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Astronomers think strangely-behaving star could be surrounded by alien megastructures
Digital Trends - 17 Oct 2015 01:41
An unusual cluster of objects in space is generating excitement among astronomers, some of whom believe the formation may be evidence of alien life in our galaxy. The post Astronomers think strangely-behaving star could ...
Gorgeous leather Apple Watch strap will make you feel like a grownup again
Cult of Mac - 17 Oct 2015 19:00
Lust List: Nomad Apple Watch Strap Let’s face it: The green plastic band I have for my Apple Watch Sport is useful and comfortable, but it’s not classy. I wear it to the gym with no reservations, but a night out on t...
Facebook App Draining Your iPhone Battery? Facebook's On It
Tech Times - 17 Oct 2015 03:01
Facebook app users were right: the app is burning their batteries faster than usual. Facebook has confirmed the bug and says it is on it.
The UK Will Soon Get Pavements With Built-In WiFi
Ubergizmo - 17 Oct 2015 03:29
Public hotspots aren't available everywhere. You might get some in cafes, restaurants, malls, and sometimes outdoors, but they aren't always very reliable or ubiquitous. However over in the UK, that's something the count...
Women who have undergone mastectomies deserve sexy bras, too
Mashable - 17 Oct 2015 18:02
When Raquel Pellerin, a one-year survivor of breast cancer, went to Victoria's Secret looking for a post-surgery bra, she encountered confusion from store clerks. They didn't know what to suggest and said they weren't tr...
Rumors Claim That Samsung's Galaxy S7 Will Have A USB Type-C Port
Tech Times - 17 Oct 2015 15:45
The latest buzz suggests that the next-gen Galaxy S7 phablet will be taking things in a different direction and could well be sporting a USB Type-C port instead of the current microUSB one.
Russian hackers breached Dow Jones for trading tips: Bloomberg
Reuters - 17 Oct 2015 04:29
(Reuters) - Russian hackers had infiltrated Dow Jones & Co to steal information to trade on before it was made public, and the breach was "far more serious than a lower-grade intrusion" disclosed by the company, Bloomber...
Shell on wheels: This egg-shaped camper wraps modern comforts in retro style
Digital Trends - 17 Oct 2015 22:15
The creator of the Barefoot Caravan couldn't find a camper she liked, so she made her own. It looks a little retro, but that's part of the appeal. Inside there's a kitchen and bathroom. Road trip, anyone? The post Shell ...
Robot swarms will explore the waterways of Venice
BGR - 17 Oct 2015 04:00
Forget the gondola – researchers have found a new way to see Venice. An international team of scientists is planning to explore the waterways beneath the historic city with swarms of autonomous underwater robots. Dubbe...
Marshall's Stockwell speaker is a guitar geek's dream despite its flaws
Engadget - 17 Oct 2015 19:00
When I first saw a Marshall-branded speaker announced some time ago, I immediately dismissed it as a gimmick. As a recovering musician, I figured the company's line of headphones and other portable audio gear was just so...
Security News This Week: The NYPD Doesn't Want You to Know About Its X-Ray Spy Vans
Wired - 17 Oct 2015 13:00
Each Saturday we round up the news stories that we didn't break or cover in depth at WIRED, but which deserve your attention nonetheless. The post Security News This Week: The NYPD Doesn’t Want You to Know About Its X-...
New Droid Turbo 2 Render Leaks As Case Maker Reveals New Accessories
Tech Times - 17 Oct 2015 08:58
A gadget accessories maker uploaded images of the highly anticipated Motorola Droid Turbo 2. The images revealed several features that are consistent with the previous leaks and rumors.
Microsoft Goes Too Far, Automatically Installs Windows 10 In Some Windows 7 And 8.1 PCs
Tech Times - 17 Oct 2015 04:17
Several Windows 7 and 8.1 users accused Microsoft of automatically installing Windows 10 on their PCs without their consent. Microsoft responded, saying the automatic update is a 'mistake.'
Thousands of Pits Punctuate Pluto's Forbidding Plains in Latest Photos
Universe Today - 17 Oct 2015 00:23
A brand new batch of Pluto and Charon photos showed up today on the New Horizons LORRI (LOng-Range Reconnaissance Imager) site. The photos were taken during the close flyby of the system on July 14, 2015 and show rich de...
A partially transparent Galaxy Note 5 looks about as pretty as you can imagine
Digital Trends - 17 Oct 2015 00:06
Reddit user Skarface08 took it upon himself to make his Galaxy Note 5 stand out as much as possible by removing the film off the back cover of his phone. The end result looks about as stunning as you can imagine. The pos...
NYC and Chicago throw mad baseball shade before Cubs-Mets game
Mashable - 17 Oct 2015 23:00
It's not often that both New York Mets and Chicago Cubs fans are still joyously talking about baseball this late in October, but here we are Those squads will face off in game one of the National League Championship Seri...
Flipping through The Manual: Cast-iron cooking, a portable wood stove
Digital Trends - 17 Oct 2015 18:15
Burned out on apps, keys and screens? Improve your analog life! Digital Trends' brother site The Manual exists to give men straight-up advice, from gear to the latest in fashion, food, drink, travel, grooming, and cultur...
Inside the Grim World of the Phytoplasmas 'Zombie' Plant Bacteria
Motherboard - 17 Oct 2015 16:15
The budding dead.
Samsung Pay Update For Verizon Devices Starting To Roll Out
Tech Times - 17 Oct 2015 16:10
Verizon has started rolling out Samsung Pay and Stagefright software updates to the Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge and more. After installing the latest update, customers will still have to download Samsung Pay once i...
Ocean-Focused Research Center Attacked By Chinese Hackers: Huh? Why?
Tech Times - 17 Oct 2015 16:04
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, a private and nonprofit facility doing scientific research focused on the world's oceans, was attacked by Chinese hackers. What were the hackers targeting?
Tinder, OKCupid And Match.com Parent Match Group Files For IPO, Seeking At Least $100M
Tech Times - 17 Oct 2015 16:00
Match Group Inc. has filed for the IPO of common stock with U.S. regulators.. The company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of InterActiveCorp, is looking to raise funds of at least $100 million.
How a Hacked Virus Is Bringing Us Closer to Artificial Photosynthesis
Motherboard - 17 Oct 2015 15:45
In new experiments, virus particles are tasked with transporting energy in organic light antennae.