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Microsoft built 75 Xbox One prototypes before settling on its finished design
Engadget - 20 Jan 2014 22:07
Gadget design is rarely a simple process, and we now know that the Xbox One is no exception to the rule. Microsoft designer Carl Ledbetter has revealed that the game console went through many 3D-printed incarnations befo...
ID America Spark In-Ear Headphones - $43
The Gadget Flow - 20 Jan 2014 08:00
The ID America Spark In-Ear Headphones will fit right into your ears and help you listen to audio and music from your iPhone, iPod, iPad and any device that has a matching jack. Now for those who're wondering why it's......
NPD: premium TV networks losing subscribers as streaming services continue to grow
Engadget - 20 Jan 2014 23:24
Don't color us surprised by The NPD Group's latest report, one that highlights the decline in subscriptions for paid TV networks over the last couple of years in the US. According to the research, there was a six percent...
Bakeshapes Muffin Tin and Toppers - $22
The Gadget Flow - 20 Jan 2014 08:00
The Bakeshapes Muffin Tin and Toppers are brought to you courtesy of ThinkGeek. Muffin tops may be gross when they're ballooning out of a pair of jeans. But as far as baked muffins are concerned, it's the muffin top that...
5 Ways to Decide if Your Business Needs a Mobile App
Mashable - 20 Jan 2014 21:00
In the digital era, a mobile presence is critical for businesses to attract, retain and communicate with customers With so many consumers now using their mobile devices to interact with businesses, it is imperative that ...
Tamron 150-600mm Telezoom Shootout
PetaPixel - 20 Jan 2014 20:28
There's been a lot of interest in the newly released Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 SP Di VC USD lens. (For those wondering what the initials mean, VC means vibration control, the others all read 'marketing drivel'.) But meani...
Pop-Up Stereo Mics on Zoom's Q4 Help Ensure Your Videos Sound Good Too
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2014 20:00
If there's one telltale sign that a video wasn't produced by a professional, it's usually the crappy sound accompanying the footage. The microphones on a smartphone or a cheap camcorder are awful at best, which is why co...
Watch Artists Turn Plain Old Masking Tape Into a Trippy 3D Light Show
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2014 00:00
It's not tough to make friends at hostels, but if you need a solid convo starter for that attractive stranger nursing a beer at the bar, Generator in Berlin has got you covered. Audiovisual artist Jacques-André Dupont r...
[GadgeTell] Micro-Windmills could mean the end of taking your phone charger with you everywhere you go
Technology Tell - 20 Jan 2014 23:28
[From GadgeTell] Micro-Windmill technology could mean charging smartphones on the go or much more.
[EntertainmentTell] Live production of 'Peter Pan' to air on NBC; here's why Ross Lynch should star
Technology Tell - 20 Jan 2014 22:00
[From EntertainmentTell] NBC's chairman Robert Greenblatt has announced a live performance of "Peter Pan" to air Dec. 4.
[AppleTell] Berlin Boombox launches DIY cardboard boombox
Technology Tell - 20 Jan 2014 21:02
[From AppleTell] For a retro style and quick DIY project, the Berlin Boombox offers modern sound quality with materials that recall the lower-tech tech of the iearly '90s.
Sony A5000 Hands-on Photos
Photography Blog - 20 Jan 2014 16:50
Hands-on gallery of photos of the new Sony A5000 compact system camera.
Switch Pocket Knife and Multi-Tool - $89
The Gadget Flow - 20 Jan 2014 08:00
The Switch is a pocket knife and multi-tool that comes with 12 attachments for handling 16 different kinds of jobs. Together, they make you handier than the handiest of handymen. It has a blade, a serrated blade and a wo...
Comet-Chasing Rosetta Spacecraft Wakes from Deep Sleep Monday: Watch It Live
SPACE.com - 20 Jan 2014 00:03
The European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft is slated to wake from a 31-month hibernation Monday (Jan. 20) for its 2014 encounter with a comet. Here's how to watch it live beginning at 4:15 a.m. EST (0915 GMT).
iPhone 6 tipped at 4.7 and 5.7-inches for 2014
Slash Gear - 20 Jan 2014 23:42
It would appear that the waves of rumors surrounding the 2014 release(s) of the iPhone 6 have begun, starting in with a tip on two different screen sizes for starters. …
Nokia Lumia 1320 Review
Slash Gear - 20 Jan 2014 22:39
Nokia's Lumia 1520 grabbed the bulk of the headlines at the company's Abu Dhabi event last October, but it wasn't the only phablet the company brought along. In addition to …
This Medieval Joker Armor Is Insane
Technabob - 20 Jan 2014 20:00
Prince Armory has been making stuff for cosplayers, armor and weapon collectors since 2007. They have all kinds of detailed custom armor creations. Their newest design looks like it comes straight from the pages of a…
First teaser for Halle Berry sci-fi series 'Extant' shows the creation of life
The Verge - 20 Jan 2014 19:54
There still isn't much known about CBS' upcoming sci-fi series Extant, and the network is keeping its new show as mysterious as ever with a brief and beautiful first teaser. The short clip shows cells dividing and turni...
Using LEGOs to Develop Your 35mm Film Automatically
PetaPixel - 20 Jan 2014 19:26
Here’s a really neat DIY idea for those of you who shoot and develop your own film, and also happen to love playing with LEGOs (that’s everyone right?). Using LEGOs and a bit of ingenuity, Dutch photographer Jan van ...
Sony FDR-AX100E: We go hands-on with the 4K HandyCam that could change TV forever
Pocket-lint - 20 Jan 2014 18:56
Sony has been at the forefront of prosumer camcorders for a while. We've known many a lower-budget TV show to use a three-chip VX1000 in the past and, more recently, Full HD and, even, 4K equivalents. Now it's about to s...
Nest promises any privacy policy changes will be transparent and opt-in
Android Central - 20 Jan 2014 18:11
Privacy wasn't part of the purchase with Nest and they still take it seriously Following the acquisition from Google last week, Nest has quickly become been the center of attention. Plenty of jokes have circulated about ...