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Giant Spinosaurus Likely Was First Semiaquatic Dinosaur; Bigger Than Tyrannosaurus Rex
IBTimes - 14 Sep 2014 05:34
Fossils discovered in the Moroccan Sahara and a partial skull and other remains that have been in museum collections for as long as a century have led researchers to conclude the Spinosaurus was the first truly semiaquat...
Hands-on: Opening Ceremony and Intel MICA is the $1,000 wearable like no other
Pocket-lint - 14 Sep 2014 15:45
Wearables are all the rage at the moment, but few existing products have truly captivated an enthusiastic audience. That's where Intel, in collaboration with Opening Ceremony, has come up with something entirely differen...
Facebook tests self-destructing post: Will Snapchat-like feature take off?
Tech Times - 14 Sep 2014 05:19
"Never say die" is Facebook's motto when it comes to taking over the ephemeral messaging arena, with a new feature for disappearing posts up for testing in New Zealand.
Golfer Greg Norman Injures Hand in Chainsaw Accident, Lives to Tweet About It
Mashable - 14 Sep 2014 16:52
After nearly severing his left hand with a chainsaw, Australian golfer Greg Norman did what all socially savvy celebrities do in times of crisis: He tweeted about it. See also: This Tiny Sensor Adds a Virtual Caddy to Yo...
Meet Strati, the first 3D printed car in the world
BGR - 14 Sep 2014 16:00
While some people have successfully 3D printed buildings, others have taken the same approach to the car manufacturing business, as a company has just come out with a car called the Strati that’s the first 3D-printed c...
This Is What an Android One Smartphone May Look Like
Gizmodo - 14 Sep 2014 15:00
Many of Google's I/O promises are finally arriving. Earlier this week, the first few Android apps arrived on Chrome OS as part of Sundar Pichai's mission to entwine the two platforms. Now, Google's Android One smartphone...
Top Android news of the week
ZDNet - 14 Sep 2014 02:46
This new feature will bring the top news of the past week in the world of Android to your screen. This week saw KitKat getting bigger, apps for the Chromebook, and a review of the "best Android" phone.
High School Student Builds Gun That Unlocks With Your Fingerprint
Slashdot - 14 Sep 2014 14:28
An anonymous reader writes: Kai Kloepfer is a 17-year-old high school student from Colorado who just won the Smart Tech for Firearms Challenge. Kloepfer designed and built a smart gun that will only unlock and fire for u...
Enterovirus D68 invades Northeast. What parents should know
Tech Times - 14 Sep 2014 06:20
Enterovirus D68 is quickly making its way across the country, leaving children sick and parents flustered. Doctors have a few reminders for parents for dealing with the enterovirus.
US Patent Office Seeking Consultant That Can Stamp-out Fraud By Patent Examiners
Slashdot - 14 Sep 2014 02:00
McGruber writes: A month after Slashdot discussed "Every Day Is Goof-Off-At-Work Day At the US Patent and Trademark Office," the USPTO issued a statement that it is "committed to taking any measures necessary" to stop em...
Leaked Windows 9 video shows new Notification Center in action
The Verge - 14 Sep 2014 00:48
Windows 8 debuted with a notification system to allow apps to generate brief alerts, but the operating system lacked a central Notification Center to collect and display them all. Microsoft appears to be planning to prov...
United Nations Reveals List of Leaders Attending Upcoming Climate Summit
Mashable - 14 Sep 2014 23:58
The United Nations Secretary-General's daylong Climate Summit in New York on Sept. 23 will draw about 120 heads of state, and many lower-ranking officials, according to a list of speakers the U.N. released this week. Pre...
Apple iPhone 6, 6 Plus, and Watch (MobileTechRoundup show #328)
ZDNet - 14 Sep 2014 23:54
Apple held an event in California this week and Kevin was there to get some initial hands-on with the new products.
Courthouse News Service editor loses his mind, calls Islam "the most sexually perverted religion"
PandoDaily - 14 Sep 2014 23:41
If you’re a journalist, particularly a journalist on a deadline, you’re likely familiar with Courthouse News Service (CNS). Based in California, the ugly-yet-functional site provides coverage of the latest rulings in...
Chinese city gives smartphone users their own sidewalk lane
Cult of Mac - 14 Sep 2014 23:22
Tools like hands-free kits and Siri might mean that you don’t have to have your face constantly buried in your iPhone, but for most people the reality is that using a smartphone suggests your focus is not entirely on t...
Review: Lap Log Pillow Stand for tablets and e-readers
AppleTell - 14 Sep 2014 16:44
It's made in the U.S.A. entirely from natural materials. The post Review: Lap Log Pillow Stand for tablets and e-readers appeared first on AppleTell.
The Secret Formula For Guaranteed Internet Humor Gold
Gizmodo - 14 Sep 2014 03:00
Ever wonder how websites like BuzzFeed make their bazillions of dollars? All that viral humor follows a scientifically precise formula. And the gurus of giggles are here to explain exactly how to hit that jackpot.
Part one of Charlie Rose's full interview with Tim Cook now available online
9 to 5 Mac - 14 Sep 2014 02:58Detroit Slow Roller Jason Hall Talks about Apple and iPad (Video)
The Mac Observer - 14 Sep 2014 23:49
Jason Hall, the subject of an Apple iPad commercial, was interviewed on WDIV, a Detroit TV station. Mr. Hall is the founder of the Detroit Slow Roll, a movement to get to know the streets of detroit by taking slow bike r...
3D-Printed Car Takes It's First Test Drive
Slashdot - 14 Sep 2014 23:38
An anonymous reader points out this advancement in 3D printing. This week, at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, Arizona-based automobile manufacturer Local Motors stole the show. Over the...
Glympse's Android keyboard lets you share your location from any app
Engadget - 14 Sep 2014 13:35
It's not hard to share your whereabouts from your phone, but you usually have to dive into specific apps to do it; what if your friends on a new social network want to know that you're nearby? That's when Glympse's new K...
Feedback Loop: 'Minecraft,' home security, iPhones and more!
Engadget - 14 Sep 2014 21:56
Happy Sunday, and welcome to another edition of Feedback Loop! By now, you're probably sick of hearing about the Apple Watch. Thankfully, though, our community members have some great discussions for you this week. To ki...