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FBI Cyber Division Adds Syrian Electronic Army To Wanted List
Slashdot - 6 Sep 2013 06:27
coolnumbr12 writes "The U.S. government has had enough of the Syrian Electronic Army's hacks of Western media and government outlets. A week after the SEA shut down the New York Times, the FBI Cyber Division unit has off...
Nokia Lumia 1020 One Of The Top 3 Selling Smartphones On AT&T, According To Analyst
Ubergizmo - 6 Sep 2013 02:05
Nokia's Lumia 520 is an entry-level Windows Phone device with decent hardware specifications and an attractive price tag, which is why it is not surprising in an article by the Financial Post by analyst company, Canaccor...
This is the first trailer for the new 'RoboCop'
The Verge - 6 Sep 2013 01:41
RoboCop has returned to Detroit. The first trailer for the remade RoboCop has just debuted, and while it shows a similar outfit, it looks much more like a high-concept, big-budget action film than what was seen in the o...
The secret society that can't keep a secret
ZDNet - 6 Sep 2013 05:51
The more we try to keep secrets in the dark the more they come into the light... Technology won't help.
Report: Amazon wants to offer a phone for free, without a contract
Ars Technica - 6 Sep 2013 23:30
If you might not beat 'em, undercut 'em.
iRobot CEO Colin Angle on the shortcomings of humanoid robots (video)
Engadget - 6 Sep 2013 22:41
Nearly everyone who's purchased one the 10 million-plus Roombas sold around the world has inevitably asked the same question: whatever happened to Rosie? For all its charms, iRobot's hockey puck-like floor cleaner will n...
Improve Clothes Hanger Grips with Sugru
Life Hacker - 6 Sep 2013 16:00
While many clothes hangers have grooves or hooks cut in them to hang tank tops or spaghetti straps. If your hangers aren't as accommodating, you can fix the problem with a little Sugru.
Chrome takes its apps to the desktop
ZDNet - 6 Sep 2013 15:02
After five years of Google's Chrome browser, the search giant is hoping to take Chrome apps to the desktop.
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Photography Blog - 6 Sep 2013 09:00Government To Release Hundreds of Documents On NSA Spying
Slashdot - 6 Sep 2013 02:00
Trailrunner7 writes "In response to a lawsuit by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Department of Justice is preparing to release a trove of documents related to the government's secret interpretation of Section 215...
Motorola Droid X (yes, really) receiving security update
Android Central - 6 Sep 2013 23:55
A phone over three years old still gets a few security fixes The last time we heard any news about an update for the Motorola Droid X was February 17th of last year, but Verizon is prepping an update today for those who ...
Finger Surfing Is Another Great Reason To Call Shotgun
Gizmodo - 6 Sep 2013 23:40
If you'd asked us what our interest level was in tiny finger-ridden surfboards before watching this video, we'd have just ignored your question. But now that we see how much fun there is to be had in the passenger seat o...
The last days of Distro
Engadget - 6 Sep 2013 23:30
On Friday, September 27th, Engadget will publish the last issue of our weekly tablet magazine, Distro. However, Distro (unlike disco) isn't dead. When Distro launched in October 2011, we were entering a relatively new sp...
This week on gdgt: Samsung's F8500, the Basis Band and stock Android
Engadget - 6 Sep 2013 23:08
Each week, our friends at gdgt go through the latest gadgets and score them to help you decide which ones to buy. Here are some of their most recent picks. Want more? Visit gdgt anytime to catch up on the latest, and sub...
Turn Your Favorite Beer Into Your Favorite Cocktail
Gizmodo - 6 Sep 2013 23:00
Do you want a beer, or do you want a cocktail? The answer is yes. You want both. Right now. Simultaneously. In a single glass. Today we're going to show you how to turn your old favorite beer into your new favorite syrup...
WSJ: Apple near shipping iPhones to China Mobile (updated)
Engadget - 6 Sep 2013 22:55
If you believe the rumors, Apple has been in discussions to bring the iPhone to China Mobile almost since day one. Those seemingly endless negotiations may have drawn to a close: the Wall Street Journal now claims that A...
Gallery: Artifacts of the DC-X Reusable Rocket Prototype
SPACE.com - 6 Sep 2013 22:44
Twenty years after it made its first flight, the Delta Clipper Experimental, or DC-X, is getting its day in a museum. An exhibit honoring the reusable rocket prototype is being prepared at the New Mexico Museum of Space ...
This Speedy Robot Can Finish a Game of Checkers Before Your First Move
Gizmodo - 6 Sep 2013 22:40
It's no wonder that factories around the world want to replace humans with robots when it comes to menial, repetitive jobs. Just look at this thing in action. Now granted, you don't come across a lot of job postings look...
In light of the NSA, how to think about encryption
ZDNet - 6 Sep 2013 22:30
The back door policy the NSA is reportedly encouraging may provide a short-term tactical advantage, but it may prove to cause us all problems in the long-term.
Gawker This Terrifying 'Twerk Fail' Is Proof That Twerking Is Bad For You | Kotaku An Inside Look At
Gizmodo - 6 Sep 2013 22:25
Gawker This Terrifying 'Twerk Fail' Is Proof That Twerking Is Bad For You | Kotaku An Inside Look At One Of The PS4's Biggest Games | Deadspin Why Do Tennis Players Say "Come On!" So Much? | io9 The 10 Most Unbelievable ...
"Death Ray" Architect Blames His Car-Melting Skyscraper on Sunny Days
Gizmodo - 6 Sep 2013 22:20
London made headlines this week for a uniquely modern phenomenon; the city's newest skyscraper is reflecting the sun into an insanely powerful "death ray" that can start fires and fry eggs. Now, the building's architect ...
The iPhone 5S and 5C: rumor round-up
Engadget - 6 Sep 2013 22:20
What exactly is happening with Apple's next iPhone? Will it be substantially cheaper? Come in gold? Or even sport a fingerprint scanner? And will it be enough to keep Apple on top, now that it's up against two software-h...