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Waterfield Spinn Pouch Case for iPhone 6/6 Plus: Excellence in Leather
The Mac Observer - 1 Oct 2014 22:11
The new Waterfield Spinn pouch case for the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus is made of full grain leather, features an ultrasuede lining and comes in three rustic colors. Notable is the option to have it custom built for a bare iPhon...
UrtheCast To Select Providers of ISS Cameras Soon
Space News - 1 Oct 2014 16:15
UrtheCast President Wade Larson said the company is in the final stages of evaluating proposals for the system.
2 'Modern Family' Actors Crashed a Frat Party at 2:30 a.m.
Mashable - 1 Oct 2014 22:41
When Modern Family costars Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet get together, insane things happen. On Tuesday's episode of Conan, Ferguson detailed a trip the pair took to Stonestreet's alma mater, Kansas State Uni...
Gapgate: Samsung says, 'issue does not impact the functionality or quality of the Galaxy Note 4'
Tech Times - 1 Oct 2014 05:34
Samsung has released a statement on complaints that its Galaxy Note 4 phablet has noticeable gaps around the smartphone's case and display. Its response is unsettling for anyone considering the Galaxy Note 4.
Sleep Shepherd cap rocks you to sleep using brainwave tech
Slash Gear - 1 Oct 2014 20:55
Headbands of different sorts have been around for a while promising to boost brain power, gaming performance, and more (the Foc.us is one example). Joining these devices it the Sleep Shepherd, a nightcap for the modern i...
Hong Kong Protesters' Phones Targeted by Malware
NBC News - 1 Oct 2014 01:52
As if tear gas and the "Great Firewall of China" weren't enough to deal with, Hong Kong protestors' phones are now being targeted by Chinese malware.
Marc Newson says his role at Apple is only part-time for a specific project
9 to 5 Mac - 1 Oct 2014 23:27Review: Kenu Airframe+ car mount for iPhone 6 Plus
9 to 5 Mac - 1 Oct 2014 18:49Apple OS X gets Bash security update: No more Shellshock
Tech Times - 1 Oct 2014 06:00
Apple rolls out a security patch for Shellshock, but only for Mavericks, Mountain Lion and Lion users. Yosemite beta testers will have to wait for the next build for a security update.
Windows 10 May Have Gotten Its Name Because of Lazy Coders
Gizmodo - 1 Oct 2014 23:32
When Windows 10 got announced , there was one immediately glaring question: Why Windows 10? Maybe for the extra distance from 8, but a Redditor who claims to be a Microsoft dev has a better--and funnier--answer. The name...
Tweet an Innovative Idea for Exploring a New City to Win a Trip to London
Mashable - 1 Oct 2014 22:09
As advances in technology improve our everyday lives, they also make traveling more convenient. From jetlag-reducing apps and traffic maps to currency calculators and paperless tickets, gadgets are cutting costs and savi...
The strange case of O'Hare Airport's vanishing Terminal 4
Gizmodo - 1 Oct 2014 23:27
Chicago's O'Hare Airport is one of the busiest in the world. That scene from Home Alone where they're running through the airport is no joke. O'Hare's hectic energy is overwhelming enough to make you forget your own Maca...
Very Few People Watched a Show About a Girl Addicted to Selfies
Mashable - 1 Oct 2014 21:07
ABC might be feeling some doubt about its newest comedy. Selfie, which stars Doctor Who alum Karen Gillan, is about a social media obsessive who tries to reform her shallow image. The sitcom debuted to just 4.9 million v...
Siri changes in iOS beta provide further evidence of Apple Pay coming in version 8.1
9 to 5 Mac - 1 Oct 2014 01:35Yes, Ebola Is Now in America. But CDC Says the US Is Ready
Wired - 1 Oct 2014 01:20
An individual who flew to the U.S. from Liberia earlier this month has been diagnosed with Ebola in Texas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed today. The case marks the first time the disease has bee...
Move over iBeacon, Philips GPS-like lights pinpoint you indoors to within a 1m
Pocket-lint - 1 Oct 2014 00:12
Philips has created a new intelligent lighting system that will let users and retailers pinpoint customers' exact location indoors. The new technology will use lights, a phone camera, and dedicated software that can easi...
BlackBerry Passport hands-on and first impressions of Qwerty-equipped 4.5-inch smartphone
Tech Times - 1 Oct 2014 02:34
The BlackBerry Passport is the latest smartphone from BlackBerry and has a unique design. I got to try out the 4.5-inch smartphone and here are some first impressions.
Report: PayPal dropped from Apple Pay because Samsung
Slash Gear - 1 Oct 2014 01:45
Apple Pay is going to make waves in the mobile payment realm, that much is certain. On launch, many wondered why Apple's service didn't just partner with another, similar service -- or buy them. A new report suggests App...
China Appears to Attack Yahoo in Latest Censorship of Hong Kong Protests
Mashable - 1 Oct 2014 01:41
As thousands of people swarm the streets of Hong Kong asking the Chinese government to fulfill its promise of real democracy in the autonomous region, Chinese censors seems to be tightening their control over the Interne...
PlexiDrone is modular, customizable, and cool
Slash Gear - 1 Oct 2014 23:30
Aerial photography is one of those things that makes drones cool. If you were in awe of the drone video from inside a fireworks show, a new drone might let you do the very same thing. What sets this one apart is modulari...
Facebook Apologizes Over Real Name Policy But Doesn't Back Down (Yet)
Gizmodo - 1 Oct 2014 21:48
Facebook just posed a statement apologizing for the consequences of its draconian policy requiring that people use their "real" names on Facebook. The policy was used to unfairly target members of marginal LGBT communiti...