Technology News
The puffer jacket that turns into a travel pillow
Gizmag - 28 Nov 2014 09:56
There have been many times when I've had to resort to resting my head against clothing or bags when traveling, with a sore neck the usual result. Problems like that could be a thing of the past with Tumi's Patrol Travel ...
Star Wars The Force Awakens: IMAX vs Standard release
Slash Gear - 28 Nov 2014 22:33
One bit of detail has been cleared up in the wake of the release of the first Star Wars The Force Awakens trailer. That detail is in the IMAX filming of this movie. Earlier this year it was suggested by Bad Robot product...
First Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer is here and it's glorious
Cult of Mac - 28 Nov 2014 18:39
Star Wars looks like it’s in good hands. The first teaser trailer for J.J. Abrams’ upcoming The Force Awakens has been released, and it’s sure to make your jaw drop. What’s that random guy dressed as a stormtroop...
MVMT Black/Gold Watch
The Gadget Flow - 28 Nov 2014 09:00
Miyota Japanese quartz 3 hand with date. The dial features custom gold markers and hands. 45 mm, brushed gold plated stainless steel case, hardened mineral crystal. Thickness- 9mm. Water resistant up to 3atm. 24 mm brush...
Lego Christmas tree lights up Sydney
CNET - 28 Nov 2014 01:55Lockheed Martin N+2 supersonic jet can go from NY to LA in just over two hours
Pocket-lint - 28 Nov 2014 23:00
Imagine flying from one end of the US to other in less than 3 hours. Well, thanks to supersonic jets, that might one day be a possibility. Aerospace engineers at Lockheed Martin have designed a commercial supersonic jet ...
Nextbook E FUN tablet runs on Windows 8.1
Coolest Gadgets - 28 Nov 2014 14:00
What do you use your tablet for most of the time? Is it for work, or do you happen to make use of it for a more leisurely purpose? Those who tend to make use of it for work would more often than not have a connected Blue...
UK politicians want social networks to explain their terms more clearly
Engadget - 28 Nov 2014 13:47
If you've never read the terms and conditions for services like Facebook and Twitter, we can hardly blame you. They're often too long and use confusing jargon to describe their practices. The UK's Science and Technology ...
The Lumino Smartplug
The Gadget Flow - 28 Nov 2014 09:00
Lumino is the new way to wake up. With the use of your smartphone or tablet, the Lumino smartplug transforms your bedside lamp into a sunny and luminous alarm clock! Wake up gently all the time, even in winter. A few min...
U.S. Cites Aged Law to Decrypt Phone Data
Wall Street Journal - 28 Nov 2014 05:37
The Justice Department is turning to a 225-year-old law to tackle a very modern problem: password-protected cellphones.
Increase in Drones Spotted Near Aircraft
Wall Street Journal - 28 Nov 2014 04:17
U.S. pilots and air-traffic controllers are increasingly spotting drones flying near aircraft, including several recent near-misses, according to new federal data.
IKEA monkey crowdfunding campaign launched to buy him a new home
Mashable - 28 Nov 2014 23:36
Darwin, a Japanese Macaque who was found wandering a Toronto IKEA in 2012, needs the Internet's help to buy him a new home The Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary, which originally took in the meme-worthy monkey after his ...
Debian Forked Over Systemd
Slashdot - 28 Nov 2014 22:18
jaromil writes: The so called "Veteran Unix Admin" collective has announced that the fork of Debian will proceed as a result of the recent systemd controversy. The reasons put forward are not just technical; included is ...
The Most Amazing PCs Of November 2014
Forbes - 28 Nov 2014 14:15
This month has been a particularly busy one as far as PC modding goes, as enthusiasts from around the world hurry to finish their projects in time for several high-profile events. They can win prizes worth thousands of d...
Kim Dotcom says he's broke
Engadget - 28 Nov 2014 10:50
Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom might have been able to reclaim his New Zealand finances earlier this year, but his ensuing legal fight against internet piracy charges has apparently evaporated that. The entrepreneur told ...
eBay wants to put interactive mirrors in dressing rooms
The Verge - 28 Nov 2014 02:49
To reach the brick-and-mortar world, eBay is turning to interactive mirrors. Because shopping wasn't stressful enough before the mirrors started talking to you.
Japan's Hayabusa 2 spacecraft will soon start its journey to a carbon-rich asteroid
Engadget - 28 Nov 2014 02:07
On November 30th, Japan's Hayabusa 2 will be leaving leaving Earth aboard a Mitsubishi-made rocket to make its way to an asteroid -- but not to blow it up. The Japanese spacecraft will follow in its predecessor's footste...
The Syrian Electronic Army celebrates Thanksgiving with widespread ad hack
Digital Trends - 28 Nov 2014 01:13
If your holiday Web browsing has been interrupted by a series of unwanted pop-up messages, you're not alone -- the SEA has targeted a broad range of popular websites with its latest hack. The post The Syrian Electronic A...
This drone-filmed video of Chernobyl is the most haunting thing you'll see all week
BGR - 28 Nov 2014 22:45
Thankfully, the closest most of us have come to living in a post-apocalyptic nuclear wasteland has been playing the Fallout series. However, such haunting disaster zones do exist in the world and one of them is located i...
Your annual festive people-fighting-over-electronics-at-Walmart video
CNET - 28 Nov 2014 21:30I designed a better lightsaber than J.J. Abrams while I was in line for coffee this morning
The Verge - 28 Nov 2014 21:16
Today I finally realized why there are so many Star Wars fanboys: there's a lot of shady pseudoscience behind everything in the Star Wars universe, and it's pretty fun to argue about. Today's preeminent fanboy argument i...
How Syrian Electronic Army Pulled Off Thanksgiving Day Hacks
ABC News - 28 Nov 2014 17:21
The Syrian Electronic Army re-emerged Thanksgiving Day to pull off a minor but annoying hack via a U.S. firm.