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'Gilmore Girls' is reportedly the latest series to be revived by Netflix
Engadget - 19 Oct 2015 23:52
In case it wasn't obvious already, Netflix is the knight in shining armor for fans of shows that ended before their time. Gilmore Girls appears to be the latest show to come back to life after a long time dead and buried...
Apple launches MacBook Pro retina display replacement program for displays with anti-reflective coating issues
The Loop - 19 Oct 2015 14:02
Joe Rossignol, writing for MacRumors: Apple has issued an internal notice about a new Quality Program that addresses anti-reflective coating issues on MacBook and MacBook Pro models with Retina displays. These issues inc...
$1,500 iPhone 6s case does not grant wishes
Cult of Mac - 19 Oct 2015 23:17
Are you in the market for an iPhone 6 case that makes the money you spend on the phone itself look like pocket change? A limited-edition accessory can help you make that dream come true. The Advent comes courtesy of Gray...
How to Use Internet Explorer 11 in Mac OS X the Easy Way
OS X Daily - 19 Oct 2015 22:53
Internet Explorer 11 is a Windows web browser from Microsoft, but those running OS X on a Mac can also use Internet Explorer 11 through a great free service called ModernIE from Microsoft. Being able to run Internet Expl...
Apple might have Quality Program for MacBook "Staingate"
Slash Gear - 19 Oct 2015 04:20
Apple has been popular for the quality of its products and its sometimes insane attention to the tiniest of details, yet lately it seems to be stumbling on a few major problems, from the iPhone 6 Plus' "bendgate" to the ...
Analyst Thinks Apple Car Will Cost Around $55,000
Ubergizmo - 19 Oct 2015 01:26
As many have probably heard by now, Apple is said to be working on an electric car of their own. Whether or not this is true remains to be seen, but for the most part there seems to be a lot of chatter surrounding the pr...
NASA photo ignites conspiracy about deity statue on Mars
Slash Gear - 19 Oct 2015 22:55
A legion of imaginative folks dedicate their time to scouring NASA's Mars photos, looking for oddities on the Red Planet. These individuals have spotted all sorts of "objects" (hint: they're rocks), some more interesting...
Toyota Prius c Persona Series is limited to 1500 units
Slash Gear - 19 Oct 2015 22:27
Toyota has announced a special edition of the Prius c hybrid that brings style to the fuel sipper that some buyers will appreciate. The special edition is called the Prius C Persona Series and only 1500 units will be mad...
Cybersecurity Firm: Chinese Hacking on US Companies Persists
ABC News - 19 Oct 2015 06:25
Analysis points to continuing cyberattacks on US companies after Chinese pledge to stem abuses
Photos And Details Of Uber's Map-Making Car
TechCrunch - 19 Oct 2015 23:22
Uber has a car with a bunch of cameras on it driving around collecting images to improve its maps, driving routes, and ETAs, TechCrunch has confirmed. And here are the first photos of it. When asked about an image dug ...
Uber now has mapping vehicles of its own
Android Central - 19 Oct 2015 22:59
Uber is stepping up its mapping efforts, as the company now has its own branded mapping vehicles. Recently, the company missed out on an opportunity to acquire Nokia's HERE mapping service, but did end up acquiring Bing'...
Yelp Is Teaching Its Computers to See Places at Their Best
Wired - 19 Oct 2015 18:00
So much data on Yelp is locked away in millions of uploaded photos of restaurants, stores, and everywhere else. It's trying to give its computers the key. The post Yelp Is Teaching Its Computers to See Places at Their Be...
More China App Store Headaches for Apple: Hundreds of Apps Found to Collect User Data
Re/code - 19 Oct 2015 17:56
A report from the analytics firm SourceDNA found 256 apps using a third-party advertising tool that harvested personal information and sent it off to its own servers.
How Neurosurgeons Can Now Look at Your Brain Through Your Eyes
Gizmodo - 19 Oct 2015 09:30
For many years scientists have been trying to find a way to measure the pressure in a patient's brain without having to drill a hole in the person's skull. Although this remains the most reliable way to measure pressure ...
Kesha is Jane's nightmare neighbor in 'Jane the Virgin' sneak peek
Mashable - 19 Oct 2015 23:58
Poor Jane Being a new mom isn't easy — feedings, crying, kidnappings. And try adding Kesha as your neighbor on top of that See also: 'Jane the Virgin': What you need to know before Season 2 returns Well, it's not actua...
Google provides incentives for businesses to use Docs instead of Microsoft Word
Digital Trends - 19 Oct 2015 23:35
To give you some incentive to make the switch, Google is offering to pay for your Google Apps for Business subscription -- at least until your Microsoft Office 365 contract runs out. The post Google provides incentives f...
Kid Denies Eating Cupcake Despite Overwhelming Evidence to the Contrary
Twisted Sifter - 19 Oct 2015 23:34
Plot twist: His brother framed him!
This student-built electric DeLorean is the best way to celebrate 'Back to the Future' Day
Digital Trends - 19 Oct 2015 23:26
According to Back to the Future Part II, Doc Brown and Marty McFly are set to arrive in our timeline on Oct. 21. Our world may not look exactly like the one in the film, but students from Queen's University Belfast are p...
El Niño Brings Venomous Sea Snakes to California
Gizmodo - 19 Oct 2015 23:00
If you're one of those people wary of swimming in the ocean because you've been traumatized by Jaws, guess what? Now there's one more reason not to go in the water. A venomous sea snake has shown up in Southern Californi...
Lenovo launches Yoga 900 convertible and Yoga Home 900 AIO, both with W10
Pocket-lint - 19 Oct 2015 22:10
Lenovo has announced two new Windows 10 PCs: a convertible laptop called Yoga 900, and an all-in-one called Yoga Home 900. Starting off with the Yoga 900, it is the latest in Yoga's line of convertible laptops. It featur...
U.S. probing reports CIA chief's personal email hacked: CNN
Reuters - 19 Oct 2015 17:47
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Auction of Apple 1 computer could net up to $800K
USA Today - 19 Oct 2015 17:17
Christie's opens up bidding for the tech giant's first computer.