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Is there a shingled disk in your future?
ZDNet - 20 Nov 2012 02:03
Disk vendors are running out of options when it comes to increasing disk drive density. One increasingly attractive option: Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR). What is it and will it succeed?
Space art show may last billions of years
NBC News - 20 Nov 2012 23:57Discovery vs. Intent: How Election Night "Tanked" The Web's CTRs
Forbes - 20 Nov 2012 23:57The Senate Is About to Let More Than 22 Agencies Spy on Your Email and Documents Without a Warrant (Update: Not Any More)
Gizmodo - 20 Nov 2012 23:21
What began as a bill designed to protect the privacy of your digital life has been mangled at the behest of law enforcement agencies. CNET reports that if the revised Senate bill isn't stopped before it goes to vote next...
Science on the SPOT: Shadows and Spiders– A Secret Cave in California
KQED Quest - 20 Nov 2012 22:39
The rural foothills along the Santa Cruz County Coast hold an ancient secret. Deep below the redwoods, White Moon Cave extends for nearly a mile -- making it one of the longest caves in California. But few people have ev...
An Incredibly Hot Woman Who Is A Fantastic Cook Is Here to Answer All Your Thanksgiving Questions
Gizmodo - 20 Nov 2012 22:01
How do you celebrate Thanksgiving? With a cardboard-dry turkey and some Stove Top? I pity you. But it's only Wednesday, and I can still help you make a fantastic holiday dinner. I know how to do this. More »
Top 10 Black Friday tablet deals
PC World - 20 Nov 2012 21:50
If you’re looking to get a deal on a tablet this Black Friday, you’re in for some choice. Watch out for Apple’s Black Friday sale if you want an iPad, but if you want some serious discounts, we found...
The Iconfactory's David Lanham on what it takes to build home screen-worthy icons
The Verge - 20 Nov 2012 17:30
David Lanham is an illustrator at The Iconfactory, where he designed many of our favorite icons for apps like Twitterific, Acorn, Fantastical, and Coda. His unique style, which combines juicy color palettes with imaginat...
Firefox for Android revamp brings browser to 250 million older phones
ZDNet - 20 Nov 2012 16:03
The update means Firefox for Android and its Awesome Bar now works on handsets built on ARMv6 architecture, including HTC Status and Samsung Galaxy Ace, massively extending the reach of the mobile browser.
Hewlett-Packard's Autonomy Allegations: A Material Writedown Puts All Four Audit Firms On The Spot
Forbes - 20 Nov 2012 23:59
You can bring a Big Four audit firm to court for missing a major accounting fraud but it?s much harder to bring the auditor to justice.
Opera Mini for BlackBerry and feature phones catches up with download manager update
Engadget - 20 Nov 2012 23:57
A mere six months since its last update to feature phones and Blackberrys, Opera Mini has refreshed itself again, this time offering up an improved download experience, both in regards to speed and file management. The n...
Bionic Mannequins Spy On Shoppers
The Huffington Post - 20 Nov 2012 23:56At HP, every day is now Groundhog Day
CNET - 20 Nov 2012 23:55
commentary More of the same from a company that was once an American icon and symbol of Silicon Valley excellence. This is getting old. [Read more]
You Asked It! Turns Twitter Into Chatroulette, But Without The Nudity
TechCrunch - 20 Nov 2012 23:52
I use Twitter a lot, as I've been reminded in the past by folks like my boss at TechCrunch. It's cool though, it's kind of my job to keep up with the latest trends and what-have-you. Twitter is a great place for that. I ...
YouTube-Exclusive ‘Halo’ Miniseries Nets 26 Million Views
Mashable - 20 Nov 2012 23:50
Microsoft's experimental Halo live-action miniseries received 26 million total views on YouTube since it launched in October, paving a future for long form video content on the platform. Halo: Forward Unto Dawn premiered...
GOG.com Black Friday deal loads you up with PC games
PC World - 20 Nov 2012 23:50
It's that time of the year. Everyone is out for the best deals of the season, looking for the best gadgets and games for pennies on the dollar. This year, PC gamers thrive as Black Friday starts early at GOG.com. GOG.com...
Why you should buy a cheap Blu-ray player on Black Friday
CNET - 20 Nov 2012 23:49
Pairing up a cheap, bare-bones Blu-ray player with a Roku LT is a smart buying tactic. [Read more]
First Details On Facebook’s “View Tags†Cookie Ad Tracking That Shows Sales From Impressions
TechCrunch - 20 Nov 2012 23:47
Facebook is on a quest to quantify the value of its ads, and TechCrunch has attained the first public details on its recently expanded ad tracking program called "View Tags"Â that looks beyond clicks. It lets advertise...
Sailrocket 2 breaks sailing speed record at 68 mph
CNET - 20 Nov 2012 23:46
Skimming along a bay in Africa, this sleek carbon-fiber craft seems to barely touch the water. [Read more]
New Pinterest Calendar for Holidays
ABC News - 20 Nov 2012 23:44
Pinterest's providing pinspiration with new holiday boards from celebrities and companies.
E-mail bill raises privacy concerns
CNET - 20 Nov 2012 23:42
A proposed law might allow feds to read e-mail without a warrant, Facebook tests a tool that auto-uploads iPhone photos, and Nokia's Here Maps arrives in Apple's app store. [Read more]
The World's Biggest Wind Turbine Is as Broad as an Airbus 380
Gizmodo - 20 Nov 2012 23:40
The first commercial offshore wind turbine that Siemens created 30 years ago had 5-meter long blades and produced a paltry 30kW. A lot can change over three decades. The company's newest offshore model isn't just the big...