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This Week's Top Downloads
Life Hacker - 29 May 2016 01:00
Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.
How to be human: when (and how) do I open up about past traumas?
The Verge - 29 May 2016 16:30
Leah Reich was one of the first internet advice columnists. Her column "Ask Leah" ran on IGN, where she gave advice to gamers for two and a half years. During the day, Leah is Slack's user researcher, but her views here ...
Google Selling Robotics Division Boston Dynamics To Toyota
Tech Times - 29 May 2016 07:17
Google is close to a deal to sell robotics division Boston Dynamics to Toyota. Alphabet executives did not believe that Boston Dynamics will be able to create a consumer product within the next few years, prompting the s...
Kiri - The Anonymous Computer
The Gadget Flow - 29 May 2016 15:00
Kiri is mainly an operating system, which is designed to make the user completely anonymous. With a boosted connection to Tor and our dedicated VPN servers, Kiri will perform like a normal desktop PC while keeping the us...
GraphicConverter 10
The Loop - 29 May 2016 19:42
Everyone should have a copy of GraphicConverter on their Mac. It not only can open an incredible array of file formats, it has a feature set useful to many users of all skill levels. It's a bonus that you'd be supporting...
The best tech to prevent distracted driving
USA Today - 29 May 2016 14:03
Here are some apps to help you put down the smartphone.
netpure - The Child Safe Internet
The Gadget Flow - 29 May 2016 15:01
Protect your children from the dangers of the internet with netpure, the child safe internet. Easily and simply plugging into the router you already have at home, netpure creates a Wi-Fi network designed to be the safest...
There isn't much support for the Senate's anti-encryption laws
Digital Trends - 29 May 2016 00:53
While certain members of the Senate have pushed hard for anti-encryption laws that would allow the government to spy on users, it seems as though those bills are on the way out, with most of the bills support gone. The p...
Ridden by Uber
Motherboard - 29 May 2016 18:00
An erotic sharing economy adventure.
Apple Is 'Working Rapidly' To Make Apple Pay Available In All Significant Markets
Tech Times - 29 May 2016 07:06
According to Apple Pay Vice President Jennifer Bailey, Apple is 'working rapidly' to expand the mobile payments service in Asia and Europe. The service is now available in six countries.
Mercedes-Benz home battery systems pricing is now public
Digital Trends - 29 May 2016 03:18
With plans to start selling the Mercedes-Benz home energy solution in other European countries, the company has announced installed system pricing including the required inverter. Daimler says most users want backup powe...
Towering above: Superyacht's master cabin is 125 feet high
Digital Trends - 29 May 2016 17:42
Italian designer Gabrielle Teruzzi's Shaddai superyacht is 492 feet long with a master suite with bar, terrace, and a glass-walled infinity pool 125 feet above the water. A 3,000 square foot beach club has an aquarium an...
Mugger arrested after victim spots him on Facebook's 'people you may know' section
BGR - 29 May 2016 15:31
In a somewhat bizarre story which proves that truth is often stranger than fiction, a serial mugger in England was arrested after one of his victims spotted him under Facebook's "People you may know" section. Originally ...
Next Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Could Support 4K For VR
Tech Times - 29 May 2016 07:58
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy smartphone could boast a 4K screen built for VR, says a report. This new display, measuring 5.5 inches, was showed off during the Display Week conference in San Francisco this week.
Apple Stores suffering from 'cult' atmosphere, advancement barriers, says UK staffer
AppleInsider - 29 May 2016 07:21
For some workers, Apple Stores don't pay that well, don't leave much room for advancement, and sometimes produce an extremely difficult climate to work in, according to an interview with a U.K. staffer published on Satur...
Astronaut inflates new addition to International Space Station
CBSNews - 29 May 2016 06:19
New effort comes after space station crew ran into unexpected problems earlier in the week
One chip to rule them all? The Internet of Things and the next great era of hardware
TechCrunch - 29 May 2016 04:00
It’s been almost 10 years since Apple unveiled the iPhone. Since that day, the smartphone has been the overwhelming driver of innovation in the technology industry. Many components have made stunning advances to keep...
iOS hacker shows off iOS 9.3.2 JailbreakMe-inspired jailbreak, but a release is unlikely
9 to 5 Mac - 29 May 2016 03:43Google Photos celebrates first birthday and 24 billion selfies
Engadget - 29 May 2016 02:50
Happy birthday, Google Photos. In the year since its launch, the service has created 1.6 billion animations, collages and movies from your snapshots, according to a post on the Google blog. More than that, there've been ...
Ricoh PJ HDC5420 home theater projector is their maiden attempt
Coolest Gadgets - 29 May 2016 21:00
Ricoh might be a name that many of us who work at offices are familiar with, what with the kind of photostat machines that they churn out. However, did you know that Ricoh too, has its fair share of projectors, and its f...
Don't be alarmed if Android wants to get physical
USA Today - 29 May 2016 13:04New Rat Study Ignites Debate Over Link Between Cell Phone Use And Cancer
Tech Times - 29 May 2016 04:22
Do cell phones cause cancer? A new report by a federal agency finds a link between cell phone radiation and cancer in rats. However, some experts remain skeptical.