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Tech NewsThree Problems That Computers Will Never Be Able to Solve
Computers have advanced terrifically over the decades—but they’re not perfect. Here are three problems that, no matter how good they get, they’ll never be able to figure out. New Scientist has put together this lovely video that summarizes three questions a computer will never crack: the Halting Problem (given a program and its input, a … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidSurfing in the arctic circle is a harsh but beautiful experience
This video captures photographer Chris Burkard’s journey to the Arctic Circle to film professional surfers braving sub-zero temperatures. The cold really hurts, but there are moments of raw and aching beauty despite the harsh unforgiving environment. SPLOID is a new blog about awesome stuff. Join us on Facebook
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Tech NewsA Tent With Built-In LED Lighting Eliminates Midnight Flashlight Hunts
If you’re sleeping out in the woods, and suitably far enough from civilization that you wake up in complete darkness, finding your flashlight to investigate a noise outside your tent can be all but impossible. So tent-maker Big Agnes has announced a new line of temporary abodes featuring LEDs built-in to the framework, ensuring adequate … Continued
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Tech NewsWatch a Boeing 787 Dreamliner Pull Some Crazy Stunts
There are certain things we all look for in a huge passenger jet: safety, stability, comfort… but what about some insane acrobatics? Well, you’ll be pleased to see that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner can certainly provide the latter. In between having cracked wings,dribbling fuel and catching fire, you might be surprised to find out that … Continued
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The New Striker II Is the World’s Most Advanced Fighter Pilot Helmet
Having great reaction speeds is one thing, but for a fighter pilot to be performing at their best these days they need the most advanced equipment available to them. And when it comes to helmets, they don’t come any more advanced than BAE’s Striker II. Featuring a high definition curved display, the all-digital helmet has … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidCool point of view video shows how it looks to climb a huge ship mast
This point of view video shows what it is like to climb to the top of the main mast of the Charles W. Morgan—the world’s oldest surviving merchant vessel, built in the 19th century. When I watched this a cascade of images from old pirate movies came into my mind. SPLOID is a new blog … Continued
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Five Things You’ll Never See Posted on Social Media
The internet is a wonderful and diverse place, a democratized space for us all to share and enjoy—but there are still some things you should never, ever say. Richard Stevens of Diesel Sweeties put together this comic that features the kinds of posts that you’re unlikely to ever find on social media. How very accurate. … Continued
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Tech NewsPrivacy and Security
90 Percent of Wiretaps Are Listening Out For Drug Deals
If you’re worried about being wiretapped you can probably rest easy—unless you’re talking about narcotics. Because that’s what a staggering 90 percent of taps are listening out for. Anew Administrative Office of US Courts reportrevealed that wiretaps hits an all-time high in 2013. That’s not terribly surprising. But it also provided a breakdown of why … Continued
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Google Is Now Doing Free Glass Demos
Google is running a series of base camps in in Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco where you can try out Glass, gratis. CNET reports that Google is inviting anyone from the general public to “sit down with a Glass Guide.” If you head along to such a session, you’ll get to try out … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidNew video of mysterious giant Siberian hole filmed by investigation team
Watch new footage of the mysterious giant hole that opened up in Siberia as a scientific expedition—with the country’s Emergencies Ministry represented—reaches the remote site and looks inside. An explosion below the ground is currently thought to be the most probable explanation—but the date and cause remain unknown. If a Russian speaking reader could help … Continued
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Tech NewsDesignWe’re Going To Need a New Name to Describe This Transforming Cabinet
The designers have named this spectacularly over-engineered cabinet the ‘Cubrick’, but that doesn’t even come close to doing this transforming masterpiece justice. The Cubrick is a piece of furniture from London’s YardSaleProject. I’m hesitant to call it a cabinet, because it’s unlike any other cabined I’ve ever seen — pull apart the two handles, and … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidAmazing man climbs a ladder holding a sports bike on top of his head
This guy in India must be a superhero because he has superhuman strength and gravity breaking balance. Just check out this video of him carrying a motorcycle on top of his head and then climbing ladder so he can put the bike on top of the bus. I don’t know how they’re going to get … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidThe amazing story of a man who planted a giant forest one tree at a time
The Forest Man of India—that’s his official title. Just a regular dude who, one day of 1979, decided to transform a barren land into a forest with an extension of 1,359 acres and counting. One tiny baby tree at a time, seed by seed he created a paradise that is now home for elephants, rhinos, … Continued
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Here’s an Apache attack helicopter flying away from a monster explosion
I think it’s safe to say that this picture is better than most Michael Bay movies. Taken by Cpl Neil Bryden of the British Army, it shows an Apache attack helicopter flying away from a gigantic fiery Godzilla smoke monster explosion. So damn cool. The Army Air Corps explains what’s happening at the Royal International … Continued
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Scary creatures are hiding inside our washing machines
Next time you do laundry, don’t just walk away after you put the load in. You’ll miss the monsters. Because if you stare through the looking glass, you’ll discover terrifying creatures that look like they come from Guillermo del Toro’s imagination trapped inside. Slate pointed to the work of photographer Yvette Meltzer and her photo … Continued
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Tech NewsRafting America’s Most Difficult River
With 15 class V rapids in under 9 miles, Cherry Creek and the Upper Tuolumne River are considered the most technically challenging rafting river in the country. Last weekend, we ran it. Here’s how you can too. Video: Chris Brinlee Jr. I haven’t been rafting in years. So, when a random email showed up inviting … Continued
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Win A Whitewater Rafting Trip In California For You And Your Friends
We’re giving away an All-Outdoors group whitewater rafting trip on a river of your choice in California. Choose the most challenging river in America — Cherry Creek — or something a little more relaxing, it’s up to you. The one-day trip can be on the South or Middle Forks of the American River, the Tuolumne … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidWhat is this machine inside a secret underground room under NYC?
Deep under Grand Central Terminal, beyond basements and subway lines and through 10 stories of bedrock lays a secret underground chamber that’s almost as big as Grand Central Terminal itself. What’s inside the room? A machine the Nazis wanted to destroy in World War II. More specifically, the machines were rotary converters. There were 9 … Continued
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Tech NewsThe Man Who Planted a Forest Bigger Than Central Park
The Molai Forest in Assam, India is unusual for several reasons. The 1,360 acre forest is on a sandbar, for starters. The sandbar is the world’s largest river island, Majuli. And, oh yeah, it was planted entirely by one hyper-dedicated, beautiful maniac named Jadav Payeng. Payeng planted and tended trees for over 30 years until … Continued
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