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3D-printed drill is smaller than a quarter, and it actually works!
Slash Gear - 23 Mar 2015 03:49
We've seen some amazing 3D-printed things these days. From sonic art installations to human noses ready for transplant, the 3D printers of today know no bounds. At first, it seemed the trend in 3D printing was to go bigg...
US Navy's latest diving suit saves helium, space and weight
Engadget - 23 Mar 2015 00:05
The US Navy has just unveiled a new diving suit prototype, and aside from being more efficient than older models, it also helps conserve helium. See, the agency's current suit uses Fly-Away Mixed Gas System (FMGS), which...
Deadspin Don't Coat Your Innards With Space Oil To Conserve Ketchup | Gawker Ted Cruz's Audience Tho
Gizmodo - 23 Mar 2015 23:29
Deadspin Don't Coat Your Innards With Space Oil To Conserve Ketchup | Gawker Ted Cruz's Audience Thought His Announcement Speech Was a Load of Crap | Jalopnik Russia Threatens To Nuke Denmark, Of All Places | Kotaku What...
Ohio State University: Magnets can control sound, heat
Slash Gear - 23 Mar 2015 23:09
The Ohio State University has released details about a project with magnets its researchers have been working on. According to their work, magnets are able control both heat and sound waves -- something recently detailed...
I Used a 56K Modem for a Week and It Was Hell on Earth
Gizmodo - 23 Mar 2015 20:06
In 1998, the year the first 56K modem was available for purchase, I was in the 8th grade.
Drone smuggling prison contraband gets stymied by stupidity
Engadget - 23 Mar 2015 16:09
Smuggling contraband into prison via drone is a bad idea, even if you toss morals out the window: the aircraft are noisy, flashy, and require a good amount of skill to fly in undetected. However, some British crooks didn...
This Is What a Li-On Electrode Looks Like as It Drains and Charges
Gizmodo - 23 Mar 2015 14:03
Lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous--as is their gradual degradation over the lifetime of a gadget. Now, using a new imaging technique, a team of researchers shows what happens deep within li-on cells as they charge and...
Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge give users control over some pre-installed apps
Slash Gear - 23 Mar 2015 13:10
One of the universally hated things that smartphone users have to deal with no matter the brand are pre-installed apps. In many cases this pre-installed app bloatware can't be removed and takes up space that most of us w...
All Twitch accounts have been reset thanks to a security breach
Engadget - 23 Mar 2015 23:20
Sad news Twitch fans: the next time you log on to the streaming service, you'll find that your password has been reset. That's due apparently to a security breach; Twitch published a blog post a few hours ago stating tha...
How to Change the Battery on the New Galaxy S6
Gizmodo - 23 Mar 2015 23:40
You guys. The built-in status of the Samsung Galaxy S6's battery doesn't mean the battery is totally non-removable. All you need is your Galaxy S6, a hair dryer, tweezers, a micro Phillips head screwdriver, a spudger too...
How NOT to play space invaders: with a laser-cutter
Slash Gear - 23 Mar 2015 13:30
Space Invaders is right up there in the gaming hall of fame, together with the likes of Pong and Pac-man, which have sparked the imagination and creativity of many young ones, despite or even probably because of the simp...
Scientists Use This Laser Flower Instead of Nuclear Explosions
Gizmodo - 23 Mar 2015 13:30
It might look like something out of a nightclub, but this so-called Wide-angle Optical Multi-channel Probe is straight from the research halls of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Leaked Documents Reveal Canada's Advanced Cyber Warfare Capabilities
Gizmodo - 23 Mar 2015 12:57
While much attention has been paid to America's National Security Agency over the last two years, reports now suggest that Canada's Communications Security Establishment has been playing hardball too. A report by The Int...
New Zealand used NSA data to spy on rival trade leader candidates
Engadget - 23 Mar 2015 02:58
Want to understand why far-reaching, poorly scrutinized spying programs are dangerous? Here's why. The Intercept and the New Zealand Herald have obtained a document showing that New Zealand used the US National Security ...
AMD FreeSync launches with Acer's new gaming monitor
Slash Gear - 23 Mar 2015 23:50
The Acer XG270HU gaming monitor will be coming to the United States and EMEA with AMD's newest in gaming display technology. AMD FreeSync will compete with NVIDIA G-Sync, a similar system with graphics technology in the ...
Conan previews Apple Pocketwatch for comedic effect
Slash Gear - 23 Mar 2015 23:19
After introducing the Apple iPhone and the Apple Watch, Conan O'Brien's comedy staff suggests that the next big step is the Apple Pocketwatch. This fabulous piece of equipment will act as the pocket-bound time-keeper you...
FTC launches a research office devoted to tech issues
Engadget - 23 Mar 2015 23:09
You may have noticed that a lot of the Federal Trade Commission's regulation revolves around technology, whether it's device privacy or less-than-honest phone carriers. The agency certainly has. It recently created the O...
Nissan investigated by NHTSA over possible failed recalls
Slash Gear - 23 Mar 2015 22:31
Nissan is being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over the possible failure of two past recalls to properly fix the issues they were meant to cover, it has been announced. The investigati...
Your Twitch account has been locked-down: Here's why
Slash Gear - 23 Mar 2015 22:29
If you've been trying to log-in to your Twitch account and found it to be more difficult than normal, there's a really good reason for that. According to a quick blog post on Twitch's website, there "may have been unauth...
Costa Rica hasn't used any fossil fuel in over two months
Engadget - 23 Mar 2015 22:28
It's been 75 days since Costa Rica's power grid last had a sip of petroleum. Thanks to heavy rainfall at the start of the year, the Central American nation has been able to provide 100 percent of its energy needs via ren...
Every Meal's a Picnic With Grass Placemats
Gizmodo - 23 Mar 2015 22:28
Has winter's long and drawn-out run this year completely destroyed your soul? Some of us still won't be enjoying spring-like weather for quite a few weeks, so here's a simple way to recreate that feeling indoors. The nex...
Dish Anywhere adds profiles for personalized recommendations
Engadget - 23 Mar 2015 21:59
Even though Sling TV has kept Dish extremely busy over the past few months, the company hasn't forgotten about its core user base: the satellite service customers. As such, Dish let it be known today that it is bringing ...