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Rose Falken Watch by TRIWA
The Gadget Flow - 1 Aug 2015 01:00
Inspired by the Swedish bird of prey, the Rose Falken Watch by TRIWA is one classic masterpiece for your wrist. This watch bears the name of the bird because of the Falkeye (mini-dial) that has been highlighted between t...
Philae delivered crucial comet data despite its bumpy landing
Engadget - 31 Jul 2015 19:15
Philae had a bumpy landing on the 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko comet last November, but that didn't stop it from relaying some important data back to Earth. Papers published in the journal Science reveal how scientists, usi...
Space drones will collect samples from planets and asteroids
Engadget - 31 Jul 2015 19:00
While Curiosity's doing a great job on the red planet, there are still areas it can't go to, such as steep cliffs/hills and locations hidden by permanent shadows. That's why the engineers at NASA Kennedy Space Center's S...
Windows 10 is up to 14 million installs already
Engadget - 31 Jul 2015 06:24
Microsoft's Yusuf Mehdi is checking in with a Windows 10 status update, revealing that the OS is already on some 14 million devices. He noted that not everyone who reserved an upgrade has gotten it yet, but says the roll...
NASA space telescope discovers Earth's closest rocky neighbor
Engadget - 31 Jul 2015 05:34
NASA researchers working with the Spitzer Space Telescope announced on Thursday that they had indeed found the closest rocky exoplanet to our own. It's a tiny burg called HD 219134b that's just 21 light years from Earth ...
Camera Test: Moto G 3rd Gen vs Moto G 1st Gen Original
Slash Gear - 1 Aug 2015 01:59
As the Moto G 3rd generation smartphone is released, second sequel to the original best-selling Motorola phone, we have a look at how its camera stacks up. We're not comparing this device's camera to the other hero phone...
Game of Thrones S5 downloads arrive early on August 31
Slash Gear - 1 Aug 2015 01:55
Game of Thrones stands chief among all shows, at least when you look at how many people are pirating it. That piracy was aided by early leaks of season 5 episodes, and all in all HBO is scrambling to squeeze some pocket ...
Security researcher: Globalstar GPS at risk of hackers
Engadget - 1 Aug 2015 01:46
As is the case with seemingly anything that connects to the internet these days, a security researcher has found that GPS devices which connect to the Globalstar satellite network are vulnerable to man-in-the-middle hack...
Cool Off With a Michelada Popsicle Dunked In Your Favorite Beer
Gizmodo - 1 Aug 2015 01:35
Micheladas are already the perfect warm weather drink: a mix of savory flavors, ice-cold beer, and just a snap of spice. Now imagine making the michelada even better by turning it into a popsicle that you drop into the b...
Gawker Remember When Dr.
Gizmodo - 1 Aug 2015 01:09
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Windows 10's weirdly disjointed music, video, and store apps
Ars Technica - 1 Aug 2015 01:05
Windows 10 shakes up the store, music, and video experiences and it's all a bit muddled.
Marine Corps finally declares the F-35B ready for combat
Engadget - 1 Aug 2015 01:03
After years of testing and development, production setbacks and cost overruns and more than half a trillion dollars invested, the F-35B fighter jet has finally passed its biggest milestone to date: it's achieved initial ...
LED Ceiling Mounted Shower by Toto
The Gadget Flow - 1 Aug 2015 01:00
Take your bathing experience to an unexplored level of excellence with the LED Ceiling Mounted Shower by Toto. It doesn't require any external power source and is a hydro powered self-generating LED lighting system. The ...
YotaPhone 2 Review: More Than a Gimmick, Less Than a Good Phone
Gizmodo - 1 Aug 2015 01:00
Being different can make or break you. Apple decided to do things different back in 2007, and now they make almost all dem smartphone monies. But being atypical for no real reason also means certain death. Yotaphone 2 li...
Being a combat engineer in the army is really bad ass
Gizmodo - 1 Aug 2015 00:51
Being an engineer isn't usually associated with being a bad ass. In fact, it's probably one of the gigs furthest from badassery! But here's a job description that's totally bad ass: you and your team go into combat zones...
We're hiring! Are you a grade-A gadget lover and tech reviewer in NYC?
Ars Technica - 1 Aug 2015 00:45
We're expanding the reviews team, and if you love tech in the city, we need you!
What If Everybody James Woods Talked Shit About On Twitter Sued Him?
Gizmodo - 1 Aug 2015 00:45
James Woods has filed a $10 million lawsuit against a semi-anonymous Twitter user who tweeted that the actor was a cocaine addict. Many people are holding up this case as the perfect example of the Streisand Effect, wher...
The ISS will soon have a second whiskey-aging experiment
Slash Gear - 1 Aug 2015 00:34
A few years ago, a space research company in the US and Scottish company Ardbeg Distillery teamed up to initiate an experiment revolving around aging whiskey in space. It isn't the only company with interest in that, how...
Kim Dotcom promises to launch an open-source competitor to Mega (updated)
Engadget - 1 Aug 2015 00:34
Third time's a charm. Kim Dotcom -- creator of Megaupload and Mega file-sharing sites, New Zealand politician, US fugitive -- plans to launch a third cloud-storage company when his existing non-compete clause runs out at...
Kim Dotcom promises to launch an open-source competitor to Mega
Engadget - 1 Aug 2015 00:34
Third time's a charm. Kim Dotcom -- creator of Megaupload and Mega file-sharing sites, New Zealand politician, US fugitive -- plans to launch a third cloud-storage company when his existing non-compete clause runs out at...
Here's How Much Better Apple Music Could Be Without iTunes
Gizmodo - 1 Aug 2015 00:22
Apple Music on iOS? Pretty good! Apple Music on your desktop? Pretty widely criticized as a steaming pile of garbage--largely because of the messy iTunes integration.
HBO is selling 'Game of Thrones' S5 downloads earlier than usual
Engadget - 1 Aug 2015 00:10
In another sign that HBO is trying to convert some of the numerous Game of Thrones pirates into paying customers, the network announced that season five will be the first one available for downloaders to own before it hi...