrated that these cells can actually attack HIV-infected cells in a living organism.
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http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-stem-cells-hiv.html
Engineered stem cells seek out kill HIV in living organisms
Expanding on previous research providing proof-of-principal that human stem cells can be genetically engineered into HIV-fighting cells, a team of UCLA researchers have now demonstrated that these cells can actually attack HIV-infected cells in a living organism.
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http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-stem-cells-hiv.html
CIAs Secret Fear HighTech Border Checks Will Blow Spies Cover
Advanced biometric border-control technologies like iris and fingerprint scanners, implemented after 9/11 to trip up terrorists and international criminals, are also giving the CIA's undercover agents fits.
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http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/04/cia-spies-biometric-tech/
The Space Craze that Gripped Russia Nearly 100 Years Ago
Newspapers proclaimed that hundreds of starships would soon venture out into the cosmos.
People dreamed of moon colonies that were just a fe...
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http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/04/russia-space-craze/
The Space Craze that Gripped Russia Nearly 100 Years Ago
Newspapers proclaimed that hundreds of starships would soon venture out into the cosmos.
People dreamed of moon colonies that were just a fe...
Source:
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/04/russia-space-craze/
Thursday, 12 April 2012
When did Facebook become so uncool CNNcom
Image Problems of Facebook
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/10/tech/social-media/facebook-uncool-instagram/index.html
Nubrella Can Protect You From Unexpected Showers
A different kind of umbrella is on the way!Named as Nubrella, the unique umbrella resembles a bubble wrapped around the user's head and shoulders. It works by strapping on a shoulder support and extending a canopy around the head. Original Story Nubrella Can Protect You From Unexpected Showers � Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | ...
The history of supercomputers
Have you ever wondered why a supercomputer is called a supercomputer? Is it the number of processors or the amount of RAM? Must a supercomputer occupy a certain amount of space, or consume a specific amount of power?
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http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/125271-the-history-of-supercomputers
Sony Announces 64 Billion Loss
Yesterday Sony announced that they were cutting 10,000 jobs around the world, and now the company has announced its latest financial results for the 2011 financial year, with a massive $6.4 billion loss. The $6.4 billion loss is made up of a $3.6 billion tax charge in the US and a $2.9 billion loss from ...
Sony Announces 64 Billion Loss
Yesterday Sony announced that they were cutting 10,000 jobs around the world, and now the company has announced its latest financial results for the 2011 financial year, with a massive $6.4 billion loss. The $6.4 billion loss is made up of a $3.6 billion tax charge in the US and a $2.9 billion loss from ...
The 10 Biggest Tech Innovations of the New York Auto Show
New production models and concept cars might have stolen this year's New York International Auto Show, but underneath all that aluminum, steel and carbon fiber was some impressive new technology, most of which is headed to a car near you in the coming months and years.
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http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/04/10-biggest-tech-nyias/
Nokia Launches Its First WindowsBased NFC Phone the 610 With Orange
Nokia has been weathering a series of glitches around the launch of its Lumia range of Windows Phone devices -- the most recent of which saw the company issue credits to users affected by data connection issues around the new Lumia 900.
It is pressing ahead with new devices, though, and we have confirmed with sources close to the company that it will be launching its first NFC-enabled Windows Phone in Europe, at 1pm UK time today, along with a pa
Nokia Launches Its First WindowsBased NFC Phone the 610 With Orange
Nokia has been weathering a series of glitches around the launch of its Lumia range of Windows Phone devices -- the most recent of which saw the company issue credits to users affected by data connection issues around the new Lumia 900.
It is pressing ahead with new devices, though, and we have confirmed with sources close to the company that it will be launching its first NFC-enabled Windows Phone in Europe, at 1pm UK time today, along with a pa
This Coffee Table Functions As A Real Nintendo Controller
If you're an avid Nintendo gamer, then perhaps this invention would really surprise you. Original Story This Coffee Table Functions As A Real Nintendo Controller � Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden � Geeky Gadgets, 2012...
This Coffee Table Functions As A Real Nintendo Controller
If you're an avid Nintendo gamer, then perhaps this invention would really surprise you. Original Story This Coffee Table Functions As A Real Nintendo Controller � Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden � Geeky Gadgets, 2012...
MacBook Pro makeover may be in the works
When stores start posting "out of stock" signs for Apple products, you know that means a product refresh might be in the works.
MacBook Pros are starting to run out at designated resellers, adding more fuel to the rumor fire suggesting a new line of the laptops.
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Chill Out Facebook Wont Ruin Instagram
The news was barely off the digital presses yesterday before people started freaking out.
Facebook, the world's largest social network, now owns everybody's favorite mobile photo-sharing app. While the news was certainly exciting for Instagram's team and many onlookers, some users were far from thrilled. Posts about how to export one's Instagram photos and find an alternative service began popping up across tech blogs.
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http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/chill_out_facebook_wont_ruin_instagram.php
5 great April Fools tech pranks we could almost build today
About this time every year, reporters have to suffer through a slew of April Fool's jokes from tech companies, inevitably promising amazing things and then ending with "ha ha just kidding!".
This year, however, we noticed that in that some or all of the tech behind the impossible gadgets actually does exist, more or less.
Source:
http://dvice.com/archives/2012/04/reality-check-5.php
5 great April Fools tech pranks we could almost build today
About this time every year, reporters have to suffer through a slew of April Fool's jokes from tech companies, inevitably promising amazing things and then ending with "ha ha just kidding!".
This year, however, we noticed that in that some or all of the tech behind the impossible gadgets actually does exist, more or less.
