Thursday 31 May 2012

Mass and MIT launching big data initiatives

Massachusetts is hoping to leverage two new initiatives based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to create a global cluster of companies and research groups focused on the emerging field of big data � the ability to quickly dissect and understand the flood of digitized information.

The state and MIT will be unveiling their interlocking big data initiatives Wednesday at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laborato

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http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2012/05/29/mit-mass-launch-big-data-initiatives/QOasOp8Wnnrn75eJraLCyH/story.html

Facebooks PaytoPromote Posts Feature Has Arrived

We've heard rumblings that Facebook was testing a system called Highlight that would allow people to pay to promote a post, and now obnoxiously enough, it's starting to show up.

Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5914226/facebooks-pay to promote-posts-feature-has-arrived

EU Report Reveals P2P Traffic Interference By ISPs

A new report released today has revealed the scale of ISP traffic management practices that result in restrictions to the open Internet.

The EU report, which covers 381 ISPs serving in excess of 340 million subscribers, reveals that 21% of fixed-line broadband users across Europe are affected by ISPs restricting P2P traffic, rising to 36% in the mobile market.

Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/eu-report-reveals-p2p-traffic-interference-by-isps-120530/

HTCs One X and Evo 4G LTE pass Customs inspections

The smartphones' legal limbo has been lifted and shipments are moving in to the U.S. unrestrained, the company says.
...

Via: http://news.cnet.com

Want the Quietest PC Its All About the Chip

Hate noisy PCs? So does Joe Golton, who set out with $600-$700 to see if an ordinary person with no technical know-how can buy an off-the-shelf system that's also very quiet.

Here's what he learned.

Source:
http://lifehacker.com/5913178/want-the-quietest-pc-its-all-about-the-chip

Crucials dinner with Woz called off in favor of gift card donation

Crucials dinner with Woz called off in favor of gift card donation

The memory-maker says dinner with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is off the table as the grand prize of its contest....

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1652397.html

MindControlled Games Become Reality

Picture this: You put on a headset and relax your mind.

Soon you begin controlling an object with your thoughts. Several companies are now bringing this technology to life with affordable headsets that determine a person's state of mind.

Source:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304707604577426251091339254.html

Wednesday 30 May 2012

Speedy robotic lifeguards may save more lives this summer

Designed to save distressed swimmers along busy beaches, an Arizona-based company has developed a robotic buoy that travels much faster than a typical lifeguard.

Speedy robotic lifeguards may save more lives this summer

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1650723.html

Retreat From Stock Market Continues

The financial industry had hoped that Facebook would rekindle ordinary investors excitement in stocks.

But the Facebook faltering just added to a growing retreat from the stock market.

Source:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/29/business/retreat-from-stock-market-continues.html

Retreat From Stock Market Continues

The financial industry had hoped that Facebook would rekindle ordinary investors excitement in stocks.

But the Facebook faltering just added to a growing retreat from the stock market.

Source:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/29/business/retreat-from-stock-market-continues.html

How Viggle Pays People for Watching TV

A New Service That Gives You Money for Watching TV

Source:
http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2012/05/25/get_paid_to_watch_tv_viggle_offers_gift_cards_and_more_to_tv_watchers_.html

Facebook reportedly building phone with exApple engineers

Among other murmurings of a Facebook smartphone, The New York Times reports the company is hoping to release the handset by next year....

Facebook reportedly building phone with exApple engineers

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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/hLHS7gm8wO4/

Autonomous Volvo convoy completes 125mile highway drive

Swedish carmaker Volvo has successfully completed a 125-mile long highway drive in Spain that included three autonomous cars and one commercial truck.

The vehicles were wirelessly linked and followed a lead vehicle driven by a professional driver.

Source:
http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/05/29/volvo.euro.government.sartre.project.completes.first.public.test/

Autonomous Volvo convoy completes 125mile highway drive

Swedish carmaker Volvo has successfully completed a 125-mile long highway drive in Spain that included three autonomous cars and one commercial truck.

The vehicles were wirelessly linked and followed a lead vehicle driven by a professional driver.

Source:
http://www.electronista.com/articles/12/05/29/volvo.euro.government.sartre.project.completes.first.public.test/

Megaupload Wins Crucial Evidence Disclosure Battle With US Govt TorrentFreak

A New Zealand court has ruled that the U.S.

Government must hand over the evidence they have against Megaupload so Kim Dotcom and other employees can properly defend themselves against the pending extradition request. The U.S. refused to comply but Judge Harvey concluded that this would be unfair. He further noted that the entire U.S. case stands or falls on the strength of the alleged copyright infringement charges.

Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/megaupload-wins-crucial-evidence-disclosure-battle-with-us-govt-120529/

Windows XP Costs Firms Five Times More To Maintain Than Windows 7 Says Microsoft

Of the many upcoming entries to the technology fray, Windows 8 is by far one of the most anticipated.

The Consumer Preview dropped in February to critical acclaim, and although there's nothing particularly amiss with the current Windows 7, consumers are still pretty eager to sink their teeth into the Metro interface.

Source:
http://www.redmondpie.com/windows-xp-costs-firms-five-times-more-to-maintain-than-windows-7-says-microsoft/

Tuesday 29 May 2012

Meet Flame The Massive Spy Malware Infiltrating Iranian Computers

A massive, highly sophisticated piece of malware has been newly found infecting systems in Iran and elsewhere and is believed to be part of a well-coordinated, ongoing, state-run cyberespionage operation

Source:
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/05/flame/

Volkswagen CC RLine Beauty is skin deep

Volkswagen CC RLine Beauty is skin deep

The R-Line package adds a body kit and extra features to this stylish VW.

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1649317.html

Flame worlds most complex computer virus exposed Telegraph

The world's most complex computer virus, possessing a range of complex espionage capabilities, including the ability to secretly record conversations, has been exposed.

Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iran/9295938/Flame-worlds-most-complex-computer-virus-exposed.html

RIM said to plan to lay off 2000 staff

Research In Motion, the ailing maker of the BlackBerry, is planning to cut at least 2,000 staff as part of a global restructuring plan, according to reports.

Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/052812-rim-said-to-plan-to-259648.html

The Terrifying Ways Google Is Destroying Your Privacy Civil Liberties

Google appears to have morphed from a corporation that proclaims, Dont be evil� to one insisting that users Join the Borg.�

Source:
http://www.alternet.org/rights/155479/The_Terrifying_Ways_Google_Is_Destroying_Your_Privacy/?page=entire

Iran targeted by Flame espionage virus

Iranian computer networks have been targeted by a cyber espionage virus many times more complicated than any malicious software ever seen before, security experts have said.

Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/9295323/Iran-targeted-by-Flame-espionage-virus.html

Iran targeted by Flame espionage virus

Iranian computer networks have been targeted by a cyber espionage virus many times more complicated than any malicious software ever seen before, security experts have said.

Source:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/9295323/Iran-targeted-by-Flame-espionage-virus.html

Just Cause Studio Hiring For Open World Action Game

The news comes as part of Avalanche's recruitment drive at the Crowne Plaza Baltimore North Hotel on Wednesday 30th May for the benefit of former 38 Studios employees. The dev is collaborating with the same publisher who brought the first two Just Cause games to market, so it's looking fairly likely this is the latest ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

Monday 28 May 2012

Five Best Tablet Drawing Apps

If you have a tablet and want to express your creativity, there are plenty of great apps you can use to pass the time doodling or to create beautiful digital art.

Source:
http://lifehacker.com/5913489/five-best-tablet-drawing-apps

Wrinkles Twists Boost Power From Solar Panels

Taking their cue from the humble leaf, researchers have used microscopic folds on the surface of photovoltaic material to significantly increase the power output of flexible, low-cost solar cells.

The team reported that the folds resulted in a 47% increase in electricity generation.

Source:
http://rdmag.com/News/2012/05/Energy-Wrinkles-And-Twists-Boost-Power-From-Solar-Panels/

Astronauts Enter SpaceX Capsule

Space station astronauts floated into the Dragon, a day after its heralded arrival as the world's first commercial supply ship.

Source:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304707604577428211149964018.html

Facebook is hiring Apple iPhone hardware and software engineers to build its own phone

Stop us if youve heard this one before: Facebook is building its own smartphone say employees of Facebook and several engineers who have been sought out by recruiters there, as well a...

