Technology News
BBC iPlayer Goes Live on New Apple TV in the UK
Mac Rumors - 14 Dec 2015 01:44
The BBC today launched its BBC iPlayer app for the new Apple TV in the United Kingdom, bringing the popular streaming service from the UK's public broadcaster to Apple's set-top box for the first time. iPlayer had been a...
Half Moon Mini T40 Table Lamp from LOVEThESIGN
The Gadget Flow - 14 Dec 2015 16:00
Add a pop of essential color to your home with the Half Moon Mini T40 Table Lamp from LOVEThESIGN. This beautifully artistic lamp is both minimalist yet bold with its eye catching display of light, perfect for the bedroo...
Microsoft May Make Life-Sized Cortana In Person For HoloLens
Tech Times - 14 Dec 2015 10:11
With the HoloLens getting tied to Windows 10, some have speculated that the virtual assistant can be made into a hologram. A life-sized Cortana may be in the works.
Microsoft's Cortana now works on Google, Apple phones
Phys.org - 14 Dec 2015 23:50
Microsoft's Cortana is now answering requests on Google- and Apple-powered smartphones.
5 things you should stop saying 'ew' to
Mashable - 14 Dec 2015 23:23
Here's a New Year's resolution to consider: Stop feeling shame and embarrassment about things that are totally normal. A lot of experiences give way to stomach-dropping discomfort, but there are a handful you probably kn...
The Slow and Destructive Power of Lava Flows
Twisted Sifter - 14 Dec 2015 23:12
On June 27, 2014 a large lava flow broke out on the northeast side of Puu Oo and began to head east. Watch its destructive path in this in-depth video by the University of Hawaii's Cheryl Gansecki and Ken Hon.
The Deliberate Nature of Manual Focus Lenses
The Phoblographer - 14 Dec 2015 20:24
Here's a challenge: for one year only use manual focus and you'll see what it does for your photography.
New microscope creates near-real-time videos of nanoscale processes
MIT - 14 Dec 2015 07:00
Instrument scans images 2,000 times faster than commercial models.
Ninja cat scales a ladder to the roof like it's no big deal
Mashable - 14 Dec 2015 23:45
Cats are rather well-known for their ninja-like abilities, but this one may as well be wearing a cape. After scaling most of this vertical ladder with ease, the cat decides its feat wasn't impressive enough — so it lea...
Tinder taught us that swiping right is the best/worst thing to happen to dating
Mashable - 14 Dec 2015 23:34
Forget for a moment that Tinder completely changed the dating culture for an entire generation. Tinder’s biggest contribution to the app world has been its design. Before Tinder, most people had never experienced an ...
Best Headphones Gift Guide 2015: Skip The Beats And Go With Audio-Technica's Awesome ATH-M50X Or SoundPEATS Budget Option
IBTimes - 14 Dec 2015 23:29
Everything is better with a new pair of headphones. Whether you're stranded in the airport or getting in a run after Christmas dinner, the best way to endure a miserable situation is to plug in and tune out.
Target temporarily pulls Swagway hoverboards from its site
Mashable - 14 Dec 2015 22:49Crashing Waves on Lake Erie Look Like Liquid Mountains (18 photos)
Twisted Sifter - 14 Dec 2015 19:25
Dave Sandford has been a pro sports photographer for 18 years but says it's the oceans and lakes that truly beckon him.
Hack Reactor Launches Fulcrum, A Code School For English Majors (Or Those With No Prior Coding Experience)
IBTimes - 14 Dec 2015 17:01
SAN FRANCISCO -- Having recently moved to the Bay Area, 24-year-old Keeley Nakamoto figured it was a no-brainer to get into software engineering. Tougher to figure was how exactly Nakamoto could make that happen, especia...
Researchers hide messages in a sea of spam
Engadget - 14 Dec 2015 16:22
Researchers are trying quantum cryptography and other exotic ways to keep your missives safe, but here's a new one: junk mail. A team of computer scientists from MIT's CSAIL have devised a system called "Vuvuzela" that a...
Pandora gets more personal with Thumbprint radio stations
Mashable - 14 Dec 2015 16:06Elon Musk wants to get to Mars before we nuke ourselves
Engadget - 14 Dec 2015 16:00
Elon Musk is bullish on humanity's chances getting to Mars and even building a city, but he's not super confident about our odds here on Earth. During a wide-ranging interview with GQ, the SpaceX CEO described planetary ...
Huawei Honor Making American Debut At CES 2016, Likely Starting With Honor 5X
Tech Times - 14 Dec 2015 15:52
Rumors of Huawei-owned Honor making its debut in the US consumer market have been substantiated by a company executive. Confirmation for Honor 5X's American release is purported to happen during CES 2016.
Bomb-proof bag could suppress explosion on aircraft
Reuters - 14 Dec 2015 15:29
A controlled explosion in the luggage hold of an aircraft was successfully contained by a bomb-proof lining developed by an international team of scientists. The technology shows how a plane's luggage hold may be able to...
Twitter Warns Users Their Accounts May Have Been Hacked By The Government
Tech Times - 14 Dec 2015 15:07
Twitter purportedly warned its users of possible government hacking. These state-sponsored hackers are possibly stealing users' important details, including phone numbers, email addresses and IP addresses.
DPReview Gear of the Year Part 3: Sam's Choice - The Fujifilm Instax SP-1
DP Review - 14 Dec 2015 15:00
On the face of it the SP-1 seems costly and pointless; it costs $0.75/shot to use, which is a unit of measurement long forgotten by hobbyist digital photographers who already share their images digitally. Plus, the print...
Early Flu Vaccine Tied To Fewer Symptoms, Reduced Times Missed At Work
Tech Times - 14 Dec 2015 14:58
Health care workers vaccinated earlier in the season exhibited less flu-like symptoms and were less likely to lose working days. However, there are still misconceptions about flu shots that are preventing them from getti...