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Lazysack - The World's Most Functional Sleeping Bag
The Gadget Flow - 25 Jan 2016 15:58
Stay warm and cozy as you move about your site with Lazysack, the world's most functional sleeping bag. A three in one garment, the Lazysack solves all of your problems with the cold. First and foremost a sleeping bag, t...
How to navigate the Big Data era
CNN - 25 Jan 2016 15:48
Just as steam powered much of the First Industrial Revolution, the free flow of data will be fundamental to powering what the fourth one, writes Ajay Banga.
World's Oldest Torrent Is Still Currently Being Shared
Ubergizmo - 25 Jan 2016 15:32
While torrents were perhaps created with good intentions, these days it's more or less associated with piracy, and it looks like even after more than 10 years, the world's oldest torrent is actually still active. So whic...
This Robot Can Solve a Rubik's Cube in One Second
Gizmodo - 25 Jan 2016 05:30
Given a long plane ride and enough booze, I can just about solve a Rubik's cube. The most talented humans can manage it in about five seconds ; for a homemade robot, it takes 1.019 seconds.
These Are the Germiest Surfaces In Hotel Rooms
Life Hacker - 25 Jan 2016 02:00
Ever wondered what germs are lurking around in your fancy hotel? Here are the germiest surfaces in three-star, four-star, and five-star hotel rooms.
1 second is all it takes for a robot to solve a Rubik's Cube
Digital Trends - 25 Jan 2016 01:08
So much for the glory of man. Absolutely obliterating the current human record for solving a Rubik's Cube (4.904 seconds), a robot managed to crack the code to the famous puzzle in a mere 1.019 seconds. The post 1 second...
I Wore An Exoskeleton That Gave Me Super Strength
Time - 25 Jan 2016 23:42
It was a little like being Iron Man
Snow Covered Washington DC Metro Area Seen From Space
SpaceRef - 25 Jan 2016 17:14
The Operational Land Imager (OLI) on Landsat 8 captured this natural-color image of Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. on January 24, 2016....
How to Properly Use a Gary Fong Lightsphere
The Phoblographer - 25 Jan 2016 16:32
If you've got a friend who doesn't use the Gary Fong Lightsphere correctly, share this with them.
Scientists Come Up With A Cheaper Way Create Smart Windows
Ubergizmo - 25 Jan 2016 03:02
Looking to cut back on how much heater or air-conditioning your office or home uses? One way would be to create better insulation, or use smart windows which are basically windows that can change their tint to reflect li...
New Apple Store Set to Open in China's Largest Luxury Shopping Mall
Mac Rumors - 25 Jan 2016 02:05
Apple has announced that its 31st retail store in China will open in Qingdao, a port city bordering the East China Sea, on Saturday, January 30 at 10:00 a.m. local time. The store will be located in the new MixC luxury s...
Facebook's Second European Data Center Is Coming To Ireland
TechCrunch - 25 Jan 2016 02:00
Facebook today officially announced that it plans to open its second European data center in Clonee, Ireland. The town, which sits right outside of Dublin will play host to Facebook’s sixth data center overall. Const...
Thanks to a $28 million grant, Harvard is taking a closer look at artificial intelligence
Digital Trends - 25 Jan 2016 00:16
The IARPA has awarded Harvard $28 million to study artificial intelligence and help the famed Boston institution develop "advanced machine learning algorithms by pushing the frontiers of neuroscience." The post Thanks to...
Watch out for this new URL that will crash your iPhone and Mac Safari if you click it
9 to 5 Mac - 25 Jan 2016 17:39Snapchat Leak Reveals An Upgraded Messaging Experience With Audio & Video Calling, Stickers & More
TechCrunch - 25 Jan 2016 17:16
A number of new features have been spotted within the existing code for Snapchat’s mobile app, including audio and video calling, as well as stickers within Snapchat’s chat interface, among other things. Assuming S...
Google Decouples Google+ From Its Android Gaming Service
TechCrunch - 25 Jan 2016 16:07
Google is decoupling Google+ from yet another core product after it revealed that it would drop the requirement to have an account with the social network from Google Play Games services.
Microsoft Moves Its CNTK Machine Learning Toolkit To GitHub And MIT License
TechCrunch - 25 Jan 2016 16:00
Microsoft today announced that it is making it easier for developers to use its Computational Network Toolkit (CNTK) to build their own deep learning applications. The company first open sourced this toolkit in April 2...
Microsoft Surface tablets knocked unconscious in AFC Championship match
Digital Trends - 25 Jan 2016 15:38
Microsoft just can't catch a break with its high profile NFL marketing campaign. While it got plenty of TV coverage showing the Surface tablet during a recent game, it was because the devices had stopped working. The pos...
Microscope turns smartphones into parasite diagnostics kits
Springwise - 25 Jan 2016 13:33
CellScope is a 3D printed microscope that detects parasites in blood samples using the cameras of smartphones. The post Microscope turns smartphones into parasite diagnostics kits appeared first on Springwise.
89% of B2B Marketers Have Predictive Analytics On Their Roadmaps For 2016
Forbes - 25 Jan 2016 05:03
78% see B2B marketings' role expanding from demand generation to deal acceleration. Predictive marketers are 1.8x more likely to consistently exceed shared organizational goals. Predictive marketers are 2.9x more likely ...
This Road Leads to the Heart of the Milky Way
Universe Today - 25 Jan 2016 23:43
This road near Phoenix, Arizona leads to the heart of the Milky Way. Well, that's assuming your car will handle the 26,000 light-year drive, and can fly through, uh, space. And you can endure the cold, radiation and spac...
A Look at Post-Blizzard Snowfall and Winds
SpaceRef - 25 Jan 2016 21:47
NASA satellites obtained a number of different views of the great winter storm that left many snowfall records from Virginia to New York City from January 22 to 24, 2016....