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Stylish Elevating Plywood Laptop Stand
The Gadget Flow - 18 Oct 2015 08:00
Create space on your desk with the stylish elevating Plywood Laptop Stand. The six layers of high quality plywood can be seen along the sealed edges of this home office must have. The layered plywood has been artisticall...
aquabook - Genius Drinking
The Gadget Flow - 18 Oct 2015 08:00
There are plenty of ways to carry around good old H2O. Thing is all those plastic bottles are destroying our planet. We decided to make a change with aquabook. Made in Germany, aquabook makes staying hydrated on the GO s...
'Ok Google' detection removed from Chrome for Windows, Mac and Linux
Android Central - 18 Oct 2015 02:23A loose kangaroo just enjoyed the sights on Staten Island
Mashable - 18 Oct 2015 00:18
A kangaroo named Buster decided to take in the beautiful fall weather on Staten Island Saturday Unfortunately, before it could grab a bite at a diner or take a ride on the Staten Island ferry, it was captured by police. ...
Meet the American astronaut who has spent the most time in space
Engadget - 18 Oct 2015 14:03
Astronauts already have such amazing jobs, but Scott Kelly's in particular is probably a smidge more envy-inducing. The current commander of the International Space Station is spending his 383rd day aboard the ISS at the...
Pinball Coasters
The Gadget Flow - 18 Oct 2015 08:00
Milk Run Co.'s unique drink coasters are made from recycled plywood playing fields from old, defunct pinball machines. They come from a variety of machines circa 1955 to 1979. Sold in sets of four with a metal stand. Vis...
Zitrades Solar - Powered Outdoor Light with Built-In Motion Sensor
The Gadget Flow - 18 Oct 2015 08:00
Light up the night with the Solar-Powered Outdoor Light from Zitrades. With the built-in 3.5mm light-conductive panel, it charges during the day and shines bright from dusk until dawn. With forty-six LEDs the light is br...
Where Does Apple Pay Stand On Its First Birthday?
TechCrunch - 18 Oct 2015 05:00
While the “year of Apple Pay,” as Apple CEO Tim Cook dubbed 2015, still has a ways to go, the product’s first anniversary is rapidly approaching. And, considering Android Pay’s recent unveiling, it seems that i...
Report: YouTube to show off originals for its subscription service
Engadget - 18 Oct 2015 03:09
YouTube's gearing up to reveal some of the programming it's funding on October 21st during an event in Los Angeles, according to Recode. These new programs will reportedly feature a handful of its biggest stars, and Reco...
Programming Hate Into AI Will Be Controversial, But Possibly Necessary
TechCrunch - 18 Oct 2015 00:00
In the last few years, the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) has been thrust into the mainstream. No longer just the domain of sci-fi fans, nerds or Google engineers, I hear people discussing AI at parties, coffee ...
Watch the Laws of Physics Come to Life as Magnetic Putty Devours Everything
Gizmodo - 18 Oct 2015 00:00
Silly putty is a pretty weird substance, but magnetic putty is like an alien life form. Not only can it be twisted, stretched, and compressed every which way, give this souped-up putty enough time and it'll devour your m...
Colonial-era church emerges from the water in a reservoir in Mexico
Mashable - 18 Oct 2015 21:47
Leonel Mendoza fishes every day in a reservoir surrounded by forest and mountains in the southern Mexico state of Chiapas. But in recent days, he also has been ferrying curious passengers out to see the remains of a colo...
Iran Nuclear Deal Hits Milestone Aimed at Sanctions Relief
ABC News - 18 Oct 2015 13:43
Nuclear deal with Iran reaches milestone, but US officials emphasize Iran has much work ahead
5 big reasons Alibaba is spending over $4 billion to acquire a video site
Geek Time - 18 Oct 2015 12:12
This is why rivals such as Baidu and Tencent should be worried about Alibaba's pending acquisition of Youku
YouTube is ready to make you pay to watch some of its best new videos
Digital Trends - 18 Oct 2015 10:58
We've known for some time that YouTube is planning a premium tier, and a new report suggests that programs from the platform's biggest stars are going to help tempt users into upgrading. The post YouTube is ready to make...
The funniest parody Twitter accounts from India
Mashable - 18 Oct 2015 10:00
From political satire to cricket and Bollywood spoofs, Twitter in India is rife with parody accounts that offer a humorous take on current events and popular culture. Follow these accounts for their funny perspective of ...
Uber Drivers Attempt to Disrupt the Disrupter, but Weekend Protest Fizzles
Re/code - 18 Oct 2015 02:46
Drivers seek a 60 percent boost in Uber X rates, an option for riders to tip their drivers within the Uber app and a minimum $7 fare.
Take a break from Windows 10 by revisiting Windows 1 in your browser
Digital Trends - 18 Oct 2015 02:15
Are you feeling a little nostalgic for the good old days of black-and-white operating systems and slow load times? We've good news! A variety of emulators let you play with old versions of Windows from the comfort of you...
Lockheed Martin completes 60 tests of laser turret for high-speed warplanes
Gizmag - 18 Oct 2015 01:02
Last year, Lockheed Martin began testing a new tactical laser turret for future warplanes. After 60 test flights Lockheed says the 360° capability of the turret system has been verified, moving the technology a step clo...
This Week's Top Downloads
Life Hacker - 18 Oct 2015 01:00
Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.
PewDiePie Tops the Forbes List of Highest-Paid YouTube Stars
Re/code - 18 Oct 2015 00:50
Welp. It beats working.
Google is invading Apple and Samsung's turf with primetime Nexus ads
The Verge - 18 Oct 2015 23:32
Google's Nexus line has long been a type of fan service -- the phones themselves might even be just ads for Android -- but the company seems to be aiming higher with its latest devices. Ads for the 5X have recently been ...