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Ulo - The Interactive Surveillance Camera
The Gadget Flow - 16 Nov 2015 16:04
Get 24-hour home security whether you're home or not with Ulo, the interactive surveillance camera. With an owl design, this clever device even has actual eyes to focus on the environment. Communicating and interacting w...
Patti LaBelle's sweet potato pie is so good, this man burst into song
Mashable - 16 Nov 2015 06:57
If you need a good sweet potato pie for your Thanksgiving table, look no further. Patti LaBelle has you covered. The R&B diva has her own brand of sweet potato pie that apparently is so good, it might even inspire you to...
How to Trick Your Friends Into Thinking You Gave Them a Sweet Gift
Gizmodo - 16 Nov 2015 22:40
'Tis better to give than to receive, but 'tis best by far to give something that will make you look good in the eyes of the recipient -- especially if you can save money in the bargain. Here's one psychological finding t...
Tim Cook: The Independent interview
The Loop - 16 Nov 2015 18:45
Some highlights, especially interesting questions on privacy.∞ Read this on The Loop
'Anonymous' Hackers Declare War on ISIS in Video
NBC News - 16 Nov 2015 15:44
Hacker group Anonymous have apparently responded to the attacks on Paris by posting a video declaration of war against the terrorist group
Police offended by Miley Cyrus meme after illegally hacking Facebook page
Mashable - 16 Nov 2015 06:21
The New South Wales police are not huge fans of badly photoshopped images making fun of them, it turns out — especially not ones that include Miley Cyrus. It has emerged that in 2013, police snooped on a private Facebo...
Twitter tests emoji reactions for the times a heart won't do
Engadget - 16 Nov 2015 23:59
Still bummed that tapping a heart is the only way to show your appreciation, sadness or any other reaction for a tweet? Well, that may change. Twitter user @_Ninji stumbled across emoji reactions in a jailbroken version ...
Stone Lamp with USB Ports by Lovli
The Gadget Flow - 16 Nov 2015 16:00
Light up the night, or just your dark office, with the Stone Lamp with USB Ports by Lovli. This ultra sleek and compact desk light does more than just brighten up your space. The Stone Lamp features three USB ports so it...
The First Nuclear Reactor Lived Under Some Bleachers by a Football Field
Motherboard - 16 Nov 2015 15:00
Happy birthday to Chicago Pile-1. Rest in peace.
Apple's first Singapore store will be powered entirely by renewable energy
CNET - 16 Nov 2015 06:53Researcher Finds Another Major Android Bug That Lets Hackers Use Chrome To Easily Take Control Of Your Phone
Tech Times - 16 Nov 2015 05:42
A security researcher discovered a new Android bug that lets hackers infiltrate Android phones with a single, clean attack. The exploit has been taken to Google for, hopefully, a quick security update.
ISP (Quietly) Acknowledges That BitTorrent Doesn't Equal Piracy
Gizmodo - 16 Nov 2015 05:34
It's rare that we mention ISPs vigorously defending their customers against overstepping lawsuits, but here we are: Cox, which is being sued by a couple music producers, is going to lengths to point out that BitTorrent u...
US Smoking Rate Down By 17 Percent: How Tobacco Companies Keep Their Business Strong
Tech Times - 16 Nov 2015 04:51
Smoking rates in the United States have been reduced by 17 percent, according to the CDC. Despite the decline, tobacco companies still experience stability in sales, reports revealed.
Germany scales back its spying while other nations want more
Engadget - 16 Nov 2015 16:55
The UK and other countries might be pushing for greater spying powers than they've ever had before, but don't tell that to Germany -- it's doing just the opposite. The country hopes to ban its intelligence agency, the BN...
Graphene could bring night vision to phones and cars
Engadget - 16 Nov 2015 16:33
Thermal imaging devices like night-vision goggles can help police, search-and-rescue teams and soldiers to pick out bad guys or victims through walls or in complete darkness. However, the best devices require cryogenic c...
Women With Apple-Shaped Body More Prone To Binge Eating: Study
Tech Times - 16 Nov 2015 16:32
A new study found that apple-shaped women are more likely to binge eat or lose control when eating. This study sheds light in biological factors that contribute to the occurrence of eating disorders.
Tim Cook Thinks iPad Pro Will Spell Doom For Windows Notebook And Desktop Industry ... But Not Mac
Tech Times - 16 Nov 2015 16:21
Apple CEO Tim Cook believes the iPad Pro is designed to be a replacement for a notebook or desktop PC. He, however, doesn't see the device replacing the Mac.
Google engineer says you shouldn't buy OnePlus USB Type-C cables
The Verge - 16 Nov 2015 16:10
Earlier this month, we covered the exploits of Benson Leung -- an engineer at Google who has been reviewing new USB Type-C cables on Amazon to find out which manufacturers are reliable. Up until now, Leung has mainly bee...
Scientists want to laser-heat stuff to ten million degrees
Engadget - 16 Nov 2015 16:02
Researchers at Imperial College London believe that they've created a method that could prove critical in the search for unlimited clean energy. The team has produced a theoretical method that, at least on paper, is capa...
The World's Top Supercomputer Is Where? Yup. Still China.
Re/code - 16 Nov 2015 16:00
China's Tianhe-2 is starting its third straight year as the supercomputing world's heavyweight champ.
The FBI Says Hackers Are Targeting Emergency Services
Motherboard - 16 Nov 2015 16:00
As 911 gets more technologically advanced, the vulnerability to cyberattack increases.
AMC's 'Better Call Saul' returns February 15
Slash Gear - 16 Nov 2015 23:38
Better Call Saul, a television show spinoff from the wildly successful Breaking Bad series, first debuted this past February. Given Breaking Bad's massive fan base and consistently high ratings, it isn't surprising Bette...