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16 Instagram Ads You're More Likely to See
Gizmodo - 30 Oct 2013 23:20
Another week, another batch of photoshop champs. This time, we asked you to show us what the upcoming Instagram ads are actually going to look like. While this particular challenge didn't require too much skill, there wa...
New York's next skyscraper may be a big shiny mistake but I love it
Gizmodo - 30 Oct 2013 23:00
The 1,050-foot-tall MoMA Expansion Tower will start rising on West 53rd Street in 2014--holding 145 luxury condos and 36,000 square feet of museum space. Maybe it's mistake, but not for the reasons you imagine.
The Relative Screen Resolutions of Your Favorite Devices in One Chart
Gizmodo - 30 Oct 2013 22:45
The display on your phone is relatively tiny. But in pixels, it's friggin' huge. That's the beauty of high resolution. So how would that phone screen compare to your TV, or your tablet or your laptop if it was spread out...
iPads face toughest holiday competition yet
Phys.org - 30 Oct 2013 23:40
Apple CEO Tim Cook believes Santa's sleigh will be loaded with iPads this Christmas, but a variety of competing tablets are sure to be along for the ride, too.
We Aren't Doing Enough to Prepare Ourselves for Robot Love
Gizmodo - 30 Oct 2013 23:40
It's kind of a funny story--kind of. Soldiers are spending so much time with robots on the battlefield these days that they're starting to form relationships with them. They give them names. They give them hugs, a little...
A Wall-Mounted Bike Rack Turns Your Ride Into Art
Gizmodo - 30 Oct 2013 23:00
For those who take their cycling seriously, a bike is more than just a form of transport: It's a trusty companion, a faithful steed, and a work of art. The Berlin-based design team at .flxble have created a wall-mounted ...
Sprint's Dan Hesse confirms unlimited data isn't going anywhere after Spark rollout
Engadget - 30 Oct 2013 23:36Facebook Q3 2013 earnings have company grow by leaps and bounds
Slash Gear - 30 Oct 2013 23:26
This afternoon Facebook's financial Q3 report included word that the company was running up on expectations for growth, beating both 3-month and 6-month totals over the 2012 season at this time. This earnings report incl...
Facebook exceeds expectations as it tallies 874 million monthly mobile users
Engadget - 30 Oct 2013 22:42MoMA Will Banish Grotty Audio Guides With Free Guide App
Gizmodo - 30 Oct 2013 22:20
Smart: MoMA has announced the launch of an audio guide platform that will be accessible on Android or iOS devices for free.
Surface 2: More than a tablet
Ars Technica - 30 Oct 2013 22:19
Review: Improvements specifically address RT's shortcomings--plus apps finally exist.
Surface Pro 2: Less than a laptop
Ars Technica - 30 Oct 2013 22:18
Review: The heart of a laptop it may be, but I want the body of a laptop, too.
Bitcoin cash turns over a fortune due to forgetfulness
Slash Gear - 30 Oct 2013 22:17
Kristoffer Koch of Norway spent $27 on 5,000 Bitcoins in 2009 as research for a paper he was writing about data encryption. He turned in the paper and promptly forgot about the purchase. Four years later, Koch noticed Bi...
The Lost Cow Tunnels of New York City
Gizmodo - 30 Oct 2013 22:00
Like every other major metropolis, New York City has tunnels for people, tunnels for cars, and lots of tunnels for trains. But it also has something rather more unique: tunnels for cows. Or does it? This is the story of ...
8 Questions About Dell's Cat Urine Recall
Gizmodo - 30 Oct 2013 21:54
Do you own a Dell Latitude 643u ultrabook? Does your Dell Latitude 643u Ultrabook smell like cat urine? And do you, in fact, not own a cat? Well, then, we have some good news for you, friends. Dell has officially issued ...
Report: Intel tries to offload its IPTV initiative to Verizon
Ars Technica - 30 Oct 2013 21:40
Another big, "revolutionary" TV project fades away.
This Guy's Contraptions Help Wildlife Photographers Get Insane Shots
Gizmodo - 30 Oct 2013 21:40
Being a National Geographic photographer demands going to great lengths to capture unique shots of wild--often dangerous--animals. It's a task that sometimes requires some very custom-built gear. Luckily, there's one man...
Sony confirms its official PlayStation 4 launch titles: 22 games including five indies (updated)
Engadget - 30 Oct 2013 21:39Steam users eclipse Xbox Live, PSN still far and away tops
Slash Gear - 30 Oct 2013 21:33
This afternoon the folks at Valve have let it be known that they’re rolling in with a cool 65 million users total for the Steam gaming network. This number can be compared to the most recent report from Sony on the Pla...
A Chair That Turns Into a Brain-Protecting Helmet During Earthquakes
Gizmodo - 30 Oct 2013 21:20
When an earthquake hits, most of us know to run for a doorframe or duck next to a desk. Protecting your noggin should be the priority, and the Mamoris chair wants to help: This clever chair quickly disassembles into a br...
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Engadget - 30 Oct 2013 21:18Fitbit Force Review: A Health Tracker You'd Actually Keep Wearing
Gizmodo - 30 Oct 2013 21:00
Last year, the Fitbit One was our favorite fitness tracker. It had a great design, solid accuracy for steps and floors climbed, and a nice screen. The only problem was that it was so easy to accidentally leave in a pair ...