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This is what hunting looks like from a lioness' point of view
Gizmodo - 27 Oct 2014 21:14
I've seen lionesses hunting in documentaries before but this is the first time I've seen it from their point of view. South African animal behaviorist Kevin Richardson strapped a GoPro to the back of a lioness and captur...
The 39 Steps Is Early Alfred Hitchcock at its Finest
Gizmodo - 27 Oct 2014 03:00
Alfred Hitchcock's career seems to span the entire history of cinema. In his early years, he made a few silent flicks and his later movies continue to influence films and the filmmakers who make them today. Although many...
All Restaurants and Bars Should Use Pop-Up Menus
Gizmodo - 27 Oct 2014 23:45
Did you know that some bars and restaurants use menus that are completely devoid of pictures of the drink or entree you're thinking about ordering? It's absurd. Not only should menus feature photos of what your meal coul...
Virtual Table Tennis Finally Gets Rid Of That Expensive Plastic Ball
Gizmodo - 27 Oct 2014 20:35
How often do you find yourself interested in playing table tennis only to discover that small plastic ball either missing, crushed, or too sticky from a round of Beer Pong to bounce? The Sharper Image has the solution in...
Fire TV Stick vs Chromecast vs Roku Stick: Streaming Dongle Showdown
Gizmodo - 27 Oct 2014 19:30
Amazon just announced the Fire TV stick , a cheap streaming media dongle, which looks a lot like Google's Chromecas t , and the Roku streaming stick . But there some important differences that might make each device slig...
Lightning Power Reserve Keychain Battery by Mophie
The Gadget Flow - 27 Oct 2014 09:00
Carry 50% extra power for your phone while you travel outdoors with this Lightning Power Reserve Keychain Battery by Mophie. Coming in the form of a compact design, this quick charge battery is integrated with a lightnin...
Google is giving non-profits its latest satellite maps
Engadget - 27 Oct 2014 02:58
Non-profit groups don't often have the luxury of using satellite maps to gauge their progress clearing landmines or saving trees. Getting fresh imagery is typically expensive, if it's an option at all. Google's recent ac...
During today's earning's call, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo mentioned that Twitter is "thinking about" b
Gizmodo - 27 Oct 2014 23:51
During today's earning's call, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo mentioned that Twitter is "thinking about" bringing ads to TweetDeck. So it may still be a while before we see start seeing ads shoved into our TweetDeck Twitter ca...
License+ from Automatic could actually make teens better drivers
Slash Gear - 27 Oct 2014 23:49
If you're a parent of a teen, driving can be a scary proposition. Not only is your child operating a massive machine capable of high velocity, but they're inexperienced. You can teach them all you like, but sometimes it'...
The hardware of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (hands-on)
Engadget - 27 Oct 2014 23:30
When Nintendo announced the re-release of years old game controllers from the Nintendo GameCube home console, it was more than a little surprising. What's Nintendo doing re-releasing gamepads from 2001 for its still new-...
iPhone 6, 6 Plus outpace Note 4 preorders in South Korea
Slash Gear - 27 Oct 2014 23:10
In their home country of South Korea, Samsung reigns supreme. They get quite a bit of competition from LG, but by and large, Samsung is top dog at home. That reign may come to an end, though, if the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus p...
Twitter's doing well now, but its growth days might be numbered
Engadget - 27 Oct 2014 23:02
By all accounts, Twitter's doing what it's supposed to: coaxing more people into using its high-speed social snark service... just maybe not as fast as some would like. According to Twitter's third quarter financials -- ...
A Double-Duty Flippable Mug Holds Coffee Or Espresso
Gizmodo - 27 Oct 2014 23:00
If your office doesn't pay for a cleaning service, and every employee is left to wash their own dishes, you'll want to maximize every cup, plate, and spoon you bring to work. So when it comes to caffeine you might want t...
Deadspin Dear America: Quit Flipping Out About Gluten | io9 The 7 Most Affable Versions Of Satan Eve
Gizmodo - 27 Oct 2014 22:55
Deadspin Dear America: Quit Flipping Out About Gluten | io9 The 7 Most Affable Versions Of Satan Ever | Jezebel Jian Ghomeshi Responds to Sex Abuse Allegations Like a Real Creep | Lifehacker Fitness Is a Skill, Not a Tal...
Dashboard tech the worst part of car ownership says Consumer Reports
Slash Gear - 27 Oct 2014 22:54
Complex, confusing, and frustrating car dashboards are now the most disappointing part of car ownership, a new survey suggests, with wonky infotainment coming in for renewed criticism from owners. Navigation, multimedia,...
Video: The tallest apartment building in America sways 4 to 5 feet
Gizmodo - 27 Oct 2014 22:25
Living in the tallest apartment building in America--and the northern hemisphere--will feel like living inside the Lincoln Memorial but with bathtubs, awesome views, and a permanent sensation of wanting to vomit: The ult...
Twitter testing docked video player, just like audio cards
Slash Gear - 27 Oct 2014 22:23
Twitter seems to have a new service in the works, wherein videos you launch would be docked at the bottom of the screen while you continue to scroll your feed. The feature looks a lot like YouTube for mobile, where the p...
Mother Review: A Doll That Tracks Your Family's Every Move
Gizmodo - 27 Oct 2014 22:20
Mothers are responsible for the welfare of their children. This is something we assume is true and something that guides the behavior of women with kids. They are watchful. They are worried. They set boundaries: Go to be...
Tell us how you really feel about the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4
Engadget - 27 Oct 2014 22:13
It's been almost a year since the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 were released in North America, with sales reaching over 15 million units combined worldwide. While we reviewed both consoles, giving the Xbox One an Engadget ...
What Would Happen If You Peed Into a Particle Accelerator?
Gizmodo - 27 Oct 2014 22:00
I have visited CERN and they have sections of the accelerator you can look at. It's a mess--to you and me--wires and tubes. This has not been built for consumers. There's no pink model; there will not be a thinner and li...
Satellite Dishes Can Turn Toxic Waste From Fracking Into Clean Water
Gizmodo - 27 Oct 2014 21:45
In the past few years, earthquakes in Oklahoma have been on the mysterious rise--the state has had more earthquakes than even California. Why? One big fat finger has been pointed at fracking, in which toxic wastewater is...
AirParrot screen mirroring comes to Chrome OS
Slash Gear - 27 Oct 2014 21:42
Mirroring your screen is a handy feature that users of traditional desktop operating systems have long taken advantage of. Now Chrome OS is getting into the mix in a significant way as AirParrot comes to the platform. Th...