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http://9to5mac.com/2012/05/27/facebook-is-poaching-apple-iphone-hardware-and-software-engineers-to-build-its-own-phone/

Facebook is hiring Apple iPhone hardware and software engineers to build its own phone

Stop us if youve heard this one before: Facebook is building its own smartphone say employees of Facebook and several engineers who have been sought out by recruiters there, as well a...

Source:
http://9to5mac.com/2012/05/27/facebook-is-poaching-apple-iphone-hardware-and-software-engineers-to-build-its-own-phone/

AndyPad Tablet Gets Android 40 ICS Update

AndyPad Tablet Gets Android 40 ICS Update

Some of our readers will remember the AndyPad, a budget Android 7 inch tablet that launched last year, good news if you own one as the company behind the AndyPad has released an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the device. As a reminder, the AndyPad features a 7 inch touchscreen display with a ...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1647599.html

AndyPad Tablet Gets Android 40 ICS Update

Some of our readers will remember the AndyPad, a budget Android 7 inch tablet that launched last year, good news if you own one as the company behind the AndyPad has released an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the device. As a reminder, the AndyPad features a 7 inch touchscreen display with a ...

AndyPad Tablet Gets Android 40 ICS Update

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1647599.html

From now on Britains cookie law prohibits tracking without consent Ars Technica

Still, few UK-based websites are ready.

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/05/from-now-on-britains-cookie-law-prohibits-tracking-without-consent/

Sunday 27 May 2012

Demons Souls Servers Staying Open Indefinitely

Demons Souls Servers Staying Open Indefinitely

It looks like both Atlus’s Demon’s Souls server samba and the game’s fluctuating trade-in price are coming to a halt. The publisher has made a firm commitment to keep the game’s servers open for the�”foreseeable future” with barely a week to spare betweent he previously announced shutdown date. Original Story Demon’s Souls Servers Staying Open ...

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http://makin257.livejournal.com/1645677.html

Demons Souls Servers Staying Open Indefinitely

It looks like both Atlus’s Demon’s Souls server samba and the game’s fluctuating trade-in price are coming to a halt. The publisher has made a firm commitment to keep the game’s servers open for the�”foreseeable future” with barely a week to spare betweent he previously announced shutdown date. Original Story Demon’s Souls Servers Staying Open ...

Demons Souls Servers Staying Open Indefinitely

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1645677.html

Solar Impulse plane prepares to go intercontinental

Solar-powered plane Solar Impulse is well into its first intercontinental journey from Payerne in Switzerland to Rabat in Morocco.

Solar Impulse took just over 17 hours to fly first to Madrid-Barajas airport, seen here landing at 1.28 am local time today.

Following some days' technical adjustments and a change of pilots, the proptype plane is due to continue with its second leg to the 16-megawatt Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy plant near Rab

Source:
http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2012/05/solar-impulse-prepares-to-go-i.html

Conceptual Clocks Explore Our Perception Of Time

Joe Doucet experiments with time-pieces in a his exhibition On Time.

Source:
http://www.thecreatorsproject.com/blog/conceptual-clocks-explore-our-perception-of-time

MIT invents painless programmable Star Treklike hypospray

We've got phasers.

We've got tricorders. And now, thanks to MIT, we've got a hypospray that works just like the real thing, delivering programmable doses of drugs painlessly right through your skin without any needles.

Source:
http://dvice.com/archives/2012/05/mit-invents-pai.php

MIT invents painless programmable Star Treklike hypospray

We've got phasers.

We've got tricorders. And now, thanks to MIT, we've got a hypospray that works just like the real thing, delivering programmable doses of drugs painlessly right through your skin without any needles.

Source:
http://dvice.com/archives/2012/05/mit-invents-pai.php

Autonomous Driving More Popular to the Young

There has always been a fear when it comes to early-adoption of new technologies that heightens based upon age.

The older one is when technologies are introduced, the more skeptical they generally treat the concept and application.

Source:
http://envisualizations.com/post/23788890142/autonomous-driving-more-popular-to-the-young

Autonomous Driving More Popular to the Young

There has always been a fear when it comes to early-adoption of new technologies that heightens based upon age.

The older one is when technologies are introduced, the more skeptical they generally treat the concept and application.

Source:
http://envisualizations.com/post/23788890142/autonomous-driving-more-popular-to-the-young

Adskipping DVR prompts fight for the future of TV

It turns out that consumers like the idea of watching TV shows with no other ads.

And, surprise, the television networks are less than thrilled.

Source:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/25/tech/gaming-gadgets/dish-tv-skip-ads/index.html

Saturday 26 May 2012

Download Facebook Camera App an Instagram Clone

Blog post at DAILYTUT.COM : Facebook has released the Instagram Clone in the name of Facebook Camera App and it can be downloaded for Free in App Store.

After acquiring[..]

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http://www.dailytut.com/apple/facebook-camera-instagram-clone.html

Download Facebook Camera App an Instagram Clone

Blog post at DAILYTUT.COM : Facebook has released the Instagram Clone in the name of Facebook Camera App and it can be downloaded for Free in App Store.

After acquiring[..]

Source:
http://www.dailytut.com/apple/facebook-camera-instagram-clone.html

What Jony Ive Wishes He Could Say About Apples User Interfaces

Jony Ive has been knighted by the Q of E.

There's an interview in today's Daily Telegraph in which he talks about the horrible user interface design that has been invading Apple's apps and operating systems for a while�which goes against everything he stands for.

Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5912725/what-jony-ive-wishes-he-could-say-about-apples-user-interfaces

Man launches lawsuit to have Googles trademark on its own name undone

When is a trademark not a trademark? According to a new lawsuit, the answer may be when it becomes so well-known, it ceases to be a name and becomes a verb...

Man launches lawsuit to have Googles trademark on its own name undone

Source:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/web/man-launches-lawsuit-to-have-googles-trademark-on-its-own-name-undone/

Man launches lawsuit to have Googles trademark on its own name undone

Man launches lawsuit to have Googles trademark on its own name undone

When is a trademark not a trademark? According to a new lawsuit, the answer may be when it becomes so well-known, it ceases to be a name and becomes a verb...

Source:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/web/man-launches-lawsuit-to-have-googles-trademark-on-its-own-name-undone/

Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos Dual SIM Android Headed To Europe Next Month

The Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos, which is a dual SIM Android smartphone was launched for India a while back, and now Samsung has announced that the handset is headed to Europe next month. The Galaxy Ace Duos will be available in Russia next month, it will then be rolled out to the rest of Europe ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

Create entertaining animations on iOS

Create entertaining animations on iOS

Creating animations on your iPhone is incredibly easy with the right app, and a few of them stand out for the number of features and interesting things you can make....

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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/JrqhuvFuBPg/

Create entertaining animations on iOS

Creating animations on your iPhone is incredibly easy with the right app, and a few of them stand out for the number of features and interesting things you can make....

Create entertaining animations on iOS

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/JrqhuvFuBPg/

Heres the Easiest Way to Take Better Pictures

You ever notice why some of your pictures look like they've been stained yellow or red while others look swamped with green or blue? It's because of your camera's white balance setting!

Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5913050/heres-the-easiest-way-to-take-better-pictures

Crowding causes cells to produce an orderly matrix of molecules

Making proteins stand in line could lead to more lifelike lab tests.

Source:
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2012/crowding-proteins-cell-molecules-0524.html

New Jersey mayor son arrested on charges they nuked recall website

The father and son used a low tech hack�password recovery�to take down the site.

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/security/2012/05/new-jersey-mayor-son-arrested-on-charges-they-nuked-recall-website/

Friday 25 May 2012

How to Destroy the Internet

Remember when Anonymous threatened to destroy the entire internet? We laughed, and ultimately their words were just hacker hubris.

But it got us thinking�could someone actually destroy the Internet?
We did some digging, and guess what:

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http://gizmodo.com/5912383/how-to-destroy-the-internet

Puny humans too slow for Windows 8s highspeed booting

Now you'll choose to enter the Windows boot menu before you reboot, not after.

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2012/05/puny-humans-too-slow-for-windows-8s-high-speed-booting/

Intel Core i5 vs i7 A Beginners Guide

There is a wealth of difference between Intel Core i5 vs Core i7 CPUs.

We break it down and explain what it all means for your next desktop or laptop purchase.

