Technology News
8 Valuable Coins That Could Be Hiding in Your Change
Mashable - 25 Aug 2014 12:06
Take a closer look before you dump that handful of pennies and nickels into the tip jar — you don't need to find a Revolutionary War-era coin to make a fortune from your change. They're harder to find each year, but th...
Apple's reversible USB tipped to not arrive with iPhone 6
Slash Gear - 25 Aug 2014 10:28
Those excitedly awaiting the last-minute rumored accessory for the iPhone 6 might want to stop holding their breath now. According to a third party Apple retailer, the company has yet to place any order for the reversibl...
10 Super Bored Celebrities at the VMAs
Mashable - 25 Aug 2014 05:58
The MTV VMAs have provided years of historically weird moments in pop culture. Howard Stern floating in as Fartman. Lil Kim's boob. Miley Cyrus and her tongue It seems like each year builds up to a wilder evening of even...
Ralph Lauren aces U.S. Open with iOS-connected smart shirts
Cult of Mac - 25 Aug 2014 23:44
The world’s top tennis players are descending on New York City this week to slap the fuzz off some tennis balls in pursuit of an unprecedented $38.3 million purse, and Ralph Lauren is ready to support the cause by armi...
The QBracelet - the Snazzy Charger you'll Want to Wear!
Coolest Gadgets - 25 Aug 2014 21:00
Let's face it, theres a special kind of agony reserved for those of us with a dwindling cell phone battery. We estimate the precious moments that remain, and some of us desperately try to make the most of them by turning...
Insects Are Worse at Technology Than Your Grandparents
Mashable - 25 Aug 2014 18:00
Humans aren't the only the only species connecting in the technological age. In fact, according to this comic by Poorly Drawn Lines, bugs are about as good at email as your grandparents are. See also: How Ant Colonies Fo...
Asus RT-AC87U Wi-Fi router review: Yes, it's fast
PC World - 25 Aug 2014 12:30
We've come to crown the new king of Wi-Fi routers: The Asus RT-AC87U is by far the fastest wireless router PCWorld has ever tested. But before you run out and buy one, know that our pronouncement includes caveats. The RT...
A Better Way to Build a Pyramid?
Physics Buzz - 25 Aug 2014 21:00
The Egyptian pyramids are some amazing works of engineering. The biggest, the Great Pyramid at Giza, held the record for nearly 3,800 years as the tallest man-made structure in the world. What's astounding is that each l...
Sorry guys, this isn't the iPhone 6 -- China Telecom leak is a concept design
Digital Trends - 25 Aug 2014 17:37
China Telecom recently leaked a picture of an iPhone 6 concept design, claiming that it was the real thing. Several news outlets reported the story. The post Sorry guys, this isn’t the iPhone 6 — China Telecom leak i...
Rita Ora's Reaction to Nicki Minaj at VMAs Is Perfection
Mashable - 25 Aug 2014 04:36
Nicki Minaj's ass came out in full force Sunday at MTV's Video Music Awards during her opening performance of "Anaconda." While most of the world was fully prepared to see most of Minaj's derriere, it seems Rita Ora wasn...
The Moon Smells: Apollo Astronauts Describe Lunar Aroma
SPACE.com - 25 Aug 2014 14:24
The moon has a distinctive smell. Ask any Apollo moonwalker about the odiferous nature of the lunar dirt and you'll get the same answer. The moon smells like gunpowder.
Perfect harmonies: How music was built into science
New Scientist - 25 Aug 2014 23:00
Music was key to Western teaching from Plato up to the 18th century. In Music and the Making of Modern Science, Peter Pesic claims it shaped today's science
Predicting Amazon's Secret Plans in Physical Retail
Re/code - 25 Aug 2014 00:30
Amazon's new checkout system for physical retailers gives it a foothold in the brick and mortar world.
Surface Pro 3 bugs keep coming as overheating complaints arise
PC World - 25 Aug 2014 18:14
The Surface Pro 3 is a fantastic device when it's working properly, but a procession of crippling bugs are keeping many users from enjoying their high-end hardware. Over the past few weeks, users on Microsoft's support w...
Rocket with Army weapon explodes after launch
Phys.org - 25 Aug 2014 17:14
A rocket with a payload that included an experimental Army strike weapon exploded after taking off from an Alaska launch pad.
What's Up with WhatsApp? 600 Million Active Users
NBC News - 25 Aug 2014 16:15
It looks like WhatsApp might have been worth the $19 billion Facebook paid for it after all.
Taylor Swift's 10 Best Dance Moves at the VMAs
Mashable - 25 Aug 2014 06:48
Taylor Swift is a camera operator's dream. The delightfully awkward country-crossover star fills dead air and boring audience shots with dance moves only Tay-Tay could pull off. At Sunday's VMAs, Swift upped her dance ga...
Secret is not so secret. Promises more protection on next update
Tech Times - 25 Aug 2014 05:20
Secret is rolling out an update which is now available on the Android platform. The iOS version is scheduled to be released in the next couple of days.
What Apps Do You Download First on a New Smartphone?
Gizmodo - 25 Aug 2014 00:00
This week, ComScore published a report saying that 65.5 percent of smartphone users over the age of 18 will go months without purchasing apps through their respective app stores. That seems like a particularly high consi...
TiVo Brings DVR to Over-the-Air Cord Cutters
The Mac Observer - 25 Aug 2014 22:50
TiVo has taken a big step into the world of cord-cutting with the introduction of TiVo Roamio OTA, a DVR for over-the-air (OTA) TV signals. With this device, cord-cutters can go back to the future and digitally record SD...
NASA's Robot Army of 'Swarmies' Could Explore Other Planets
SPACE.com - 25 Aug 2014 21:25
NASA is developing a band of autonomous robots called "swarmies" that use radio waves to communicate with each other and may one day be used to explore the moon or Mars.
British Ebola Patient Being Treated At Royal Free Hospital
IBTimes - 25 Aug 2014 17:34
A British nurse who contracted the Ebola virus while treating patients in Sierra Leone was flown to a London hospital Sunday night to receive care. The 29-year-old, known now only as William, is the first person with the...