Jan 27
The government has reached a deal with tech companies on how much they can tell you about the data they are collecting from you.
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Jan 27
Like a silent bionic army, the era of the cyborg has crept upon us. Or so a group of reviewers said recently when they evaluated where the science of cyborgs has led.
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Jan 27
For the first time in two years, Apple has seen an increase in sales of its Mac computers. Not just an increase; a nearly 20 percent jump over a year ago. That’s… kind of nuts?
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Jan 27
Apple’s earnings are in, and as expected the company got a nice boost in sales over the holidays. We’re talking 51 million iPhones sold — an all-time quarterly record — up from 47.8 million during the same quarter last year. It’s unclear just how …
Jan 27
Promoted story: this post is brought to you by Toshiba
When new form-factors are created, they attract curiosity, wonder or even skepticism. Sometime, it can be hard to relate to something new and when Toshiba asked us what kind of users we thought could benefit from their Portégé Detachable Ultrabook design in particular (official product page), but also from computers like it in general. We took a good look at different usage models, and reached a number of conclusions about who would best benefit from this form-factor. As the title indicates, we think that professionals are the more likely beneficiaries, but if you recognize yourself in these points, then you should take a good look at detachable Ultrabooks. Here they are: (more…)
Professionals Who Benefit From Detachable Ultrabooks [Promoted] original content from Ubergizmo. 
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Jan 27
The authentic velociraptor cage used in the original "Jurassic Park" is up for sale on eBay!
(Credit: eBay)
Leaked from today’s 404 episode:
– Google reportedly acquires AI company DeepMind for $400M.
– Here’s how you can vastly increase the number of shows and movies viewable to you on Netflix.
– And who says eSports competitions aren’t heated?
– The velociraptor cage from “Jurassic Park” is for sale on eBay.
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Google to buy Nest for $3.2B in quest for the ‘conscious home’
LG Lifeband wristband photo leaked?
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Jan 27
There’s a reason porn isn’t renowned for its gritty realism: Reality sucks. Lonely housewives are sadder/more covered in cat hair; pizza boys are pudgier; and the Time Warner guy is, well, just all around horrible.
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Jan 27
This week there’s word of an incoming official announcement from Nintendo that’ll include their first full push for the mobile device sector – Android and iOS included. But in place … Continue reading
Jan 27
221B Baker Street. Do you know that address? Sherlock Holmes fans know that this is where the world’s greatest detective resides. The apartment and address are a big part of the legend that is Sherlock Holmes. For fans, it feels like home.
And if you are a fan of Holmes and Watson, you will no doubt find this miniature version of 221B Baker Street in a Altoid tin very fascinating. It was made by Nichola “Knickertwist” Battilana. I hope she didn’t get her knickers in too much of a twist over this.
All of the necessary details are here, from the numbers on the door to the violin by the fireplace. You can practically see Holmes and Watson sitting by the fire.
If you’re interested in having your own 221B Baker Street Altoid tin, check out this post.
[via Nerd Approved]
Jan 27
It might seem strange for Russia to be concerned about its snow stock considering the country’s reputation as a frozen, subarctic tundra. But the country also just so happens to be hosting the upcoming Winter Olympics in one of its sole subtropical destinations, Sochi. So what’s this Florida-of-the-North to do? Send in the shamans, naturally.
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