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Spec Sheet: Canon and Sony unveil new point-and-shoots for CP+ 2014
The Verge - 15 Feb 2014 03:30
A lot of products come out each week — we don't highlight all of them, but all of them make it into The Verge Database. In Spec Sheet, a weekly series, we survey the latest product entries to keep track of the state of...
Titanfall Beta servers down: Microsoft working on fix
Slash Gear - 15 Feb 2014 00:25
This afternoon servers are in short supply for the Titanfall Beta, owing to a bug rather than to a final limitation for the game. According to Respawn Entertainment developer Jon …
These Scale-Shaped Tiles Will Soundproof Your Room With Style
Gizmodo - 15 Feb 2014 00:40
There's nothing worse than an echo-y room. It feels empty and sounds like you're inside a tin can. Thankfully, you can fix all that with these customizable, multi-colored tiles just released by the Madrid-based Stone Des...
1981 Lego ad will show you how emotional targeting is really done
Geek Time - 15 Feb 2014 22:00
The ad doesn't focus on the fact the child is a girl, the purpose of the creation or why they should build with LEGO
[AppleTell] id America SmartFold iPad Air case review
Technology Tell - 15 Feb 2014 19:02
[From AppleTell] The id America SmartFold iPad Air case is your typical folio case with a front flap that folds to become a stable viewing/typing stand for your iPad Air.
Bitcoin Money Clip- $35
The Gadget Flow - 15 Feb 2014 08:00
The Bitcoin Money Clip from BTC Trinkets is a must-have item for those who own a ton of digital currency but have precious little to show for it in the physical realm. The coin is slightly bigger than the clip...
Major Bitcoin company releases open source library to make it easier to build Bitcoin apps
The Verge - 15 Feb 2014 00:27
Bitcoin, the virtual currency that approximates cash on the internet, has been around for five years now, and its popularity has soared. But although its reach has spread beyond the initial circle of very technical, very...
The Lure of Heroin: Painfully Addictive and Difficult to Quit (Op-Ed)
Live Science - 15 Feb 2014 23:54Kickstarter hacked, with data stolen for an unknown number of customers
The Verge - 15 Feb 2014 23:36
Hackers breached Kickstarter's defenses and stole the information of an unspecified number of customers, the company disclosed today. The company learned of the breach on Wednesday from law enforcement officials, and qui...
Frank Gehry: What Is The Connection Between The Dancing Shiva And The Disney Hall?
The Huffington Post - 15 Feb 2014 20:03Russian reconnaissance satellite to hit Earth Sunday
Fox News - 15 Feb 2014 18:46
Portions of Russia's defunct Kosmos-1220 satellite will come crashing back to the planet on Sunday following a fiery, uncontrolled descent through the Earth's atmosphere, Russian officials said.
200-400 Gbps DDoS Attacks Are Now Normal
Slashdot - 15 Feb 2014 18:31
An anonymous reader writes "Brian Krebs has a followup to this week's 400 Gbps DDoS attack using NTP amplification. Krebs, as a computer security writer, has often been the target of DDoS attacks. He was also hit by a 20...
Hate EA's Dungeon Keeper? Download The Real Thing For Free
Cult of Mac - 15 Feb 2014 18:20
Electronic Art’s recently released update of Peter Molyneux’s Dungeon Keeper has garnered a lot of criticism for its shameless destruction of the gameplay of a strategy classic. But hey, why play that cynical piece o...
Fla. marine scientists blocked from Cuba research
Fox News - 15 Feb 2014 14:00
More than most scientists, though, marine biologists see access to Cuba as the difference between success and failure in their field. Now, they're being left further behind as researchers from other states and from priva...
How to Cut the Cord and Ditch Cable Once and For All
Gizmodo - 15 Feb 2014 20:04
The imminent merger between Time Warner Cable and Comcast heralds the start of a new era: one of even more expensive channel bundles, and even longer waits for service. It's time to make like a rat and get the heck off t...
id America SmartFold iPad Air case review
AppleTell - 15 Feb 2014 19:02
The id America SmartFold iPad Air case is your typical folio case with a front flap that folds to become a stable viewing/typing stand for your iPad Air. The case is made of premium leatherette which could pass for genui...
Yale Law School to host hacking conference
Miami Herald - 15 Feb 2014 17:32
Yale Law School is hosting a conference on law enforcement and computer hacking.
Ken Burns shows how apps can remix great works of media for fans
Ars Technica - 15 Feb 2014 16:30
The documentarian sets the standard for creating a fresh take on his own oeuvre.
Site dedicated to stopping patent trolls
The Loop - 15 Feb 2014 16:22
The Stop Bad Patents web site is a resource to learn about patent trolls and patent abuse. Worth a look.∞ Read this on The Loop
Space Age Toys Land at NYC Toy Fair Sunday
SPACE.com - 15 Feb 2014 15:09The 10 Best and Worst Cities for Workers
Mashable - 15 Feb 2014 15:05
Employees looking for a little more cheer in their lives should consider moving to the U.S. West Coast, new research shows. California is home to three of the 10 happiest cities to work in, including San Jose, which tops...
A look inside Sigma's lens factory
DP Review - 15 Feb 2014 11:00
Sigma gives us another behind the scenes look at their Aizu, Japan lens factory in a video released during the CP+ trade show. It's an artsy factory tour highlighting the craftsmanship and the process of how their lense...