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Batman Tumbler iPhone Case Comes With Built-In LED Projector
Ubergizmo - 13 Dec 2013 01:07
While the Batmobile might be one of the more classic vehicles of super heroes, Christopher Nolan's take on the Batman franchise as raised interest in the Tumbler vehicle which was used by Batman in the movie as opposed t...
Recon Snow2 heads-up-display adds full Facebook integration
Pocket-lint - 13 Dec 2013 11:00
Recon is a heads-up-display pioneer as the creator of the world's first HUD for sports. Now it's pushing forward with its software too by offering full Facebook integration to its new Snow2 headset. Yup even on a mountai...
Three new Lenovo phones appear, including Vibe X
Pocket-lint - 13 Dec 2013 11:19
Lenovo is sending a trio of new smartphones into Russia. All three are Android devices and, at this stage, will be going directly from China to Russia. The Lenovo S930, S650 and S960, or Vibe X, will all be out between n...
New tech lets cholesterol-tracking smartphone users take lifesaving selfies
Science Daily - 13 Dec 2013 23:11
With a new smartphone device, you can now take an accurate iPhone camera selfie that could save your life -- it reads your cholesterol level in about a minute.
Four funky Android keyboards
CNET - 13 Dec 2013 23:00
Change your typing style with these four completely unconventional keyboards.
Fitbug Orb: Fitness Tracker Review
Live Science - 13 Dec 2013 22:42
The Fitbug Orb is a new activity tracker. The main selling point of the Orb is its low cost, $49.95, but how much do you get for the price
Foxconn Employees Still Working Illegal 60-Hour Weeks
Cult of Mac - 13 Dec 2013 13:13
With the news of the 15-year-old worker dying at the Pegatron factory which makes the iPhone 5c, attention is once again turning to worker treatment at Apple’s suppliers/contract manufacturers. The news in this case is...
Nexus 5 revised, pictures of improved LG and Google handset emerge
Pocket-lint - 13 Dec 2013 12:49
According to complaints made on the XDA-developers Forum after the Nexus 5 was launched, there were some minor but noticeable issues with the design of the handset. The first batch of Nexus 5 devices had small problems, ...
After backlash from users, Twitter quickly reverts changes to blocking feature
Digital Trends - 13 Dec 2013 09:11
Nowadays, when people get upset about something, they take to Twitter to let their feelings known. So on Thursday, when the site made an unpopular change to its service, it didn't take long for the backlash to begin, for...
Autonomous robotic security guards may be headed out into the streets
Digital Trends - 13 Dec 2013 07:45
Barreling ahead into a future that's one-half Minority Report and one-half I, Robot, a company has developed a new type of autonomous robot that can predict crime using an amalgamation of advanced technologies. The post ...
Europa: No Longer a "Should," But a "Must"
Planetary Society - 13 Dec 2013 03:51
We've waited long enough, Europa cries out for exploration and discovery. It's time to heed that cry.
GAO Denies Blue Origin's Bid Protest of Pad 39A Lease
Space News - 13 Dec 2013 00:38
Blue Origin has been at loggerheads with SpaceX about leasing Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy for months.
This is SPLOID, Gizmodo's spin-off blog of all things awesome
Gizmodo - 13 Dec 2013 00:20
Welcome to SPLOID, Gizmodo's spin-off blog of all things awesome: News that feels like it's from the future, weird and wonderful happenings, discoveries that can change the world, or just beautiful images and videos--all...
Intel could sell its failed OnCue web TV business to Verizon next week
Slash Gear - 13 Dec 2013 23:49
Intel has almost managed to persuade Verizon Communications to buy its ill-fated OnCue web-TV service, insiders claim, with an announcement potentially as soon as next week. Verizon’s interest is in extending its FiOS ...
GE's New Fast CT Scanner Captures Insane Images in a Heart Beat
Gizmodo - 13 Dec 2013 23:47
Even after 40 years of service, X-ray computed tomography (better known as CT scans) can be a challenge to capture. If the patient moves even a nudge, the image will come out blurry. But with GE's new Revolution CT, doct...
This Was the TV of the Future in 1933
Gizmodo - 13 Dec 2013 22:05
Television was hardly a reliable broadcast medium in the early 1930s. But that didn't stop companies from speculating about TV designs of the future. Like this Marconi-brand "radio set of 1960."
House of Cards Season 2 Trailer brings 2 kinds of pain
Slash Gear - 13 Dec 2013 22:04
As long as we’re going with the pain theme this week with movie and television show trailers, House of Cards Season 2 may as well keep us in the mix. What we’ve got here for the first full trailer for the second full...
Troubles Sending Text Messages On iPhone? Try This Fix [iOS Tips]
Cult of Mac - 13 Dec 2013 22:00
Some users have reported problems with sending text messages to their friends and family after the upgrade to iOS 7. Typically, when iMessage is unavailable, your iPhone should send messages as SMS ones instead, denoted ...
Weekly Space Hangout - December 13, 2013 - Europa's Water Jets and Chinese Lunar Lander
Universe Today - 13 Dec 2013 21:48
Host: Fraser Cain Guests: David Dickinson, Amy Shira Teitel, Jason Major, Nicole Gugliucci (...)Read the rest of Weekly Space Hangout – December 13, 2013 – Europa’s Water Jets and Chinese Lunar Lander (105 words) �...
Samsung merges camera and mobile divisions
Ars Technica - 13 Dec 2013 18:09
Smartphones get better cameras; cameras get better marketing.
Amazon reveals best-selling music: 'Call Me Maybe' is most popular song of all time
The Verge - 13 Dec 2013 17:25
Amazon today revealed its all-time best-selling albums and songs. The online retailer isn't releasing specific sales figures to go along with the rankings. Still, the lists provide an interesting peek at pop culture tren...
The Clean Cut Desktop
Life Hacker - 13 Dec 2013 15:00
Saakeman's desktop is clean and open, with plenty of space to work, and a great wallpaper. Still, there are some touches to it that are really personal. Modified icons, multiple desktops, and more make for a good-looking...