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2404674,00.asp

Intel Core i5 vs i7 A Beginners Guide

There is a wealth of difference between Intel Core i5 vs Core i7 CPUs.

We break it down and explain what it all means for your next desktop or laptop purchase.

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2404674,00.asp

Sony expands Music Unlimited its hopeful Spotify killer to iPhone and iPod Touch

Sony expands Music Unlimited its hopeful Spotify killer to iPhone and iPod Touch

Sony helps to challenge Spotify by offering Music Unlimited, its own streaming-music service, on iPods and iPhones starting May 25.

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1642154.html

Pirate Bay Simplifies Circumvention of ISP Blockades

In their ongoing effort to circumvent the court mandated blockades in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy, The Pirate Bay has added a new website.

The site in question is operating from a new IP-address which makes it available directly to blocked subscribers. In addition, the new site is optimized to work with proxies in case the IP-address is blocked in the future.

Source:
https://torrentfreak.com/pirate-bay-simplifies-circumvention-of-isp-blockades-120522/

MIT Students Create The Future With An iPad And A Glove

Youve seen Stephen Spielbergs film, Minority Report, right? Tom Cruises character stands in front of virtual screens, puts on a pair of gloves, and manipulates the data and the memories without touching a thing.

Source:
http://www.cultofmac.com/169179/mit-creates-the-future-with-an-ipad-and-a-glove-tether/

Thursday 24 May 2012

A PC full of filth

How in the world did he ever allow this to happen....Wow!

Source:
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=847_1336801465

ACLU DEA tracks Americans movements plans to data mine license plate records

Do you ever feel like you are being watched when you drive? The ACLU believes that feeling of being watched is justified and not only while you're driving.

The DEA is tracking Americans' movements by scanning license plates which go in a database. The ACLU believes there are plans to data mine those plate records to better track and build files on us for alleged 'suspicious' activity. If nothing is done about logging and data mining our every mov

Source:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/20209/aclu_dea_tracks_americans_movements_plans_to_data_mine_license_plate_records

ACLU DEA tracks Americans movements plans to data mine license plate records

Do you ever feel like you are being watched when you drive? The ACLU believes that feeling of being watched is justified and not only while you're driving.

The DEA is tracking Americans' movements by scanning license plates which go in a database. The ACLU believes there are plans to data mine those plate records to better track and build files on us for alleged 'suspicious' activity. If nothing is done about logging and data mining our every mov

Source:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/20209/aclu_dea_tracks_americans_movements_plans_to_data_mine_license_plate_records

New York Legislation Would Ban Anonymous Online Speech

Did you hear the one about New York state lawmakers who forgot about the First Amendment in the name of combating cyberbullying and

Source:
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/05/anonymous-online-speech-ban/

New York Legislation Would Ban Anonymous Online Speech

Did you hear the one about New York state lawmakers who forgot about the First Amendment in the name of combating cyberbullying and

Source:
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/05/anonymous-online-speech-ban/

Anonymous attacks Justice Dept nabbing 17GB of data

Anonymous attacks Justice Dept nabbing 17GB of data

In a new hack into the U.S. Department of Justice's Web site, Anonymous claims to have grabbed "lots of shiny things such as internal emails, and the entire database dump."...

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/g8ZoAkY25xk/

Anonymous attacks Justice Dept nabbing 17GB of data

In a new hack into the U.S. Department of Justice's Web site, Anonymous claims to have grabbed "lots of shiny things such as internal emails, and the entire database dump."...

Anonymous attacks Justice Dept nabbing 17GB of data

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/g8ZoAkY25xk/

Worlds first wireless TV remote rocked it like a ray gun

Back in the mid 1950s we approached technology like everything else.

We liked it big and space age. So it's no surprise that the first wireless TV remote control looked like a ray gun, and in a way it was a ray gun.

Source:
http://dvice.com/archives/2012/05/worlds-first-wi-1.php

Worlds first wireless TV remote rocked it like a ray gun

Back in the mid 1950s we approached technology like everything else.

We liked it big and space age. So it's no surprise that the first wireless TV remote control looked like a ray gun, and in a way it was a ray gun.

Source:
http://dvice.com/archives/2012/05/worlds-first-wi-1.php

TiVo Streaming Arriving On iOS Devices This Summer

TiVo has created a new set-top box called the TiVo Stream which has been specifically designed to allow users to stream TiVomedia directly to Apple's iPad or iPhone. the new�TiVo Stream is still just a prototype at the moment but TiVo hopes to start shipping their new iOS streaming box in early summer. Original Story ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

Kentucky Derby Winner Hoping He Wont Have To Repeat What Was Easily Most Traumatic Experience Of Life

LOUISVILLE, KY�Shaken and trembling Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another, who came from behind and outside on the final turn to win the Kentucky Derby in a breathtaking display of speed and panic, is reportedly hoping that nothing like the 1-1/4-...

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http://www.theonion.com/articles/kentucky-derby-winner-hoping-he-wont-have-to-repea,28155/

Wednesday 23 May 2012

NASA Meet Kimberly Casey Studying How Debris Influences Glaciers

NASA glaciologist Kimberly Casey has visited six remote glaciers around the world to study what satellites can tell us about particulate pollution on glaciers, and how these particulates impact glacier melting rates.

Source:
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/glacier-debris.html

SpaceX Trying Again Early Tuesday to Reach International Space Station

SpaceXs history-making mission to the International Space Station is on hold, following a valve malfunction Saturday morning that caused a last-minute launch abort.

But the California ...

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http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/2012/05/21/spacex-trying-again-early-tuesday-to-reach-international-space-station/

SpaceX Trying Again Early Tuesday to Reach International Space Station

SpaceXs history-making mission to the International Space Station is on hold, following a valve malfunction Saturday morning that caused a last-minute launch abort.

But the California ...

Source:
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/2012/05/21/spacex-trying-again-early-tuesday-to-reach-international-space-station/

How Amazon is changing the rules for books and movies

The online retail giant is tapping its huge customer base and vast technical underpinnings to reshape the way books, movies, and television programs are made....

How Amazon is changing the rules for books and movies

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/pZl2c6cVfC8/

Raspberry Pi team teases camera addon

The Raspberry Pi $35 Linux computer, which is equipped with a 700MHz processor, 256MB of RAM, an SD card slot, two USB ports, an Ethernet jack and both H

Source:
http://www.bgr.com/2012/05/22/raspberry-pi-camera-linux-computer/

Raspberry Pi team teases camera addon

The Raspberry Pi $35 Linux computer, which is equipped with a 700MHz processor, 256MB of RAM, an SD card slot, two USB ports, an Ethernet jack and both H

Source:
http://www.bgr.com/2012/05/22/raspberry-pi-camera-linux-computer/

7 Online Resources To Trace The History Of Your House

Our houses may not be anywhere on the tourist map as heritage buildings or famous landmarks.

But rest assured every house has a history. Did you know that in some parts of the world, the worth of a house goes up if it has a legacy behind it? A legacy adds to the history of the house and its value. That aside, knowing the history of your own house is an exercise in understanding your own roots.

Source:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-online-resources-trace-history-house/

Choose your OS a guide

Choose your OS! (a guide)

Source:
http://i.imgur.com/jy1BF.png

Tuesday 22 May 2012

You Built What A Portable XRay Machine

In his free time during high school, Adam Munich built himself a machine to see inside other machines

Source:
http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2012-04/you-built-what-portable-x-ray-machine

You Built What A Portable XRay Machine

In his free time during high school, Adam Munich built himself a machine to see inside other machines

Source:
http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2012-04/you-built-what-portable-x-ray-machine

Court wont reduce students music download fine

U.S.

Supreme Court won't reduce the $675,000 verdict against a Boston University student who illegally downloaded 30 songs and shared them on the Internet Read more by CBSNews (Hidden Byline) on CBS News' Tech Talk.

Source:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_162-57438320-501465/court-wont-reduce-students-music-download-fine/

Dream come true Two mad scientists create sleep mask that lets people CONTROL their dreams

Two developers from Brooklyn created the Remee sleeping mask that allows people to control their dreams thanks to blinking lights that alert them that they are dreaming.

Source:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2147181/Dream-come-true-Two-mad-scientists-create-sleep-mask-lets-people-CONTROL-dreams.html

Dream come true Two mad scientists create sleep mask that lets people CONTROL their dreams

Two developers from Brooklyn created the Remee sleeping mask that allows people to control their dreams thanks to blinking lights that alert them that they are dreaming.

