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Rock paper fungus
EurekAlert! - 21 Jul 2015 06:00
(Faculty of Science - University of Copenhagen) Believe it or not: X-ray works a lot better on rocks than on paper. This has been a problem for conservators trying to save historical books and letters. They frankly did n...
Ashley Madison Already Caved to Hackers' Demands
Time - 21 Jul 2015 14:57
"We apologize for this unprovoked and criminal intrusion into our customers' information"
Streetwear brand design brain stimulator to destigmatize electrotherapy
Springwise - 21 Jul 2015 16:30
Streetwear brand Mishka and neurostimulation experts Fisher Wallace have produced a portable brain stimulator especially for millennials.
This Is The First Image From NASA's Deep Space Climate Observatory
Gizmodo - 21 Jul 2015 07:05
The Deep Space Climate Observatory (also cleverly known as DSCOVR) is a spacecraft that sits a million miles away from Earth, hovering between the Sun and our planet. Its mission: to monitor space weather, and send us an...
Instagram Opens Up Search Capabilities For Desktop Website
Ubergizmo - 21 Jul 2015 01:10
Instagram was designed to be browsed mainly on mobile devices. However sometimes in a pinch you can always browse the desktop version, although admittedly there are some features that are missing from the desktop version...
Smart Beam Projector Puts HD Image in Palm-Size Package
NBC News - 21 Jul 2015 23:57
This palm-sized projector claims to hit the projection trifecta of compact size, bright image and HD resolution.
Apple Now Has $203 Billion In Cash On Hand
TechCrunch - 21 Jul 2015 22:54
In its earnings release today, Apple revealed that it now has $202.8 billion cash on hand in the form of cash, cash equivalents, short-term marketable securities, and long-term marketable securities. While only about 7...
Microsoft rushes out emergency security update to fix critical Windows flaw
PC World - 21 Jul 2015 15:05
On Monday, Microsoft pushed out an emergency out-of-band update for a critical security vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain complete control of your system. The flaw affects all systems from Windows Vista ...
Samsung Galaxy S5 On Sale For $29.99: Verizon 16 GB
Tech Times - 21 Jul 2015 11:56
You can score a Samsung Galaxy S5, which still includes a removable battery and microSD expansion slot, at a discount. Amazon is offering the smartphone for $29.99 when signing a new two-year contract.
Gallium phosphide nanowires boost hydrogen yield in prototype solar fuel cell
Gizmag - 21 Jul 2015 05:11
One of the most promising forms of artificial photosynthesis involves using solar energy to split liquid water to produce oxygen and hydrogen gas, which can be stored and used as a clean fuel. And one of the most promisi...
A guy ate Chipotle every day for 153 days, which honestly isn't all that special
Mashable - 21 Jul 2015 23:52
Andrew Hawryluk, a 23-year-old animator living in Los Angeles, has reached headlines this week after claiming that he ate Chipotle for 153 days in a row. While we applaud his diligent documentation skills (taking photos ...
This gadget adds closed-captioning for deaf people's face-to-face conversations
Digital Trends - 21 Jul 2015 22:38
Sixteen-year-old Daniil Frants won an award for his team's Live-Time Closed-Captioning System, a headset that behaves like Google Glass, except it allows deaf people to see closed-captioning of spoken conversations. The ...
Here's how to unlock your front door with an Apple Watch
Cult of Mac - 21 Jul 2015 14:50
The Apple Watch is a great way to unlock all sorts of aspects of your life, from better health to your bank account. Heck, it'll even unlock your Mac. But will it unlock your door? It can now. Over on…
3D Printed Bottle Cap Lets You Know When The Milk's Gone Bad
Ubergizmo - 21 Jul 2015 14:17
Perishable food products such as milk have a relatively short shelf life. However given that milk is considered by some to be a staple, finishing a carton before its expiration date is usually not an issue. However somet...
Facebook, Google and Other Silicon Valley Companies Side with Samsung in Patent Case
Mac Rumors - 21 Jul 2015 05:49
Facebook, Google, eBay, HP, Dell and other Silicon Valley companies weighed in on the ongoing Samsung and Apple patent case, siding with the Korean company in a "friend of the court" briefing filed on July 1 to the U.S. ...
$2 million awarded to companies helping to monitor harmful ocean acidification
The Verge - 21 Jul 2015 04:50
Team Sunburst Sensors won $1,500,000 tonight from the XPRIZE Foundation for developing the most accurate and most affordable sensor technology for measuring ocean acidification. Sunburst Sensors won both grand prize purs...
Crash Bandicoot scrapped cutscenes hint at never-aired cartoon series
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CNET - 21 Jul 2015 23:32Here's How Much Apple Made From the Apple Watch
Time - 21 Jul 2015 23:29
It's about $1 billion
Compassionate dog friend comforts cat friend during scary thunderstorm
Mashable - 21 Jul 2015 23:20
In the wake of so many Internet feuds and celebrity breakups, it's easy to forget that real, true love exists out there. Here's an unlikely reminder — in the form of two animal friends during a scary thunderstorm. Many...
The cool Axon phone was only the start, now ZTE's announced the Axon Watch smartwatch
Digital Trends - 21 Jul 2015 20:36
ZTE has announced the Axon Watch, a smartwatch that doesn't run Android Wear, but instead uses a special version of the OS created by China's Tencent called TOS+. It has also teased the forthcoming availability of an Axo...
Starry String Lights
The Gadget Flow - 21 Jul 2015 15:00
You can add a festive spirit to your home anytime with these Starry String Lights. Use them on the mantels, centerpieces, planters, trees or walkways and cheer up your indoor spirit anytime. These are adapter or battery ...