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VIDEO: Machine mixes custom-made moisturiser
BBC - 2 Jan 2016 03:16
Cosmetics company Romy Paris develops a machine that can mix a custom-made moisturising cream to suit an individual's needs.
BBC Under Cyberattack: BBC iPlayer And Other Websites Go Down In 2015's Last Prominent Hack
Tech Times - 2 Jan 2016 02:17
New Year's Eve saw BBC's iPlayer and other websites face outage as the broadcaster became the victim of a DDoS attack. It is not known who waged the cyberattack on BBC.
Perihelion 2016
Bad Astronomy - 2 Jan 2016 16:15
Today -- Jan. 2, 2016 -- at 22:49 UTC (17:49 Eastern (US) time), the Earth will be at perihelion, the point in its orbit where it's closest to the Sun. At that moment the center of the Earth will be 147,100,176 km (91,4...
Group says BBC website hack was a test for attack on ISIS
Mashable - 2 Jan 2016 12:52
LONDON — A group called New World Hacking has claimed responsibility for an attack that brought down the BBC's website for several hours on Thursday. The group says it goes after Islamic State (ISIS) online activity, b...
VIDEO: Light-up robot could help autistic children
BBC - 2 Jan 2016 03:16
A robot is being launched at CES that could help children with autism, Down's syndrome and other developmental disorders.
5 Years and $7 Later, U.S. Returns a Seized Hip-Hop Site
The New York Times - 2 Jan 2016 02:41
The blog OnSmash was among music sites shut down in 2010, accused of copyright infringement and selling counterfeit goods.
Tokina Announces a 14-20mm f/2 Lens for Canon and Nikon APS-C Cameras
PetaPixel - 2 Jan 2016 20:18Rode VideoMic Me Compact iOS Shotgun Microphone
The Gadget Flow - 2 Jan 2016 16:00
Blow away your audience with rich and clear sound with the powerful Rode VideoMic Me Compact iOS Shotgun Microphone. Compact, lightweight, and easy to transport, this portable mic connects right into the 3.5mm headphone ...
Keep It/Lose It Wallet by Misc. Goods Co
The Gadget Flow - 2 Jan 2016 16:00
Remind yourself to be financially savvy with the Keep It/Lose It Wallet by Misc. Goods Co. Made with beautifully soft, oil tanned natural leather, this wallet features the words "Keep It" at the top of the closing flap. ...
New Non-Invasive Imaging Method May Improve Breast Cancer Treatment
Tech Times - 2 Jan 2016 14:52
A new breast cancer screening method based on whole-body PET/CT imaging promises more accurate treatment and less need for invasive tissue sampling. The study was done on women with ongoing treatment for metastatic breas...
New E.coli Strain With Rare DNA Fingerprint Sickens Five People
Tech Times - 2 Jan 2016 13:28
The issues surrounding Chipotle Mexican Grill is not yet over. Experts found that the new E.coli outbreak that has sickened five people from three states has similar DNA fingerprints as the Chipotle culprit.
A Glass Of Water Contains 10 Million Good Bacteria
Tech Times - 2 Jan 2016 12:27
A glass of drinking water contains 10 million good bacteria. Researchers found that a thin layer of biofilm found in water pipes contribute to water purification.
Seaweed Capsules May Help Diabetes Patients Lead Insulin Injection-Free Life
Tech Times - 2 Jan 2016 11:42
A breakthrough hydrogel seaweed capsule may spare diabetes patients from insulin injections. The new cryopreservation method removes the possibility of ice damage, requires no major surgery and removes the need for immun...
The First International Beauty Contest Judged By Robots
TechCrunch - 2 Jan 2016 05:00
Robots are starting to appear everywhere: driving cars, cooking dinners and even as robotic pets. But people don’t usually give machine intelligence much credence when it comes to judging beauty. That may change with...
Soon You Can Get Medical Marijuana In New York That's Also Certified Kosher
Tech Times - 2 Jan 2016 04:29
Now you can use cannabis in New York without clashing with Judaism, knowing that the weed you're taking is certified kosher. Vireo Health is the first medical marijuana grower to be certified by the Orthodox Union.
WhatsApp Finally Back Online After Suffering An Outage On New Year's Eve
Tech Times - 2 Jan 2016 02:23
WhatsApp users in various parts of the globe experienced service interruptions on New Year's Eve. Here are a few humorous jabs they shared on Twitter.
George R.R. Martin confirms that 'Game of Thrones' season 6 will air before upcoming book is finished
BGR - 2 Jan 2016 23:45
Fans of the Game of Thrones books will have to wait even longer than expected for the series' next installment, "The Winds of Winter", to hit store shelves. Over the weekend, author George R.R. Martin said that he unfort...
Drop it when it's hot: Hydro floors go from patio to pool in minutes
Digital Trends - 2 Jan 2016 23:15
Hydro floors are moveable floors that raise and lower to hide or reveal swimming pools. They can be put in a basement, for example, or outside to double as a patio. They're as pricey as they sound. The post Drop it when ...
Your Amazon Echo can now tell you how to work out
The Verge - 2 Jan 2016 23:05
Amazon's Echo personal assistant (powered by Alexa) is an unusual device that's had a very beta-existence since its launch last summer. It still struggles to hear certain commands, and its utility is limited to certain a...
Forest Keeps Your Phone From Being Distracting By Growing a Virtual Garden
Life Hacker - 2 Jan 2016 23:00
Android/iOS: Your phone is distracting. If you have a hard time resisting the impulse to check notifications, Forest helps balance out that impulse with a gamified virtual garden.
Average U.S. Internet speed has more than tripled since 2011
BGR - 2 Jan 2016 22:45
Thanks to the rise of streaming video services like Netflix, ISPs in the United States have been forced to up their game and deliver faster connections to keep bandwidth hungry users satisfied. In fact, a new report from...
Astronomers find new way to measure the pull of gravity at the surface of distant stars
e! Science News - 2 Jan 2016 22:31
Researchers have found a new way to measure the pull of gravity at the surface of a star. For distant stars with planets orbiting them, this information is key in determining whether any of those planets can harbour life...