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After 69 years, 'pitch drop' experiment finally caught on video
The Verge - 20 Jul 2013 09:46
In 1927, a researcher at the University of Queensland in Australia began what's widely recognized as the longest-running experiment ever, the so-called "pitch drop." It's a simple set up: fill a flask with tar pitch and ...
Lego 'Back to the Future' DeLorean materializes at Comic-Con, ships next month
The Verge - 20 Jul 2013 01:57
It's been a long journey, but Doc Brown's Lego-fied DeLorean time machine is a reality. The new Back to the Future Lego set -- a seemingly perfect pairing -- is at San Diego Comic-Con this week, and it'll be on store she...
Rebooted 'Robocop' to tackle modern anxieties over drone warfare, director says
The Verge - 20 Jul 2013 23:51
A rebooted Robocop will explore what happens when war machines start to be used for domestic peacekeeping, according to a panel this week at Comic-Con. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony and MGM showed off the fir...
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 (FZ72)
DPhoto Journal - 20 Jul 2013 08:13
Last Updated (19 July'13): - Review & Sample Photos @ PCMAG Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 is a 16.1MP 1/2.3″ BSI MOS Sensor bridge-style point-and-shoot digital camera with Lumix DC Vario 60x Optical Zoom Lens. It features ...
Fujifilm Discontinues Neopan 400 B&W and Provia 400X Slide Film
PetaPixel - 20 Jul 2013 23:40
Categories: Industry News Tags: blackandwhitediscontinuedfilmfujifilmneopan400provia400xslidefilm Unfortunately, the news that a particular type of film is being discontinued is anything but surprising these days. And ev...
6 Apps You Don't Want to Miss
Mashable - 20 Jul 2013 22:57
It can be tough to keep up with all the new apps released every week. But you're in luck -- Mashable takes care of that for you, creating a roundup each weekend of our favorite new and updated apps. This week, we found a...
Engadget Podcast 352 - 07.20.13
Engadget - 20 Jul 2013 22:45
The Mobile Podcast had the pleasure of beating us to chatting about the Lumia 1020, but that didn't deter us. Aside from that taking up half of this week's episode, we'll discuss the new plans from AT&T, Verizon and T-Mo...
Microsoft Stock Drops 11% In a Day
Slashdot - 20 Jul 2013 22:52
Taco Cowboy writes with news that Microsoft's stock price dropped over 11 percent yesterday. The selloff was the biggest since 2009, and during the day the price was down more than 12 percent at one point, making it the ...
Thanks to a Secret Court the NSA Can Continue Spying on Americas
Gizmodo - 20 Jul 2013 00:22
On Friday, the secret court that oversees cases related to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act renewed the order that enables the NSA to compel telecom companies to hand over records whenever it wants. Translation:...
Charge Your Phone While Riding Your Bike
Life Hacker - 20 Jul 2013 23:00
We've already discussed how to hook up a DIY phone charger to your bike , but the folks at MAKE have polished the concept and created an easy-to-follow video if you still haven't tried it.
Amid Apple developer site outage, users report unauthorized password resets
CNET - 20 Jul 2013 23:41
Apple's developer site has been down for two days. Some have received password reset e-mails that appear to be sent by Apple but were not authorized -- suggesting foul play.
Memories, Photographs, and the Human Brain
PetaPixel - 20 Jul 2013 22:42
Categories: Educational Tags: brainhumanbrainmemoriesmemoryneurosciencephysiologypsychology There has been a good deal written about the similarities of the camera to the eye as well as the computer to human memory. What...
Save Money by Collecting Accomplishments Instead of Items
Life Hacker - 20 Jul 2013 21:00
There's nothing wrong with being a collector, but if the items you collect can be consumed, like books, movies, or games, you can save space and money by tracking the things you've completed, rather than filling your hom...
Comic-Con: 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Trailer Released
Variety - 20 Jul 2013 23:48
Just when she thought she was out ... The official trailer for the "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" was released at Comic-Con today and, judging by the footage, things aren't looking so good for Jennifer Lawrence's hero...
Does your IP address betray you to data-harvesters?
PC World - 20 Jul 2013 23:45
In today's world of hackers, stalkers, and cybercriminals, not to mention government spy programs and commercial sites that collect information about you for advertising purposes, is there a way to surf the Web and keep ...
Dropbox buys mobile-app maker Endorse
CNET - 20 Jul 2013 23:32
It's not clear whether Dropbox acquired Endorse for its couponlike service (which, given Dropbox's cloud-storage focus, perhaps seems unlikely) or for the people that built and maintained the cash-back app.
The Future of Virtual Reality Looks Super Creepy From the Outside
Gizmodo - 20 Jul 2013 23:19
OK, so Oculus Rift ? Awesome. Virtual reality treadmill ? Dope. Gun controllers? Well duh; you've played Duck Hunt. Put them all together and you should get something unbelievably amazing, right? Right?!
Comic-Con: 'How I Met Your Mother' Promises to Make Good on its Title
Variety - 20 Jul 2013 23:08
While everyone understands why CBS has kept its ratings-friendly "How I Met Your Mother" on the air all this time, we all have to wonder when they're going to get to the point already. Apparently we're not alone. In this...
"Mirror City" is a Unique Timelapse Video That Shows Kaleidoscopic Views of Major US Cities
The Phoblographer - 20 Jul 2013 23:04
"Mirror City" is a kaleidoscopic timelapse video showing major US cities in a unique way.
Lenovo website halts sale of Windows RT version of IdeaPad Yoga 11 hybrid tablet
ZDNet - 20 Jul 2013 22:56
Another blow to the troubled OS comes at the same time as Microsoft slices prices on its own Windows RT Surface tablets.
Comic-Con: 'World of Warcraft' Movie to Film in 2014
Variety - 20 Jul 2013 22:44
Legendary Pictures will begin production on "Warcraft," based on Activision Blizzard's hit videogame franchise "World of Warcraft," early next year under the direction of Duncan Jones ("Source Code"). Company made the an...
Documentary: The Life and Work of Iconic Photographer William Klein
PetaPixel - 20 Jul 2013 22:40
Categories: Finds Inspiration Tags: bbcbbconedocumentaryfashionphotographyiconicimagineinspirationalstreetphotographywilliamklein It's the weekend, which means we get a chance to share something inspirational with you th...