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Kim Kardashian photobombed Miley Cyrus' giant VMA selfie
Mashable - 31 Aug 2015 03:50
MTV wants its own Oscars selfie moment. Following a bit about VMA host Miley Cyrus', ummm, interesting Instagram presence, Cyrus grabbed her selfie stick for a photo with a crowd of fans and audience members. Basically, ...
The 2015 MTV VMAs Red Carpet: Every wild, wacky and sparkly look
Mashable - 31 Aug 2015 01:34
Pasties, crop tops, sparkles and latex: It's the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards As expected, the musically-inclined youths (and a few random Vine celebs) arrived at the VMAs in appropriately risqué clothes that makes this ...
Xbox One Mini? Here's The Real Score, According To Microsoft
Tech Times - 31 Aug 2015 05:47
Microsoft's Xbox chief Phil Spencer has responded to a user's inquiry about the rumored Xbox One Mini, but the response may be disappointing to many.
Dark Gryphon Carbon Fiber Wallets
The Gadget Flow - 31 Aug 2015 08:00
Our Focus is on 3 Slim Carbon Fiber Wallet Designs: Textured Carbon Fiber Wallet (Black) ” With RFID Shielding 2.0 – Bifold (Slim). Women’s Carbon Fiber Clutch Wallet (Matte) with RFID Shielding 2.0. Vintage Leathe...
iPad Air/Mini Sleeve by ÉSTIE - 100% Handmade With Carbon Leather Weave
The Gadget Flow - 31 Aug 2015 23:00
Just like your iPad Air/Mini, the iPad Air/Mini Sleeve by ÉSTIE will surely add some style to your everyday work life. This sleeve is 100% handmade and the use of beautiful materials makes it a perfect accessory for iPa...
This Tesla Watch is a splendid steampunk accessory
Coolest Gadgets - 31 Aug 2015 22:49
The steampunk movement has been around for quite some time. Seeing that there’s now a show out called "Steampunk’d", it’s safe to say that this subculture has hit mainstream. We’ve been seeing the aesthetic pop u...
Samsung Gear S2 announced: Tizen-powered, NFC for payments, comes in two models
Pocket-lint - 31 Aug 2015 23:42
Ahead of an event set for this week in Berlin, Samsung has taken the wraps off its new Gear S2 smartwatch. It actually announced two Gear S2 watches, with one model being aimed at traditional watch-wearers. It's no secre...
KeyRaider Malware Found To Have Compromised 225,000 Apple Accounts
Ubergizmo - 31 Aug 2015 16:06
There is a good reason why companies such as Google and Apple do not want you to download apps from unauthorized third-party app stores. This is because sometimes apps are developed to disguise malware, which in turn can...
iPad app reveals the hidden waves of Wi-Fi and cell signals flowing around us
Mashable - 31 Aug 2015 05:01
When you're looking for a Wi-Fi signal, it's sometimes fun to imagine that you might one day be able to see the waves of available Internet access as they flow from various, hidden hotspots around you Well, now someone h...
All I want to do is drive around in Final Fantasy XV's enormous open world
BGR - 31 Aug 2015 23:10
I haven’t stopped thinking about Final Fantasy XV ever since I played through the demo earlier this year. It has some kinks to work out, but development appears to be progressing as fast as we could hope from a Final F...
Scientists Create Gas Sensor To Help Track Your Sleep
Ubergizmo - 31 Aug 2015 15:24
Want to track the quality of your sleep? At the moment there are apps and wearables that can do that for you, but those usually base it on how often you toss and turn in your sleep, which in turn determines whether or no...
Minimal Float Wall Desk by Orange22 - Multi Use Workstation or Display Shelf
The Gadget Flow - 31 Aug 2015 08:00
With the Minimal Float Wall Desk by Orange22, you won't have to compromise on the amount of floor space at your home or studio for an office desk anymore. This wall desk is easy to install and comes in two different size...
China just punished 197 people for spreading rumors online
Mashable - 31 Aug 2015 05:59
Chinese police have "punished" 197 people for spreading what authorities call "rumours" about China online, including comments regarding the country's recent stock market plunge and the Tianjin explosions. See also: Dele...
Seth Lloyd, leading quantum mechanics expert, appointed Nam P. Suh Professor
MIT - 31 Aug 2015 23:35
New professorship is a gift from MIT alumnus Hock Tan '75, SM '75.
All about LTE-U and how it might affect your Wi-Fi signals
Digital Trends - 31 Aug 2015 23:18
Verizon and T-Mobile hope to soon begin testing new LTE connectivity using the same spectrum that powers Wi-Fi connectivity, spurring concerns about its effects on home Internet usage The post All about LTE-U and how it ...
Smoother movements help robots save a lot of energy
Engadget - 31 Aug 2015 01:46
Eliminating the herky-jerky movements of robots isn't just good for comforting nervous humans... it helps the robots, too. Researchers have developed smooth movement algorithms that slow the acceleration and deceleration...
This GIF is Amazing, But Those Aren't Self-Driving Cars
Gizmodo - 31 Aug 2015 23:50
Over the past month, this video of traffic at a busy intersection has gone viral. People are sharing it as a demonstration of self-driving cars on the road. And while there's some truth to the general idea that cars will...
Mini review video: our verdict of Samsung's GS6 Edge+ in under a minute
Engadget - 31 Aug 2015 23:42
They say bigger is better, but that doesn't appear to be true when it comes to smartphones -- especially curved-screen ones. As much as we loved Samsung's 5.1-inch Galaxy S6 Edge, we found the larger GS6 Edge+ harder to ...
IBM's Watson Could Hold the Key to Fighting Beijing's Brutal Pollution
Gizmodo - 31 Aug 2015 23:40
The same company that made Jeopardy!-conquering Watson will use similar tech to help fight air pollution in Beijing. In the future, that artificial intelligence could lead to cleaner air for the long haul, everywhere.
Smaller New 3DS Finally Coming To North America
Gizmodo - 31 Aug 2015 23:26
Word from the ongoing GameStop Expo today is that Nintendo will finally release the smaller version of its New 3DS hardware in North America, responding to consumer demand and apparently making good on a hint the company...
Australia gives tourists a reason to put the selfie stick away
Engadget - 31 Aug 2015 23:21
If a virtual reality gaming center, trees with email addresses and the opportunity to cuddle a koala weren't enough to tempt you into taking a trip down under, perhaps an opportunity to participate in a massive-scale sel...
Samsung Gear S2 details released in full [UPDATE: more images]
Slash Gear - 31 Aug 2015 23:01
Three versions of Samsung's newest smartwatch, the Gear S2, have been revealed today. Each of the three, the Samsung Gear S2, Gear S2 classic, and Gear S2 3G will come with round faces and Tizen for their software platfo...