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Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Photography Blog - 6 Feb 2014 09:00
The Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is a new, 24-450mm equivalent ultrazoom lens for dSLRs with APS-C sized sensors.
Kobo Arc 10 HD review
Android Central - 6 Feb 2014 16:47
A decent 10-inch tablet that, sadly, few will purchase When Kobo launched its first dedicated Android tablet back in late 2012, I have to admit to being taken by surprise. The e-reading specialists first foray beyond ded...
Additional Nikon D4S Specs Revealed
Ubergizmo - 6 Feb 2014 02:38
Photographers, if you're looking forward to a new professional camera, you might be interested to learn that come 11th February, Nikon could be taking the wraps off a new camera in the form of the Nikon D4S, the successo...
Google ad guru Susan Wojcicki to take over YouTube
PC World - 6 Feb 2014 04:35
Google has named a top executive from its advertising business to become the new chief executive of its YouTube service. The appointment of Susan Wojcicki, one of Google's first employees, shows the Internet company is n...
EVE Online Publisher To Build Real-Life Monument For Its Players
Ubergizmo - 6 Feb 2014 02:37
It was only recently that in the universe of EVE Online that a massive battle took place in which many, many battleships were lost. The publishers of the game announced that they would be building an in-game memorial as ...
Smartphone surprise success Flappy Bird earns $50K per day
CNET - 6 Feb 2014 02:05
The free smartphone game for iOS and Android that's sucking up all of your spare time is also earning an astounding $50,000 in daily ad revenue.
All Science Should Be Taught With Pop-Up Books Like This One
Gizmodo - 6 Feb 2014 16:40
Securing his place as one of the greatest teachers of our time, Michael Molina's discussion of tectonic plates, continental drift, and how our world started out as one large land mass called Pangaea, is brought to life t...
Ricoh to Showcase New MF DSLR, Lenses & Film Duplicator at CP+
Photography Blog - 6 Feb 2014 12:30
Ricoh is planning to exhibit four new reference products at CP+ 2014.
Former NSA chief explains how Snowden gained high-level access
BGR - 6 Feb 2014 02:15
In an interview on Tuesday with the Wall Street Journal, former NSA chief and Booz Allen Vice Chairman Mike McConnell explained how Edward Snowden gained access to all of the files that he’s been leaking. If McConnell ...
Shooting a Wedding with the Fujifilm XT1
The Phoblographer - 6 Feb 2014 13:21
The Fujifilm XT1 is a wonderful camera, and JC Crafford used it recently at a wedding. The post Shooting a Wedding with the Fujifilm XT1 appeared first on The Phoblographer.
Evasi0n Updated to Jailbreak iOS 7.0.5 [Jailbreak]
Cult of Mac - 6 Feb 2014 10:54
We said it wouldn’t be too long until a jailbreak was available for iOS 7.0.5, and thankfully the good folks at Evad3rs haven’t let us down — since Evasi0n has just released its untethered iOS 7.0.5 jailbreak. U.S....
Quicktionary 2 Mobile Translator - $195
The Gadget Flow - 6 Feb 2014 08:00
The Quicktionary 2 Mobile Translator is a hand-held scanner and translator, in the sense that it can scan a word or a full line of text and immediately spit out a word-by-word translation of the scanned text. It will eve...
Intellectual Ventures patent suit against Google ends in mistrial
CNET - 6 Feb 2014 03:26
Federal judge's decision comes after the jury was unable to reach a verdict on whether Motorola Mobility infringed on the patent-holding company's portfolio.
Fujifilm X-T1 images added to studio test scene
DP Review - 6 Feb 2014 23:25
We just added studio test scene images to our First Impressions Review of the Fujifilm X-T1. The X-T1 takes many familiar elements we've seen before in X-Series cameras but incorporates them in more DSLR-like shape and w...
Let This Robot Write An Employee Farewell Letter For You
Popular Science - 6 Feb 2014 22:45
Flickr/ annstanley59 Ah, the employee goodbye letter. Sentimental, all-encompassing, and most importantly, time-consuming. You only get one shot and the people you're directing this letter to are human beings you've spen...
Bose takes on Beats Pill XL and Big Jambox with SoundLink Bluetooth speaker III
Digital Trends - 6 Feb 2014 21:21
Bose introduced a new, larger portable Bluetooth speaker today, the SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III. Priced at $300, the new speaker offers better battery life, promises more bass and appears well-positioned to compete w...
Exotic Particles, Tiny Extra Dimensions May Await Discovery
Live Science - 6 Feb 2014 20:41
Particles never before detected and possibly teensy extra dimensions may be awaiting discovery, says a physicist, adding that those searching for such newbies should keep an open mind and consider all possibilities.
Garmin FR70: Heart Rate Monitor Review
Live Science - 6 Feb 2014 18:53
The Garmin FR70 heart rate monitor is a good pick for people who are driven by data to push their workouts harder. The watch and chest strap allow for continuous heart monitoring.
New, surprising link between chloracne and molecule that protects cells against stress
Science Daily - 6 Feb 2014 18:14
Researchers have discovered a new, surprising link between chloracne and a molecule that protects cells against stress: if Nrf2 gets out of control, disfiguring cysts form on the skin. Nrf2 is thus an interesting candida...
How Do You Work Out Without Gravity? Astronaut Workout | Video
SPACE.com - 6 Feb 2014 16:54
Astronaut Mike Hopkins is using the Advanced Resistive Exercise Device aboard the International Space Station to perform 100 Pull Ups, Push Ups, Sit Ups and Air Squats.
A Mercedes-Benz You Can Ride Into the Ocean
Gizmodo - 6 Feb 2014 16:25
Most Mercedes-Benz owners wouldn't dream of driving their vehicles into the sea, but there's nothing wrong with wanting a little luxury while you're tackling a big wave. And since the carmaker is a sponsor of surfer Garr...
MSI GX70 and GX60 Destroyer gaming notebooks updated with AMD R9-M290X graphics
Slash Gear - 6 Feb 2014 13:18
MSI has announced a refresh of two of its powerful gaming notebooks. The machines include the MSI GX70 Destroyer and the GX60 Destroyer. The updated gaming notebooks get new graphics …