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Iran Hacked US Navy Computers
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2013 03:28
US officials have revealed that Iran has hacked US Navy computers. According to the WSJ, The Iranian hackers were able to tap into a "network that is used for e-mail and the service's internal intranet."
Engadget Podcast 362 - 09.28.13
Engadget - 28 Sep 2013 23:30
We didn't do it live this week, but boy did we record a great show for you! Brian, Dana and Peter piped in from their respective empty closets sound booths to discuss Amazon's latest Kindle Fires and Microsoft's updated ...
Why Sell Your Giant AT-ST Walker? Because Your Girlfriend Is Sick of It
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2013 23:00
Last Saturday, we told you about how there's a gigantic AT-ST Walker for sale on Ebay right now. It's still there, but why sell such a masterpiece in the first place? Because your girlfriend is freakin' sick of having it...
Check Out This Army of Bizarre Flying Machines Built By Dyson Engineers
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2013 22:00
Dyson has some kick-ass vacuum engineers, but even the most passionate vacuum designer needs a little break now and then. That's why Dyson's team took a break to work on something completely different for a change of pac...
The FTC wants your thoughts on proposed patent troll investigation
Engadget - 28 Sep 2013 21:32
Here's a question. Forced to decide, would you rather have a patent troll breathing down your neck, or cuddle up with an entity just as ghoulish that's living under a bridge? The FTC wants your thoughts on the matter, ev...
What's the Single Weirdest Website You've Ever Come Across?
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2013 21:00
The longer you've been wrapped up in the internet, but more crazy stuff you've seen. Everybody's got one or two really strange, totally bizarre website they like to trot out; they're like trading cards for web nerds. Now...
Palo Alto to require wiring for fast EV chargers in new homes
Engadget - 28 Sep 2013 20:41
Palo Alto is an ideal place for electric vehicles when it's full of wealthy, tech-savvy executives. It only makes sense, then, that the city council has voted in favor of a proposal requiring that new homes include wirin...
Water on Mars, Real-Life Lightsabers, Why Hashtags Are Dumb, And More
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2013 20:00
It's been a crazy week (as always) and we're here with the only glass of blended, nutrient news-paste you need to catch up on it all. We got iPhone reviews, Mars water, lightsabers, new Kindle Fires, the story behind ctr...
NYT: The NSA Has "Social Network" Maps That Can Index Everyone You Know
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2013 18:54
The New York Times is reporting that the NSA is using all the data it's collecting on US citizens to make giant "social networks" of everyone their targets know.
Holy Crap, This Real-Life Laser Rifle Cuts Through Metal Like Nothing
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2013 18:24
We've seen real laser guns before, pulling off tricks like starting small fires, or popping black balloons . That's cool, sure, but it's got nothing--and I mean nothing--on this crazy handheld laser rifle that eats metal...
Microsoft outlines 66,539 account requests from law enforcement during first half of 2013
Engadget - 28 Sep 2013 17:53
We've covered various transparency reports before, but now the whole notion takes on a different feel in our post-PRISM world. Microsoft's latest report details that it received 37,196 requests from law enforcement agenc...
11 Tips to Keep iOS 7 From Destroying Your Battery Life
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2013 17:13
While your iPhone's new operating system comes with plenty of advantages, iOS 7's not without its drawbacks. Battery life just ain't quite what you'd want it to be , but we've got some tips to squeeze the most out of tha...
10 Common Tech Questions (and Their High Tech Explanations)
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2013 17:00
There are certain problems we all deal with every day, but don't know why. Why do I need to keep resetting my router? Do I have a virus? What happens when a site I use gets "hacked?" Whether you're the tech-savvy friend ...
Apple and AT&T settle class action for unlimited data claim of original iPad
Engadget - 28 Sep 2013 16:14
Another day, another lawsuit finally drawing to a close. This time, a judge has approved a settlement for a class-action lawsuit filed against Apple and AT&T, based on the unlimited data claims of the original iPad that ...
New CPUs, faster Wi-Fi, same flaws: Apple's 2013 iMac reviewed
Ars Technica - 28 Sep 2013 15:00
Apple delivers improvements, but not the ones the iMac needs most.
Incredible Arcade Sim Will Let You Drive Every Batmobile
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2013 15:00
For all of the Batman games that have come and gone, very few have ever let you play with the Dark Knight's ultimate toy: The Batmobile. But that's all about to change thanks to this new arcade simulator from Raw Thrills...
The Xbox One hits the road on an international magical mystery tour
Engadget - 28 Sep 2013 14:38
If you're still on the fence about choosing between a PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, Microsoft wants to help you make your decision. Redmond is taking its next-gen console on a multi-city international tour starting October...
Kaleidescape's digital store adds $2 Blu-ray-to-digital copy upgrades
Engadget - 28 Sep 2013 11:07
Kaleidescape arrived at this year's CEDIA event with a couple of fresh news items to accompany its mainstream-adjacent $3,995 Cinema One player. Its online Kaleidescape Store is getting a boost by adding the ability for ...
Sudanese protesters use crowdmapping to get around internet shutdowns
Engadget - 28 Sep 2013 08:39
Like past regimes, Sudan's government is trying to silence protests by periodically shutting off internet access. Activists have found a way to keep everyone informed, however, by launching the Abena Crowd Map. The tool ...
There Is Probably Nothing More Fun Than This Giant Slip 'N Slide
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2013 07:00
How was your summer? Good? Spent some time at the beach? Get a little tan? Whatever because it's about to look so pathetic next to this humungous slip 'n slide. Just look at this monster. It flings you into the air so yo...
Valve's Controller Has Been Tested. Here Are Some Impressions.
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2013 06:30
Game creators who have tried Valve's unusual new game controller tell Kotaku that the device holds a lot of promise. But make no mistake, they also say it feels pretty different from what we're used to.
The Weirdest Thing on the Internet Tonight: Attention (NSFW)
Gizmodo - 28 Sep 2013 06:00
Follow this one woman wrecking crew as she sticks it to The Man--or any man, really--with extreme predjudice.