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Photoluminescent resin makes this wooden table look like something out of Tron
Digital Trends - 17 Dec 2014 22:09
To give his latest project a creative twist, DIYer Mike Warren added photoluminescent powder into the resin on a table, creating a filler that charges up in sunlight and emits a cool blue glow when in partial or complete...
Phase One Ships Out a New 80MP A280 and more A-series Cameras
The Phoblographer - 17 Dec 2014 14:00
Phase One teams up with Alpa to develop a new line of A-series cameras.
Pope Francis played key role in U.S.-Cuba reconciliation
Mashable - 17 Dec 2014 19:40
Pope Francis played a key role in the back-room negotiations between the U.S. and Cuba that preempted Wednesday's historic announcement of renewed diplomatic relations between the two countries. See also: Pope Francis is...
Leica V-Lux Typ 114 Sample Images
Photography Blog - 17 Dec 2014 18:45
Ahead of our full review, here are 57 sample images taken with the Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) super-zoom camera. The Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) is a superzoom camera with a 24-400mm zoom range and a large 1-inch CMOS sensor. Read ...
Combating explosive ATM attacks in SA
Geek Time - 17 Dec 2014 16:00
South Africa has a (large) mining industry and as a result some people have access to explosives. Whether we like it or not
The giant tubes that launch missiles in strategic nuclear submarines
Gizmodo - 17 Dec 2014 21:38
Impressive photo of the giant tubes that house four of the 24 Trident II D5 Submarine Launched Ballistic Missiles (SLBM) carried by Ohio-class nuclear submarines. 14 of these submarines travel for months underwater, carr...
Qatar Pays Migrant Workers $1 an Hour To Be Fake Sports Fans
Gizmodo - 17 Dec 2014 17:52
The life of most migrant workers in Qatar is bleak--so bleak, it's a human rights violation . The latest report from Doha reveals a new twist in the sad story. When they're not toiling away at building stadiums for the 2...
Softonic acquired US-based AppCrawlr for $6 million amid company's turmoil
Geek Time - 17 Dec 2014 10:29
Once known as one of the biggest internet companies to come out of Spain, the software recommendation site will soon fire 200 of its 450 employees
Scientists trace nanoparticles from plants to caterpillars
e! Science News - 17 Dec 2014 00:43
In one of the most comprehensive laboratory studies of its kind, Rice University scientists traced the uptake and accumulation of quantum dot nanoparticles from water to plant roots, plant leaves and leaf-eating caterpil...
SpaceX Awaits Certification Decision from Air Force
Space News - 17 Dec 2014 18:25
Rocket maker SpaceX has turned over to the U.S. Air Force the last of the information needed for certification to launch national security missions. The post SpaceX Awaits Certification Decision from Air Force appeared f...
What do Targeted Attacks and Texas Hold'em Have in Common
Geek Time - 17 Dec 2014 18:00
In both, maintaining a poker face is the winning strategy
Top 10 most moving photos of 2014: Warning - these Getty Images pics will upset you
Pocket-lint - 17 Dec 2014 13:03
Getty Images has launched its 2014 Year in Focus website showcasing the best photos taken throughout the year in the worlds of news, sport, entertainment and archive anniversaries and obituaries. And as part of the selec...
DHS finds no evidence for attack on theaters showing 'The Interview'
CNET - 17 Dec 2014 04:15The Winners of the 2014 National Geographic Photo Contest
Twisted Sifter - 17 Dec 2014 20:20
More than 9,200 entries were submitted from over 150 countries, with professional photographers and amateur photo enthusiasts across the globe participating. Photographs were submitted in three categories: people, pla...
Vessel arrives to poach YouTube stars for subscription service
Slash Gear - 17 Dec 2014 19:00
You probably haven't heard of Vessel, but soon it will likely become part of your daily vernacular. The startup video service is trying to bring some of the more prominent YouTube creators under their banner, which offer...
BlackBerry Classic envy doused with Typo2 for iPhone 6
Slash Gear - 17 Dec 2014 18:43
At CES 2014 we saw the Typo keyboard for iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s for the first time. This device is a sort of clip-on for your iPhone that allows you to type with a physical keyboard. Now the company has updated their lin...
18K tons of concrete to be dumped in Gulf of Mexico
Fox News - 17 Dec 2014 17:23
Workers are planning to dump 18,000 tons of concrete into the Gulf of Mexico—for a good reason.
Curiosity Rover Drills Into Mars Rock, Finds Water
SPACE.com - 17 Dec 2014 01:42
NASA's Curiosity rover is continuing to help scientists piece together the mystery of how Mars lost its surface water over the course of billions of years.
Over 30 games on sale for PS4, PS3 and PS Vita this week - up to 70% off!
BGR - 17 Dec 2014 18:55
The third week of the Holiday Sale on the PlayStation Store has arrived, and it’s the best selection of cheap games yet. This week, some of the PS4, PS3 and PS Vita games are being discounted up to 60% for regular user...
New class of synthetic molecules mimics antibodies
Science Daily - 17 Dec 2014 18:36
The first synthetic molecules that have both the targeting and response functions of antibodies have been crafted by scientists. The new molecules -- synthetic antibody mimics -- attach themselves simultaneously to disea...
[GamerTell] Guilty Gear Xrd SIGN: PS4 vs. PS3
Technology Tell - 17 Dec 2014 18:00
[From GamerTell] Scratching your head over which version of Guilty Gear Xrd you want? It's less of a big deal than you might think.
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports Review
Photography Blog - 17 Dec 2014 18:00
The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports is a new professional telephoto zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Offering a bigger zoom ratio and cheaper price than comparable lenses from Nikon and Canon, is this thir...