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P4 Passive Bamboo Bookshelf Speakers From Audioengine - $325
The Gadget Flow - 9 Nov 2013 08:00
The P4 Passive Bamboo Bookshelf Speakers have been designed by Audioengine with a specific niche audience that values aesthetics just as much as audio performance. Unlike your traditional hulk of a shapeless black speake...
Watch America's new missile defense system destroying an enemy fighter
Gizmodo - 9 Nov 2013 09:08
You're seeing America's new ground-to-air missile defense system in action, destroying an enemy QF-4 Phantom fighter jet. In fact, it simultaneously destroyed two airborne enemies during a stress test last Wednesday. Its...
Singtrix: The Karaoke Machine That Makes You Sound Like a Rock God
ABC News - 9 Nov 2013 15:25
"Bohemian Rhapsody," the anthemic Queen song that few, if any, rational people would attempt singing -- that's what I chose to belt out. My booming voice carried out of the conference room and into the hall, where a slow...
Spinal Cord Injury: Levels, Symptoms & Treatment
Live Science - 9 Nov 2013 01:41
A spinal cord injury is caused by damage to parts of the spine or the spinal cord itself.
Play before you pay: Galaxy Note 3 experience app lets you test Note 3 on any phone
BGR - 9 Nov 2013 17:00
BGR reviewed Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 phablet last month and while the handset’s monstrous size is still off-putting to some, we still called it the best smartphone Samsung has ever made. The Galaxy Note 3 provides th...
Russians to take Olympic torch on historic spacewalk
Phys.org - 9 Nov 2013 11:00
Two cosmonauts will Saturday take the Olympic torch of Russia's upcoming Winter Games in Sochi for a historic spacewalk aimed at showcasing Moscow's prowess in science and sport.
Early Xbox One delivery reveals 500MB initial update, 17 second startup -- then banned
Engadget - 9 Nov 2013 09:43GOCE Satellite Is Falling To Earth But Nobody Knows Where It Will Land
Slashdot - 9 Nov 2013 21:30
Virtucon writes "The Gravity field and steady-state Ocean Circulation Explorer or GOCE Satellite is expected to fall to Earth this weekend. It weighs over a ton and unfortunately the Scientists don't exactly know where i...
How to Protect Your Phone From the Police
Gizmodo - 9 Nov 2013 19:15
Police forces around the country have developed the nasty habit of confiscating the phones of citizens who choose to film them , unilaterally deleting images and video of their actions. Whether that's a Fourth Amendment ...
Ecuador in new probe to see if climate change worsens El Nino
Phys.org - 9 Nov 2013 10:52
Think Galapagos and you think nature in its most pristine expression. But the destructive weather phenomenon called El Nino turns coral reefs there a sickly white and sea iguanas scrawny.
Hackers expose Asia's weak cyber defences
Phys.org - 9 Nov 2013 10:48
A rash of website hackings in the Asia-Pacific has exposed weak cyber defences which must be improved to help the region deal with more sophisticated and sinister threats, particularly from criminal organisations, analys...
Why dollars are better than bitcoins (and always will be)
ZDNet - 9 Nov 2013 09:31
Say anything negative about Bitcoin and the moles come out of the dark to throw stones. But the truth is that dollars are better than Bitcoins. And here's why.
Bosch GLM 100 C Laser Measure - $299
The Gadget Flow - 9 Nov 2013 08:00
The GLM 100 C from Bosch is a bluetooth-enabled laser measure. It comes with an app so you can instantly transfer measurements to your laptop, tablet or smartphone wirelessly using Bluetooth. Most Bosch tools aim for per...
NYC detective pleads guilty to computer hacking
Miami Herald - 9 Nov 2013 01:12
A New York City police detective has pleaded guilty to hacking into email accounts and accessing a federal law enforcement database without authorization.
BlackBerry rejected Apple and Microsoft split requests say insiders
Slash Gear - 9 Nov 2013 00:41
BlackBerry rejected approaches from Apple, Microsoft, Lenovo and others to break up the ailing Canadian company and split its assets, insiders claim, with the firm’s patent portfolio apparently of particular interest. ...
Why you should wait before buying an Xbox One or PS4
CNET - 9 Nov 2013 00:40
The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are almost here! But take a deep breath and be patient. There's no need to rush.
NASA's 2014 Budget as Seen Through Astronomer's Lens
Space News - 9 Nov 2013 00:35
Under the bill U.S. President Barack Obama signed Oct. 16 to end a two-week government shutdown, NASA Astrophysics is being funded at an annualized level of $607 million, roughly $50 million a month through mid-January.
Germany brings anti-spying bill to the UN, meets with US intelligence
ZDNet - 9 Nov 2013 00:30
Surveillance practices should be reviewed with an eye towards human rights, UN draft resolution says.
Obamacare website threatened by hackers using DDoS attacks
Digital Trends - 9 Nov 2013 00:16
Hackers are threatening to attack the Affordable Care Act website using a tool called "Destroy Obama Care!" It also appears as if the development and distribution of the tool is politically motivated. The post Obamacare ...
Fluid Dynamics Explains Some Traffic Jams
Live Science - 9 Nov 2013 00:14
A popular luxury car option might be part of the solution to unexplained traffic jams.
Apps of the Week: Smart Voice Recorder, Meltdown, Rayman Fiesta Run and more!
Android Central - 9 Nov 2013 23:54
A healthy selection of app picks to check out this week It's Saturday, and along with all of the other great things that come with the weekend we have the Apps of the Week column for you to enjoy. We take up this time sl...
Epic A Cappella Daft Punk Video Decisively Proves that Creativity Trumps Budget
PetaPixel - 9 Nov 2013 22:46
Most of you have seen this video, of that we have no doubt. In the 5 days since it debuted it has acquired over 9 million views, and so we’re not sharing it because we’re worried that you’re missing out on somethin...