Source:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2147181/Dream-come-true-Two-mad-scientists-create-sleep-mask-lets-people-CONTROL-dreams.html

Adam Savages 13Year Quest to Build Zorg Industries ZF1 SciFi Gun

Mythbuster's Adam Savage's man cave is where he keeps amazing movie props and collectibles, as well as works on his own projects.

Today, Adam tells the story of his Zorg Industries ZF-1 replica from The Fifth Element, which he's been working on for over 13 years.

Source:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_n8p22ku0E

Two flavors of Anchorman 2 teaser trailer hit the 8216net

Apparently a single teaser trailer for Anchorman 2 wouldn't have been sufficient, so Will Ferrell and friends filmed a second alternate version. We've got both.

Via: http://www.digitaltrends.com

Apple and Samsung begin settlement talks

"It's very important that Apple not become the developer for the world," Tim Cook, Apple chief executive, told analysts last month. "We need people to invent their own stuff."

Source:
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/20/business/apple-samsung-settlement/index.html

Monday 21 May 2012

Mark Zuckerbergs Good Week Gets Better After He Marries LongTime Girlfriend

Mark Zuckerbergs good week just got better.

On Saturday, he married long-time girlfriend Priscilla Chan.

Source:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ryanmac/2012/05/19/mark-zuckerbergs-good-week-gets-better-after-he-gets-married/

The Facebook Offering How It Compares

What has happened after 2,400 technology, Internet and telecom I.P.O.s.

Source:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/05/17/business/dealbook/how-the-facebook-offering-compares.html?src=tp

The Facebook Offering How It Compares

What has happened after 2,400 technology, Internet and telecom I.P.O.s.

Source:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/05/17/business/dealbook/how-the-facebook-offering-compares.html?src=tp

California considers DNA privacy law

Academic researchers fear measures would prohibit work with genetic databases.

Source:
http://www.nature.com/news/california-considers-dna-privacy-law-1.10677

The Avengers comes home this September

The Avengers comes home this September

A massive swath of info on the upcoming home video release of The Avengers has appeared, and we've got all the details.

Source:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/the-avengers-comes-home-this-september/

The Avengers comes home this September

The Avengers comes home this September

A massive swath of info on the upcoming home video release of The Avengers has appeared, and we've got all the details.

Source:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/the-avengers-comes-home-this-september/

Angry Birds Heikki New Rovio racing game out next month

Angry Birds Heikki New Rovio racing game out next month

Can’t get enough of Angry Birds? Well, you may have a new game coming your way. A new teaser website just went live for Angry Birds Heikki, a new game from Rovio. It looks like an Angry Birds racing game, so get ready for some road Rage. Original Story Angry Birds Heikki: New Rovio racing ...

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/TBxeQatk3Wo/

Angry Birds Heikki New Rovio racing game out next month

Angry Birds Heikki New Rovio racing game out next month

Can’t get enough of Angry Birds? Well, you may have a new game coming your way. A new teaser website just went live for Angry Birds Heikki, a new game from Rovio. It looks like an Angry Birds racing game, so get ready for some road Rage. Original Story Angry Birds Heikki: New Rovio racing ...

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/TBxeQatk3Wo/

A bicycle built for the digital world

E-mails, eBooks. and e-cigarettes.

Now e-bikes? According to a recent press release from Audi, the automobile makers will be displaying the prototype for a new bicycle thats part traditional cycle, part digital machine � the Audi e-bike W�rthersee. The Audi e-bike W�rthersee puts in its first major appearance at this years W�rthersee Tour, the 31st meet for Audi, VW, Seat and Skoda fans; trial biker Julien Dupont and downhill specia

Source:
http://www.techi.com/2012/05/a-bicycle-built-for-the-digital-world-2/

Music Pirates Will Be Unmasked Despite Bands Protests

Despite protests from the band All Shall Perish, the identities of 80 alleged file-sharers of their music are set to be handed over to a Panama-based copyright troll.

The manager of the band says he is shocked and angry that the troll had obtained the copyrights to All Shall Perish's music and has ordered the band's German-based label to call off the dogs.

Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/music-pirates-will-be-unmasked-despite-bands-protests-120520/

Sunday 20 May 2012

Highend Angry Birds jewelry line launches

Maybe it is time to end this cash cow that we call Angry Birds. This latest merchandise may be finally going over the edge. Rovio is teaming up with Finnish jewelry company Primesmith, to launch a high-end, Angry Birds themed jewelry line. Original Story High-end Angry Birds jewelry line launches � Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | ...

Highend Angry Birds jewelry line launches

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1634563.html

Highend Angry Birds jewelry line launches

Highend Angry Birds jewelry line launches

Maybe it is time to end this cash cow that we call Angry Birds. This latest merchandise may be finally going over the edge. Rovio is teaming up with Finnish jewelry company Primesmith, to launch a high-end, Angry Birds themed jewelry line. Original Story High-end Angry Birds jewelry line launches � Geeky Gadgets, 2012. | ...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1634563.html

A Goofy Circus Video Game Is Helping Stroke Victims Recover

Its no fun recovering from a stroke and relearning to do simple things that were once totally natural.

Thats being offset by new video games that refine patients motor skills by having them play games that, for once, actually look fun.

Source:
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/05/a-goofy-circus-video-game-is-helping-stroke-victims-recover/

iPhone 5 rumors for the week ending May 18

Zombies, that bigger screen, the anchor that is 4S � and more

Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/051812-iphone5-rumors-259433.html

10 Best Android Astronomy Apps For Stargazers in 2012

Is Astronomy your favorite Subject and you daily do stargazing like me then this article is sure your cup of tea

Source:
http://nerdsmagazine.com/10-best-astronomy-applicationapps-for-android-in-2012/

Top Mobile Phone Maker Confirms Backdoor in Mobile Phone

One of the world's top mobile phone handset makers has acknowledged the existence of a backdoor in one of its models.ZTE, which is based in ...

Source:
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/05/zte-backdoor/

Top Mobile Phone Maker Confirms Backdoor in Mobile Phone

One of the world's top mobile phone handset makers has acknowledged the existence of a backdoor in one of its models.ZTE, which is based in ...

Source:
http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/05/zte-backdoor/

Top 10 Pervasive Tech Myths That Are Only Wasting Your Time

There are tech myths we hear all the time, and likely spread to our friends --but most are just a waste of your time (and in some cases, they can actually harm your gadgets).

Here are some of the worst offenders.

Source:
http://lifehacker.com/5911623/top-10-pervasive-tech-myths-that-are-only-wasting-your-time

Top 10 Pervasive Tech Myths That Are Only Wasting Your Time

There are tech myths we hear all the time, and likely spread to our friends --but most are just a waste of your time (and in some cases, they can actually harm your gadgets).

Here are some of the worst offenders.

Source:
http://lifehacker.com/5911623/top-10-pervasive-tech-myths-that-are-only-wasting-your-time

Saturday 19 May 2012

xkcd Klout

xkcd: Klout

Source:
http://xkcd.com/1057/

How Much Is Zuckerberg Worth [Live Infographic]

This interactive infographic shows how much Mark Zuckerberg is worth based upon the value of the Facebook IPO and his share of the company.

Source:
http://visual.ly/how-much-zuckerberg-worth

Being Open Could Close the Door on Android

With the release of Ice Cream Sandwich, Google revamped Android, making it prettier and more user-friendly.

But, Google might be well-served to follow in Apples footsteps to a degree, at least, and take more control.

Source:
http://www.bgr.com/2012/05/18/android-open-source-close-door-criticism/

Netflixs video player gets revamped

The video streaming service overhauls its video player for browser-based watching, adding in a host of new features and options, including single TV episode and whole season previews....

Netflixs video player gets revamped

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1633185.html

Israeli Air Force May Use Nano Drones

A serious brain storming session that was on since mid-2009 has recently concluded at the headquarters of the Israeli Air Force in Tel Aviv.

During the effort, named IAF 2030, some 300 Israeli Air Force officers were asked to deliberate on different aspects of the development of the air force.

Source:
http://www.devicemag.com/2012/05/16/israeli-air-force-may-use-nano-drones-missile-launching-algorithm-in-future/

8 Stunning Examples of Solar Architecture

There's a lot more that goes into solar architecture than just strapping solar panels to the outside of a building.

