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Kill as or be killed by Friday the 13th's Jason Voorhees in Slasher Vol. 1: Summer Camp
Digital Trends - 6 Feb 2015 22:15
Kane Hodder, the actor best known for his role as Jason Voorhees in several Friday the 13th films, will play the killer in Gun Media's Slasher Vol. 1: Summer Camp. The post Kill as or be killed by Friday the 13th’s Jas...
Space Tourism is still a distant dream
Slash Gear - 6 Feb 2015 15:10
If you're anything of an Elon Musk or SpaceX fan, or have just been following the two's high-profile news and announcements, your imagination may have been tickled pink by the prospect of regularly flying into space for ...
Canon EOS M3 Hands-on Photos
Photography Blog - 6 Feb 2015 06:06
Hands-on gallery of photos of the new Canon EOS M3 camera.
Canon EOS 760D Hands-on Photos
Photography Blog - 6 Feb 2015 06:08
Hands-on gallery of photos of the new Canon EOS 760D camera.
Could this rendering preview a future Ford LMP1 car?
Digital Trends - 6 Feb 2015 16:15
A new rendering by rc82 workchop could foreshadow a Ford Le Mans car. Based on an image from the background of a Forza 6 promo video, the GT-based imagining wears LMP1 aero and a production-style front end. The post Coul...
Fighter Plane Assists Satellite Launch In DARPA Animation
SPACE.com - 6 Feb 2015 00:30
DARPA's Airborne Launch Assist Space Access program (ALASA) plans to create a low cost (less the 1 millions dollars per launch) alternative for small satellite launches.
Canon PowerShot G3 X
Photography Blog - 6 Feb 2015 06:11
The Canon PowerShot G3 X is a new premium super-zoom camera.
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Hands-on Photos
Photography Blog - 6 Feb 2015 06:05
Hands-on gallery of photos of the new Canon PowerShot SX410 IS camera.
Canon EOS 750D vs 760D: What's the difference? Mid-weight DSLR showdown
Pocket-lint - 6 Feb 2015 06:00
Canon has unveiled not one, but two new mid-range DSLR cameras to its lineup, making for a busier EOS range than ever before. The new EOS 750D and 760D are like the filling in a Canon sandwich, sat above the existing EOS...
SpaceX Will Make Its Second Attempt At A Rocket Landing On Sunday
Gizmodo - 6 Feb 2015 06:12
After its first attempt to land a Falcon 9 rocket on a drone barge went up in flames, SpaceX isn't quitting: round two will take place this Sunday. A SpaceX rocket will be used to launch the Deep Space Climate Observator...
Hands-on: Canon EOS M3 review: Still behind the mirrorless market curve
Pocket-lint - 6 Feb 2015 06:00
Canon makes great DSLR cameras, there's no doubt about that. But in 2012 when the company dipped into the mirrorless market with the EOS M, it was unusually behind the curve. The EOS M2 appeared in Asia to try and fill a...
Easily Update Your Raspbian SD Cards for the Pi 2 with These Commands
Life Hacker - 6 Feb 2015 23:00
The Raspberry Pi 2 is a serious upgrade over older versions , and that means you'll need to update a lot of your software to use it. You could make a whole new SD card, but if you have old projects that you don't want to...
SlatePro Personal TechDesk
The Gadget Flow - 6 Feb 2015 09:00
Practically anyone can make good use of the SlatePro Personal TechDesk, both for casual and professional purpose. It's a work desk design which enables every member of the tech-savvy generation to keep themselves organiz...
Both cause and cure for diabetes could be in your gut
New Scientist - 6 Feb 2015 18:16
Changes in children's gut microbes could signal the onset of type-1 diabetes, but engineered probiotic bacteria could help treat the disease
Microplane Herb Mill - For Mincing Your Herbs
The Gadget Flow - 6 Feb 2015 09:00
Be it mint, oregano, sage or any other fresh herb, to pass the sharp blades of the Microplane Herb Mill without being minced isn't a possibility. This herb mill ensures your salad dressings or sauces won't be struggling ...
SpaceX Prepares for Crucial Crew Dragon Capsule Pad Abort Test
Universe Today - 6 Feb 2015 03:07
SpaceX is preparing for the first of two critical abort tests for the firm's next generation human rated Dragon V2 capsule as soon as March. The purpose of the pair of abort tests is to demonstrate a crew escape capabili...
Sony confirms 2,100 smartphone job cuts, primarily in China
ZDNet - 6 Feb 2015 02:06
Sony plans to shed a total of 2,100 jobs in its smartphone division by March 2016, with a significant workforce reduction to take place in China due to its lacklustre performance in the market.
Underwater vehicle uses a balloon to dart like an octopus
Gizmag - 6 Feb 2015 01:17
When you inflate a balloon and then release it without tying the valve shut, it certainly shoots away quickly. Octopi utilize the same basic principle, although they suck in and then rapidly expel water. An international...
Kickstarter backers beware: This high tech laundry ball smells like a scam
Digital Trends - 6 Feb 2015 01:11
There's a new smart home gizmo on the loose that's making quite a splash on Kickstarter, but you might want to take a closer look before you whip out your wallet for Crystal Wash 2.0. Something smells fishy about this pr...
Robot firefighter shows off sea legs and puts out shipboard flames
Mashable - 6 Feb 2015 01:05
The U.S. Navy firefighting robot SAFFiR passed a major test, battling and beating a real fire on a real ship. Okay, this wasn’t exactly like a scene from Backdraft. The 5'10", 140-pound bipedal robot accomplished the t...
The Seven Person Tricycle - must shed pride to ride
Coolest Gadgets - 6 Feb 2015 23:38
Do you have an inordinate amount of money and the will to spend it on things that make you laugh? Do you also happen to have six friends that you spend all of your time with, and wish that even getting to and from places...
Rare Case of Conjoined Lizard Twins Reported at Zoo
Live Science - 6 Feb 2015 13:15
In a first-of-its-kind case, a pair of conjoined lizards called Quince monitor lizards were discovered at a German zoo, according to a new report.