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The Pinterest Roadmap Revealed
TechCrunch - 1 Aug 2013 04:01
The rise of Pinterest wasn't all cocktails and cupcakes. It conquered huge scaling challenges to become the world's keepsake box. Now as the we ditch the desktop for mobile, how will Pinterest evolve to connect us with t...
Researchers reveal how to hack an iPhone in 60 seconds
ZDNet - 1 Aug 2013 07:05
Three Georgia Tech hackers have disclosed how to hack iPhones and iPads with malware in under sixty seconds using a "malicious charger."
On Assignment: Scout and a Shoot Pt. 2
Strobist - 1 Aug 2013 14:00
Okay, so we're back shooting at the MCE after our scout a couple of days ago. The weather is hot, so I am glad I choose speedlights. Much less to lug. Leading off is entrepreneur Biplab Pal, of Zreyas Technology, whose c...
UPS Store Offers 3D Printing Service
Ubergizmo - 1 Aug 2013 05:32
Well, this is definitely a first for the UPS Store, as they have just announced that they will hold the distinction of being the first nationwide retailer to test out 3D printing services; and this is done in-store, of c...
Super-supernovae spell trouble for dark energy
New Scientist - 1 Aug 2013 17:00
Some obscenely bright stellar explosions are undermining our attempts to work out why the universe is accelerating (full text available to subscribers)
Russian social network VK offers Snowden a job
GigaOM - 1 Aug 2013 16:59
VK CEO Pavel Durov has invited leaker-of-the-year Edward Snowden -- who finally left a Moscow airport on Thursday -- to join the social network's developer team, with a focus on data protection.
Google Now Local News Card Being Tested
Ubergizmo - 1 Aug 2013 05:52
Google is right now testing out a local news card for Google Now, and this particular move would make plenty of good sense. After all, this particular application is meant to keep track of you regardless of where you are...
Receiptmate Scans Your Receipts and Saves Them to Evernote
Life Hacker - 1 Aug 2013 22:00
iOS: Saving paper receipts is a tedious and messy project. Receiptmate makes it easier by scanning your receipts and then saving them directly to an Evernote notebook.
Smartphone Could Soon Be Peanut-Detector For The Allergic
The Huffington Post - 1 Aug 2013 18:34Samsung Galaxy Folder (SHV-E400K) User Manual Confirms Specs
Ubergizmo - 1 Aug 2013 11:29
It wasn't too long ago that we heard that Samsung had plans to release a new Android-powered clamshell phone called the Galaxy Folder, also known by its model number the SHV-E400K. While clamshell phones aren't exactly t...
Shin-Etsu Chemical eyes 10X boost in smartphone battery life
CNET - 1 Aug 2013 06:25
Shin-Etsu Chemical plans to begin mass production, in three to four years, of material that would enable one-week battery life.
BlackBerry Z15 "Milan" Slider Concept Looks Pretty Decent
Ubergizmo - 1 Aug 2013 01:52
Back in 2011 there were rumors that BlackBerry was working on a BlackBerry 10 device codenamed "Milan", and according to the leaked render at that time, it was revealed to be a slider device similar to that of the BlackB...
Case study: Goodwill Industries moves to Splashtop for secure mobile access
ZDNet - 1 Aug 2013 23:53
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey implemented Splashtop for Business to provide secure access to backend systems and applications from mobile devices.
Skype Premium subscribers will now get access to Skype Wi-Fi for free--The service allows you to con
Gizmodo - 1 Aug 2013 22:44
Skype Premium subscribers will now get access to Skype Wi-Fi for free--The service allows you to connect to "more than one million hotspots worldwide" using only your Skype account. That means that for $5 a month, you'll...
Lawn Darts Is Infinitely Better With Parachutes
Gizmodo - 1 Aug 2013 22:20
Quirky, purveyors of kitchen gadgets for the lazy and other items of whimsy, has invented a new game for sale called StrataChute. What's not to love about a new game for the park, especially when it has parachutes?
Oh My, Look at All the Pretty Moto X Colors
Gizmodo - 1 Aug 2013 22:12
The fabled Moto X has been detailed by Motorola at long last, and as expected, the company is flaunting the customizable appearance of the phone--there are more than 2000 possible color and material combinations you can ...
Trippy Time-Lapse Complete With Giant Dinosaur and Mammoth Sculptures
PetaPixel - 1 Aug 2013 16:48
Categories: Finds Inspiration Tags: boreggospringsboreggostardancedinosaursgalletameadowsscuplturesstartrailssunchaserpicturestimelapse We've seen some pretty cool and trippy time-lapses before (the few "lyric lapse" vid...
Made-in-America Moto X Phone Coming Today
ABC News - 1 Aug 2013 11:50
Motorola's much-hyped Moto X smartphone is being announced. Here's what to expect.
Panasonic unveils 16MP Lumix GX7 Micro Four Thirds camera, 42.5mm f/1.2 lens
Engadget - 1 Aug 2013 08:00
There's not much to reveal about Panasonic's Lumix DMC-GX7 since it leaked (nearly) in full just days ago, but now it's official. This 16-megapixel Live MOS shooter is Panny's latest Micro Four Thirds offering aimed squa...
Super Mario Bros. Crossover Receives Huge 'Special' Update
Ubergizmo - 1 Aug 2013 06:43
There is nothing quite like taking a classic game and putting a new spin onto things, is there? We have seen how Mario has influenced millions of gamers ever since he made his debut from a pipe somewhere, where he has si...
MeFOTO's New Daytrip Tripod and Walkabout Monopod Combine Skittles, Acid and Photography
The Phoblographer - 1 Aug 2013 06:00
MeFOTO has always been a company to lean more towards the colorful side of things--with excellent success as well. And today, the company is taking you into a 1960's inspired acid trip where you will then walk through th...
Forget Mobile Payments, Here's Why Cash is Still King
Mashable - 1 Aug 2013 05:29
It's starting to feel anachronistic to whip out old-fashioned greenbacks to make a payment, these days. If you're used to using a debit or credit card almost exclusively, it may seem almost quaint to make purchases with ...