Green architects with an eye for solar also

Source:
http://revmodo.com/2012/05/04/8-stunning-examples-of-solar-architecture/

Friday 18 May 2012

How to Optimize and Improve Android Battery life NerdsMagazine

Are you searching for ways to improve and optimize your Android Smartphone Battery life.This article is your cup of tea

Source:
http://nerdsmagazine.com/how-to-optimize-and-improve-android-battery-life/

How to Optimize and Improve Android Battery life NerdsMagazine

Are you searching for ways to improve and optimize your Android Smartphone Battery life.This article is your cup of tea

Source:
http://nerdsmagazine.com/how-to-optimize-and-improve-android-battery-life/

Virgin Atlantic launches inflight cell use

Virgin Atlantic launches inflight cell use

Service will allow users to make calls, send texts, and surf the Web, but it will be limited and not cheap....

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/9bsZ_KbemiQ/

Apple on Siri complaints Buy a different phone

Some believe Siri is a driving force behind Apples record-breaking iPhone 4S sales, but not everyone is impressed with the Cupertino, California-based companys virtual assistant.

Apples TV ads depict Siri as an impressive, fast-acting feature that intelligently offers help or information in responds to a wide range of and commands.

Source:
http://www.bgr.com/2012/05/17/apple-siri-lawsuit-beta-performance/

Apple on Siri complaints Buy a different phone

Some believe Siri is a driving force behind Apples record-breaking iPhone 4S sales, but not everyone is impressed with the Cupertino, California-based companys virtual assistant.

Apples TV ads depict Siri as an impressive, fast-acting feature that intelligently offers help or information in responds to a wide range of and commands.

Source:
http://www.bgr.com/2012/05/17/apple-siri-lawsuit-beta-performance/

How To Hide Passwords in an Encrypted Drive Even the FBI Cant Get Into

Encryption tools exist to protect your privacy... and also to make you feel like youre an awesome spy.

Today we'll use a portable USB drive to hold all of your passwords encrypted in a virtual disk hidden inside a file.

Source:
http://www.howtogeek.com/114155/how-to-hide-your-passwords-in-an-encrypted-drive-even-the-fbi-cant-get-into/

How To Hide Passwords in an Encrypted Drive Even the FBI Cant Get Into

Encryption tools exist to protect your privacy... and also to make you feel like youre an awesome spy.

Today we'll use a portable USB drive to hold all of your passwords encrypted in a virtual disk hidden inside a file.

Source:
http://www.howtogeek.com/114155/how-to-hide-your-passwords-in-an-encrypted-drive-even-the-fbi-cant-get-into/

New Forensics Tool Can Slurp a Phones Data via the Cloud

The police don't even need to touch your phone anymore to know how you've been using it.

A new off-the-shelf forensics tool lets cops retrieve all the data they want from your iPhone by accessing its contents through iCloud.

Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5911057/new-forensics-tool-can-slurp-a-phones-data-via-the-cloud

New Forensics Tool Can Slurp a Phones Data via the Cloud

The police don't even need to touch your phone anymore to know how you've been using it.

A new off-the-shelf forensics tool lets cops retrieve all the data they want from your iPhone by accessing its contents through iCloud.

Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5911057/new-forensics-tool-can-slurp-a-phones-data-via-the-cloud

6 Apps Every Zombie Lover Should Have On Their iOS Device

Halloween may not even be close, but that does not mean we cannot still enjoy some good old-fashioned zombie apps on our iOS devices.

After all, The Walking Dead just ended, and fans of the show need a way to let off some zombie steam. Thankfully, zombies are so popular; there is no shortage of zombie applications to help you get your fill.

Source:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-apps-zombie-lover-ios-device-ios/

6 Apps Every Zombie Lover Should Have On Their iOS Device

Halloween may not even be close, but that does not mean we cannot still enjoy some good old-fashioned zombie apps on our iOS devices.

After all, The Walking Dead just ended, and fans of the show need a way to let off some zombie steam. Thankfully, zombies are so popular; there is no shortage of zombie applications to help you get your fill.

Source:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-apps-zombie-lover-ios-device-ios/

GM pulls Facebook advertising amid growing concerns over social media marketing

Facebook loses GM's advertising business - does this have larger implications on the state of social media and e-ads?...

Source:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/gm-pulls-facebook-advertising-amid-growing-concerns-over-social-media-marketing/

Thursday 17 May 2012

GM Doesnt Like Facebook Drops Ads

As we fast approach Friday and all of the talk is focused on Facebook's impending IPO, it was revealed that General Motors (NYSE: GM) is choosing to stop advertising on the social media site as it feels that the rewards are not justifying the cost.

It seems that America is going Facebook [...]

Source:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/benzingainsights/2012/05/16/gm-doesnt-like-facebook-drops-ads/

Google No shred of evidence for Oracle patent claim

Google followed up with its closing arguments in phase two of the Oracle suit over Java, reiterating that it had no knowledge of Sun's patent portfolio Read more by Rachel King on CBS News' Tech Talk.

Source:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_162-57434881-501465/google-no-shred-of-evidence-for-oracle-patent-claim/

Google No shred of evidence for Oracle patent claim

Google followed up with its closing arguments in phase two of the Oracle suit over Java, reiterating that it had no knowledge of Sun's patent portfolio Read more by Rachel King on CBS News' Tech Talk.

Source:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_162-57434881-501465/google-no-shred-of-evidence-for-oracle-patent-claim/

Apple Resolves Siri Bug Now Stating Nokia Lumia 900 Best Smartphone Ever

After having a long discussion on the report that Nokia accused Apple for overriding Siris report stating Nokia Lumia 900 is the best smartphone.

Apple has fixed the bug that made Siri declare that Lumia 900 is the best smartphone ever.

Source:
http://www.techieapps.com/apple-resolves-siri-bug-now-stating-nokia-lumia-900-best-smartphone-ever/

Groupon reports first quarterly profit

Groupon announced a significant milestone today, reporting its first quarterly profit ever.

More impressively, the profit was above what analysts had expected, sending stock in the company up 18 percent by end of trading.

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1629920.html

Groupon reports first quarterly profit

Groupon announced a significant milestone today, reporting its first quarterly profit ever.

More impressively, the profit was above what analysts had expected, sending stock in the company up 18 percent by end of trading.

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1629920.html

Dear Executives Technological Ignorance Is No Longer Acceptable

An article appeared in the New York Times technology section recently about Glenn Britt, the CEO of Time Warner Cable.

The story? He doesnt know what AirPlay is.

Source:
http://nyciso.com/dear-executives-technological-ignorance-is-no-longer-acceptable/

Idiotic Copyright Comparisons in Canadian Parliament

Politicians are always going the extra mile for their supporters, and nothing spells that out more clearly than this video, taken from the Canadian Parliaments discussion into C-11, the current attempt to give Hollywood what they want in Canada.

In it, MP Dean Del Mastro tries to make a comparison for format shifting, and why its [...]

Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/idiotic-copyright-comparisons-in-canadian-parliament-120515/

Idiotic Copyright Comparisons in Canadian Parliament

Politicians are always going the extra mile for their supporters, and nothing spells that out more clearly than this video, taken from the Canadian Parliaments discussion into C-11, the current attempt to give Hollywood what they want in Canada.

In it, MP Dean Del Mastro tries to make a comparison for format shifting, and why its [...]

Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/idiotic-copyright-comparisons-in-canadian-parliament-120515/

Samsung Galaxy S III Gets Unboxed

The Samsung Galaxy S III isn't due to go on sale to the end of the month, but its looks like the guys from HDblog have already managed to get their hands on the new Galaxy S III. The video below shows the Samsung Galaxy S III being unboxed, and we also get a brief ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

Wednesday 16 May 2012

Make your Own Beats W Revolutionary Beat Maker Software Fruity Loops Substitute

Make your own beats with this revolutionary beat maker software.

Recently released this beat maker creates beats in minutes with very unique easy to use beat...

Source:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcnWV0iyNA0

Make your Own Beats W Revolutionary Beat Maker Software Fruity Loops Substitute

Make your own beats with this revolutionary beat maker software.

Recently released this beat maker creates beats in minutes with very unique easy to use beat...

