Technology News
Reports: Apple testing curved glass, iOS-powered smart watch
GigaOM - 10 Feb 2013 22:01
The watch would run the same iOS platform as the iPhone, according to the NYT. The WSJ adds that Apple has talked with its chief manufacturing partner about such a device.
That's It, Slingshots Can't Possibly Get More Insane Than This Fully Automatic Minigun
Gizmodo - 10 Feb 2013 23:00
Slingshot lover and--let's face it--borderline maniac (in the best way) Joerg Sprave definitely took things to one extreme when he created an enormous slingshot cannon that fired ridiculous chainsaw halberds. Not to be o...
MoviePass Gives Android Owners Unlimited Theater Tickets for $30 per Month
Mashable - 10 Feb 2013 23:33
Going to the movies is often an expensive proposition. Depending on when and where you hit the theater, you may have already spent a decent amount of cash on a ticket even before you hit the concession stand. Go to more ...
Slow Motion Music Video Shot Using One Continuous 18 Second Shot
PetaPixel - 10 Feb 2013 19:30Online Simulator Shows You What Photos Look Like to People With Color Blindness
PetaPixel - 10 Feb 2013 23:38Inside a Paparazzo's Photography Bag: Cameras, Lenses and Pepper Spray
PetaPixel - 10 Feb 2013 21:42Cost per hour: A new metric for paid content
GigaOM - 10 Feb 2013 20:00
As we continue the transition to digital, media companies will have more precise and powerful tools to measure success. David Justus, of contentcurrents.com, says Cost Per Hour will be a pivotal metric, both for consumer...
This Foldable Scooter Could Almost Be Your Carry On
Gizmodo - 10 Feb 2013 19:30
Most folding scooters are missing something. You know, like a seat or actual portability. But the MOVEO from Turkish nonprofit Antro has a true mounted seat and folds to the size of a wheely suitcase. Intriguing. More
Ten More Bet's That You'll Never Lose
Gizmodo - 10 Feb 2013 18:00
There's nothing quite like taking advantage of the drunk, or the stupid, or the drunk and stupid. And these bets are, if not the best way to do that, at least one of the most amusing. Weird-trick extraordinaire Richard W...
15 things Apple could buy with its $137B cash reserve
ZDNet - 10 Feb 2013 13:19
Apple has $137.1 billion in cash, but more than two-thirds of it remains off-shore and outside of the U.S. taxman's reach. What could Apple spend all that cash on? We've got some suggestions.
Watch this year's Oscar contenders for best animated short
The Verge - 10 Feb 2013 06:13
2013's Oscar nominees for Best Animated Short Film are out, and with the exception of Maggie Simpson in 'The Longest Daycare,' they're all available to watch for free online. You might have already seen a couple of the n...
Birth of monster blizzard seen from space
NBC News - 10 Feb 2013 03:42Cloudrobot hands-on: robot pugilists throw bombs, drop jaws
Engadget - 10 Feb 2013 23:51
Cloudrobot is, potentially, the worst name we've ever heard for a product. Thankfully, if this robotic pugilist ever does come to market, we're pretty confident it'll be under a different brand. These fighters are not ne...
How the Grammys Audio Team Ensures an Award-Winning Show
Mashable - 10 Feb 2013 23:04
The Grammy Awards broadcast (Sunday night at 8 p.m. ET on CBS) is arguably the largest musical event of the year, featuring live performances from some of the biggest names in music. What you may not realize while you're...
NERF Rebelle hands-on: foam arrows and AR for secretly vicious little girls
Engadget - 10 Feb 2013 23:03
Look, we loved what Mattel did with Lazer Tag last year. But, let's be honest, that thing was pure testosterone. We're not saying the ladies couldn't get down, but the alien-blasting AR solo games weren't exactly designe...
Tech workers want Surface and iPhone, Forrester reports
PC World - 10 Feb 2013 22:50
Microsoft's Surface Windows 8 Pro tablet is at the top of the wish list for information workers, as is Apple's iPhone, according to a report on mobile trends released by Forrester Research last week. The report, 2013 Mob...
Awkward: 'You're Not Invited' Wedding Invitations Apparently A Thing
Mashable - 10 Feb 2013 22:37
What's worse than the stream of engagement alerts on the top right section of your Facebook newsfeed? Reading all about said engagements on the social media platform and being sent "you're not invited" notifications to c...
Canadian Astronaut Tweets Daily Photos From the International Space Station
PetaPixel - 10 Feb 2013 22:37Dinosaurs really were destroyed by an asteroid, study shows
The Verge - 10 Feb 2013 22:30
Scientists have long theorized that the dinosaurs met their demise at the hands of a giant asteroid, but the circumstances of such an event have thus far remained murky. Now, a team of American and European researchers h...
Viral Video Recap: Must-Watch Memes of the Week
Mashable - 10 Feb 2013 22:20
This week's Viral Video Recap features the Internet's usual suspects, cats and kids. But there are some surprises, too. In the classic cats viral videos department, there's a very relaxed cat sunbathing. Warning: You'll ...
How to safely send a digital Valentine
NBC News - 10 Feb 2013 22:15What's Love Got to Do With BlackBerry?
Mashable - 10 Feb 2013 22:04
Valentine's Day is coming up, and many of us are looking for that special someone -- including the BlackBerry Z10. Our friends Nitrozac and Snaggy at The Joy of Tech illustrate what might become a regular occurrence for ...