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The Magical Magnetic MiStand Is My New Favorite iPad Stand [Review]
Cult of Mac - 12 Nov 2013 21:30
MiStand byMi Category: Stands Works With:iPad, Kindle, anything really Price: From ~$64 The MiStand looks like the mystery tool you might find at the back of a machine shop, especially in the industrial blue colorway of ...
Forget vests, say hello to the bulletproof suit
Digital Trends - 12 Nov 2013 01:27
Thanks to the miracles of modern materials engineering, a company by the name of Garrison Bespoke is now selling a line of completely bulletproof suits. Hit the jump to see how they work. The post Forget vests, say hello...
How to Opt Out of Data Tracking on Your Most-Used Sites
Mashable - 12 Nov 2013 15:08
Google's latest updates to its terms of service have left many privacy advocates crying foul. One new feature called "shared endorsements" allows your name and photograph to be used in targeted advertisements on Google p...
This Couple Puts All Their Arguments On Twitter -- And The Result Is Pretty Awesome
The Huffington Post - 12 Nov 2013 00:20Nokia: Where it all went wrong, by the man who made it the world's biggest mobile company
ZDNet - 12 Nov 2013 19:01
The biography of Jorma Ollila, CEO of Nokia during its stratospheric rise, offers glimpses from inside the company as it underwent massive change.
Engadget Giveaway: win one of two Nexus 5 smartphones courtesy of Spigen!
Engadget - 12 Nov 2013 18:00Curiosity Rover Suffers Software Glitch On Mars
Live Science - 12 Nov 2013 17:36
Curiosity rebooted its software on Thursday, shortly after its handlers had uploaded new flight software to the 1-ton rover. It was the first time Curiosity had experienced such a fault-related reboot since landing on Ma...
Unbound For Mac Could Replace iPhoto On your Mac
Cult of Mac - 12 Nov 2013 09:57
Unbound for Mac has finally reached v1.0, and you’re probably going to love it. Point Unbound at a folder on your Mac and it’ll turn any folders inside into beautiful, browsable photos albums. It’s like what iPhoto...
Underwater Mission by Jacques Cousteau's Grandson Postponed
Live Science - 12 Nov 2013 00:28
A monthlong underwater research mission led by Fabien Cousteau, grandson of the celebrated oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, has been postponed until the spring.
Robonaut to get new legs in 2014
Slash Gear - 12 Nov 2013 16:25
Just like Lt. Dan, Robonaut is set to get some new legs. NASA has announced that its robotic astronaut is currently aboard the ISS and will be getting a pair of robotic legs in 2014. When Robonaut was first sent to the I...
Pure Evoke D4 and Evoke D4 with Bluetooth DAB and FM radios announced
Pocket-lint - 12 Nov 2013 14:25
The fourth generation of Pure Evoke DAB and FM radio has been announced this morning as the Evoke D4. The upgrade includes better audio, streamlined looks and more features. The Pure Evoke D4 is a portable DAB digital an...
Focal Spirit Classic headphones announced for all fans of high quality sound
Pocket-lint - 12 Nov 2013 19:15
Focal, a brand well known to audiophiles, has just announced its Spirit Classic headphones. We particularly like the fact they come in a "Hot Chocolate finish". But there's way more packed in there than just a pretty col...
EVGA Tegra Note 7 review: a gaming tablet with much to offer, much to learn
Engadget - 12 Nov 2013 16:00
There's no shortage of tablets available on the market, but it's surprisingly difficult to find one that performs well for an affordable price. Aside from the Nexus tablets Google has put out over the past two years, we'...
Global shortage of materials an increasingly pressing issue
Phys.org - 12 Nov 2013 13:52
Between Monday 18 November and Wednesday 20 November, scientists and policymakers from across the world will come together at TU Delft to search for solutions to the global shortage of raw materials. The conference, 'Mat...
Google Glass officially adding music in 'the next two weeks,' stereo earbuds likely as well
Android Central - 12 Nov 2013 07:42
Official video shows proper ear buds plugged into USB port Along with the XE11 update that came to Google Glass late last week came the realization that Google Play Music can be properly sideloaded and installed on the $...
Vodafone Smart 4G IS First Own-Branded Smartphone
Ubergizmo - 12 Nov 2013 07:26
Vodafone has just unveiled that they too, have their very own branded smartphone that is known as the Vodafone Smart 4G. This particular handset is also the first from the mobile carrier to carry LTE connectivity, where ...
Google extends helping hand to Philippines typhoon survivors
CNET - 12 Nov 2013 06:21
Creating a Person Finder and Relief Map, the Web giant looks to help people find loved ones, along with food and shelter, in the aftermath of the devastating natural disaster.
Netflix and YouTube are the Internet's bandwidth consumption kings
BGR - 12 Nov 2013 05:15
It’s not shocking that Netflix and YouTube generate a lot of web traffic but it is somewhat surprising to learn just how much bandwidth they consume. AllThingsD points us to a new study from broadband service company S...
Facebook warns users over Adobe breach
GigaOM - 12 Nov 2013 02:00The Apple iTV rumor mill reverses itself (again); no launch expected in 2014
Digital Trends - 12 Nov 2013 01:07
A report by the Analyst Blog suggests that recent optimism over a launch of Apple's 4K TV in 2014 were exaggerated, as the necessary content deals prove difficult to strike. The post The Apple iTV rumor mill reverses its...
Sony offers overly dramatic PlayStation 4 unboxing video
CNET - 12 Nov 2013 00:39
If your real experience of unboxing a PlayStation 4 is anything like Sony imagines, then you're probably a billionaire hacker spy.
Morgan Stanley says internet companies overvalued, lowers view
Reuters - 12 Nov 2013 00:37
(Reuters) - Morgan Stanley lowered its industry view on internet stocks to "in-line" from "attractive," saying growth in the sector needs to accelerate to justify current valuations.