Source:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcnWV0iyNA0

Samsung Galaxy S III S3 Reviews

The Samsung Galaxy S III was revealed in London and at CTIA, lets review what the reviewers have said about the new reigning king of smartphones which some are calling the iPhone of the Android crowd.

Source:
http://blog.everyonehere.info/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-s3-reviews/

Samsung Galaxy S III S3 Reviews

The Samsung Galaxy S III was revealed in London and at CTIA, lets review what the reviewers have said about the new reigning king of smartphones which some are calling the iPhone of the Android crowd.

Source:
http://blog.everyonehere.info/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-s3-reviews/

15 Windows 8 Pro Upgrades For New PC Buyers

Microsoft has announced that it will be offering buyers on new PC systems loaded with Windows 7 the chance to upgrade to their new Windows 8 operating system that is currently under development, and set to be released later this year for just $14.99. So if you are considering purchasing a new PC system with ...

15 Windows 8 Pro Upgrades For New PC Buyers

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/tLFYSeA13OU/

SOPA supporters meet in secret to strangle Internet freedom online speech

Behind closed doors, big SOPA supporting corporations are negotiating a massive trade agreement called the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and sneaking in an intellectual property chapter that will strangle online speech and choke off Internet freedom.

There is zero transparency as 'they' don't want us, or Congress, to know what's in the TPP IP section so we don't go all ninja netizens again like we did to stomp out SOPA/PIPA.

Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/sopa-supporters-meet-secret-strangle-internet-freedom-online-speech

Google in Africa Its a hit

ONLINE Africa is developing even faster than the new highways of offline Africa.

Source:
http://www.economist.com/node/21554566

Google in Africa Its a hit

ONLINE Africa is developing even faster than the new highways of offline Africa.

Source:
http://www.economist.com/node/21554566

The Kickstarter Game Rounding up the best in crowdsourced game development

We take a look at some of the coolest crowdsourced video game funding efforts on Kickstarter right now.

Via: http://www.digitaltrends.com

Kickstarter lapse leaves 70000 project ideas exposed

Crowd-funding website Kickstarter is taking a kick in the public-relations pants today after a revelation that roughly 70,000 yet-to-be-launched project ideas had been left exposed for more than two weeks.

Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/kickstarter-lapse-leaves-70000-project-ideas-exposed

Tuesday 15 May 2012

Pirate Bay Founder Takes Case To European Court TorrentFreak

Having being found guilty of copyright infringement offenses and subsequently denied the opportunity to be heard by Sweden's Supreme Court, one of the founders of The Pirate Bay is taking his case to the European Court.

The lawyer of Fredrik Neij believes that the function of The Pirate Bay is protected by the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights.

Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/pirate-bay-founder-takes-case-to-european-court-120514/

Sketches From The Making Of Rise Up A Short Animation From China

The CG story of two robotic workers going up against their evil robot supervisor.

Source:
http://www.thecreatorsproject.com/blog/sketches-from-the-making-of-irise-upi-a-short-animation-from-china

How cities will look in 50 years from now PIC

Concept drawing of a city in the late 21st century.

Source:
http://i.imgur.com/pqLLM.jpg

Apple gets green light to seek Samsung tablet ban in US

A U.S. appeals court gives Apple a chance to get Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet banned from store shelves.

If Apple proceeds, it could shape next week's settlement talks. Read this blog post by Zack Whittaker on Apple.

Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57433954-37/apple-gets-green-light-to-seek-samsung-tablet-ban-in-u.s/

Watch The Raid as performed by brutal claymation kitties

Watch The Raid as performed by brutal claymation kitties

Lee Hardcastle presents a three-minute-long homage to Gareth Evans' The Raid starring intensely violent clay cats.

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1627188.html

Watch The Raid as performed by brutal claymation kitties

Lee Hardcastle presents a three-minute-long homage to Gareth Evans' The Raid starring intensely violent clay cats.

Watch The Raid as performed by brutal claymation kitties

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1627188.html

Video The drone next door

What has mainly been an aerial asset for the U.S. military in countries like Afghanistan or Pakistan is now being used increasingly on the home front � raising some serious legal questions about how to best balance citizens rights with law-enforcement goals.

Source:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/security/video-the-drone-next-door/13799/

Video The drone next door

What has mainly been an aerial asset for the U.S. military in countries like Afghanistan or Pakistan is now being used increasingly on the home front � raising some serious legal questions about how to best balance citizens rights with law-enforcement goals.

Source:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/security/video-the-drone-next-door/13799/

Monday 14 May 2012

First photos of Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs

First photos of Ashton Kutcher dressed up as Steve Jobs, black turtleneck and all

Source:
http://www.edibleapple.com/2012/05/12/first-photos-of-ashton-kutcher-as-steve-jobs-black-turtleneck-and-all/

First photos of Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs

First photos of Ashton Kutcher dressed up as Steve Jobs, black turtleneck and all

Source:
http://www.edibleapple.com/2012/05/12/first-photos-of-ashton-kutcher-as-steve-jobs-black-turtleneck-and-all/

Retinal Implants Restore Partial Sight To Three Blind

The blind really are beginning to see again.

After receiving retinal implants in a trial, two people in the UK and one in China � all blind � regained part of their vision.

Source:
http://singularityhub.com/2012/05/05/retinal-implants-restore-partial-sight-to-three-blind/

KucinichConyers Ensure Transparency and Accountability In The US Combat Drone Program Just Foreign Policy

The office of Representative Dennis Kucinich is circulating the following letter to President Obama asking that Congress be provided with information on the CIA and JSOCs use of "signature" drone strikes.

The office of Rep. John Conyers has signed on. Urge your Rep. to sign: 202-225-3121.

Source:
http://www.justforeignpolicy.org/node/1219

Could Helium3 really solve Earths energy problems

Clean energy is only a missing neutron away

Source:
http://io9.com/5908499/could-helium 3-really-solve-earths-energy-problems

Could Helium3 really solve Earths energy problems

Clean energy is only a missing neutron away

Source:
http://io9.com/5908499/could-helium 3-really-solve-earths-energy-problems

Graphic The State of the Internet

Not much needs to be said, here.

Were all on the internet. There are definitely people who are not, but for the most part it is a tool that affects nearly everyone worldwide even if they arent users themselves. One would be hard-pressed to find anyone in western society who is not on the internet in one way or another.

Source:
http://www.techi.com/2012/05/the-state-of-the-internet/

Graphic The State of the Internet

Not much needs to be said, here.

Were all on the internet. There are definitely people who are not, but for the most part it is a tool that affects nearly everyone worldwide even if they arent users themselves. One would be hard-pressed to find anyone in western society who is not on the internet in one way or another.

Source:
http://www.techi.com/2012/05/the-state-of-the-internet/

Chess meets giant robots in awesome DIY Action Chess

Chess is a classic game of cunning and strategy, but for the most part it is severely lacking in the crucial "wicked sweet robot" department. Thankfully, one intrepid inventor has solved that glaring flaw.

Chess meets giant robots in awesome DIY Action Chess

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1624858.html

Sunday 13 May 2012

LensFocus Shifter Lens Mounted Follow Focus And Marker Board

LensFocus Shifter Lens Mounted Follow Focus And Marker Board

A new design is currently on the Kickstarter website called the Lens or Focus Shifter , which can be attached to any camera lens and provides you with an easy way to refocus to certain focus settings whilst filming using the additonal maker board. The Lens/Focus Shifter has ...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1622942.html

LensFocus Shifter Lens Mounted Follow Focus And Marker Board

A new design is currently on the Kickstarter website called the Lens or Focus Shifter , which can be attached to any camera lens and provides you with an easy way to refocus to certain focus settings whilst filming using the additonal maker board. The Lens/Focus Shifter has ...

LensFocus Shifter Lens Mounted Follow Focus And Marker Board

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1622942.html

iPhone 5 rumor rollup for the week ending May 11

Apple iPhone 5 rumors: Sweet September, LTE fervor, Liquidmetal down the drain

Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2012/051112-iphone5-rumor-rollup-259214.html

Onetwo punch knocks out aggressive breast cancer cells

New MIT study shows that staggered delivery of cancer drugs is far more effective than administering them at the same time.

Source:
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2012/dual-drug-order-chemotherapy-0511.html

New CementMaking Method Could Slash Carbon Emissions

The proof-of-concept device concentrates sunlight to break apart limestone.

