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Engadget HD Podcast 351 - 05.28.13
Engadget - 29 May 2013 02:30
It was a holiday weekend, but news takes no vacations, and so the HD Podcast soldiered on. Aside from following up on the Xbox One, Ben recalls his time in the import racing scene, while Richard analyzes the totally beli...
Soyuz capsule docks with International Space Station
Fox News - 29 May 2013 06:00
A Soyuz capsule carrying three astronauts has successfully docked with the International Space Station, bringing the size of the crew at the orbiting lab to six.
Apple's Tim Cook grilled at All Things Digital conference opening
L.A. Times - 29 May 2013 06:07YouTube adds slow-mo feature to its editing tools
Engadget - 29 May 2013 05:37
How do you add a dramatic flair to your mundane video clips? You play it in slow motion, that's how. And now that YouTube has introduced a built-in slow-mo feature, you don't even need to capture footage using a high-spe...
SpeedForm: Under Armour Has Built a Bra For Your Feet
Gizmodo - 29 May 2013 18:30
Dave Dombrow, Under Armour's senior creative director of footwear, is tucked away in a random conference room in Chelsea Piers. It's the second time we've spoken to each other but this time it's a little different. Dave ...
The Weirdest Thing on the Internet Tonight: "LOAD"
Gizmodo - 29 May 2013 06:00
As famed French artist René Magritte once quipped, "Ceci n'est pas une Commodore 64."
Tim Cook on iOS 7, Jony Ive, Google Glass and Opening Apple Up
Gizmodo - 29 May 2013 04:25
Confirming what we've already heard about iOS 7 , Tim Cook just told Walt Mossberg, Kara Swisher and the rest of the tech world that Jony Ive has been "really key" to iOS 7. Cook also had a few choice words about Google ...
Pentagon downplays importance of pilfered weapons data after report exposes China hacks
The Verge - 29 May 2013 02:30
The Pentagon suffered a black eye yesterday when a classified report detailing Chinese hackers' access to weapons system design information was uncovered by The Washington Post. But the Defense Department says that even ...
Zigbee and Z-wave are out. Broadcom's new chips bet on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for IoT
GigaOM - 29 May 2013 22:36
The wide array of wireless radio technologies used to get devices online may soon shrink as major players in the chip world start choosing the standards they will support for the internet of things.
Multiple Sclerosis: Signs, Symptoms & Treatment
Live Science - 29 May 2013 23:59
400,000 Americans have MS
EarSkinz correct Apple EarPods' biggest flaw
CNET - 29 May 2013 20:07
If your EarPods don't fit securely in your ears, a pair of these upcoming $10.95 silicone sleeves, called the EarSkinz 2, will make them stay put.
Intel's first buy under Krzanich is ST-Ericsson's GPS division
Engadget - 29 May 2013 04:54
Well, that didn't take long. Even though Brian Krzanich took over the reins at Intel a mere 12 days ago, he's already authorized his first-ever acquisition. The chip giant announced it has purchased ST-Ericsson's satelli...
Apple CEO hints that iOS could open up to more third-party customization
The Verge - 29 May 2013 04:31
During the D11 conference this evening, Apple CEO Tim Cook was pressed on the fact that Apple's software is more closed in comparison to other platforms such as Android, and admitted that the company could be softening o...
Facebook promises to crack down on hate speech after boycott campaign
The Verge - 29 May 2013 00:45
Last week, the Everyday Sexism Project and other activists asked Facebook to address a long-standing issue: the proliferation of pages that celebrate beating, raping, or killing women. In addition to sending an open lett...
Mono: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Live Science - 29 May 2013 23:59
'The kissing disease' also spreads through shared utensils and coughing and sneezing.
Melanoma: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Live Science - 29 May 2013 23:59
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that begins in the skin's pigment-producing cells, called melanocytes. These cells make melanin, which is responsible for the color in skin, eyes and hair.
Malignant Mesothelioma: Symptoms and Treatments
Live Science - 29 May 2013 23:59
Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer of the thin layer of tissue that covers the heart, lungs and other internal organs.
Macular Degeneration: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatments
Live Science - 29 May 2013 23:59
Symtpoms, causes and treatments for macular degeneration.
Non-approved strain of genetically engineered wheat found in Oregon field
NBC News - 29 May 2013 23:58
WASHINGTON -- Unapproved genetically engineered wheat has been discovered in an Oregon field, a potential threat to trade with countries that have concerns about genetically modified foods.The Agriculture Department said...
Microsoft can't get its story straight on Xbox One indie games
NBC News - 29 May 2013 23:58
Compared to the other major console developers, Microsoft sounded like it had all its plans for its next-generation console launch down pat last week when it introduced the Xbox One. Even the console's name exuded confid...
Lyme Disease: Symptoms and Treatment
Live Science - 29 May 2013 23:58
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of a tick. Early symptoms include a bull's-eye rash.
Lupus: Symptoms and Treatment
Live Science - 29 May 2013 23:58
Lupus is a chronic disorder in which the immune system attacks otherwise healthy cells. It is characterized by fatigue, joint pain and rashes.