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This bacon looks so delicious you won't believe it's not real
Cult of Mac - 6 Dec 2014 03:02
What does the bacon above have in common with The Amazing Spider-Man 2 have in common? Both were created with 3D animation software called Houdini by Toronto-based Side Effects Software. The newest release is coming next...
Want to watch the world flick by at over 200 mph? Hop on the world's fastest trains
Digital Trends - 6 Dec 2014 03:44
Want to ride the world's fastest trains? Unfortunately, you'll need to head to Europe and Asia. Traveling at speeds of more than 200 miles per hour, these trains are a glimpse of what could come to the U.S. The post Want...
Protesters took over Apple's iconic New York store tonight to send a message about Eric Garner
The Verge - 6 Dec 2014 06:09
New Yorkers and people across the United States have united for the third day in a row in dramatic protests following the failure of state prosecutors and a grand jury to charge a police officer for killing Eric Garner: ...
King's Quest is finally back and this is what it looks like
Digital Trends - 6 Dec 2014 06:48
The Odd Gentlemen and Activision vision unveil a first look at the revived King's Quest, coming to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox in fall 2015. The post King’s Quest is finally back and this is what it looks like appeared f...
Just a Pug Getting a Bath and Loving It
Twisted Sifter - 6 Dec 2014 22:17
Watch Barry the pug get bathed in a sink from his owner. Barry’s expressions are priceless, what a guy.
Prana wearable is a breath and posture tracker
Slash Gear - 6 Dec 2014 08:09
Prana wants you to have better posture and to breathe correctly, and so to help with these two things is its new wearable by the same name. Prana is a disk-shaped wearable that connects to one's waistband using a clip, a...
Sony Pictures' security chief once thought data breaches weren't a big deal
Mashable - 6 Dec 2014 03:35
Sony stands to lose a lot from the massive hack that continues to leak tons of documents and data — passwords, full-length films and the social security numbers of 47,000 people, including celebrities — to the public...
Steve Wozniak on Designing Apple I and Apple II, Downplays Apple's Garage Startup
The Mac Observer - 6 Dec 2014 02:03
Bloomberg interviewed Steve "Woz" Wozniak about the early early days of Apple Inc., or Apple Computer, Inc. as it was known back in the day. It's a fantastic interview (embedded below), and interesting things include Woz...
Students 'Keep It Moving' for Contest at JPL
PTTU - 6 Dec 2014 01:56
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory News and Features: Twenty teams of students from Southern California middle and high schools, plus seven JPL teams, competed in the JPL Invention Challenge, called "Keep It Moving."
Traffic light lets you play Pong with person on the other side installed in Germany
The Loop - 6 Dec 2014 21:54
. This is Colossal: The game units have been designed and approved for use by the city of Hildesheim, Germany where they were installed two weeks ago. Rebranded as the ActiWait, the devices aren't just a clever way to pa...
All-in-one: Ona Capri bag review
DP Review - 6 Dec 2014 20:00
Ona is known for high-end camera bags and accessories that go big on style - and price. The Capri leather tote is no exception - it's an attractive bag with padded storage for photo gear that could easily double as a h...
Most Americans Agree With Right-to-Die Movement
MedicineNet - 6 Dec 2014 09:00
Title: Most Americans Agree With Right-to-Die MovementCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/5/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/5/2014 12:00:00 AM
Pocket Tripod | Wallet-Size Adjustable iPhone Stand
The Gadget Flow - 6 Dec 2014 08:59
Price: $25 The Pocket Tripod is a card-size iPhone stand, capable of 360 degrees of smooth and precise angle adjustment. Whether you want to include yourself in group photo, or just watch a movie, this portable adjustabl...
Disney Research crafts a more realistic way to capture the human eye
Engadget - 6 Dec 2014 06:42
We're keen on checking in with the folks at Disney Research from time to time to see what crazy projects its been working on. At SIGGRAPH Asia this week, the outfit is presenting recent work in crafting more detailed 3D-...
Orion Capsule Safely Recovered, Complete With 12-Year-Old Computer Guts
Slashdot - 6 Dec 2014 06:40
Lucas123 writes While NASA's Orion spacecraft, which blasted off on a successful test flight today, may be preparing for a first-of-its-kind mission to carry astronauts to Mars and other deep-space missions, the technolo...
Best Anti-Aging Skin Cream Product Ever? Geneu High-Tech Serum Uses Microchip to Reduce Wrinkles
Tech Times - 6 Dec 2014 05:16
A new high-tech wrinkle cream promises to erase wrinkles. The cream uses a microchip to analyze clients' DNA and tailor-make the perfect serum for their skin.
Sony Employees Get Email Claiming to Come From Hackers
Wall Street Journal - 6 Dec 2014 05:14
The cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment took another strange twist on Friday, when employees at the Hollywood studio received a threatening email purporting to be from the hackers.
The complete history of Mac OS X gets broken down in one brilliant illustrated guide
BGR - 6 Dec 2014 04:05
Want to see how OS X has evolved over the years? If so then you should check out this complete guide posted over at Git-Tower that uses well done cartoons to illustrate all of the different giant cats that Apple has used...
Google pulls piracy apps from Play Store
Slash Gear - 6 Dec 2014 04:02
Following its recent changes to Search, Google has pulled a handful of piracy apps from the Play Store, citing violations of the company's Content Policy. The pulled apps are said to have offered optimized web experience...
Corrupt Apple Exec Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison
ABC News - 6 Dec 2014 03:17
Former Apple supply manager to serve 1 year in prison, repay $4.5 million for kickback scheme
Here's What Cortana Looks Like Running In Windows 10
TechCrunch - 6 Dec 2014 02:29
Hey, Windows users! Ever wish you could talk to Cortana (Microsoft’s Siri/Google Now-style digital assistant) on your desktop the way you can on Windows Phone? It’s coming. Long-established Windows fan site WinBeta...
These Photos from NASA's Orion Spaceship Test Flight Are Simply Awesome
SPACE.com - 6 Dec 2014 01:02
Stunning photos captured today's epic first test launch of the Orion spacecraft, which will one day carry humans to deep-space destinations.