Technology News
Review: Henge Docks Vertical MacBook Docking Station
AppleTell - 14 Jul 2014 15:41
The nice folks at Henge Docks have plenty of interesting bits of docking hardware; this particular one is a vertical docking station for your MacBook Pro. They have 13", 15" and 17" models available, as well as vertical ...
6 Questions About Ebola, Answered
Mashable - 14 Jul 2014 22:26
Three countries in western Africa — Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone — are in the midst of the planet’s worst-ever Ebola outbreak, marking the first time the disease has ever been detected in the region As of July ...
BGRF hosts inaugural 21st Century Medicine Forum
EurekAlert! - 14 Jul 2014 06:00
(Biogerontology Research Foundation) The Biogerontology Research Foundation, a UK-based charity founded to support ageing research and address the challenges of a rapidly ageing population, hosted the inaugural 21st Cent...
Google Glass creator heads to Amazon
CNET - 14 Jul 2014 18:04BitTorrent to Try a Paywall and Crowdfunding
The New York Times - 14 Jul 2014 04:18
The site, whose namesake software is often used for illegal file-sharing, is teaming up with film producers and musicians to charge for downloads.
Review: STM Dux case for iPad Air
AppleTell - 14 Jul 2014 04:14
I don't want to feel like I'm lugging around a laptop when I hold my iPad Air, so there needs to be durability and good protection while minimizing any added bulk and weight to keep in sync with Apple's design philosophy...
SpaceX Receives FAA Approval for Proposed Spaceport in Texas
SPACE.com - 14 Jul 2014 23:15
The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) office of Commercial Space Transportation has published a "Record of Decision" giving approval for a SpaceX Texas Launch Site in Cameron County, Texas.
Wear Mini Launcher updated with brightness controls, bug fixes
Android Central - 14 Jul 2014 11:46
Wear Mini Launcher for Android Wear arrived a few days back to address one of our main gripes with Google's smartwatch OS. With a swipe from the top left, the wrist-based launcher made it easy to access the list of insta...
EU Courts Support for Space Code of Conduct
Space News - 14 Jul 2014 06:33
The attempt at global governance of outer space has been gaining momentum in recent years.
Boston Testing Solar-Powered Benches That Charge Smartphones
Mashable - 14 Jul 2014 03:54
Continuing the trend toward nearly everything becoming smartphone-friendly — from ovens to boxing gloves — benches in the Boston area are getting a technology boost, too Some park dwellers in the region are already c...
Stupendous Supermoon Views Wow Weekend Stargazers (Photos)
SPACE.com - 14 Jul 2014 23:33
When the spectacular supermoon emerged on Saturday (July 12), so did shutterbugs around the world. Space.com readers from around the world sent in amazing photos of the amazing lunar display.
Potential Alzheimer's disease risk factor and risk reduction strategies become clearer
EurekAlert! - 14 Jul 2014 06:00
(Alzheimer's Association) Participation in activities that promote mental activity, and moderate physical activity in middle age, may help protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in later life...
Researchers discover boron 'buckyball'
e! Science News - 14 Jul 2014 04:08
The discovery 30 years ago of soccer-ball-shaped carbon molecules called buckyballs helped to spur an explosion of nanotechnology research. Now, there appears to be a new ball on the pitch.
Americans May Be Less Concerned About Salt in Food
Live Science - 14 Jul 2014 23:53
Americans' interest in low-sodium foods has declined slightly in recent years, and may continue to drop in the future, according to new research.
Polar Vortex in Summer? Not Exactly, Experts Say
Live Science - 14 Jul 2014 23:47
The cold front sweeping across the United States is not technically a polar vortex, but it will bring significantly lower temperatures.
Mercedes-Benz's S 65 AMG Coupe ladles excess for a quarter-million
Slash Gear - 14 Jul 2014 23:38
Mercedes-Benz loves its V12 engines, and the potent powerplant has found itself another suitable home under the lengthy hood of the S 65 AMG Coupé, a monstrous 6-liter biturbo beast pushing out 630 HP. Limited to 155 mp...
Deadly 'Angel Wing' Condition Caused By Feeding Birds Crackers | Video
Live Science - 14 Jul 2014 23:23
Unhealthy foods like white bread and crackers cause the wing deformity, which inhibits the birds ability to fly, and can result in death. The Humane Society of the United States strongly advises not to feed wildlife.
Digitized Bubble Wrap Popping - They've Finally Done It | Video
Live Science - 14 Jul 2014 23:19
The Game Innovation Lab at NYU-Poly has developed playful digital interaction devices that they call the "Fidget Widgets".
The Air Force Is Working On A New Bomber
Popular Science - 14 Jul 2014 23:08
Boeing Long Range Strike Bomber Concept Art Boeing The U.S. Air Force is quietly ramping up spending on a future bomber, according to a report by the Congressional Research Service published earlier this month. The Air F...
Microsoft's AI Is On Its Way to Identifying the Whole World
Gizmodo - 14 Jul 2014 22:45
This morning at the annual Research Faculty Summit, Microsoft showed off a pretty impressive advancement in its AI tech. An app, entitled Project Adam, is poised to identify all of its surroundings just like a Fire Phone...
"Ah ah ah... you didn't say the magic word"
Slash Gear - 14 Jul 2014 22:44
Anyone of a certain age will know what it means when someone coyly says "ah, ah, ah... you didn't say the magic word". Wayne Knight, who went on to play Newman on Seinfeld, may have originally been recognizable to us as ...
Photographer Jeff Gusky Captures Cities Created Under WWI Battlefields
The Phoblographer - 14 Jul 2014 17:45
Photographer Jeff Gusky has captured hidden cities under World War One France for the first time.