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Tiuku Pendulum Clock
The Gadget Flow - 21 Jun 2014 07:00
Price: $199 Like many other vintage device, the grandfather clocks have also undergone a modern revamp through this Tiuku Pendulum Clock, It's definitely one of the most unusual form of pendulum clocks you've ever seen. ...
Google's Nest Labs acquires Dropcam for $555M
CNET - 21 Jun 2014 05:15The inventor of Kevlar has died at 90
The Verge - 21 Jun 2014 18:34
Stephanie L. Kwolek, the DuPont chemist primarily credited with the invention of Kevlar, died today at the age of 90. Nearly fifty years ago, in 1965, she created a cloudy liquid polymer solution that seemed to be a disa...
Paladion raises US$10M fund from Infosys Co-founder NS Raghavan
Geek Time - 21 Jun 2014 20:00
The capital will primarily be used for enhancing Paladion's cyber security intelligence and cloud security services platform and global expansion of multiple security operation centres
FDA requires testosterone products to have blood clot risk warning on labels
Tech Times - 21 Jun 2014 13:54
Manufacturers of testosterone products are now required to include a general warning on labels to inform users of blood clot risks. FDA's investigation on stroke, heart attack and death risks linked with testosterone the...
Kraft recalls Velveeta cheese products in 12 states due to insufficient preservatives
Tech Times - 21 Jun 2014 13:34
As precautionary measure, Kraft is voluntarily recalling 260 cases of its Velveeta cheese products. Affected products contained low levels of a food preservative which could cause premature spoiling and food-borne diseas...
US warns of investment risks in Chinese Internet firms
Phys.org - 21 Jun 2014 11:23
Buying stock in online giant Alibaba or other Chinese Internet companies that bypass Beijing's restrictions on foreign ownership could be a big risk for investors, a US government panel warns.
Timing of Day's First Cigarette May Influence Lung Cancer Risk
MedicineNet - 21 Jun 2014 09:00
Title: Timing of Day's First Cigarette May Influence Lung Cancer RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/19/2014 4:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/20/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Teach Children About Responsibility
MedicineNet - 21 Jun 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Teach Children About ResponsibilityCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/20/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/20/2014 12:00:00 AM
Google's Nest pays $555M to acquire home camera maker Dropcam
PC World - 21 Jun 2014 03:25
Data will not be shared with Google without permission, Nest said
E-cigs draw more lawmaker scrutiny: New bill aims to regulate like traditional tobacco
Tech Times - 21 Jun 2014 22:45
E-cigs remain hot topic of debate with yet another lawmaker aiming to regulate smoking device. The feds are already mulling new rules on marketing.
Invigorating Heel To Toe Masseuse melts the day's stress away
Coolest Gadgets - 21 Jun 2014 18:00
If you happen to be standing on your feet the whole day at work, then I am quite sure you will be able to appreciate a nice and warm foot bath or a foot massage at the end of it all. Of course, not all of us do have the ...
FDA warns of intoxication symptoms from chemo drug Docetaxel
Tech Times - 21 Jun 2014 14:35
The U.S. FDA has issued a safety announcement pertaining to the docetaxel drug, which is used for cancer treatment. Patients may feel intoxicated during or after the drug treatment.
Mongolian Death Worm: Elusive Legend of the Gobi Desert
Live Science - 21 Jun 2014 06:42
The Mongolian Death Worm is said to be a large creature with spikes and acidic spit.
Microsoft Store 'Appcessories' Push Shows Smartwatch Launch Could Be Imminent
Forbes - 21 Jun 2014 00:46
Between Samsung's Galaxy Gear offerings, Google's plans for two Android Wear devices this summer, and ongoing rumors that Apple plans to launch the iWatch later this autumn, it seems likely that 2014 could be remembered ...
Antibiotic Pipeline Revival: FDA Approves Cubist Pharmaceuticals' SIVEXTRO™ For MRSA, Other Serious Skin Infections
Forbes - 21 Jun 2014 00:42
Sivextro (tedizolid phosphate) is the second such antibiotic to be approved in the last month following FDA's nod to dalbavancin (Dalvance; Durata) on May 23rd. Both drugs had been previously recommended for approval 14-...
The Electronic Frontier Foundation Wants You To Make Your Router Public
Gizmodo - 21 Jun 2014 00:00
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is planning to release software that will allow you to turn a portion of your router into public wifi hotspot. The kicker is, they say it will make your router more secure.
New 21.5-inch, $1,099 iMac should satisfy most entry-level users
AppleTell - 21 Jun 2014 23:55
I'm surprised by the amount of disdain that's been generated by Apple's release of a new, entry-level iMac this week, priced at $1,099. That's an unprecedented low water mark for iMac pricing since the model was introduc...
Users Noticing Significant Improvements in Apple Maps Data with Quick Corrections
Mac Rumors - 21 Jun 2014 23:50
Apple's Maps has been the subject of a significant amount of criticism since its launch with iOS 6. Apple had replaced Google Maps data with their own map data which had comparably worse coverage, especially in internati...
Drone Captures Massive Yacht Fire As $24 Million Boat Is Engulfed In Flames (VIDEO)
The Huffington Post - 21 Jun 2014 23:45The 1983 Punk Rock Record With a Digital Music Video For a B-Side
Gizmodo - 21 Jun 2014 22:01
The B-side of Chris Sievey's 1983 single "Camouflage" sounds like an unlistenable malestrom of noise. It's not an avant-garde song; it's a program for the ZX-81 computer, and if you could load it correctly, it gave you a...
These DIY Office Supply Weapons Definitely Won't Get You Fired, Nope
Gizmodo - 21 Jun 2014 15:00
You graduated from middle school and found your way to a desk job, but that doesn't mean you have to leave rubber-band-powered projectile launchers behind. YouTube's mist8k is here to show us how to build three weapons o...