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8 of the best London street art tributes to Amy Winehouse
Mashable - 3 Jul 2015 18:31
LONDON — There's been no shortage of attempts to memorialise both Amy Winehouse’s person and her immense talent. In the four years since her untimely death, we've seen many, including the newly released docu-film, Am...
You Did It, Jim Carrey: US Confirms First Measles Death In Over a Decade
Gizmodo - 3 Jul 2015 18:30
Fans of Jim Carrey, his ex Jenny McCarthy, and any other anti-vaxxer out there will be pleased to learn that their efforts to keep children safe has paid off. While these fearless warriors were out there protesting Calif...
Russian supply ship launched to International Space Station
Phys.org - 3 Jul 2015 07:32
A Russian rocket has successfully launched an unmanned cargo ship to the International Space Station, whose crew is anxiously awaiting it after the successive failures of two previous supply missions.
White Marble with Black Lines Phone Case by Madotta
The Gadget Flow - 3 Jul 2015 23:00
Amazing use of 3D printing technology on hard plastic goes behind the making of the White Marble with Black Lines Phone Case by Madotta. It's durable and bears great looks to complement your everyday style. The case will...
Cool it now: How to make your own DIY air conditioner
Digital Trends - 3 Jul 2015 20:34
In the mood for a DIY project this weekend, but it's too hot to move? Why not make your own air conditioner on the cheap? Some of the options are even solar-powered and portable. The post Cool it now: How to make your ow...
Photographer Catches the ISS Flying Past the Moon
Gizmodo - 3 Jul 2015 05:30
Using a little bit of math and a lot of patience, anyone can watch the International Space Station go flying past the Moon. And if you've got a DSLR and a telescope handy, you can save that moment in a stunning photo.
The chemistry behind a firework explosion
The Verge - 3 Jul 2015 16:00
It's Independence Day, and that means it's time for controlled explosions in the sky. No, not Texas post-rock -- the great scientific display that is a fireworks show. "Fireworks are an application of chemistry and engin...
602 Grey Key Holder by Posh Projects
The Gadget Flow - 3 Jul 2015 23:00
Get a minimal yet visually pleasing holder for your keys in the form of this 602 Grey Key Holder by Posh Projects. It's designed out of premium Italian vegetable leather which makes a beautiful accessory to keep your key...
First US Measles Death in 12 Years: How Was It Missed?
Live Science - 3 Jul 2015 01:24
A woman in Washington state is the first person to die of measles in the United States in a dozen years, but how did doctors miss her diagnosis.
Can NextRadio app help make radio relevant for a digital audience?
Phys.org - 3 Jul 2015 18:30
After Apple Inc. announced a new music app that will use people to create real-time song playlists, HBO "Real Time" host Bill Maher joked that the company should be congratulated for "inventing radio."
Dubai Office Building & Its Furniture Will Be Completely 3D Printed
Ubergizmo - 3 Jul 2015 03:46
We've seen 3D printing being used for all sorts of things, like creating fake animal parts to discourage poaching, to even 3D printing supercars, so what's next? Now we know that 3D printing a building, or at least part ...
MasterCard's Testing Facial Recognition To Authorize Payments
Ubergizmo - 3 Jul 2015 02:32
In the recent years, companies have started to come up with new and innovative pays of protecting its users online. Some have turned to using one-time use codes that will prevent hackers from using your credit card if th...
Shpericam 2 shoots 4K video from all angles, works with Oculus
Digital Trends - 3 Jul 2015 23:45
Ideal for anyone that's looking for a 360 degree solution to shooting locations, the Shpericam 2 is a new device on Kickstarter that shoots 4K, Ultra HD video up to 60 frames per second. The post Shpericam 2 shoots 4K vi...
Hacked US Govt Agency's Security Is So Bad It's Returned to Pen and Paper
Motherboard - 3 Jul 2015 17:16
In a world where everything that is connected to the internet can be hacked, perhaps the best security practice is to go old school and bring back pen and paper. That's exactly what the US government human resources arm,...
9-year-old girl successfully petitions to join 'boys only' robotics program
Mashable - 3 Jul 2015 16:58
Nine-year-old Cash Cayen is fighting sexism with the power of the Internet behind her When Timmins Public Library in Ontario, Canada, denied the girl a spot in a robotics program advertised as "boys only," she and her mo...
Low-cost Uber service suspended in France after violent protests
Mashable - 3 Jul 2015 16:40
Uber is halting its lowest-cost ride-sharing service, UberPop, in France after widespread and sometimes violent protests by registered taxi drivers over the service. Friday's decision to suspend UberPop comes just days a...
Virtual reality tech may make 'going shopping' in real life a thing of the past
Phys.org - 3 Jul 2015 16:30
High street shops are well-established online these days and provide new opportunities for interaction between shop and shopper. Consumers have become accustomed to shopping using a range of devices and the immense popul...
New lithium ion battery is safer, tougher, and more powerful
Phys.org - 3 Jul 2015 15:53
Lithium ion batteries (LIBs) are a huge technological advancement from lead acid batteries which have existed since the late 1850's. Thanks to their low weight, high energy density and slower loss of charge when not in u...
Dutch team reveals 'energy-positive' family car
Phys.org - 3 Jul 2015 15:50
The Solar Team Eindhoven (STE) student team from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e, The Netherlands) today presents its new solar-powered car. Stella Lux is an intelligent, solar-powered family car that generates ...
Solar-powered plane due to land in Hawaii after five-day flight
Phys.org - 3 Jul 2015 15:42
An airplane powered by the sun is scheduled to land in Hawaii Friday after a five-day journey across the Pacific from Japan.
Playing Bing Pong Is the Best Thing You Can Do With Bing
Gizmodo - 3 Jul 2015 04:25
In its continuing efforts to show how cool and down with the kids it is, Microsoft has just added a video game from 1972 to Bing. Yes, this will consume all your remaining spare time this evening.
Hear how Steve Ballmer bailed out Xbox after Red Ring of Death
Ars Technica - 3 Jul 2015 23:34
And learn how Microsoft stiffed AMD at the last minute on the original Xbox.