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Soviets Spent $1 Billion on "Unconventional" Science and Mind Control
Gizmodo - 26 Dec 2013 22:00
Not to be outdone by U.S. military research that inspired men to stare at goats, the Soviets also seem to have poured a nice chunk of change into investigating telekinesis and mind control. A new survey of Soviet "unconv...
Nintendo eShop offline and Pokemon Bank frozen as servers struggle
Slash Gear - 26 Dec 2013 23:03
Nintendo may not have made the same headlines as the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 over the holidays, but a surge of users has seen the eShop suffer downtime for …
The ToastyMUG will make the winter seem a little less intimidating
Coolest Gadgets - 26 Dec 2013 20:30
During the winter months, it’s hard to keep your spirits up after the holiday season is over. No more brightly colored lights, events to attend with friends, all the trees are barren, and only gray skies float overhead...
Sony Expected To Release New Smartwatch In Early 2014
Ubergizmo - 26 Dec 2013 21:01
Sony released its second generation smartwatch earlier this year, and despite the fact that wearable devices were significantly “in” this year, it didn’t exactly turn out to be a hit. It appears that the company is...
[GamerTell] Looks Like All the New 3DS and Wii U Owners Broke the Nintendo Network
Technology Tell - 26 Dec 2013 21:18
[From GamerTell] The Nintendo Network has been down since Christmas day. Nintendo knows there's a problem, but there's no telling when it'll be back again.
Samsung was named No. 1 in enterprise over Apple on the same day a massive Knox security hole was uncovered
BGR - 26 Dec 2013 17:10
On the same day a potentially huge security hole was uncovered in Samsung’s mobile enterprise security solution Knox, the South Korean technology giant was ranked the best enterprise smartphone solutions provider in th...
This 4-Minute Speed Run Of 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3' Is Just Obscene
The Huffington Post - 26 Dec 2013 23:11Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Lens Priced and Available for Pre-Order in the US
PetaPixel - 26 Dec 2013 21:54
The much-anticipated 150-600mm f/5-6.3 lens from Tamron, which replaces its current 200-500mm, has officially gotten a US price and is now available for pre-order. As you might remember, the lens was announced back in ea...
Endangered Species Act Turns 40: A Look Back At The Landmark Environmental Law's Successes And Failures
IBTimes - 26 Dec 2013 20:23
Saturday, December 28, will be the 40th birthday of one of the most significant pieces of environmental history in the U.S.: the Endangered Species Act. Now, with this landmark legislation entering its middle age, it's a...
Japanese Entrepreneurs Receive Tentative Embrace
The New York Times - 26 Dec 2013 00:28
While prejudice against entrepreneurs lingers in Japan, the nation is increasingly trying to encourage business start-ups as a key to the future.
Watch local news broadcasts hilariously screw up in this blooper reel
Gizmodo - 26 Dec 2013 23:47
If you think the funniest person in the world in 2013 was Louis C.K. or Aziz Ansari or some other genius laugh out loud comedian, you're probably right. But eventually their shtick will get tiring. It's going to happen. ...
Newly discovered Apple tech points to an exciting future for the iPhone
BGR - 26 Dec 2013 17:55
Apple has been granted two new patents that could change how users interact with iOS devices, AppleInsider recently reported. One newly awarded patent describes an intelligent display that can handle both touch and hove...
Tegra Note 7 gets 4.3 update, brings AOHDR and new DirectStylus abilities
Android Central - 26 Dec 2013 17:17
Chimera computational photography architecture support for always on HDR now enabled Nvidia has a little holiday gift for everyone with a Tegra Note 7 this morning. The Android 4.3 update is pushing out, and it brings ...
Taiwan antitrust agency fines Apple for iPhone pricing
PC World - 26 Dec 2013 05:55
Apple has been fined NT$20 million (US$663,332) by the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission for interfering with the pricing of the iPhone by three mobile carriers, according to reports. The antitrust agency found Apple's unit i...
Japan's Apple Store "New Years Lucky Bags" include one Mac Pro
Slash Gear - 26 Dec 2013 05:00
It would appear that the Japanese Apple Store team has upped the ante this year for their New Year Lucky Bag event, bringing on one 2013 Mac Pro for some …
Google Files Complaint Over Rockstar Consortium
Ubergizmo - 26 Dec 2013 01:07
There is a patent consortium known as Rockstar whose name is rather appropriate given that it consists of companies such as Apple, Microsoft, BlackBerry, Sony, and Ericsson. We have seen how they have tried to sue Google...
ISS spacewalks complete, astronauts send back some stunning images
Slash Gear - 26 Dec 2013 01:02
The astronauts who this week took to the vacuum of space to repair a malfunctioning ammonia coolant pump on the exterior of the International Space Station are safely back inside. …
Researchers, Startups Hope One Drop of Blood Could Diagnose All Types of Cancer
Singularity Hub - 26 Dec 2013 00:53
As genetics reveals the incredible diversity among cancer cells, researchers have largely given up pursuing a silver bullet to cure all types of cancer. Instead, many have begun searching for the next-best thing: a silve...
BlackBerry founder Mike Lazaridis won't pursue bid for company
The Verge - 26 Dec 2013 00:27
BlackBerry founder Mike Lazaridis has severely reduced his ownership stake in the company, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The information comes from a regulatory filing made public on Tuesday, in which...
Amazon Mayday delivers Bezos' promise, avoids Kindle Fire meltdown
Slash Gear - 26 Dec 2013 23:57
Amazon's Mayday system for the Kindle Fire HDX, putting a live customer services assistant on the screen of the Android-based tablet, saw the retailer beat its self-imposed time-to-answer target, though …
Bob Menendez Calls For Accountability In Target Breach
The Huffington Post - 26 Dec 2013 23:49Your phone number is at risk in latest Snapchat hack
BGR - 26 Dec 2013 23:45
Snapchat now has to deal with yet another potentially large security vulnerability as Gibson Security released a new report reiterating that it is possible for hackers to obtain Snapchat users' phone numbers. They initia...