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Mystery Of Ancient Pyramid Construction: Egyptians' Simple 'Trick' For Moving Massive Stone Blocks Revealed
IBTimes - 4 May 2014 01:34
The pyramids of Egypt were constructed using millions and millions of large, granite and limestone blocks, some of which weighed between 25 and 80 tons. Reuters
Rare 18-Foot Goblin Shark Caught Off Florida Coast Is A 'Living Fossil' [PHOTOS]
IBTimes - 4 May 2014 01:34
Fishermen trawling for shrimp off the coast of Key West, Florida, were surprised when they hauled in an enormous 18-foot goblin shark, a deep-sea creature that is rarely seen by humans and that scientists know very littl...
First OS X Mavericks 10.9.4 'Epic' build seeded inside Apple as 10.9.3 release approaches
9 to 5 Mac - 4 May 2014 03:36What is this secret code hidden in so many animation films and shows?
Gizmodo - 4 May 2014 08:31
There's a mysterious code hidden in an increasing number of films, shows, and videogames out there, from The Simpsons to South Park to Toy Story. The list goes forever, including live action features like Avengers, Star ...
May the 4th be with you: Star Wars Day 2014 on the web
Slash Gear - 4 May 2014 22:29
This year more than any before it, it's become apparent that the 4th of May is not only the "unofficial" Star Wars day for Star Wars fans. This day has …
Such Dogecoin. Much Validity. How one altcoin may have turned into cryptocurrency's best marketing tool
GigaOM - 4 May 2014 17:00
The meme-based altcoin is worth a fraction of a penny, but its true value is in its ability to introduce people to cryptocurrency.
Swirlio Frozen Fruit Dessert Maker
The Gadget Flow - 4 May 2014 07:00
Price: $60 Turn your fruit basket into mouth-watering treats with this impressive Swirlio Frozen Fruit Dessert Maker. The maker has been so designed that it can make soft-serve desserts out of your frozen fruits within s...
How Ai Weiwei, bit by bit, overcomes the Chinese surveillance state
The Verge - 4 May 2014 02:17
Ai Weiwei is one of most highly-regarded, controversial artists of his time. In the West, he is viewed as China's preeminent artist and cultural critic; his written and visual work has been viewed hundreds of thousands o...
Google Now bucks the 'app empire' trend, but will you still use it?
Slash Gear - 4 May 2014 22:18
Quick, rattle off everything Google Now does! Unless you've been keeping a close eye on all the changes, you likely can't. The service is adding features at an alarming clip, …
Winners of the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards, part 2
DP Review - 4 May 2014 09:00Windows 8 users can now pilot their AR.Drone 2.0 with official AR.FreeFlight app
Engadget - 4 May 2014 05:50
Drones. If they're going to become the true public nuisance that we're lead to believe they will, then we're gonna need more ways to get 'em airborne, right? If you're UAV of choice is Parrot's AR.Drone 2.0, and you're a...
Huawei makes an investment in its international image
Engadget - 4 May 2014 04:13
Outside of its home grounds, Huawei hasn't had the easiest of times making a dent in markets such as the US and Europe. But that's not to say the company hasn't been been trying. Just last year, the Chinese communication...
How To Prevent the Next Heartbleed
Slashdot - 4 May 2014 04:05
dwheeler (321049) writes "Heartbleed was bad vulnerability in OpenSSL. My article How to Prevent the next Heartbleed explains why so many tools missed it... and what could be done to prevent the next one. Are there other...
Extremely dangerous lava surf photography is completely worth the risk
Gizmodo - 4 May 2014 02:35
CJ Kale is reportedly the first person ever to photograph lava entering the ocean from the surf, swimming near the scalding water and avoiding lava bombs just a few from where he was standing. Needless to say, the risk o...
When Hitting 'Find My iPhone' Takes You to a Thief's Doorstep
The New York Times - 4 May 2014 02:17
Using GPS tracking apps, more people are taking the law into their own hands to recover stolen smartphones, a trend that has law enforcement officials concerned.
52 percent want quitting their job to be viral event, survey says
CNET - 4 May 2014 21:16The Men Inside of R2-D2 and C-3PO Actually Hated Each Other
Gizmodo - 4 May 2014 19:00
In 1975, George Lucas was casting for his upcoming sci-fi film The Star Wars (name later changed to simply Star Wars). After a joint casting session with Brian De Palma, who was looking to hire actors for his new horror ...
Navigate by Barcode and Never Get Lost Again
Gizmodo - 4 May 2014 18:00
Libraries have terrible maps; supermarkets and department stores have bad signage; all of them have a built-in system for navigation that we don't use: barcodes.
Web gaming future: 3-D graphics games in the browser without plug-ins
GigaOM - 4 May 2014 16:00What sort of hardware does your PC need to run stuff at 4K resolution?
Digital Trends - 4 May 2014 15:15
4K display tech is here, but there's more to running stuff at such a high display resolution than just handing over the dough for a 4K-equipped display. Learn more about what your PC needs to co-exist and thrive with 4K ...
Rash Of Dallas And Austin ER Visits From K2/Spice Synthetic Marijuana
Forbes - 4 May 2014 14:56
Illegal, but still widely sold, products containing synthetic research chemicals mimicking some of those present in marijuana are sending users to hospital emergency departments with symptoms of intense paranoia and aggr...
Revisit Halley's Comet - Stay Up Late for Tonight's Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower
Universe Today - 4 May 2014 23:26
Halley’s Comet won’t be back in Earth’s vicinity until the summer of 2061, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait 47 years to see it. The comet’s offspring return this week as the annual Eta Aquarid meteor show...