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The Best (And Worst) Browser For Your Laptop's Battery Life
Gizmodo - 13 Aug 2014 21:12
Ever wondered how much the weight of 10,000 open browser tabs is dragging down your laptop's battery? Fear not: AnandTech just dug into the particulars with a delightfully detailed test to find out which browser is the b...
The Salmon Cannon Will Launch Live Fish Over Dams
Gizmodo - 13 Aug 2014 18:13
It's not easy being a migratory fish these days. Not only do you have to deal with natural obstacles like friggin bears, there are also man-made obstacles standing in the way--like 500-foot-tall dams. One enterprising co...
Indoor Bicycle Cover Velo Sock
The Gadget Flow - 13 Aug 2014 08:00
Keep your bicycle safely stored indoors without bringing the dirt and grime inside by covering it up with this Indoor Bicycle Cover Velo Sock. It's what you can use to keep your floors clean from sand, mud and debris bro...
Silent Hill game in the works with Norman Reedus onboard
Slash Gear - 13 Aug 2014 03:38
Prepare yourself: a new Silent Hill game is in the works. The news surfaced by way of a playable preview available on the PlayStation Store, which teased gamers before dropping a couple big names, revealing Norman Reedus...
Use a Remote Control Robot to Roam a Closed Museum Right Now
Gizmodo - 13 Aug 2014 23:00
Remember way back in February when we reported that this summer you'd be able to remotely control robots to explore the Tate Britain After Dark Well--it's (finally) this summer, and now's your chance! Starting this very ...
Every Beer Label In the Country Is Cleared By Just One Guy
Gizmodo - 13 Aug 2014 23:27
If you've ever brewed beer commercially in the United States, chances are you're familiar with a one Kent "Battle" Martin. Because as far as brewers are concerned, he is the Alpha and the Omega of beer labels--without hi...
iPhone 6 leak shows display glass in full detail
Slash Gear - 13 Aug 2014 22:31
The last time we brought you leaked iPhone 6 pictures, it was of the display, rumored to be fully assembled. At the time, I lamented we couldn't see whether or not it was curved, as we've been led to believe it will be. ...
Google now rejects email that tricks you using non-Latin characters
Engadget - 13 Aug 2014 04:21
Google did a favor for Gmail users worldwide when it added support for non-Latin characters in email addresses. However, it also opened up a can of worms -- scammers can write from addresses that seem legitimate, but are...
LEGO cyborg arm is a functional smartphone-toting mech sleeve
Slash Gear - 13 Aug 2014 02:09
You might not be able to dabble in DARPA robotics, but that doesn't mean you can't make your own cyborg contraptions. Using LEGO Mark VI Mindstorms, Diavo Voltaggio created his own cyborg arm (complete with a smartphone ...
This video clearly explains how robots have already taken over our world
Gizmodo - 13 Aug 2014 23:46
If you think it's just a joke that robots are going to replace humans, it's not. It's going to happen. In fact, CGP Grey explains in 'Humans Need Not Apply' how it's already happening around us right now. You might not n...
Sound off! Can a Chromebook replace your everyday laptop?
Engadget - 13 Aug 2014 23:39
When Google first unveiled its lineup of Chromebooks at Google I/O in 2011, it promised a new era of ultraportable computers that were affordable, had a healthy battery life and almost zero load times. Three years on, Go...
iPhone 6 cases show device in early form
Slash Gear - 13 Aug 2014 23:23
The hardware you see in the Spigen cases being delivered to the public today are based on an early design of the iPhone 6. That's what they'd have you believe, anyway, as the case-makers make due with what they have on-h...
T-Mobile going after heavy P2P data users on unlimited plans
Slash Gear - 13 Aug 2014 23:16
If you're tethering with T-Mobile, you might want to read through your terms and conditions. The carrier has reportedly sent an internal memo, suggesting they will take issue with certain folks who are tethering, and usi...
T-Mobile cracks down on customers who abuse their unlimited data
Engadget - 13 Aug 2014 23:06
If you're using T-Mobile's network to torrent all seven seasons of The West Wing (remember kids, piracy is for jerks) or tethering like an absolute madman, don't be surprised if your data speeds start dipping dramaticall...
A Carbon Fiber Stapler Is Definitely More Lustworthy Than a Swingline
Gizmodo - 13 Aug 2014 23:00
In recent years carbon fiber has developed a nasty habit of turning up in places it really doesn't belong. Its woven black finish might look neat on a mousepad, but the ultralight material should stick to places it reall...
'Drift Stage' is all about driving sideways and satisfying your '80s fetish
Engadget - 13 Aug 2014 22:38
If you pay attention to pop culture at all then you know the '80s are back in full force. I mean, have you played Hotline Miami? Or noticed that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back in theaters? And who can forget M...
The Waterfall soap saver will help your bar soap last longer
Coolest Gadgets - 13 Aug 2014 22:33
There are times where we are frequently annoyed with a simple problem, but do nothing to change our plight. Of course, if it’s a problem that many people face, then chances are that someone has thought of a useful cont...
Alleged phone thief calls 911 because victim won't leave her alone
Ars Technica - 13 Aug 2014 22:20
Woman was arrested after police saw another phone in her pocket.
This Disposable Space Camera Will Record Its Own Destruction on Re-Entry
Gizmodo - 13 Aug 2014 22:20
The European Space Agency's Break Up Camera might be the most badass disposable camera ever. When the agency's space station resupply ship completes its final journey and plunges to a fiery death in the Earth's atmospher...
Google Hangouts native Chrome update may look like Chat Heads
Slash Gear - 13 Aug 2014 22:09
Watch out, Facebook Messenger lovers, some more circular heads for chatting may be coming your way soon. What we're seeing this afternoon is a leak of what appears to be an update for Google Chrome, the web browser, whic...
Schools find ways to get more women into computer science courses
Engadget - 13 Aug 2014 22:06
Technology giants like Apple and Google are frequently dominated by men, in part because relatively few women pursue computer science degrees; just 18 percent of American comp sci grads are female. However, at least a fe...
Robin Williams will be memorialized with WoW in-game character
Slash Gear - 13 Aug 2014 21:51
The shock of Robin Williams' passing is still very fresh. The actor who made millions happy with his intensely paced brand of comedy was also an avid gamer. In honor of his love for World of Warcraft, Blizzard -- the Dev...