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Bunn Trifecta MB Coffee Machine Review
Slash Gear - 16 Oct 2013 18:00
Coffee. Delicious, wonderful coffee. Some of us are fueled by it throughout the day; to others it’s an occasional treat first thing in the morning or straight after dinner. There’s no one “right” way to brew it, ...
German researchers create 100 Gbps wireless network
Slash Gear - 16 Oct 2013 14:37
Researchers from Germany have created the world’s fastest wireless network capable of hitting 100 Gbps. A transfer rate of 100 Gbps is capable of moving 12.5 GB of data each second. That is 10 times faster than the spe...
Skully P1 helmet has a rear view camera and augmented reality
Slash Gear - 16 Oct 2013 12:37
Motorcycle helmets are definitely going high-tech in an effort to improve safety and offer riders more connectivity when cruising down the highway. A company called Skully Helmets has unveiled the latest high-tech helmet...
Ancient mosquito fossil has traces of the bugs last blood meal
Slash Gear - 16 Oct 2013 14:03
A group of researchers have discovered fossilized mosquito that is a first for the scientific community and sounds like something out of Jurassic Park. The researchers discovered a mosquito fossil that has traces of its ...
Apple seeking wider Samsung products import ban
Slash Gear - 16 Oct 2013 05:49
On August 9, Samsung took a legal blow as the ITC ruled it had violated two of Apple’s patents, something leading to an import ban against certain products. Though Apple had successfully had an ITC product ban overturn...
Deadspin "Redskins": A Native's Guide To Debating An Inglorious Word | Jezebel Tell Us About the Wor
Gizmodo - 16 Oct 2013 23:58
Deadspin "Redskins": A Native's Guide To Debating An Inglorious Word | Jezebel Tell Us About the Worst Fucking Boss You've Ever Had | Kotaku Comic-Book Writer Gives Amazing Heartfelt Reply to Suicidal Fan | Lifehacker Th...
Oregon Scientific's MEEP! X2 kid-friendly tablet can be yours today for $150
Engadget - 16 Oct 2013 23:37Facebook extends public posting and following options to teenage users
Slash Gear - 16 Oct 2013 23:35
As popularity among younger users slides for the social network, Facebook has made some changes specifically for its 13 to 17-year-old users in an effort to be more enticing. Starting today, minors will now have the abil...
The Army's Cybersecurity Training Videos Are Embarrassing and Sad
Gizmodo - 16 Oct 2013 23:23
For the past few years, the government's been relentless about making the American people respect the importance of cybersecurity. Obama's given speeches, written newspaper columns, and issued executive orders to drive t...
This Camp Stove Collapses Thinner Than the Bark Used as Kindling
Gizmodo - 16 Oct 2013 23:00
When you're heading out into nature with nothing but a backpack, the long hike ahead of you is going to be far more enjoyable if you pack as light and minimally as possible. But that doesn't mean you have to completely r...
A Salad Spinner For Cocktails Makes Martinis Stirred, Not Shaken
Gizmodo - 16 Oct 2013 22:40
Concocting the perfect cocktail can take years of practice, but everything in life has a shortcut, and for amateur mixologists it's called the Cocktail Spinner. Imagine smashing a Magic Bullet into a salad spinner at the...
Hevo Power bringing manhole-disguised electric car chargers to NYC
Slash Gear - 16 Oct 2013 22:36
Electric cars are gaining traction among consumers, but the issue of charging while on the go is still one that needs addressed on a larger level. Hevo Power has taken to the topic, looking to add a charging option for E...
Skully P-1 helmet packs a heads-up display, rear-facing camera and Android to keep motorcyclists safe
Engadget - 16 Oct 2013 22:33Why Genetic Testing Is So Important For Sports
Gizmodo - 16 Oct 2013 22:18
Fast Company has a profile on 23andMe, the de facto public face of genetic testing, that's worth a read just for the look at the underpinnings of the science. But there's a moment in there that teases out the gut punch t...
Jabra adds Solemate Max to its lineup of rugged, wireless speakers
Engadget - 16 Oct 2013 22:02Glass firmware hints future features including 3D model creation and instrument tuning
Slash Gear - 16 Oct 2013 21:47
Google Glass was recently graced with another firmware update, something the folks over at Android Police have dug into for a detailed look. With this latest software comes hints of a slew of new features that Glass owne...
Report: Amazon's HTC Phone Might Just Be For Prime Members
Gizmodo - 16 Oct 2013 21:41
Rumor has it Amazon is talking to HTC about making its smartphone, and according to a Bloomberg report, that phone might just be for Amazon Prime subscribers.
Garmin's Approach S4 watch can guide you through over 30,000 golf courses, send notifications to your wrist
Engadget - 16 Oct 2013 21:31The Skinniest Skyscraper In NYC Is One Step Closer To Reality
Gizmodo - 16 Oct 2013 21:21
A building that could claim the title of the thinnest, tallest building in New York (and maybe the world) got a bit more real this week, after the Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the proposed 60-foot-wide desi...
Self-Contained Solar-Powered Streetlights Stay Completely Off the Grid
Gizmodo - 16 Oct 2013 21:06
Those long dark stretches of highway out in the middle of nowhere without any streetlights might soon be a thing of the past thanks to the engineers and designers at the Netherlands-based Kaal Masten. They've created the...
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Engadget - 16 Oct 2013 21:03BlackBerry rescue bid considered by Cerberus with turnaround the target
Slash Gear - 16 Oct 2013 20:53
BlackBerry has a new potential suitor, it’s reported, with Cerberus Capital Management LP poking through the ailing smartphone company’s financial records as it considers whether it could turn it around. The private-...