Technology News
Big Investors Could Aid Bitcoin
Wall Street Journal - 5 Apr 2015 23:06
Some of the U.S.'s biggest proprietary traders and investors are testing the waters for a bigger move into bitcoin, giving a potential boost to the fledgling virtual-currency industry.
Large Hadron Collider beam is back in action
New Scientist - 5 Apr 2015 16:32
After a two year upgrade, the world's most powerful particle collider has protons running through it again, beginning a ramp-up to its highest energy ever
Windows May Go Open Source: What It Really Means For Developers And Consumers
Tech Times - 5 Apr 2015 06:33
Microsoft is reportedly entertaining the possibility of making Windows an open-source operating system -- something that could mean significant changes for the OS and the developer community.
Apple Watch's Swiss launch reportedly delayed by patent issue
Slash Gear - 5 Apr 2015 17:00
The Apple Watch is set to launch in nine different countries on April 24th, however Switzerland, the nation known for its watches, is unfortunately not on the list. The reason? A patent from 1985 that doesn't expire unti...
Fish Oil Supplements May Suppress Effects Of Chemotherapy
Tech Times - 5 Apr 2015 07:30
Chemotherapy treatments could be hindered by the consumption of fish oil, according to a new study. Does this mean cancer patients should avoid fish?
Microsoft's new browser won't enable 'Do Not Track' by default
Engadget - 5 Apr 2015 04:28
Microsoft admits that when it switched on "do not track" by default in Internet Explorer 10 back in 2012, it was "welcomed by many." However, the company now has to switch it off to comply with the latest industry standa...
Rithm wants to be WhatsApp for music messaging
Digital Trends - 5 Apr 2015 02:15
Rithm, the revitalized social music streaming app, allows users to share music recommendations within a text messaging-like service. The post Rithm wants to be WhatsApp for music messaging appeared first on Digital Trend...
Read Bill Gates' Letter to Microsoft Employees for the Company's 40th Anniversary
Time - 5 Apr 2015 23:42
"What matters most now is what we do next"
This Stunning Image Shows Us The Future of Climate Models
Gizmodo - 5 Apr 2015 18:00
This technicolor swirl may look like an artist's acid trip, but what you're actually looking at is the next generation of high-resolution climate models.
The best HDMI operating system sticks
ZDNet - 5 Apr 2015 14:46
There's a new kind of computer in town and it's resides on an HDMI stick that's not much bigger than a pack of gum.
Despite its looks, this 3D printed violin (probably) won't kill you
Engadget - 5 Apr 2015 13:05
It might not be a Stradivarius, but the violin you see above is pretty impressive on its own merits. For starters, it's 3D printed and only has two strings. And that's to say nothing of its appearance; this thing looks l...
The Rationale Behind Soaring App Development Prices
TechCrunch - 5 Apr 2015 04:00
During the last quarter of 2014, we were approached by a funded startup based in Boston to identify an app development company to build an app for their European launch. The skill sets were quite niche, and the yearly ...
New Apple Store front display for Apple Watch, new gold model details revealed
9 to 5 Mac - 5 Apr 2015 01:26Apple comes in 8th for mobile device patents in 2014
AppleTell - 5 Apr 2015 00:46
A quarter of 2014's patents had to do with mobile devices. The post Apple comes in 8th for mobile device patents in 2014 appeared first on AppleTell.
If You Must Use Technology at Night, Try a Smaller Screen
Life Hacker - 5 Apr 2015 00:00
Using a screen at night messes with your sleep , but let's be honest: we all do it anyway. To lessen the problem, use the smallest screen possible.
Picture of the Day: A Lonely Rain Cloud Somewhere in the Pacific
Twisted Sifter - 5 Apr 2015 23:58
Photograph by Barto on Flickr In this aerial photo taken from the window seat of an airplane, we see a lonely rain cloud somewhere over the Pacific Ocean. The photo was recently used in a NASA article that discusses �...
Microsoft Surface 3 Makes A Welcome Transformation Into A Very Portable PC
Forbes - 5 Apr 2015 23:48
Don't let its appearance fool you. Microsoft's entry-level tablet is a PC.
How to Enable (or Disable) Motion & Fitness Tracking with iPhone
OS X Daily - 5 Apr 2015 23:33
Newer iPhones have the ability to track fitness activity and motion and displaying that data in Health app and other applications. Fitness tracking is done by using a low-power motion coprocessor that determines steps, a...
No 4K Video Streaming Support for Upcoming Apple TV Set-Top Box
Mac Rumors - 5 Apr 2015 23:21
Following up on last month's claim that Apple is planning to show off a revamped Apple TV set-top box with App Store and Siri support at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference in June, BuzzFeed now reports that th...
'Call Of Duty' Pro Player Nadeshot Taking Break From Competitive Gaming [VIDEO]
IBTimes - 5 Apr 2015 23:06
One of "Call of Duty's" top professional players, Matthew "NaDeSHoT" Haag, is taking a temporary step away from the world of competitive video games. Haag, who has more than one million followers on Twitter and 1.7 milli...
Should you shell out for an extended warranty? We ask an expert
Digital Trends - 5 Apr 2015 12:15
When buying consumer electronics should you consider paying out for an extended warranty? We asked an expert about what devices, if any, are worth getting coverage for, and what you can expect for your money. The post Sh...
Volcanic Eruptions May Have Helped Some Life Forms Survive An Apocalypse
Gizmodo - 5 Apr 2015 23:03
Volcanoes are often painted as harbingers of destruction--and for good reason. But sometimes, they can help life survive, by feeding energy-starved ecosystems elemental carbon.