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White - Black Backpack by Solid Gray
The Gadget Flow - 3 Aug 2014 07:00
Give yourself a sci-fi like adventurous look by carrying your everyday necessities including laptops in this beautifully designed White – Black Backpack by Solid Gray. The lightweight hard shell on the outside comes in...
Ebola virus spreading too fast, stronger measures needed to control outbreak
Tech Times - 3 Aug 2014 06:33
The number of patients affected by the Ebola outbreak has jumped from about 80 in March to over 1,300 as of July 27 and WHO has expressed concern that the deadly virus is faster than efforts to contain it.
Tetris Lights
The Gadget Flow - 3 Aug 2014 07:00
Fitting falling blocks together comes back but not as a mobile game through these magnificent blocks of Tetris Lights. Similar to the concept of the Tetris game, these lights work as an ensemble of seven tetrominos you c...
Apple Constructing Second Retail Store in Turkey, May Open This Fall [Mac Blog]
Mac Rumors - 3 Aug 2014 23:56
Work has begun on Apple's second retail location in Turkey, reports Turkish website ElmaDergisi (Google Translate, via ifoAppleStore). According to the report, the store will open in Istanbul's Akasya Shopping Center and...
How to beat 2048
Digital Trends - 3 Aug 2014 02:34
There's no foolproof method for beating the infamous '2048,' but there are a couple methods for getting closer to doing so. Check out our suggestive guide on how beat 2048 using large number chains, high-value corner pie...
Picture of the Day: The First Space Selfie, 1966
Twisted Sifter - 3 Aug 2014 19:40
Photograph by Buzz Aldrin In a tweet last month, astronaut Buzz Aldrin informed the world that he was responsible for taking the first ever selfie in space during the Gemini 12 mission in 1966. The mission took place ...
Five Best Ultrabooks
Life Hacker - 3 Aug 2014 17:00
Whether you need a new laptop for work, school, or play, now's a good time to research what you want and catch some sales in the next few months. That's why this week we're looking at five of the best Ultrabooks on the m...
Birth control pills may increase breast cancer risk
Tech Times - 3 Aug 2014 07:17
A new study suggests that women who take birth control pills could be more susceptible to breast cancer. However, not all oral contraceptives may lead to breast cancer risk.
The Seventh Next Gen GPS Satellite Is Now In Orbit
Forbes - 3 Aug 2014 06:33
The seventh GPS-IIF satellite is now in orbit to provide better GPS service.
Apple Releases 'Dreams' Commercial Highlighting iOS at Work
The Mac Observer - 3 Aug 2014 06:11
Apple has released another commercial in its You're More Powerful Than You Think series called Dreams. The commercial features a variety of professionals using iPhones, iPads, and Macs at their job. Fire fighters, teache...
70 Percent of Internet of Things Devices Are Vulnerable to Hacking, Study Says
Mashable - 3 Aug 2014 05:55
Nearly three-quarters of all Internet of Things devices are susceptible to getting hacked or compromised, according to a recent study. The study, released by Hewlett-Packard (HP), examined 10 common smart devices, includ...
The Job Guide for the Anti-9-to-5er
Mashable - 3 Aug 2014 01:00
Is an Office Space-type work environment your worst nightmare? Does the idea of working in a cubicle every day make you break out in a cold sweat? If so, you might be an "anti-nine-to-fiver." Millennials consistently sta...
The Just Mobile AluBolt Lightning Dock gets it (mostly) right
AppleTell - 3 Aug 2014 21:11
I broke my Just Mobile AluBolt Lightning Dock. Well, technically, the baggage handlers at United Airlines broke it, but I'm an internal locus of control kind of guy, so I take the blame. Just Mobile doesn't bill the AluB...
European Spacecraft to Attempt Historic Comet Rendezvous This Week
SPACE.com - 3 Aug 2014 15:53
The European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft is scheduled to rendezvous with Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko on Wednesday (Aug. 6). If all goes according to plan, Rosetta will on that day become the first probe ever to...
Secret's head of PR apologizes for "careless and flippant" response to teen suicide concerns
PandoDaily - 3 Aug 2014 05:51
Yesterday, I wrote about a bizarre Twitter exchange I had with Secret founder David Byttow where he suggested that he only needed to address concerns over his apps potential to cause teen suicides if the issue threatened...
US Doctor With Ebola in Atlanta for Treatment
ABC News - 3 Aug 2014 04:09
US doctor infected with Ebola in Africa at Atlanta hospital for treatment in isolation unit
Brainwavz launches S5 in-ear headphones
AppleTell - 3 Aug 2014 02:20
Audio company Brainwavz has added a new model to its lineup last month specifically focused on sportier listening. The S5 in-ear headphones offer a flat cable with an over-the-ear design to ensure a better fit, especiall...
SurveyMonkey eyes Asia
ZDNet - 3 Aug 2014 23:31
SurveyMonkey has plans to leverage its recently opened Australian office as its entry point into the Asian market, including China, Singapore, Japan, and Korea.
[GadgeTell] Court wants Microsoft to hand over foreign data
Technology Tell - 3 Aug 2014 23:27
[From GadgeTell] A court has ruled that Microsoft must hand over some data even though it has been stored overseas.
[GadgeTell] Q2 strong for T-Mobile, carrier adds 1.5M customers
Technology Tell - 3 Aug 2014 23:27
[From GadgeTell] T-Mobile's latest financial report shows the carrier is still growing at an impressive rate.
[GadgeTell] Closely lets people find their friends
Technology Tell - 3 Aug 2014 23:27
[From GadgeTell] Closely is a new application that lets people find out where their friends are at any given time.
A 4Chan Post Just Sold for $90,900 on eBay
Gizmodo - 3 Aug 2014 19:00
What is art? For this eBay seller it's something as simple as a 4Chan post. Originally caught by Artnet, a vendor known only as "Artwork by Anonymous" turned the above piece of what would usually be everyday internet eph...