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All Hail Mimas: Our 'Death Star' Moon
SPACE.com - 19 Dec 2015 01:55
It's not in a galaxy far, far away or even another star system -- this alien world is right in our planetary backyard, a mere 900 million miles away in orbit around Saturn.
Wanderlust Luggage Tags from Fairgoods
The Gadget Flow - 19 Dec 2015 16:00
Get ready, jet set, and go with the Wanderlust Luggage Tags from Fairgoods. This series of luxurious leather bag tags features quality leather that is stained and sealed by hand that is engraved with travel-inspired phra...
Spider Charger
The Gadget Flow - 19 Dec 2015 16:00
Comfort, security and safety at home. Secure and charge 8 devices at once. No one is unplugged. A necessity for the connected family. A home office device that replaces a standard outlet with the Spider Charger – 6 USB...
CNN: FBI is investigating the Juniper Networks security hole
Engadget - 19 Dec 2015 06:55
Yesterday's news of "unauthorized code" that could enable untraceable backdoor access to VPN traffic on certain Juniper Networks firewalls is now being investigated by the FBI. That news comes from CNN, which said that a...
SpaceX targets Sunday launch for Falcon 9 rocket
USA Today - 19 Dec 2015 06:11
The planned launch comes after an apparently successful test of the rocket's nine main engines Friday at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
NASA Receives Significant Budget Boost for Fiscal Year 2016
Universe Today - 19 Dec 2015 05:55
NASA has just received a significant boost in the agency's current budget after both chambers of Congress passed the $1.1 Trillion 2016 omnibus spending bill this morning, Friday, Dec. 18, which funds the US government t...
This converted Boeing 747 offers 1,066 square feet of livable space
Digital Trends - 19 Dec 2015 18:25
Bruce Campbell bought a Boeing 727 jetliner in 1999 for $100,000, then he converted it into a home. He now lives in over 1,000 square feet of space, between the cockpit and the cabin. The post This converted Boeing 747 o...
Stuck Cart is Triggering an Unexpected Spacewalk Next Week
Gizmodo - 19 Dec 2015 16:00
Astronauts are quickly throwing together a plan for an unscheduled spacewalk to find out what happened to jam up their external transporter cart. The spacewalk will take place early next week if troubleshooting from insi...
Microsoft Setting Up Joint Venture To Sell Windows 10 To China Government
Tech Times - 19 Dec 2015 13:48
Microsoft will be setting up a joint venture with a state-owned company to sell Windows 10 to the Chinese government. The tech giant said, however, that it is not planning to weaken the security of the operating system.
Facebook Tests 'Click For More' For Videos, Fueling Rumors Of A New TV App In The Works
Tech Times - 19 Dec 2015 11:47
Facebook recently added a 'Click for more' feature for videos on the social media platform. Online users suspect that this could be an indication that a new TV app is under development.
HONY's 'The Scientist': 'We Can Stop This Bloodshed'
NBC News - 19 Dec 2015 09:14
The Syrian refugee arrived to a new life in the U.S. with four of his children and a simple message - it's not about him.
Lunar Orbiter captures the Earth rising from the moon's horizon
Engadget - 19 Dec 2015 05:43
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured a view that's reminiscent of the famous "Blue Marble," except this one comes with something extra: the moon's surface. On October 12th, the LRO's Narrow Angle Camera (NAC) an...
Tim Cook: Notion of Apple avoiding US taxes 'political crap'
USA Today - 19 Dec 2015 04:32
In a recent interview with CBS' 60 Minutes, Apple's chief executive Tim Cook dismissed the notion that the technology giant was avoiding taxes calling it "total political crap".
This watch band has batteries to keep your Apple Watch charged at all times
Mashable - 19 Dec 2015 03:52
The two most annoying things about the Apple Watch are that you really have to charge it every night and it only charges with the MagSafe dock it comes with. The proprietary charging dock makes it hard to recharge the Ap...
California bumps decision deadline in VW emissions scandal
Slash Gear - 19 Dec 2015 03:50
Following the receipt of a letter proposing an alternative way to deal with the Volkswagen emissions scandal, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has decided to extend the deadline for rejecting or approving the sc...
FAA confirms that drone registry info will be public record
Engadget - 19 Dec 2015 03:49
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed Friday afternoon that information logged in its fledgling UAV registry will be searchable by the general public -- just not initially. In an email to Forbes, an FAA spokesper...
Target Rumored To Be Working On Own Mobile Payments Service
Ubergizmo - 19 Dec 2015 03:38
A couple of weeks ago, Walmart announced Walmart Pay. It was rather surprising but given that Walmart was one of the larger retailers to not support Apple Pay, we suppose it should have been expected that they might have...
Online See 'N Say lets you pull lever for the sounds of Star Wars - CNET
CNET - 19 Dec 2015 03:16Trends with Benefits: NASA wants you, VR climbing, and no Star Wars spoilers!
Digital Trends - 19 Dec 2015 03:15
NASA is now taking applications from the public. Seriously, anyone can apply! Does the Trends with Benefits crew have the right stuff? Probably not, but we also discuss VR, HoloLens, and avoid ruining Star Wars for you. ...
Most Popular Featured Bags and Workspaces of 2015
Life Hacker - 19 Dec 2015 03:00
Each week, we showcase what's in other people's everyday carry bags as well others' workspace setups. Take a look back at your favorite ones from this year.
Leather Snap Wallet by GRAMS28
The Gadget Flow - 19 Dec 2015 16:00
Keep everything close and secured with the Leather Snap Wallet from GRAMS28. This super minimalist wallet holds everything you need and nothing more. It's available in autumn, a beautiful brown leather, and red wine, a d...
FDA Wants To Ban Indoor Tanning For Children Under 18 To Fight Cancer
Tech Times - 19 Dec 2015 13:03
Indoor tanning for children aged 18 years old and below will now be prohibited by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reduce the risks of skin cancer. The FDA also proposed new rules to improve the safety of the act...