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Rabbit hole leads to incredible 700-year-old Knights Templar cave complex
Fox News - 7 Mar 2017 19:22
A rabbit hole in the UK conceals the entrance to an incredible cave complex linked to the mysterious Knights Templar.
Researchers use artificial materials to enhance effectiveness of lasers
Phys.org - 7 Mar 2017 16:30
Researchers from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST MISIS, Moscow) have found a way to enhance the effectiveness of lasers by using artificial metamaterials, according to an article published by Scie...
Sonos PlayBase vs PlayBar: What's the difference?
Pocket-lint - 7 Mar 2017 07:01
Sonos has announced a new speaker to its home theatre portfolio in the form of the PlayBase. The new speaker is designed for TVs that aren't wall-mounted, sliding beneath them, while the PlayBar is primarily for wall-mou...
Tomb Raider reboot launches for Android on NVIDIA Shield TV
Android Authority - 7 Mar 2017 16:40
NVIDIA has released an Android version of the 2013 reboot of Tomb Raider that can be played on the company's Shield TV set-top box.
The Feds Would Rather Drop a Child Porn Case Than Give Up a Tor Exploit
Wired - 7 Mar 2017 16:00
Instead of pursuing a child porn case, the Justice Department will keep its secrets for at least a few years longer. The post The Feds Would Rather Drop a Child Porn Case Than Give Up a Tor Exploit appeared first on WIRE...
Signaling success for 5th gen communications
Phys.org - 7 Mar 2017 15:30
One of the defining characteristics of the next generation of mobile communications will be the use of a multitude of lower-power antennas to maintain ubiquitous high-performance signal coverage. Saudi Arabia's King Abdu...
Lamp simulates sunshine for windowless rooms
Springwise - 7 Mar 2017 08:21
A design student from Zhejiang University in China has created a lamp that simulates sunlight to improve the quality of life for those living in windowless rooms. The post Lamp simulates sunshine for windowless rooms app...
Hackers Shaking Down Pennsylvania Democrats and U.S. Progressive Groups
The Huffington Post - 7 Mar 2017 06:03
Hackers are now reportedly targeting Democratic lawmakers and progressive organizations in the U.S. in an attempt to shake them down for hush money. At least 12 progressive organizations have been targeted by Russian hac...
Lawyer Found Guilty of Extorting $6 Million From Porn Pirates in Elaborate Scam
Gizmodo - 7 Mar 2017 05:46
Notorious copyright trolls Paul R. Hansmeier and John L. Steele were indicted by the feds back in December on multiple charges of fraud. The two were accused of running a complicated scheme in which they preyed on people...
'Popular Photography' magazine and PopPhoto.com to close after nearly 80 years
DP Review - 7 Mar 2017 03:31
The first issue of Popular Photography from May 1937. Yes, that is a woman getting out of the shower on the cover. Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States of American when the first issue of Popular Phot...
Flying Cars: Airbus, Italdesign Reveal Pop.Up Concept, Vehicle Attaches To Drone To Fly Over Traffic
IBTimes - 7 Mar 2017 23:50
Airbus just came up with an alternative for sitting in a car stuck in traffic -- flying over it. The company, which worked with Italdesign, unveiled the new modular transport system concept, Pop.Up, at the Geneva Interna...
Ino Technologies Weather Pro lightning detector review
Digital Trends - 7 Mar 2017 19:10
Ino Technologies has produced a handheld device that combines weather data with lightning detection, as an all-in-one way to be prepared for rough weather. The post Ino Technologies Weather Pro lightning detector review ...
Congressman suggests poor Americans should give up iPhones for health care
The Verge - 7 Mar 2017 18:19
Representative Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) says that Americans would have an easier time with health care costs if they stopped buying iPhones. "Americans have choices, and they've gotta make a choice," Chaffetz told CNN's Ali...
Blue Origin shows how 'New Glenn' rocket will fly and land
Engadget - 7 Mar 2017 16:44
Yesterday Blue Origin showed off the BE-4 engine for its "New Glenn" rocket, and today CEO Jeff Bezos revealed its launch customer and an animation showing how it'll fly. Its new ship is capable of putting a 50-ton paylo...
Tech companies and game devs are gearing up for AR
Engadget - 7 Mar 2017 16:30
Last year's Game Developers Conference was ruled by virtual reality. From Sony detailing its PSVR launch plans to Oculus showcasing the first batch of games for the consumer Rift headset, you couldn't swing a Meowth at t...
Oh Snap? After bursting out of the gate, shares give way
Phys.org - 7 Mar 2017 16:25
Anyone wanting to invest in the company that owns Snapchat will have an opportunity to do something that early investors were unable to do: buy shares for less than they cost on the first day of trading three days ago.
Devs are from Mars, Ops are from Venus: Can analytics bridge the gap?
ZDNet - 7 Mar 2017 16:24
Despite what they'd have you believe, Devs and Ops don't always get along nicely. Instead of pointing fingers, Pepperdata and LinkedIn think data and analytics may be the way to educate and show the impact of code runnin...
Wikileaks Just Dumped a Cache of Information on Alleged CIA Hacking Tools
Motherboard - 7 Mar 2017 16:19
Recently, hackers dumped information concerning the NSA's hacking tools. Now, Wikileaks has allegedly done something similar to the CIA.
Wikileaks reveals how CIA is targeting your iPhone, Android, and smart TV
BGR - 7 Mar 2017 16:12
Wikileaks just dropped a massive collection of information detailing how the US government is attacking the devices that many of us use every single day in an effort to gain intel for its own purposes. Tactics for breach...
What fax machines can teach us about electric cars
Phys.org - 7 Mar 2017 16:10
Imagine if you could gas up your GM car only at GM gas stations. Or if you had to find a gas station servicing cars made from 2005 to 2012 to fill up your 2011 vehicle. It would be inconvenient and frustrating, right? Th...
Investment platform Motif launches value-driven automated investment service
TechCrunch - 7 Mar 2017 16:04
The tech-enabled investment advisory space gains a new entrant this morning as Motif, a mobile and web-based investment platform, launches its own version of automated investments for customers. While companies like Bett...
Nest two-factor authentication boosts IoT security
Slash Gear - 7 Mar 2017 16:00
Nest is adding two-factor authentication to its smart home products, aiming to prevent third-parties or hackers getting remote access to your cameras or smart thermostat. The new feature follows increasing concern over t...