Researchers at George Washington University have bolted together an ungainly contraption that they say efficiently uses the energy in sunlight to power a novel chemical process to make lime, the key ingredient in cement, without emitting carbon dioxide. The device puts to work about half of the energy in sunlight (solar panels, in comparison, convert just 15 percent of th

Source:
http://www.technologyreview.com/energy/40398/

New CementMaking Method Could Slash Carbon Emissions

The proof-of-concept device concentrates sunlight to break apart limestone.

Researchers at George Washington University have bolted together an ungainly contraption that they say efficiently uses the energy in sunlight to power a novel chemical process to make lime, the key ingredient in cement, without emitting carbon dioxide. The device puts to work about half of the energy in sunlight (solar panels, in comparison, convert just 15 percent of th

Source:
http://www.technologyreview.com/energy/40398/

HP Elitebook PSeries gets 2012 Refresh

HP Elitebook PSeries gets 2012 Refresh

Hewlett-Packard has announced the Intel Ivy Bridge update for the HP EliteBook p-series business laptop line and they even added a new ultraportable model. The smallest EliteBook member of the family now is the new HP 2170p with a 11.6-inch display. After that, there’s the 2570p, 8470p, and 8570p with 12.5″, 14″, and 15.6″ displays. ...

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/JKUZjt2gbYQ/

How The Music Industry Is Killing Music And Blaming The Fans

Naturally, music can and should question the existing social order.

But as big a fan as I have been of the Clash, the Gang of Four, and even the Tom Robinson Band, structural changes in economic systems do not usually flow directly from music.

One must also remember that for most of music history, musicians, en masse, made very little money. There was an anomaly in the sixties that convinced musicians and labels that they could all get rich. N

Source:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesmarshallcrotty/2011/07/17/the-quietus-opinion-black-sky-thinking-how-the-music-industry-is-killing-music-and-blaming-the-fans/

10 New Problems Technology Gave Us

From DVR to GPS, here are 10 technological advancements� that have inadvertently created new problems in my life.

And probably yours, too.

Source:
http://www.mademan.com/10-new-problems-technology-gave-us/

10 New Problems Technology Gave Us

From DVR to GPS, here are 10 technological advancements� that have inadvertently created new problems in my life.

And probably yours, too.

Source:
http://www.mademan.com/10-new-problems-technology-gave-us/

Saturday 12 May 2012

Facebook CoFounder Saverin Gives Up US Citizenship Before IPO

Eduardo Saverin, the billionaire co- founder of Facebook Inc., renounced his U.S. citizenship before an initial public offering that values the social network at as much as $96 billion, a move that may reduce his tax bill...

Saverin, 30, joins a growing number of people giving up U.S. citizenship, a move that can trim their tax liabilities in that country.

Source:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-11/facebook-co-founder-saverin-gives-up-u-s-citizenship-before-ipo.html

Did Obamas samesex marriage tweet break Twitter records

To say that President Obama's announcement of support for gay marriage yesterday was historic is something of an understatement.

But it appears that it didn't just make history in the fight for gay rights � it may have also made Twitter history � Continue reading ��

Source:
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technology-blog/did-obama-same-sex-marriage-tweet-break-twitter-222115221.html

Did Obamas samesex marriage tweet break Twitter records

To say that President Obama's announcement of support for gay marriage yesterday was historic is something of an understatement.

But it appears that it didn't just make history in the fight for gay rights � it may have also made Twitter history � Continue reading ��

Source:
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technology-blog/did-obama-same-sex-marriage-tweet-break-twitter-222115221.html

Everything You Need to Know About New Samsung Galaxy S3 Geeky Edge Technology Web News

In the early 90s everyone predicted that a day would come when you would be able to carry your world, your office wherever you go.

And all of this, in just some portable size. Well that day has seen the light. The era of smart phones has arrived!!

Source:
http://www.geekyedge.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-new-samsung-galaxy-s3/

Pirate Bay Founder Peter Sunde Requests Pardon

After being found guilty of copyright offenses in connection with the operations of The Pirate Bay, site co-founder Peter Sunde should now be beginning an 8 month jail sentence in a Swedish prison.

However, in a last-ditch attempt to maintain his freedom, Sunde has asked the Swedish government for clemency citing health and business concerns.

Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/pirate-bay-founder-peter-sunde-requests-pardon-120511/

NVIDIAs LowerCost GeForce GTX 670 Benchmarked TopEnd Performance for Hundreds Less

NVIDIA's new graphics card offers all of the features of the higher-end GeForce GTX 680 and 90+% of the performance for hundreds less.

Source:
http://hothardware.com/Reviews/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-670-Reviews-EVGA-and-Gigabyte/

NVIDIAs LowerCost GeForce GTX 670 Benchmarked TopEnd Performance for Hundreds Less

NVIDIA's new graphics card offers all of the features of the higher-end GeForce GTX 680 and 90+% of the performance for hundreds less.

Source:
http://hothardware.com/Reviews/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-670-Reviews-EVGA-and-Gigabyte/

Dominos tests out pizza ordering through Facebook

Looking to capture the attention of Facebook fans, Domino's Pizza is banking that customers don't want to veer away from Facebook when they get hungry for a slice.

Via: http://www.digitaltrends.com

Friday 11 May 2012

Orangutans Miami Zoo Use iPads to Communicate

Workers at Jungle Island in Miami are using iPads to better communicate with their orangutans

Source:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_162-57430756-501465/orangutans-at-miami-zoo-use-ipads-to-communicate/

Digg Engineering Team Joins SocialCode

"Were proud to share that the Digg engineering team will be joining SocialCode, a leading provider of social media advertising and intelligence, and a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company."

Source:
http://about.digg.com/blog/digg-engineering-team-joins-socialcode

Digg Engineering Team Joins SocialCode

"Were proud to share that the Digg engineering team will be joining SocialCode, a leading provider of social media advertising and intelligence, and a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company."

Source:
http://about.digg.com/blog/digg-engineering-team-joins-socialcode

Fight the Patriot Act and win Next Promise privacy a surveillancefree ISP

Nick Merrill, once known as John Doe, secretly fought for our First and Fourth Amendment rights, battled against NSL abuse, a gag order, excessive government secrecy, and almost entirely redacted documents from FBI counterintelligence.

Living under such mentally-exhausting circumstances for years is bound to change a person, but Merrill believes it is "better to die on your feet than live on your knees" and is "hoping to do further legal challeng

Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/fight-patriot-act-and-win-next-promise-privacy-surveillance-free-isp

USPS to ban overseas shipments on tablets smartphones more

Starting next week, people won't be able to ship a whole host of electronics overseas because items like the iPad, Kindle, laptops, and smartphones use possibly combustible lithium ion batteries....

USPS to ban overseas shipments on tablets smartphones more

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1619899.html

Create an avatar and speak Japanese with NTT DoCoMo

Create an avatar and speak Japanese with NTT DoCoMo

Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo shows up in New Orleans with some of its latest technologies in tow. From the show CNET takes a closer look....

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1619587.html

Create an avatar and speak Japanese with NTT DoCoMo

Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo shows up in New Orleans with some of its latest technologies in tow. From the show CNET takes a closer look....

Create an avatar and speak Japanese with NTT DoCoMo

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1619587.html

12 of our moms are having sex and using smartphones at the same time

Survey shows moms stay connected from bathroom to bedroom

Source:
http://www.adweek.com/news/technology/millennial-moms-dont-let-sex-get-way-smartphone-use-140183

Which of these 5 disruptive tech predictions will get real this decade

Here we collected forecasts from top tech thinkers about how our electronic lives will evolve over the decade to come.

We're sure there will be a mix of bullseyes and bulls%!t, so be sure to check back in every few years to see how we're doing.

Source:
http://dvice.com/archives/2012/05/which-of-these.php

Thursday 10 May 2012

Cole MacGrath might appear in Sonys PlayStation AllStars Battle Royale

Sony’s PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale has been officially announced, but we don’t yet know the game’s entire cast of playable characters. We know about a handful of characters and now we may be able to add another. If you have played the game inFamous 2, you probably know Eric Ladin, the actor who voices the ...

