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AC Schnitzer tuned diesel BMW 1-Series moves the world with 800nm torque
Slash Gear - 2 Dec 2015 21:24
Normally when we talk tuned BMW cars, we are talking about its coupes and sedans that use gas engines. BMW tuner AC Schnitzer has laid hands on the BMW 1 series hatch that uses a 3.0L diesel engine for motivation and mas...
Samsung debuts refreshed Galaxy A lineup for 2016 with Samsung Pay
Slash Gear - 2 Dec 2015 17:34
Samsung announced refreshed 2016 models of its Galaxy A devices, the manufacturer's mid-range line-up of smartphones consisting of the Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5, and Galaxy A7. The second-generation Galaxy includes a few smal...
Lamborghini Centenario to celebrate 100th birthday of founder
Slash Gear - 2 Dec 2015 15:00
Lamborghini is working on a special car to celebrate the 100th birthday of its founder Ferrucio Lamborghini that will be called the Centenario. The car will be a limited edition and will debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Sh...
Watching a Lego Sisyphus Perpetually Push a Boulder Is Unimaginably Relaxing
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2015 17:26
Inspired by a Disney Research project that automatically calculates all the gears and mechanical links needed to create realistic motion in an animated figure, Jason Allemann of JK Brickworks created this incredibly life...
The creators of 'The Martian' and 'XKCD' will chat live on Facebook today
Engadget - 2 Dec 2015 23:30
It's been a big year for Andy Weir, author of acclaimed sci-fi novel The Martian. His bestselling book -- originally published serially for free on his personal website -- was turned into a similarly excellent movie star...
Jalopnik Witness What Is Likely The Most Expensive Single-Vehicle Crash Ever | Jezebel Chris Brown R
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2015 16:56
Jalopnik Witness What Is Likely The Most Expensive Single-Vehicle Crash Ever | Jezebel Chris Brown Removed as Daily Show Guest After Staff Objections | Kotaku Cell Phone Built In Minecraft Can Actually Make Video Calls, ...
Just In Time For Post-Thanksgiving Regret, Here's a $195 Exercise Bike
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2015 23:38
Still need to work off Thanksgiving dinner? This 4.4 star rated stationary bike is only $195 today, shipped to your front door.
IRS Admits to Using the Same Spy Tech as the FBI to Track 37 Phones
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2015 10:57
Last month, it was alleged that the Internal Revenue Service had been using Stingray devices to track people by scraping their phone metadata. Now, it's admitted as much--and gone so far as to say that it wants another o...
The Tech Community Still Can't Figure Out Who Wrote This Book Making Fun of It
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2015 23:59
In June a handful of tech writers received a slim sendup of startup culture by an anonymous author. Six months later, still no one knows who wrote it. Now Iterating Grace has been published by an actual book publisher, s...
A Mesmerizing Animation Shows Just How Weird Our Solar System Is
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2015 19:40
NASA's Kepler space telescope spotted thousands of worlds during its four-year mission, proving that our galaxy is filled with planets. But even more surprising is what the Kepler database highlights about our own solar ...
SSDs aren't as cheap as hard drives yet, but they're getting there
Ars Technica - 2 Dec 2015 19:04
Prices have fallen to 39 cents per GB, projected to fall to 17 cents by 2017.
WWI and Climate Change Show How Bad We Are At Confronting Catastrophe
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2015 19:00
The onset of World War I and the current climate change crisis have a lot more in common than you might think. Here's why the two historical events are eerily similar--and why it's so damn hard for us to prevent a self-i...
Today's Best Deals: 4K TVs, Florsheim Shoes, $12 Kitchen Scale, and More
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2015 17:19
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Feel Like You're Flying With This Livestreaming Paper Airplane Drone
Tech Times - 2 Dec 2015 23:07
PowerUp's latest Kickstarter campaign aims to produce an FPV drone that lets users see what it's like to take to the skies while staying firmly on the ground.
LEGO Dimensions - the past and present are mingling, and everything is awesome
Coolest Gadgets - 2 Dec 2015 20:30
When we were little, LEGOs were the best thing ever. We could build anything our little brains came up with, and it gave us the literal building blocks to create entire worlds out of not very much material. Since those g...
China's New Carbon Pledge Puts the US Clean Power Plan to Shame
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2015 21:30
In the wake of yet another bout of devastating smog , China announced today that it plans cut its power sector emissions 60% by 2020, a promise that puts the US Clean Power Plan to shame. If fulfilled, the pledge would m...
The Surprising Ways the Paris Climate Talks Could Make Humanity Healthier
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2015 18:10
Reducing carbon emissions is vital for the health of our planet. But in a session at the Conference of Parties today in Paris, the World Health Organization set out some compelling reasons why effective climate action mi...
Report: Samsung has 'major' camera news for CES 2016
Slash Gear - 2 Dec 2015 03:51
The days are counting down until CES 2016, and as such the rumor-mill has kicked into full gear. Among it is a new report claiming Samsung has something big planned for CES in the form of a "major statement" that will in...
TiStix Titanium Chopsticks by Eatingtools
The Gadget Flow - 2 Dec 2015 16:00
Introducing TiStix, the original titanium chopsticks designed by Alan Folts and brought to you by Eatingtools. For a luxurious dining experience, the TiStix are made of medical grade titanium and have precise detail. The...
Minions Automatic Toothpaste Dispenser
The Gadget Flow - 2 Dec 2015 15:59
Add some fun to your family's bedtime routine with the Minions Automatic Toothpaste Dispenser. This hands-free toothpaste dispenser simply adheres to your mirror. The toothpaste tube is placed on the head of the Minion a...
This Mobile Phone Built Within 'Minecraft' Actually Works
Tech Times - 2 Dec 2015 13:31
The 'Minecraft' mobile phone, sponsored by Verizon, actually works. Gamers can place video calls and browse the Internet through the mobile phone, and even take and send selfies.
How Three Countries Being Engulfed By The Ocean May Relocate To Survive
Gizmodo - 2 Dec 2015 22:55
Right now, world leaders in Paris are trying to stop climate change from altering the world inexorably. But for hundreds of thousands of people who live in some low-lying nations, it's already late in the game.