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Hands on: Yamaha TransAcoustic guitar
Digital Trends - 31 Jul 2016 12:15
Yamaha's latest musical innovation comes in the form of its new TransAcoustic guitar line, which allows you to add real-time reverb and chorus effects anytime, anywhere -- without plugging into an amp. The post Hands on:...
Roy Rozanski's: Finding the Story in a Street Photograph
The Phoblographer - 31 Jul 2016 12:02
Photographer Roy Rozanski is a 37 year old photographer who hails from Israel. He calls Tel Aviv his "main hunting ground" because it contains "a highly versatile street life packed full of different vibes, sounds and sm...
Chased Off of YouTube, Leaked 'No Man's Sky' Footage Runs to Pornhub
Motherboard - 31 Jul 2016 18:00
Leaked footage of highly anticipated game briefly comes online, but now Pornhub is one of the few places you can find it.
Europe's space agency will beam your message to Polaris
Engadget - 31 Jul 2016 08:12
The European Space Agency (ESA) is collecting messages from people around the world to send to a place we'll never set foot on: Polaris. All you've got to do to send your thoughts to the North Star is head over to the "A...
Netflix is down, and you might have to spend Saturday night talking to someone
Digital Trends - 31 Jul 2016 05:19
During prime binge-watching hours, Netflix suddenly went black, greeting hoards of dismayed television fans everywhere with a message that read suggested that they were "having technical difficulties," or "unable to proc...
PokéFit puts a healthy spin on your 'Pokémon Go' addiction
Digital Trends - 31 Jul 2016 04:46
Now, you can track just how much more active you've become since downloading the hottest app of the summer (Pokémon Go) by way of another app: PokeFit. It help you capture calories, distance, and usage time. The post Po...
Facebook Live is changing our world. Is that good?
CNN - 31 Jul 2016 00:23
Facebook Live has only been available to the masses since January, and in that time we've pretty much witnessed the full scope of humanity.
Dolly the sheep's cloned sisters in good health despite age
CNN - 31 Jul 2016 00:22
Though growing old, Dolly's sheep siblings are no worse for wear. Debbie, Denise, Dianna and Daisy, clones all derived from the same cell line as the first cloned mammal, show no signs of long-term health issues, accordi...
Uber is planning on investing $500 million dollars to map the world's roads
The Verge - 31 Jul 2016 23:54
Uber relies heavily on Google's extensive maps, but it appears that the ride share company is getting ready to stand on their own. According to The Financial Times, it is planning to invest half a billion dollars into cr...
Skydiver sets record with 25,000ft jump using net instead of parachute
Slash Gear - 31 Jul 2016 14:00
A skydiving world record was set in the California desert on Saturday as Luke Aikins became the first person ever to jump 25,000 feet without the use of a parachute, landing in a net positioned on the ground instead. The...
Kickass Torrents Demise Creates Pirate Bay, Torrentz And ExtraTorrent Traffic Surge As Users Seek Alternatives
Tech Times - 31 Jul 2016 13:19
The sudden shutdown of top torrent site Kickass Torrents has led to an exodus to other similar websites. Pirate Bay, Torrentz and ExtraTorrent are all experiencing traffic increases as a result of Kickass Torrents' demis...
Scammers Use Social Media To Promote Fake Trey Songz Concert
Tech Times - 31 Jul 2016 13:06
Scammers in New York City used social media to advertise a phony concert starring Trey Songz and Julien Believe. Callers to a posted number were directed to a house where over 600 bogus tickets were sold for up to $100 e...
NASA's Juno Probe Halfway Through 1st Orbit of Jupiter
SPACE.com - 31 Jul 2016 13:00
At 3:41 p.m. EDT today (July 31), NASA's Juno probe will reach the farthest point in its 53-day orbit around Jupiter -- a spot about 5 million miles away from the solar system's largest planet.
SpaceX Adopts Lessons Learned From Multiple Booster Landings - Test Fires Recovered 1st Stage: Videos
Universe Today - 31 Jul 2016 05:59
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL - SpaceX founder Elon Musk's daring dream of rocket recycling and reusability is getting closer and closer to reality with each passing day. After a breathtaking series of experimental flight tes...
Uber is not decreasing drunk driving deaths, according to study
Digital Trends - 31 Jul 2016 05:50
Despite Uber survey rider statements that it helps them avoid driving drunk, drunk driving fatalities haven't decreased, study says. It may be too early to measure the effect and University of Oxford researchers will fol...
Cortana is finally coming to Xbox One in its Summer Update
Digital Trends - 31 Jul 2016 04:38
As Microsoft continues its effort to make its products and services ecosystem more consistent, it is finally bringing Cortana, the virtual assistant featured on Windows 10, to the Xbox One. The post Cortana is finally co...
'Pokémon Go' Updates With Avatar Customization, Removal of Footstep Counter, and More
Mac Rumors - 31 Jul 2016 03:49
An update to Pokémon Go rolled out to iOS and Android devices today, bringing new features to the game along with a few slight shifts in the user interface. One of the biggest new additions is the opportunity for player...
Waze will soon remind you not to forget your kid in the car
Android Authority - 31 Jul 2016 03:38
Waze is getting ready to launch a feature that would remind users not to forget their kids every time they reach their destinations.
The FDA will not regulate fitness trackers and wellness apps
Digital Trends - 31 Jul 2016 23:58
App and product developers can rest easy after the FDA released recommendations indicating the agency will not regulate low-level wellness and fitness products, including fitness trackers, weight management applications,...
Apple's new iBooks Instagram account has a birthday message for J.K. Rowling
Mashable - 31 Jul 2016 23:55BlackBerry's security-focused Android identity crisis
TechCrunch - 31 Jul 2016 23:53
Consider BlackBerry. Think about the company, its products, its most iconic features. What comes to mind? Business apps? A QWERTY keyboard? BBM? The once-mighty Canadian smartphone maker is banking on one word standing...
This is the eye exam of the 21st century -- meet the SVOne from Smart Vision Labs
Digital Trends - 31 Jul 2016 23:48
If inconvenience was ever an excuse that you used to get out of getting your eyes checked, you're out of luck. Meet SVOne Enterprise, a new device from Smart Vision Labs that's making eye exams easier than ever. The post...