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Megaupload founder Dotcom can be extradited, NZ court rules
Digital Trends - 23 Dec 2015 12:15
A New Zealand court ruled Wednesday that Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom and three others can be extradited to the U.S. to face copyright infringement charges. The case, however, is far from over, as Dotcom promises to fig...
How to watch Amazon Prime Instant Video on your Android phone or tablet
Pocket-lint - 23 Dec 2015 14:06
Amazon Prime Instant Video has a great selection of titles, from classics like Mad Men, to new hits like Bosch or The Man in the High Castle. But it's not the simplest service to use. Amazon's Prime Instant Video comes a...
NovellusDx ropes home $10 million for its cancer solution
Geek Time - 23 Dec 2015 17:45
This is how the Israeli company is planning on using the new funding to fight cancer
The Braintellect 2 will make your brain rewire itself
Coolest Gadgets - 23 Dec 2015 22:06
When we wake up in the morning, we make a B-line for the bathroom to start getting ready for the day. We take a good look at our faces so we can begin the grooming process, carefully shaving, tweezing, or applying makeup...
JBJS 'watch' offers tips for reducing risk of ceramic femoral-head fractures
EurekAlert! - 23 Dec 2015 07:00
(Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery) Four 'golden rules' orthopaedic surgeons can follow to reduce the risk of ceramic femoral-head fractures, including making sure that the tapers on both the head and stem are compatible...
HP's $300 Pavilion x2 is a low-cost tablet that's actually a decent laptop
Mashable - 23 Dec 2015 03:51
Let’s face it: Convertible laptops suck. A computer that can switch between a laptop and a tablet compromises too much and fails as both...at least they have in the past Thanks to the improvements in low-powered proces...
Here's how Toyota will make autonomous cars practical
Slash Gear - 23 Dec 2015 00:31
Toyota is promising more affordable autonomous cars by turning each vehicle into a mobile map-maker, undercutting current systems in the process. The Japanese firm will show off its new, cloud-centric map generation syst...
Alleged Hacker Accused of Stealing Celebrity Sex Tapes
NBC News - 23 Dec 2015 14:58
Federal prosecutors announced Tuesday that a man from the Bahamas has been arrested for hacking into celebrities' email accounts.
Drone falls from the sky, nearly striking World Cup skier during a race
Ars Technica - 23 Dec 2015 05:30
"This can never happen again," Marcel Hirscher told the Associated Press.
Google is working on an artificially intelligent messaging app, report says
Mashable - 23 Dec 2015 03:44
Google may have a new artificial intelligence project in the works. The company is working on a new messaging app that uses artificial intelligence to provide users with answers to search queries, according to a new repo...
Wearable scooter launches in campaign with refined form
Slash Gear - 23 Dec 2015 03:41
Remember that unusual wearable from last year? Hint: it's a fully functional scooter. What started as a concept has become an actual project, with its creator launching the transportation device on the crowdfunding websi...
Forget the gadgets, come to CES 2016 for the cars
PC World - 23 Dec 2015 03:04
Cars look certain to be among the stars of January's CES show in Las Vegas -- testament to the advanced technology work being done by the auto industry today and a lackluster electronics sector that is still searching fo...
Why Is It So Hard To Find A New Particle?
Forbes - 23 Dec 2015 02:44
We know the standard model can't be all there is. So why haven't we found a particle beyond it in the 50 years we've been looking?
Thousands Of Prisoners Released Early Due To Software Glitch
Ubergizmo - 23 Dec 2015 15:09
Imagine if you still had 15 years left on that loan from your bank, but one day when you went to pay, the system says that you don't owe the bank any money. Sounds too good to be true, right? That's pretty much what happ...
What Does NASA Mars Lander's Launch Delay Mean for Red Planet Exploration?
SPACE.com - 23 Dec 2015 14:58
The launch delay and possible cancellation of NASA's next Mars lander shouldn't affect the agency's other activities at the Red Planet going forward, officials say.
LG Smart TVs Getting 'Major Update' To WebOS 3.0 At CES 2016: What Will It Bring?
Tech Times - 23 Dec 2015 12:35
LG is set to launch the latest webOS 3.0 Smart TV platform at the upcoming CES 2016 event. Users can expect to see a number of features that include Channel Plus and a trio of 'magic' functionalities, along with a new le...
PS4 vs. Xbox One Two Years After Launch: Which Gaming Console Should You Buy In 2016?
Tech Times - 23 Dec 2015 12:11
Two years have passed, yet the debate on which to take home first between an Xbox One and PlayStation 4 still goes. Sony's console may lead in sales, but the Xbox One is still the better choice for many gamers, if forced...
California approves Flywheel's attempt at modernizing taxis
Engadget - 23 Dec 2015 04:36
Flywheel's plan to bring taxis into the 21st century just got the all clear. California regulators have approved TaxiOS, the smartphone-based Flywheel platform that lets cabbies ditch their clunky conventional meters in ...
Star Destroyer Drone Not Battle-Ready Just Yet
Ubergizmo - 23 Dec 2015 04:28
The Imperial Star Destroyer is a symbol of the Galactic Empire that strikes fear into the hearts of all who see it – simply because it is not only large, but carries plenty of firepower to obliterate far smaller ships,...
NASA suspends mission to measure Mars interior
USA Today - 23 Dec 2015 04:14
Engineers found persistent leaks in a key part of the lander's sensors.
The 10 Strangest Animal Discoveries of 2015
Live Science - 23 Dec 2015 23:36
Every year, scientists wade into jungles, deserts and museum collections to examine animals and, if they're lucky, discover a new species.
Turning a Sci-Fi Series into a TV Epic: Q&A with 'The Expanse' Authors
SPACE.com - 23 Dec 2015 19:05
The duo behind "The Expanse," the space adventure series turned newest Syfy epic, sat down with Space.com to discuss the story's creation, its many different forms, working on the show and writing space's biggest threat.