I actually checked to see if today was April Fool’s but, seeing as how it wasn’t and seeing as how it would be quite simple to recreate this cool piece of hardware, I figured we could check it out. Basically it’s a DIY tattoo machine that uses a Makerbot base with a needle attached to the extruder. To use it you simply strap your arm to the platform (!!!) and wait for the robot to blow some Sailor… Read More

The iPhone 6 is rumored to exist in two sizes: 4.7-inches and 5.5-inches. One of these — likely the smaller of the two — has reportedly surfaced in dummy form … Continue reading

For the first time ever, astronomers have identified a small planet with a ring system. They previously thought that such a phenomenon could only happen on large planets like Saturn and Jupiter. But this special space rock, known as 10199 Chariklo, is a small planet called a Centaur.

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In a time where we need to manage our money very carefully as to not end up at the poverty line, it pays to be efficient. There’s no point in turning up the heat too much when it’s cold out, blasting the AC, or letting a sprinkler run for an entire day. We want to use just enough of everything so that we don’t have astronomical bills, and can keep up our appearances of maintaining a household without overdoing it.

Of course, very few of us have the time to micromanage every little aspect of our homes. If you like having a pristine looking yard, then you likely use a sprinkler system. If you wished your water bill could be reduced without having to water everything manually, then you might like the Droplet Sprinkler. This will water the yard for you with precise, articulated movements without watering a sidewalk or patch of grass that doesn’t actually need it.

This system is very pricey at $300, but it’s one of those purchases that will pay for itself after prolonged use. After plugging this in and hooking it up to your garden hose, you can tell it via smartphone, tablet, or PC what kind of plants are in your yard. From there, it will use its own discretion to keep your plants alive. Seeing that is pulls from over 10,000 weather stations online data, it will know when, where, and how much water to deliver. As this is so precise, it will also be able to single out potted plants as well.

Available for preorder on Amazon, found via technabob
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Last.fm announced today that it is going to shut down its subscription streaming radio service come April 28th. The service is available in the U.S., UK, Canada, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Brazil, Australia and Ireland. In some countries it was also offered through a freemium ad-supported model, subscription for an ad-free listening experience cost $3. Those who have subscribed can now claim a refund from Last.fm, as it is no longer going to offer radio streaming.

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Last.fm To Shut Down Streaming Service original content from Ubergizmo.