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Tesla's charging stations will cover USA by end of 2015
Slash Gear - 31 Jul 2014 23:58
Tesla's plan to mass-produce batteries will jumpstart their overall production of electric vehicles, that much is certain. the $30,000 Model 3? That'll help, too. Rounding out those ambitions, Tesla is also going to brin...
Prepara Herb-Savor Mini Pods
The Gadget Flow - 31 Jul 2014 07:00
Always enjoy the presence of fresh herbs in your everyday meal by having these Prepara Herb-Savor Mini Pods for your entire herb collection. 100% BPA free and dishwasher safe, these pods can prolong the life of your herb...
MRI for a quantum simulation
Phys.org - 31 Jul 2014 14:31
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which is the medical application of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, is a powerful diagnostic tool. MRI works by resonantly exciting hydrogen atoms and measuring the relaxation t...
NSA patents reveal agency's spy gadgets
Slash Gear - 31 Jul 2014 02:17
The folks at Foreign Policy have detailed a list of patents granted to the National Security Agency, and in them we see a plethora of spy-centric gadgets and tech that covers topics spanning from encryption to envelopes ...
DIY Nixie Tube Clock Kit offers retro time telling capability
Coolest Gadgets - 31 Jul 2014 16:00
When it comes to telling the time, there are many different ways of doing so. In fact, most of us these days tend to rely on our smartphones and tablets to tell the time, with the humble wristwatch functioning more as a ...
Guy jumps off a building, slides down a roof and lands on stairs for fun
Gizmodo - 31 Jul 2014 02:18
Ethan Swanson, the lunatic making this ridiculous roof jump, is a professional stunt man, so he sees life differently than the rest of us. Where normal humans see buildings and houses and stairs, Swanson sees a playgroun...
The survival of the newspaper in a digital age
Geek Time - 31 Jul 2014 12:31
CEO of the New York Times Company, Mark Thompson, believes that the increasing number of bloggers and other cheap competition will actually create a demand for quality news and more people will therefore be willing to pa...
The man who said Google Glass would revolutionize computing wants Microsoft to dump Windows Phone
BGR - 31 Jul 2014 00:15
One-time Google Glass enthusiast Robert Scoble is always an entertaining read, although he’s not exactly someone whom tech companies should take advice from. After all, Scoble was once so enthusiastic about Google Glas...
A Beautifully Convincing Reason To Use a Pencil Again
Gizmodo - 31 Jul 2014 22:59
Remember back in grade school when you were finally able to upgrade from a pencil to a pen? No longer being able to easily fix your mistakes was a rite of passage towards adulthood, and there was no looking back. At leas...
The 404 Throwback Ep. 447: Where the cheese stands alone (podcast)
CNET - 31 Jul 2014 17:48Remote Canadian Fires Seen from Space (Photo)
Live Science - 31 Jul 2014 17:17
Wildfires burn in Canada's Northwest Territories, plaguing residents with smoke and isolating cities. This fire season has been extreme in the Northwest Territory.
EA announces its 'EA Access' video game subscription service exclusive to Xbox One: Bound to fail?
Tech Times - 31 Jul 2014 13:04
EA's new subscription service is interesting to say the least, but at the moment the gaming library is below par, and it is not certain if the company plans to add the latest titles to the Vault.
Ford, GM sued over CD-ripping feature
Slash Gear - 31 Jul 2014 05:53
Ford and General Motors have been both slapped with a class action lawsuit from the Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies on behalf of 300,000 artists and record labels. At the heart of the issue is the companies' ...
The One-Horse Race: Android Represented 85% Of The 300M Smartphones Shipped In Q2
TechCrunch - 31 Jul 2014 02:37
Another milestone for Google’s Android in its relentless march for mobile dominance: the operating system accounted for 85% of all smartphones shipped in Q2 — its highest ever proportion, according to a new report ...
Machine Learning: Easier Ways to Make Payments With Smartphones
The New York Times - 31 Jul 2014 01:56
Several new products and services have been released that could make mobile payments more convenient and worth trying.
Nosee to tackle hay fever with localised data alerting you when you need it
Pocket-lint - 31 Jul 2014 01:01
Birmingham based 383 Labs has introduced Nosee, a smart pollen and air quality sensor that could help hay fever sufferers. At the moment pollen counts are largely found on weather reports which cover huge areas. The Nose...
[EntertainmentTell] Movie Review: "Get on Up"
Technology Tell - 31 Jul 2014 22:29
[From EntertainmentTell] "Get on Up" treats the life of James Brown the way he'd want it to be treated -- with energy, creativity and a whole lotta soul.
Sony brings Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 and W810 to the US
DP Review - 31 Jul 2014 19:00
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 and W810, which have been available in certain markets for several months, are making their way onto US shores in August and September. The WX220 features an 18.2MP BSI-CMOS sensor, Bionz X...
Breakthrough in understanding of important blood protein
Science Daily - 31 Jul 2014 15:51
A previously unknown protein mechanism has now been described by new research. This provides an exceptionally detailed understanding of how nature works, and it can also provide the ability to control nature -- in this c...
This Single Sofa Becomes a Full Living Room Set In Seconds
Gizmodo - 31 Jul 2014 15:25
When you live by yourself, a sofa and TV are pretty much all you need in your living room. Unless you intend to shun a hermit-like lifestyle and actually invite people over to visit. In that case you'll need additional s...
Image: Hubble serves a slice of stars
Phys.org - 31 Jul 2014 13:34
The thin, glowing streak slicing across this image cuts a lonely figure, with only a few foreground stars and galaxies in the distant background for company.
How To Portion Pasta When You're As Hungry As a T-Rex
Gizmodo - 31 Jul 2014 23:54
The original version of this pasta portioner was a clever play on the phrase "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse." But DOIY Design has improved on the original in every way with a new version featuring a famished T-Rex in...