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Microsoft Updates IE11 With Enterprise Mode On Desktop, Reading And Data-Saving Modes On Mobile
TechCrunch - 3 Apr 2014 01:03
As part of its Windows 8.1 Update, Microsoft today also announced an update to its Internet Explorer 11 browser. While the changes on the desktop are mostly about enterprise users, the F12 developer tools and bringing th...
Nikon Coolpix P340 Review
Photography Blog - 3 Apr 2014 14:00
The Nikon Coolpix P340 is a new compact camera for the keen enthusiast. The Nikon P340 features a 12.2 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, full manual controls, lens control ring,1080p HD video recording, a 5x wide-angle zoom len...
Garmin Fenix 2 GPS Sports Watch
The Gadget Flow - 3 Apr 2014 07:00
Price: $399 The Garmin Fenix 2 is a GPS Sports Watch designed for outdoor adventurers, athletes and sundry fitness freaks. It combines all the outdoorsy and navigational assistance features of the original Fenix and adds...
LockCircle to Launch New Prime Circle XM Cinema Lenses
Photography Blog - 3 Apr 2014 12:15
At NAB Las Vegas 2014, LockCircle will premiere a new line of Prime Circle XM cinema lenses.
Windows Phone 8.1 Highlights: Hands-on
Slash Gear - 3 Apr 2014 22:56
Windows Phone 8.1's most memorable feature may be Cortana, its Halo-themed personal digital assistant, but the chatty Siri-rival isn't the only change Microsoft has brought with the new version. Greater …
Hands-on: TomTom Multi-Sport Cardio review
Pocket-lint - 3 Apr 2014 08:30
Sports watches are evolving. The new TomTom Multi-Sport Cardio wants to be your one-stop shop for all things triathlon. New for TomTom is a built-in heart-rate monitor which means you can abandon the uncomfortable chest ...
Ukraine to Get Its Own Social Network — Once the DDoS Attacks Stop
Mashable - 3 Apr 2014 06:29
Ukraine may soon get its very own social network, Mashable has learned, but its debut is being delayed by ongoing DDoS attacks. The social network, which will live at WeUA.info (slogan: "We live for Ukraine), was schedul...
EU reform to scrap mobile roaming fees
Phys.org - 3 Apr 2014 19:13
The European Parliament on Thursday endorsed a sweeping package of EU telecommunications reforms, including a much-awaited measure to end roaming charges for cross-border mobile phone use.
Watch a piece of aluminum levitate and melt at the same time
Gizmodo - 3 Apr 2014 07:06
This is an induction heater, an electromagnetic thingamajig that can make metal to levitate and--with enough power--melt it. In this case, the metal is a 2.6-gram piece of aluminum that reaches a temperature of 2192 F (1...
Military's Chief Spokesman Mistakenly Tweets Link to Satirical News Story
Mashable - 3 Apr 2014 06:59
The chief spokesman for the U.S. Department of Defense on Wednesday mistakenly tweeted a link to the military’s version of The Onion. The tweet has since been deleted. See also: Defense Secretary Proposes Big Cuts to U...
Brendan Eich steps down as Mozilla CEO after supporting gay marriage ban
GigaOM - 3 Apr 2014 21:28
Mozilla's new CEO Brendan Eich has officially resigned in the wake of protests over his support for a ban on gay marriage.
European parliament adopts 'net neutrality' law
Phys.org - 3 Apr 2014 19:10
The European Parliament voted to stop Internet providers from charging for preferential access to their networks on Thursday, a step cheered by consumer groups but bemoaned by the telecommunications industry.
Which is the best movie streaming box for under £100? Amazon Fire TV vs Apple TV vs Chromecast and more
Pocket-lint - 3 Apr 2014 10:27
The rise in the number of media streaming services has been scarily rapid in the last couple of years. There are now so many ways to have movies and TV shows delivered to your home, at a variety of subscriptions and fees...
IE11 WP8.1 features cross-platform password saving, syncing, and other Chrome-like talents
Pocket-lint - 3 Apr 2014 20:34
Microsoft has announced an upgrade to Internet Explorer 11 for the Windows 8.1 Update, as well a new version of Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Phone 8.1 The first overall IE11 change, which seems very Chrome-like, allo...
Greenpeace praises Apple for helping to foster a 'green Internet': News from April 3, 2014
TUAW - 3 Apr 2014 18:05
For a number of years, it seemed that Greenpeace was all too eager to take shots at Apple. These days, the environmental organization can't help but heap praise upon Apple for its increased attention to renewable energy ...
Yet Another Rumor Suggests that Fuji Will be Going Full-Frame Mirrorless Soon
PetaPixel - 3 Apr 2014 17:08Phottix Mitros for Sony
Photography Blog - 3 Apr 2014 12:45
OmegaBrandess has just launched a Sony version of the Phottix Mitros flash in the United States.
There Have Been 57 Earthquakes of Magnitude 4.5 or Higher in Chile This Week
The Atlantic - 3 Apr 2014 06:25
No one in the contiguous United States has ever felt shaking like what's going on in Chile right now.
NASA Cuts Ties With Russia For Most Space Operations
Forbes - 3 Apr 2014 06:08
NASA confirmed that due to 'Russia's ongoing violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity,' the agency will be suspending most of its 'ongoing engagement' with Russia.
Is An Airbag For Your Head Really Safer Than A Bike Helmet?
Gizmodo - 3 Apr 2014 22:20
Remember Hövding, the Swedish bike helmet released a few years back that looks like a stylish, poofy collar and supposedly inflates like an airbag upon impact? In a new video, the company explains more about how it work...
Vine, now with messaging
Engadget - 3 Apr 2014 21:51
Vine isn't just about sharing six-second videos anymore. The Twitter-owned service has just launched a messaging feature that lets you reach out to friends through either videos or text messages. It's not very sophistica...
Books Bound In Human Skin Are Spooky Reminder Of 'Macabre' Medieval Trend
IBTimes - 3 Apr 2014 05:34
Charles W. Eliot, cousin of the Nobel-prize winning poet T.S. Eliot and a former president of Harvard University, once described books as the "quietest and most constant of friends." That warm little expression becomes s...