Technology News
Researchers In UK Create 'Poo Bank' To Treat C. Diff Superbug
Tech Times - 30 Sep 2015 06:18
A 'poo bank' may be the solution that patients with C. diff infection may be waiting for. Researchers were able to formulate a fecal donation scheme that involves donating healthy fecal matter to patients with infected b...
This is the Roku 4, leaked image shows larger, flatter box
Pocket-lint - 30 Sep 2015 10:07
It has been rumoured for the last week or so that Roku is soon to unveil a new set-top-box, one that is set to take on the new Amazon Fire TV and the Nvidia Shield Android TV. That's because previous leaks have suggested...
Grieving parents discover heartwarming note from their deceased son
Mashable - 30 Sep 2015 23:24
A Georgia couple mourning the loss of their son have found some comfort in the words he left behind Six-year-old Leland Shoemake died from an amoebic brain infection last week, but he left behind a note to his parents on...
New Chromecast vs New Fire TV Stick vs Roku Stick: Streaming Dongle Showdown 2015
Gizmodo - 30 Sep 2015 21:30
There's a new Chromecast in town and Amazon's Fire TV Stick is getting an update -- which means it's time for another streaming showdown. Roku's stick hasn't been updated since last year but we're still throwing it into ...
Tesla Model X revealed: 250-mile range, falcon doors, Ludicrous mode
Mashable - 30 Sep 2015 05:53
Turns out, the top-hinged falcon doors are the least surprising part of the new Tesla Model X. In true Tesla fashion, Elon Musk, company co-founder and CEO, pulled the covers off the Model X with a large helping of bragg...
New Test Can Spot Almost Any Virus Infecting You...Or Your Dog
Tech Times - 30 Sep 2015 21:12
A new test can detect virtually any virus in humans and animals alike.
Oops! Microsoft accidentally leaks Lumia 950 and 950XL Windows 10 Phone details
PC World - 30 Sep 2015 15:43
Remember all those rumors about the Cityman and Talkman phones, also known as the Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL? Well, Microsoft's first Windows 10 Lumias are all but real and confirmed, having accidentally appear...
OS X El Capital Rolling Out On Sept. 30: What You Need To Know Before Upgrading
Tech Times - 30 Sep 2015 15:15
OS X El Capitan (version 10.11) is officially ready to start rolling out Wednesday, September 30, arriving as the last update to Apple's operating system. Here's what you need to know before proceeding with the upgrade.
Twitter Is Getting Ready for Life After 140 Characters
Re/code - 30 Sep 2015 14:30
And a new argument to make Jack Dorsey CEO emerges.
Tag Heuer Carrera Wearable 01 smartwatch gets release date, price and OS announced
Pocket-lint - 30 Sep 2015 13:11
If you thought Apple Watch was luxury, wait until the classic luxury watch makers start revealing their kit. And that wait won't be too long now as Tag Heuer has announced its Carrera Wearable 01 smartwatch will be unvei...
Logitech's new Circle camera is here to take on the Nest Cam
Cult of Mac - 30 Sep 2015 11:02
Logitech wants to help keep your home safe — and push devices like the Nest Cam out of it. Its new Circle smart camera, which is being launched under the new Logi brand, delivers real-time HD video that lets you monito...
Windows 10 Data Collection: Who Will Be Able To Turn It Off?
Tech Times - 30 Sep 2015 06:19
Those running Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Home versions will not be able to disable the data collection from Microsoft. Only enterprise users will be able to exercise complete control on the data they wish to share.
Thousands of medical devices are vulnerable to hacking, security researchers say
PC World - 30 Sep 2015 02:50
Next time you go for an MRI scan, remember that the doctor might not be the only one who sees your results. Thousands of medical devices, including MRI scanners, x-ray machines and drug infusion pumps, are vulnerable to ...
Styrofoam-Eating Mealworms Dispose of Plastic Waste
NBC News - 30 Sep 2015 02:20
Mealworms will happily eat a diet of styrofoam, providing a possible method for disposing of this notoriously durable and pervasive plastic waste.
Google Increases Maximum Android App File Size To 100 MB
Tech Times - 30 Sep 2015 02:08
Google has increased the maximum file size for an Android app allowed on the Google Play Store from 50 MB to 100 MB. The change should allow developers to be able to create much more graphic-intense apps.
Google Launches Nexus Protect, Will Protect Against Accidental Damage
Ubergizmo - 30 Sep 2015 01:58
For the most part, manufacturer warranty covers things like defective hardware that happens by no fault of the user. Usually issues like cracked displays and water damage aren't covered because this is the fault of the o...
These are Tesla Model X's 2 weirdest features
Slash Gear - 30 Sep 2015 23:59
The Tesla Model X literally has a "bio weapon defense mode" in it, labeled specifically with the international biohazard warning symbol. You know the one - the sharp edges of blades around a circular target - the same sy...
Watch this bad ass guy go through a 9G centrifuge test
Gizmodo - 30 Sep 2015 23:55
This is awesome. Here's a guy who just passed his 9G centrifuge test, going through four different bouts of 9 G-force (and making funny awesome faces the entire time) and even lasting 10 seconds under 9G's. High-G traini...
Kanye West Is Not A Fan Of 3D Printers
Tech Times - 30 Sep 2015 23:48
Kanye West recently visited the Tumo Center for Creative Technologies, declaring that he 'likes robots.' In spite of the claim, he doesn't really like 3D printers and claims that they're a threat to the textile industry.
How To Fix A Flat Tire When You're Stranded In The Middle Of Nowhere
Gizmodo - 30 Sep 2015 23:43
If you're going to go off-road in your car or on your motorcycle, you need to know how to fix a flat tire. You'll often be a long ways from help and likely without cell reception. Luckily, it's easy to do. We just made a...
Edward Snowden makes Twitter debut
BGR - 30 Sep 2015 23:40
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden is now on Twitter, sending out his first tweet from the @Snowden account Tuesday. “Can you hear me now?” he asked, in his first post on the micro-blogging site. Can you hear me now? �...
Do You Have The New iPhone in Your Hands? What Do You Think?
Gizmodo - 30 Sep 2015 23:40
Gizmodo wrote about our first impressions , our thoughts on 3D Touch , and put the camera through its paces , but I'm curious about your experience. Are you holding an iPhone 6s right now? Is it rose gold?