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SL1 Tactical Pen
The Gadget Flow - 2 Oct 2015 08:00
Precisely machined for a sleek futuristic look. Aircraft aluminum body. DNA catcher at the tip. This is the perfect companion for your everyday carry. The pen has a convenient carrying clip, and feels great in the hand. ...
NASA gives better look at Ceres' surface with colorful map
Slash Gear - 2 Oct 2015 02:50
Ceres, a dwarf planet, has proven quite the mystery for NASA, and it has been working steadily for several months to unravel those mysteries. To help it better understand the composition of the planet's surface, the spac...
See a Water Droplet Wrap Itself In a Sheet of Plastic
Gizmodo - 2 Oct 2015 02:15
Fluid dynamics is never not cool. Here we see ultra-thin sheets of polystyrene wrap themselves around shrinking water droplets.
Parts of Chile Moved More Than a Meter in the Illapel Earthquake
Gizmodo - 2 Oct 2015 03:30
The Illapel earthquake that hit Chile in September shifted the ground by up to 1.4 meters. That's awfully far to move the not-so-steady rock below our feet.
Metal performance in OS X El Capitan: Sometimes great, often mixed
Ars Technica - 2 Oct 2015 23:38
As with DirectX 12, results vary from test to test and GPU to GPU.
Mars Orbiter Spots a Huge Avalanche of Carbon Dioxide on the Red Planet
Gizmodo - 2 Oct 2015 16:40
In another reminder that the Red Planet features a complex and active surface, the HiRISE camera aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured an image of a "dry ice avalanche" streaming down a cliff.
Dell XPS 12 "Surface Pro clone" has more pics, specs
Slash Gear - 2 Oct 2015 09:30
In just a few days, Microsoft is expected to reveal its next Surface Pro "tablet that can replace your laptop", but the rumors of devices that are trying to "kill" it don't seem to be stopping any time soon. Dell was alr...
WSJ: Sprint's cutting budgets by $2.5 billion, layoffs inbound
Engadget - 2 Oct 2015 08:49
Plenty of digital ink's been spilled over Sprint's financial woes of late, and sadly here's some more. The Wall Street Journal's reporting that the Now Network is prepping to cut some $2.5 billion in costs that will "ine...
iPhone Wallet by band&roll - Full Leather Design With a Middle Wool Felt Layer
The Gadget Flow - 2 Oct 2015 08:00
With bigger iPhones comes the urge to go for bigger wallets such as the iPhone Wallet by band&roll. This will not only keep your iPhones safe from unwanted damage but also provide extra space for storing your club cards ...
The Big Picture: NASA shows off Pluto's largest moon
Engadget - 2 Oct 2015 03:41
As the long, slow download of data from the New Horizon's mission continues, NASA has posted some new high-res enhanced color pictures of Pluto's largest moon, Charon (shown above in the upper left corner). Other than a ...
How the ISS Astronauts Grew Their Space Lettuce
Gizmodo - 2 Oct 2015 03:40
One of the most important research works take place aboard the International Space Station is to find out how astronauts can grow their own food. In August, Expedition 44 astronauts Scott Kelly, Kjell Lindgren, and Kimiy...
Gawker Jeb Bush Delivers Eloquent Speech on School Shootings: "Stuff Happens" | Jalopnik Why So Many
Gizmodo - 2 Oct 2015 23:50
Gawker Jeb Bush Delivers Eloquent Speech on School Shootings: "Stuff Happens" | Jalopnik Why So Many People Think Volkswagen Is Cheating In Global Rallycross | Kotaku Tips For Playing Destiny: The Taken King | Lifehacker...
Book Reveals New Details About Stealth Black Hawks Used In Bin Laden Raid
Gizmodo - 2 Oct 2015 23:35
In Sean Naylor's new book Relentless Strike: The Secret History Of Joint Special Operations Command previously unknown details about the stealth Black Hawk helicopters that were used on Bin Laden raid in 2011 are discuss...
Playdate: An introverted journey with 'The Beginner's Guide'
Engadget - 2 Oct 2015 23:30
Everybody needs a creative outlet -- a valve, if you will, to relieve the pressure of modern humanity. What if your outlet was creating video games? And what if a friend of yours compiled the games you made during a spec...
Inateck Marsbox Speaker Review - Drop the bass
Coolest Gadgets - 2 Oct 2015 23:27
At this point I’ve reviewed enough speakers to know what Inateck might be tossing out there. Most of the time they’ve done their job fairly well, but there’s usually one or two points of contention to take into acc...
T-Mobile customers got hacked: here's what you should do
Slash Gear - 2 Oct 2015 23:19
This week T-Mobile USA announced that a hacker had gained access to a set of credit applications handled by Experian. This company works for T-Mobile, and approximately 15 million people are at risk of having their perso...
Minecraft: Story Mode trailer arrives ahead of event
Slash Gear - 2 Oct 2015 23:15
Telltale Games announced yesterday that it will be holding a world premiere event for its upcoming Minecraft: Story Mode game in Hollywood on October 12, a little over a week away. The event will be held at the ArcLight ...
More US Cities Are Pledging to End Traffic Deaths. When Will They Do The Same For Guns?
Gizmodo - 2 Oct 2015 23:05
Earlier this year, a new study revealed some shocking statistics: For nearly half of the country, gun deaths have outpaced the number of traffic deaths. In much of the US, you are now more likely to be killed by a gun th...
Adblock Chrome extension has been sold to an unknown buyer
Engadget - 2 Oct 2015 22:58
Ad blockers have been all over the news lately, in large part because of Apple's decision to allow them in iOS 9. Now, the creator of one of the most well-known ad blockers has apparently decided to sell his creation to ...
4.6 Million People Hacked in Data Theft from Retail Brokerage Firm Scottrade
Gizmodo - 2 Oct 2015 22:40
St. Louis-based retail brokerage firm Scottrade has been hacked. The social security numbers, email addresses, street addresses, and other sensitive information of at least 4.6 million customers was accessed.
A small, frosty Mars avalanche was caught on camera
Slash Gear - 2 Oct 2015 22:30
Earth isn't the only place with cold avalanches; Mars, the big Red Planet that is maybe the next stepping stone for the human race, is also home to avalanches, though they're not quite the same as the ones we're familiar...
Orange Wine Looks Like Pee But Tastes Like Magic
Gizmodo - 2 Oct 2015 22:30
"What is it?" the innocent wine drinker asks as she stares at a glass of golden grape nectar. It smells like a light red wine, but it looks like a dark white wine. It tastes like nothing you've had before. It is orange w...