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Coinbase tipped at $1b valuation as demand for cryptocurrency soars
Slash Gear - 3 Jun 2017 02:17
Coinbase, a Bitcoin exchange, is in talks for what could end up being the largest funding round ever for such a company, according to sources. The company is tipped in talks with possible investors for a funding round th...
Living a digital dream with Alex Andreev's VR landscapes
Engadget - 3 Jun 2017 16:30
"A lucid dream is a dream during which the dreamer is aware of dreaming," says Wikipedia. Artist Alex Andreev offers that experience with his VR dreamscape paintings by messing with the part of your brain that distinguis...
Microsoft's vision for connected PCs gives me hope for Windows
Engadget - 3 Jun 2017 15:00
I wasn't expecting a major news announcement from Microsoft's Computex keynote this year -- not on the heels of events in New York, Seattle and Shanghai. What else could there possibly be to unveil after the Surface Lapt...
SpaceX re-launches a Dragon capsule for the first time
Engadget - 3 Jun 2017 23:30
SpaceX is no longer limited to reusing rockets -- it's reusing capsules, too. The private spaceflight outfit has launched a refurbished Dragon cargo capsule (namely, one last used in September 2014) as part of a resupply...
Watch Ariana Grande's benefit concert live on Twitter and YouTube
Engadget - 3 Jun 2017 22:27
Pop star Ariana Grande is hosting a benefit concert on June 4th to help victims of the Manchester terrorist attack, and you'll have plenty of ways to both watch and contribute online. The gig will livestream at 2PM Easte...
FCC Considering Nightmare Rules That Allow Telemarketers to Go Straight to Voicemail
Gizmodo - 3 Jun 2017 21:42
It's a legal gray area that some companies are already taking advantage of, but the FCC is currently deciding if it wants to make it officially acceptable. Telemarketers and robocall services hope to take advantage of a ...
Queen Cersei Must Be Jealous She Doesn't Have This Custom Lego Game of Thrones Throne Room
Gizmodo - 3 Jun 2017 21:15
What is this, an Iron Throne for ants?
Rime developer removes game's DRM after software cracked
Slash Gear - 3 Jun 2017 21:04
The recently released adventure-puzzle game Rime has brought light to the subject of DRM and anti-piracy software this last week. Shortly after release, those playing the PC version began complaining about noticeable per...
Computex gave us a glimpse at how computing will evolve
Engadget - 3 Jun 2017 21:00
One thing was very clear at Computex: It's going to be a transformational year for computing. We're seeing several trends from the past few years -- like the move towards thinner and lighter laptops, and the rise of mobi...
Amazon planning entry into Australian retail market
Slash Gear - 3 Jun 2017 20:00
As the world’s largest online retailer, Amazon has already managed to find success outside of North America, including countries like the UK, Germany, and Japan. But now it seems the company’s next target is Australi...
Amazon Now Has Every Issue of Omni, the Scifi 'Magazine of the Future'
Gizmodo - 3 Jun 2017 20:00
Omni Magazine, one of the most iconic science fiction publications in history, is back. Jerrick Media has released the entire 200-issue archive on Amazon, with select proceeds going to help the Museum of Science Fiction....
Here's updated mapping vehicle paves way for self-driving cars
Engadget - 3 Jun 2017 19:30
It may have been a while since we last we came across a Here 3D mapping vehicle, but that's not to say the company hasn't been using its cars lately. In fact, the Here True collection vehicle is now in its third revision...
Researchers create robotic set of secondary arms
Slash Gear - 3 Jun 2017 19:05
If you’ve ever felt like having only two arms just isn’t enough to accomplish all your tasks, a practical solution could soon be on the horizon. Researchers from Japan’s University of Tokyo and Keio University have...
Make Your Own Bootleg HoloLens With the Cardboard Holokit
Gizmodo - 3 Jun 2017 17:54
While the world catches up with VR, imperfect but affordable options for entry like Google Cardboard and Samsung's Gear VR will get the job done. But augmented/mixed reality is also proving itself to be a ripe new field ...
Game of Thrones' final season may be pushed back to 2019
Slash Gear - 3 Jun 2017 17:44
Game of Thrones fans are eagerly awaiting the start of season seven of HBO‘s hit drama on July 16th, however they may need to savor their time in Westeros this year for much longer than usual. That’s because the netw...
Baby Ursula's Descendants 2 Song Is Here to Cast Us All Down Into a Watery Grave
Gizmodo - 3 Jun 2017 17:30
I come to you, now, a changed person. I sank to the depths of Davy Jones' Locker, clawing at the water to survive, and have emerged tired, weak, and broken. The salt water, along with my sanity, clings to me like a slowl...
Even If the Siri Speaker Sucks You'll Want It
Gizmodo - 3 Jun 2017 17:00
We all know Apple's game by now. Wait in the wings while all of the other companies fuck up while trying to innovate, and then, just when it seems almost too late, introduce a product that does the same thing as everybod...
Save On Anker's PowerCore II, the Sequel To Your Favorite Battery Pack
Gizmodo - 3 Jun 2017 16:52
Anker's PowerCore line has reigned as our readers' favorite USB battery pack for nearly a year, and its long awaited sequel is down to $36 today, within $2 of the best price we've seen.
Gears of War 4's biggest DLC includes new maps, Horde update, and more
Slash Gear - 3 Jun 2017 16:34
The Xbox One flagship title Gears of War 4 has seen a number of new multiplayer maps and other content since its release last October, but Microsoft and developer The Coalition have announced a new Rise of the Horde upda...
Fox News Gets Mad That Wonder Woman Isn't in Her American Apparel Underwear
Gizmodo - 3 Jun 2017 16:20
Leave it to Fox News to get pissed that a movie starring a Greek demi-goddess isn't American enough... and this isn't even the first time.
Android Pay is now live in Canada
Slash Gear - 3 Jun 2017 15:40
While Android Pay has been available in the US for several years now, our northern neighbors in Canada can now finally make use of the mobile payments system. Google officially began rolling out Android Pay in the countr...
Evasion Evolution Vehicle Rooftop Tent
The Gadget Flow - 3 Jun 2017 15:05
Make your journey a part of the adventure when you have the Evasion Evolution Vehicle Rooftop Tent by James Baroud. Compatible with cars, SUVs, and more, this expanding tent gives you a cozy place to rest your head. The ...