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Hands-on: Nikon Coolpix L830 review
Pocket-lint - 12 Jan 2014 15:00
Some of Nikon's more affordable cameras can be a bit hit and miss, but after playing with the long-zoom Nikon Coolpix L830 at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas we were rather impressed. Key to the L830's spec is...
MakerBot CEO: Replicator Mini 'like when people saw first iPhone'
CNET - 12 Jan 2014 14:00
In an interview with CNET amid the final days of CES 2014, MakerBot CEO Bre Pettis makes the bold claim that his company's new $1,375 Replicator Mini marks a pivotal point in taking 3D printing mainstream.
Jelly Bean claims 59.1 percent of Android device share as KitKat inches forward
Engadget - 12 Jan 2014 06:55
Google has released its first Android device share data for 2014, and it's now clear that many users are flocking to a newer OS version... just not the latest version. While the shiny new KitKat release did climb to 1.4 ...
Do Regular People Actually Care About CES?
Gizmodo - 12 Jan 2014 01:00
The past week at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show, we saw a ton of cool, crazy, and downright unbelievable technology . Inevitably, in this orgy of tech nerdliness, some of what we saw will have a huge im...
Why Amateur Porn Will Never Be Safe
Mashable - 12 Jan 2014 23:58
When Theresa split from her partner of several years, they began the painful process of separating their lives, notifying friends as they divided the dishes and furniture. They confronted the dozens of Facebook vacation ...
Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Essence: Your Music Thermostat
Mashable - 12 Jan 2014 23:26
Bang & Olufsen is aiming to take the music you listen to on a smartphone and put it on the wall. The BeoSound Essence is a hockey puck-shaped music controller that reduces the number of actions you need to perform to one...
[In-Car Tech] Clarion topping Siri in the Car with Google Intelligent VOICE?
Technology Tell - 12 Jan 2014 17:51
[From In-Car Tech] Clarion NX604 Intelligent Voice Powered by Google.
This Week at NASA: ISS Extended to 2024
SpaceRef - 12 Jan 2014 19:50
NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden and White House Science Advisor John Holdren, announced that the Obama administration is extending usage of the International Space Station to at least the year 2024....
China's Yutu Moon Rover and Chang'e-3 Lander - Gallery of New Images & 1st Earth Portrait
Universe Today - 12 Jan 2014 08:42
Nearly a month after the stunningly successful soft landing on the Moon by China's first lunar mission on Dec. 14, 2013, the Chinese Academy of Sciences has at last released far higher quality digital imagery snapped by ...
Twitter Trek Part 1: ... 'cause I'm a Rocket Man
Bad Astronomy - 12 Jan 2014 15:00
Twitter is a funny place; it sometimes allows you to communicate with people you might otherwise never contact in a million years. Over the weekend, I saw a conversation between some friends of mine: scifi author John Sc...
Google developing new travel price comparison service, according to Ryanair boss
GigaOM - 12 Jan 2014 12:43
Google is working on a major upgrade for its Flight Search service — in Europe at least — judging by a Sunday interview with Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary in the Irish Independent. According to O’Leary, Google is d...
BI V2.0 - A self-replicating, high precision 3D Printer - $799
The Gadget Flow - 12 Jan 2014 08:00
The BI V2.0 is a delta style 3D printer featuring widely available and self-replicating 3D printed components. We launched a Kickstarter campaign to roll out this new 3D printer with its sturdy self-replicating frame tha...
'At least three' more major US retailers reportedly suffer data breaches
The Verge - 12 Jan 2014 06:19
Target and Neiman Marcus could be the tip of the iceberg, if a new Reuters report is correct. The organization writes that at least three other US retailers also suffered data breaches "using similar techniques" to the...
Golden Globes tonight, will honor Woody Allen whether he wants it or not
The Loop - 12 Jan 2014 23:43
I'll be watching. Not a fan of awards shows, but a big fan of Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, and Woody Allen.∞ Read this on The Loop
The Untold Legal Drama Of Coyote v. Acme
Gizmodo - 12 Jan 2014 21:00
Back in 1990, in an awesome piece for The New Yorker, author Ian Frazier told the--shall we say--little-known story of Wile E. Coyote's endless legal battles with the Acme Company. Now, the tale of Coyote's legal tribula...
Why That Thriller Is Actually Good for You
ABC News - 12 Jan 2014 16:37
Reading is a modern miracle, say scientists who are trying to understand the far-reaching effects it has on brain function.
The Phoblographer's CES 2014 Recap
The Phoblographer - 12 Jan 2014 13:07
With CES 2014 now being over, it's time to take a look back at all the product announcements that have been made during the show. The post The Phoblographer’s CES 2014 Recap appeared first on The Phoblographer. �...
I've Seen The Future Of Health Tech And It's Going To Improve Your Life In 2014
TechCrunch - 12 Jan 2014 04:00
I just returned from the most exciting Consumer Electronics Show I've ever covered. Thanks to extraordinary demand for gadgets that make us healthier, stronger, and smarter, the technology industry is putting some seriou...
Elephant Shark Genome May Hold Answers for Human Health Problems
Mashable - 12 Jan 2014 03:00
Who knew elephant sharks held potential answers for health problems such as osteoporosis and poor immune systems? An international team of researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics in Germ...
Best Space Photos of the Week - Jan. 11, 2014
SPACE.com - 12 Jan 2014 00:49
From a celestial "Hand of God" to a super-deep look at the universe, don't miss these amazing space images of the week for Jan. 11, 2014.
Xperia Z1 Compact vs. iPhone 5S vs. Moto X: Battle of the small phones
Digital Trends - 12 Jan 2014 23:31
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact showed up at CES 2014 and impressed. But how does it stack up against the flagship phones already on the market? We check the specs of the new Sony handheld along with the Moto X and iPhone 5S to f...
CES 2014: Gaming roundup
Engadget - 12 Jan 2014 23:00
Gaming is once again a thing at CES! Since splitting from the Consumer Electronics Show in 1995 and creating E3, the game industry has sat out much of the past 20 years. Between last year's big news from Valve and this y...