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Casio to release smartwatch in early 2016
Slash Gear - 2 Jul 2015 20:22
Casio, the Japanese watchmaker and undisputed originator of "old school smartwatches" like those seen above, has announced that it's jumping back into the high-tech wearables market currently dominated by Apple and Googl...
Large 10 Person Family Cabin Tent w/Front Porch
The Gadget Flow - 3 Jul 2015 01:00
Heading for a family camping trip sometime soon? What you could do with in that case is one of these Large 10 Person Family Cabin Tent w/Front Porch. It boasts a 200 sq. ft. of space and can fit up to 10 people at one ti...
NASA Proves Mars Isn't Just One Big Desert
Gizmodo - 2 Jul 2015 07:31
If you've spent any time looking at the average satellite image of Mars, you'd be forgiven for concluding that our nearest planetary neighbour is actually just one gigantic sandy wasteland. But as this close-up image of ...
Watch people from miles away with Nikon's astonishing 83-- 2000mm superzoom camera
Ars Technica - 2 Jul 2015 03:09
Now anyone can be a paparazzo.
California's "kill switch" law is now in full swing
Slash Gear - 2 Jul 2015 09:30
Starting this month, any smartphone made after July 1 that will be sold in the State of California is legally required not only to have a kill switch feature but must also have it turned on by default. But considering th...
Facebook starts sharing video ad revenue, but there's a catch
Slash Gear - 2 Jul 2015 07:00
For the first time ever, Facebook has decided that it will share as much as 55 percent of ad revenue to video creators whose content will have some video ads attached to it. While this seems like a move to encourage more...
NSA's hacking tool is apparently as easy to use as a Google search
Engadget - 2 Jul 2015 05:46
It's been a couple of years since Edward Snowden and The Guardian introduced us to the NSA's spying tool called XKeyscore. Now, The Intercept has published new details about it from 48 documents Snowden provided, reveali...
You might not get the Windows 10 upgrade on launch day
Engadget - 2 Jul 2015 18:08
We hope you didn't book off July 29th to celebrate Windows 10 launch day -- depending on your circumstances, you might be disappointed. Microsoft has detailed its rollout plans for the new operating system, and it notes ...
BMW finally unveils its hydrogen fuel cell i8 concept
Slash Gear - 2 Jul 2015 13:00
The BMW i8 already looks like a car from the future, but this new version of it might be even more so. Just the other day we saw Toyota boasting about the mileage of its own hydrogen fuel cell Mirai and now BMW has come ...
Aluminum Mouse Pad by Satechi
The Gadget Flow - 2 Jul 2015 10:00
By getting yourself one of these Aluminum Mouse Pads by Satechi, you'll be welcoming a sleek and modern design to your workspace. It is a mouse pad designed to accompany your mouse for working, gaming, studying, browsing...
Chicago kicks in 'cloud tax' on streaming services like Netflix
Engadget - 3 Jul 2015 01:58
Citizens of Chicago need to prepare themselves for a "cloud tax" that went into effect on July 1. The nine-percent tax to cloud services like Netflix, Spotify and Xbox Live is the result of an "amusement tax" ruling that...
Deadspin "The Worst Team In The World" Is Living Its World Cup Dream | io9 What to Expect From Alien
Gizmodo - 3 Jul 2015 01:49
Deadspin "The Worst Team In The World" Is Living Its World Cup Dream | io9 What to Expect From Aliens When We Make First Contact | Jalopnik Confessions Of A U.S. Navy Submarine Officer | Jezebel Google Exec: Women, Stop ...
Understanding Facebook's data lasers
Slash Gear - 3 Jul 2015 01:40
This week Mark Zuckerberg showed off several photographs of lasers he suggested would be sending internet signals all around the world. These lasers will be used with Facebook's Internet.org project, beaming information ...
NASA finds more mystery spots, this time on Pluto
Slash Gear - 3 Jul 2015 01:28
NASA has been increasingly gathering more detailed looks at the planets that are close to us. It found itself a little mystery with Ceres, where one of its spacecrafts found a couple clusters of bright spots. The space a...
Uber will give you a free ride to jury duty in one US county
Engadget - 3 Jul 2015 01:14
Jury duty may be an annoying (if vital) civic responsibility, but one US county is experimenting with a ridesharing offer that could make it a little more bearable. The County Clerk in Macomb, Michigan is partnering with...
Video breaks down why special effects in movies peaked in the 90's
Gizmodo - 3 Jul 2015 01:02
Here's an interesting video explainer that details why special effects and fancy CGI has ruined movies (or at least, made them less enjoyable). It all feels too fake! Story Brain breaks down how as technology for CGI imp...
SoundCloud for iOS: 'significant' update adds several features
Slash Gear - 3 Jul 2015 01:02
In late May SoundCloud released its app for the Apple Watch, expanding its reach on Apple devices while lending additional features for those with the new wearable. Now it has followed that up with another update for its...
Francis Titanium Fifty-Fifty Sunglasses by Shwood
The Gadget Flow - 3 Jul 2015 01:00
With a rounded silhouette and a keyhole bridge, the Francis Titanium Fifty-Fifty Sunglasses by Shwood represents a striking piece of style for this summer. It is a unisex design for those who wish to carry a classic yet ...
Shapes Key Holders
The Gadget Flow - 3 Jul 2015 01:00
Your childhood will knock back at your door when you start stocking your keys on these Shapes Key Holders. They come in four different shapes and colors such as triangle, square, circle and pentagon. Every key holder inc...
Touch Speaker by thumbsUp!
The Gadget Flow - 3 Jul 2015 01:00My GPS Smartwatch Doubles As A Toaster, What Do You Want To Know?
Gizmodo - 3 Jul 2015 00:54
I just got one of the new Garmin Epix touchscreen, GPS navigator smartwatches in for review. I do not have slim wrists; this thing is HUGE. How would you like to see us test it?
22 Massachusetts towns will build their own gigabit internet service
Engadget - 3 Jul 2015 00:47
The FCC made it clear that towns should have the freedom to build their own broadband services, and one cooperative group is determined to take advantage of that liberty. WiredWest has gained the support of 22 Massachuse...