Cole MacGrath might appear in Sonys PlayStation AllStars Battle Royale

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/kU2SC476GPg/

Will our alien first contact be in 140 characters or less

If you were going to speak with an alien race for the first time, what would you want to say? Something about our art or history? Or something about Kim Kardashian's butt or those loveable LOL cats? Thanks to the democracy of the Internet it could be any of the above topics or more...

Source:
http://dvice.com/archives/2012/05/will-our-alien.php

Will our alien first contact be in 140 characters or less

If you were going to speak with an alien race for the first time, what would you want to say? Something about our art or history? Or something about Kim Kardashian's butt or those loveable LOL cats? Thanks to the democracy of the Internet it could be any of the above topics or more...

Source:
http://dvice.com/archives/2012/05/will-our-alien.php

Iconic Piracy Suit Against Google Dismissed Despite 25000 Bounty

After 8 years the legal battle between Google and adult magazine publisher Perfect 10 has been put to rest.

Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/piracy-claim-against-google-dismissed-despite-25000-bounty-120509/

Google Play Hits 15 Billion App Downloads

Google Play, which was previously the Android Market has hit a new milestone, there have been more than 15 billion Android apps downloaded from the Google Play Store. The news first came from the Independent who said that Google was about to reach the 15 billion app downloads mark, and TechCrunch reached out to Google ...

Google Play Hits 15 Billion App Downloads

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1618187.html

Zuckerberg takes heat for hoodie on IPO road show

Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter says the Facebook CEO's hoodie is a 'mark of immaturity' and shows a lack of respect for investors.

Even so, he set a $44 price target and gave Facebook an outperform rating.

Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57430523-93/zuckerberg-takes-heat-for-hoodie-on-ipo-road-show/

10 Ridiculously Unsettling OldTimey Robots

Here's some irrefutable proof that machines have been planning our collective demise for over a century.

Source:
http://io9.com/5908916/10-ridiculously-unsettling-old timey-robots

Improved Lubrication From Polymers Water Not Oil

Mineral oil is typically used as a cooling lubricant for machining hard metals and for tool-making machinery on which tools are manufactured, but engineers are now offering an alternative to fossil fuel-based oils that often transport very little heat.

The new aqueous biopolymer solutions are actually based on water, which is no worse a lubricant than oil if the right additives are used.

Source:
http://www.rdmag.com/News/2012/05/Engineering-Materials-Machinery-Improved-lubrication-from-polymers-and-water-not-oil/

Improved Lubrication From Polymers Water Not Oil

Mineral oil is typically used as a cooling lubricant for machining hard metals and for tool-making machinery on which tools are manufactured, but engineers are now offering an alternative to fossil fuel-based oils that often transport very little heat.

The new aqueous biopolymer solutions are actually based on water, which is no worse a lubricant than oil if the right additives are used.

Source:
http://www.rdmag.com/News/2012/05/Engineering-Materials-Machinery-Improved-lubrication-from-polymers-and-water-not-oil/

Wednesday 9 May 2012

HTCs Droid Incredible 4G LTE has its own ICS flavor

CNET's Jessica Dolcourt goes hands-on with the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE, Verizon's latest Android Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone....

HTCs Droid Incredible 4G LTE has its own ICS flavor

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/xEa4admPKZ4/

Twitter resists subpoena to release users data without warrant

Twitter is contesting a court order requiring it to turn over private data on a user charged with disorderly conduct during the Occupy Wall Street protests in New York last year.

Source:
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226998/Twitter_resists_subpoena_to_release_user_39_s_data_without_warrant

Astoundingly realistic animal chairs from Maximo Riera are a mustsee

Astoundingly realistic animal chairs from Maximo Riera are a mustsee

Spanish artist Maximo Riera creates amazingly detailed animal chair sculptures. ...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1616223.html

Astoundingly realistic animal chairs from Maximo Riera are a mustsee

Astoundingly realistic animal chairs from Maximo Riera are a mustsee

Spanish artist Maximo Riera creates amazingly detailed animal chair sculptures. ...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1616223.html

All of this now fits in your pocket

Technology is amazing and we all know it.

What we may forget or even take for granted is that there was a time around thirty years ago when we needed dozens of different devices to do the things that we do with our current smartphones.

Source:
http://www.techi.com/2012/05/all-of-this-now-fits-in-your-pocket/

Methane monsters Dinosaurs breaking wind may have contributed to global warming

Mesozoic gas emissions comparable to total natural and man-made methane emissions today

Source:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/-dinosaurs-breaking-wind-may-have-contributed-822341

Methane monsters Dinosaurs breaking wind may have contributed to global warming

Mesozoic gas emissions comparable to total natural and man-made methane emissions today

Source:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/-dinosaurs-breaking-wind-may-have-contributed-822341

Hospital to live tweet brain surgery put pics on Pinterest CNNcom

Several weeks after making history with the world's first live-tweeted open heart surgery, Houston's Memorial Hermann hospital is dusting off its social media chops again.

Source:
http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/08/health/hospital-live-tweet-brain-surgery/index.html

The future is happening

A 40 second look at all of the major break throughs in April.

Source:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plR1f6_29Zw

Nixon Synapse Touchscreen Watch

If you prefer your watch, to be a watch rather than a fully integrated smartphone connected data device similar to the Pebble smartwatch currently generating massive funding on Kicksrater. On the last count it had already passed $8 million. �You might be interested in the unique looking Nixon Synapse touchscreen watch, which has a few ...

Nixon Synapse Touchscreen Watch

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/oIFtCXqG7zA/

Nixon Synapse Touchscreen Watch

Nixon Synapse Touchscreen Watch

If you prefer your watch, to be a watch rather than a fully integrated smartphone connected data device similar to the Pebble smartwatch currently generating massive funding on Kicksrater. On the last count it had already passed $8 million. �You might be interested in the unique looking Nixon Synapse touchscreen watch, which has a few ...

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/oIFtCXqG7zA/

Tuesday 8 May 2012

EFF Urges Appeals Court to Protect Forums Allowing Users to Speak Online

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is urging a federal appeals court to block an attempt by disgruntled businesses to make an end-run around the federal law that protects Yelp and other online forums from liability for their users' reviews.

In a friend-of-the-court brief filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit Friday, EFF argues that the strong protections for hosts of forums in Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act

Source:
https://www.eff.org/press/releases/eff-urges-appeals-court-protect-forums-allowing-users-speak-online

EFF Urges Appeals Court to Protect Forums Allowing Users to Speak Online

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is urging a federal appeals court to block an attempt by disgruntled businesses to make an end-run around the federal law that protects Yelp and other online forums from liability for their users' reviews.

In a friend-of-the-court brief filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit Friday, EFF argues that the strong protections for hosts of forums in Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act

Source:
https://www.eff.org/press/releases/eff-urges-appeals-court-protect-forums-allowing-users-speak-online

10 Gadgets to Make Your Deck Nicer Than Your House

Having a deck barbecue doesn't have to mean sitting on uncomfortable plastic chairs or pumping your tunes through puny portable speakers.

This summer, detail your deck with this tech to make it feel like a home outside of home.

Source:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/improvement/outdoor-projects/10-gadgets-to-make-your-deck-nicer-than-your-house

Jury rules Google violated copyright law Google moves for mistrial

The Oracle/Google jury ruled that Google violated copyright law with its use of Java in Android.

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2012/05/jury-rules-google-violated-copyright-law-google-moves-for-mistrial.ars

Senator Al Franken Comcast Xfinity On Demand may violate net neutrality agreement

Senator Al Franken has long been an outspoken supporter of network neutrality and an opponent of a 2010 joint venture between NBC Universal and Comcast, so it's not surprising that he's deeply...

Source:
http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/7/3005329/al-franken-comcast-xfinity-on-demand-may-violate-net-neutrality

Verizon to begin offering text to 911 service

In a few months, Verizon will begin rolling out a new feature that will enable users to report emergencies by sending a text message to 911

Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/verizon-begin-offering-text-911-service

Verizon to begin offering text to 911 service

In a few months, Verizon will begin rolling out a new feature that will enable users to report emergencies by sending a text message to 911

Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/verizon-begin-offering-text-911-service

Swivlit Smartphone Camera Tracking Dock

Swivl has this week unveiled a new addition to their range in the form of the Swivl-it, a cut down version of their Swivl smartphone camera docking device.�The new Swivl-it has been created to provide a cheaper alternative for those who can't afford the original Swivl's $180 price tag. Priced at the $129 the new ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com