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Watch as Last Week's Asteroid Decides to Fly by Peacefully Instead of Destroying Us
Gizmodo - 20 Feb 2013 23:40
That little, white pixelated bean spinning around above might look more like a bad 80s video game than the near-messenger of quick and devastating apocalypse, but that's what happens when you're taking shots 74,000 miles...
How To Steal A Diamond
Popular Science - 20 Feb 2013 18:00
Four tips in case you wanted to follow in the footsteps of the $50 million Brussels diamond theft and heist yourself some valuable jewels. Last night, an estimated $50 million worth of diamonds--both cut and uncut--were ...
Boeing will reportedly present Dreamliner battery fixes to FAA this week
The Verge - 20 Feb 2013 23:36
The Federal Aviation Administration agreed to let Boeing conduct test flights of the troubled 787 Dreamliner less than two weeks ago, and the company may already have some fixes in mind. The Wall Street Journal is report...
Man arrested for harassing baby manatee
NBC News - 20 Feb 2013 03:15One Swedish Made Light Enlarging Lamp
Gizmodo - 20 Feb 2013 00:40
Simple is an understatement when it comes to the Vinge, a fine piece of lamp from Swedish design firm Note Design Studio. Stripped down to its essentials, the fixture puts out a beautifully soft light as a result of its ...
A Rare Coupon Code to ThinkGeek Is Your Deal of the Day
Gizmodo - 20 Feb 2013 22:00
We're big fans of ThinkGeek here at Gizmodo. They carry some really cool stuff that you can't get anywhere else, but like all superfluous-yet-cool toys, the price has got to be right. You can't shout "shut up and take my...
This Jackknife-Inspired Lamps Is Simple But Beautiful
Gizmodo - 20 Feb 2013 13:11
This beautiful lamp, designed by Elia Mangia for Foundry, is subtly inspired by a jackknife's folding blade--but don't let that put you off, because its simplicity is too alluring to resist. More
Here's Everything Wrong with Inception
Gizmodo - 20 Feb 2013 08:00
Though it only seems like yesterday that Inception came out (because of everyone overusing the Inception horn), it's been over 2 years since a big budget mainstream movie has wrinkled people's brain like it did. But beca...
Abstract Long-Exposure Photos of Colored Paper in a Cave
PetaPixel - 20 Feb 2013 23:17SAP intros Sybase IQ 16 for real-time data, 'in-the-moment' decisions
ZDNet - 20 Feb 2013 20:19
SAP's Sybase IQ 16 aims to turn around real-time analytics as big data moves from terabytes to petabytes.
Yahoo unwraps first home-page redesign under new CEO Marissa Mayer
L.A. Times - 20 Feb 2013 18:08Boston Globe's 28,000 digital subs: a flop or a foothold?
GigaOM - 20 Feb 2013 17:31
The Boston Globe can be seen as a bellwether for metropolitan newspapers. Its digital strategy so far appears to be off to a slow start but some see more to the story.
Google expands Glass pre-orders to 'creative individuals'
The Verge - 20 Feb 2013 13:04
Last summer Google announced that the "Explorer" edition of its Glass headset, meant for developers and early adopters. Pre-orders for Glass took place at Google I/O, where attendees were offered the opportunity to put d...
Google Share Price Breaks $800 Barrier
Sky News - 20 Feb 2013 03:37
Amid renewed confidence in the company's ability to reap higher profits, Google's stock breaks $800 for the first time.
Cramped Apartments in Hong Kong Shot From Directly Above
PetaPixel - 20 Feb 2013 01:38Mac Owners Should Go Download This Security Fix Right Now
The Huffington Post - 20 Feb 2013 01:24Strip Club Goers More Likely To Use AOL Email: Study
The Huffington Post - 20 Feb 2013 01:12Online Fitness Startup Wello Launches Group Workouts, Enabling 3-5 Users To Work Out Together
TechCrunch - 20 Feb 2013 01:00
Last summer, online fitness provider Wello launched to provide personalized instruction to users via two-way video conferencing. That allowed its users to work with trainers from the comfort of their own homes. Now the c...
The world's fastest microscopic 3D printer
Fox News - 20 Feb 2013 17:59Square Debuts "Business In A Box", A Turnkey Point Of Sale Experience For $299
TechCrunch - 20 Feb 2013 17:45
Despite a rocky start to the year with the sudden departure of COO Keith Rabois, Square is still making a huge push to sign on new businesses on the Square platform and deliver smart, easy service for the mobile payments...
Apple and Facebook hacks traced to mobile development site, says AllThingsD
The Verge - 20 Feb 2013 00:21
AllThingsD is reporting that the culprit behind high-profile hacks targeting Apple and Facebook is "likely" a website called iPhoneDevSDK. The site, which is a hub for iOS and mobile development discussion, was reportedl...