Source:
http://dvice.com/archives/2012/04/reality-check-5.php
Google launches the power of the internet campaign
Google announced a new project - Take Action - that asks you to tell your story about the Internet and share it with the social web.
Their whole motive: build grassroots momentum and keep check on widely reviled legislations such as SOPA, PIPA and their new variants.
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http://gigaom.com/broadband/google-launches-the-power-of-the-internet-campaign/
Sony expected to slash 10000 jobs
Elimination of 6 percent of the electronics and entertainment giant's workforce expected to help return the troubled company to profitability....
How To Make a Billion Dollars
Instagram was just purchased by Facebook for $1 billion.
So we found some other tried-and-true formulas for making obscene amounts of fast cash.
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http://www.modernman.com/how-to-make-a-billion-dollars/
GameStop required to pay customers in California over DLC dispute
A GameStop settlement will soon be paying out to customers in California who couldn't get DLC for free. ...
Megaupload Host Refuses to Delete User Data and Evidence For Now TorrentFreak
Months after the Megaupload raids and arrests, the fate of the 1,103 servers hosted at Carpathia is still undecided.
While the feds won't mind if the servers are wiped clean, Megaupload, the EFF and the MPAA want the data to be preserved because it contains critical evidence and irreplaceable user data. Carpathia is sympathetic to these concerns and has put the fate of Megaupload's data in the hands of Judge O'Grady.
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http://torrentfreak.com/megaupload-host-refuses-to-delete-user-data-and-evidence-120410/
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Indias 35 Aakash tablet to get hardware upgrade as well as Android 40
35$ in India will soon get you a tablet sporting Android 4.0 and a dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 processor thanks to Datawind's Aakash. ...
Indias 35 Aakash tablet to get hardware upgrade as well as Android 40
35$ in India will soon get you a tablet sporting Android 4.0 and a dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 processor thanks to Datawind's Aakash. ...
Megaupload Feds Want To Destroy User Data to Hobble Defense
Labeling the criminal prosecution of seven top Megaupload operatives
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http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/04/megaupload-defense-hobbled/
Mass Effect moaners kinda get their own way as people power strikes again
Mass Effect moaners kinda get their own way as people power strikes again
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http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/mass-effect-activism-kinda-wins/
Mass Effect moaners kinda get their own way as people power strikes again
Mass Effect moaners kinda get their own way as people power strikes again
Source:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/mass-effect-activism-kinda-wins/
Novel Solar Reactor May Enable Clean Fuel Derived From Sunlight
Producing hydrogen from non-fossil fuel sources is a problem that continues to elude many scientists, but University of Delaware' s Erik Koepf thinks he may have discovered a solution.
He has designed a novel reactor that employs highly concentrated sunlight and zinc oxide powder to produce solar hydrogen, a truly clean, sustainable fuel with zero emissions.
Commodore founder Jack Tramiel dies
Jack Tramiel, founder of Commodore International and its iconic computers, died on Sunday, April 8th at the age of 83, Forbes reports.
Tramiel was born in Poland in 1939, and survived his family's...
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http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/9/2936643/commodore-founder-jack-tramiel-dies
[Infographic] How the App Stores Really Stack Up
If you liken app stores to race horses, Apple is the biggest, baddest thoroughbred in town.
Google Play is a fine specimen with some distinct qualities but has ...
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http://www.readwriteweb.com/mobile/2012/04/infographic-how-the-app-stores.php
Monday, 9 April 2012
Look to the skies Is it time to stop worrying and love the drone
Civilian-owned drones could start flying in US skies as early as August, giving government agencies and private companies eyes in the sky.
But there are concerns about privacy in a world of persistent surveillance�and the demand on wireless spectrum to keep drones flying safely.
New Samsung trademarks hint at flexible AMOLED displays arriving in products soon
New Samsung trademarks for terms like WAMOLED and YOUM suggest it will begin producing flexible OLED displays this quarter, meaning consumers will begin seeing them in device by the end of the year.
New Samsung trademarks hint at flexible AMOLED displays arriving in products soon
New Samsung trademarks for terms like WAMOLED and YOUM suggest it will begin producing flexible OLED displays this quarter, meaning consumers will begin seeing them in device by the end of the year.
Is the BlackBerry on the Verge of Downfall
At the genesis of the smart phone era, the term smart phone� was immediately attached to the BlackBerry.
The terms became synonymous.
Source:
http://www.techvert.com/is-the-blackberry-on-the-verge-of-downfall/
Think 4G is 10 times faster Think again
For most people, 4G feels a little faster, but not anything close to the 10 times we were promised.
What's going on here? Ed Robinson of Riverbed Technology thinks we've made websites so obese that the networks cant keep up.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/2012/04/08/think-4g-is-10-times-faster-think-again/
Think 4G is 10 times faster Think again
For most people, 4G feels a little faster, but not anything close to the 10 times we were promised.
What's going on here? Ed Robinson of Riverbed Technology thinks we've made websites so obese that the networks cant keep up.
Source:
http://gigaom.com/2012/04/08/think-4g-is-10-times-faster-think-again/
The Ten Internet Plagues
A modern internet version of the biblical plagues of Passover.
Source:
http://www.collegehumor.com/article/6750827/the-ten-internet-plagues
ITClamp Stops Traumatic Bleeding In No Time
Excessive blood lost due to continuous bleeding is one of the common causes of human fatality. Original Story ITClamp Stops Traumatic Bleeding In No Time � Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden � Geeky Gadgets, 2012...
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