Technology News
It's Odd Day, 11/13/15
USA Today - 13 Nov 2015 23:36
The calendrical odd-man-out won't come again for 90 years, Jan. 3, 2105, i.e. 1/3/15.
New Facebook feature will tag your photos and also clone you
Mashable - 13 Nov 2015 15:17
Just what we need — another Facebook feature to make our hectic lives easier. Jumping on the news of Facebook's new "Photo Magic" feature, which will make it possible for the site to recognize your friends in photos no...
Pagaré smartstrap gives Pebble Time wireless payment powers
Slash Gear - 13 Nov 2015 11:30
Last March, Pebble revealed its smartstrap idea and platform that would allow developers and accessory makers to add functionality to the Pebble smartwatches indirectly through smartstraps. While the idea definitely has ...
Facebook's testing disappearing Messenger messages in France
Slash Gear - 13 Nov 2015 05:15
It's no secret that Facebook has been "inspired" by some of Snapchat's features, and keeping up with the trend, it has begun testing a self-destructing messages feature in Messenger. The test is limited to some users in ...
Computer scientist live-streams the websites he visits to explain new U.K. surveillance law
BGR - 13 Nov 2015 05:30
Legislation that would force Internet service providers to store more data about their customers’ browsing habits, as well as ban encrypted devices including the iPhone, is currently being discussed in the U.K. where t...
The 20 Funniest Tweets From Women This Week
The Huffington Post - 13 Nov 2015 23:57
The ladies of Twitter never fail to brighten our days with their brilliant -- but succinct -- wisdom. Each week, HuffPost Women rounds up hilarious 140-character musings. For this week's great tweets from women, scroll t...
Engineers explain why they'd rather work at Google and Facebook than Amazon
BGR - 13 Nov 2015 06:15
Over the last few months we’ve heard lots of horror stories from former Amazon employees who felt both overworked and undervalued during their time at the company. With this in mind, I was really interested to see a th...
Meet Valkyrie, A Super Sleek Aircraft Taking On The Private Plane Industry
TechCrunch - 13 Nov 2015 03:34
Cobalt is a private aircraft manufacturer launching its first two models today. The fully-certified Co50 Valkyrie and its experimental version, the Valkyrie-X, are available for pre-order starting today. Valkyrie is su...
How to get 1TB of free Google Drive storage for two years
BGR - 13 Nov 2015 16:25
Know what’s awesome? Getting 1TB of Google Drive storage for two years. for free. In fact you can get 1TB of free Drive storage for yourself if you also happen to be a particularly avid reviewer on Google Maps. One Red...
New Chrome exploit threatens Android with complete control hack
Slash Gear - 13 Nov 2015 16:50
A security researcher, speaking at the PacSec conference in Tokyo, has revealed his discovery of a critical exploit in the latest version of Chrome for Android that could allow an attacker to gain total control of a user...
Pluto Shows Its Principal Colors in This Psychedelic Shot
Gizmodo - 13 Nov 2015 14:41
Do not adjust your monitors. While this view of Pluto looks like it's all screwed up, in fact it's an image from New Horizons that brings out the subtle variations in color on its surface.
'Fallout 4' Flaming Sword Is Real: Shishkebab Gets Working Model IRL [Video]
Tech Times - 13 Nov 2015 13:24
The roaring, flame-engulfed sword from 'Fallout 4' is no longer just a game prop, as a working model of the Shishkebab is now real. Two awesome guys made a real-life flaming sword using some neat improvisations, so here'...
Cyberpunk PC classic 'System Shock' is getting a proper remake
Engadget - 13 Nov 2015 08:07
While System Shock might have only just received a facelift when it launched on GOG.com earlier this year, an entire remake of the legendary PC game is now in the works — and perhaps even System Shock 3. And if you've ...
Apple issues public apology after teens accuse staff member of racism
Mashable - 13 Nov 2015 04:08
Apple has apologised to a group of teenagers who accused an employee of making racist comments at an Australian Apple Store. The apology comes three days after the incident at the Highpoint Shopping Centre in the suburb ...
Try the latest Office features before everyone else with Microsoft Office Insider
Digital Trends - 13 Nov 2015 22:10
Office 365 subscribers can now test new features every month by signing up for Office Insider. This month, insiders gain a PowerPoint tool for quick, beautiful slides. The post Try the latest Office features before every...
Steam Controller configured to allow disabled gamer play Skyrim with one hand
Slash Gear - 13 Nov 2015 16:04
The Steam Controller, as well as the new Xbox One Elite controller from Microsoft, are truly revolutionary for disabled gamers in that they allow complete button re-mapping and customization, letting those who don't have...
Self-folding Graphene Machines Inspire Work on Real Transformers
Scientific American - 13 Nov 2015 16:00
Molecule-thin materials, more immediately, could be artificial muscles and sensors --
Costco's full Black Friday 2015 ad leaked: Everything you need to know
BGR - 13 Nov 2015 15:56
We saw some fantastic pre-Black Friday deals from Costco a few days ago, and now it’s finally time to look at the retailer’s official Black Friday flyer that was just leaked. DON'T MISS: Every single major Black Frid...
Meet the tiny robot that walks on water, cleans pollution, and never needs to be charged
BGR - 13 Nov 2015 15:00
Sometimes you just have to tip your hat to researchers who work tirelessly to further technology not simply for profit or fame, but to better the world around them. This is especially true when their inventions are as im...
WT1190F Live Stream: Watch The Mysterious Friday The 13th Object Hit Earth Here
IBTimes - 13 Nov 2015 11:19
A bit of space history is returning to Earth early Friday morning. Labeled WT1190F, the object is a hollow piece of space trash that is expected to burn up over Sri Lanka. WT1190F provides a unusual opportunity for scien...
Samsung leads in wearable patents, South Korean researcher says
ZDNet - 13 Nov 2015 07:10
In a report citing data from Thomson Reuters' Patent Search Service and World Intellectual Property Service (WIPS), Samsung filed for the most amount of patents for wearables between 2003 and 2014, with Philips second, a...
Apple showcasing apps & games optimized for iPad Pro in new App Store featured sections
9 to 5 Mac - 13 Nov 2015 06:20
Following the official release of the iPad Pro yesterday, Apple this evening has launched a pair of new featured sections on the App Store showcasing apps that take advantage of the massive 12.9-inch Retina display the i...