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The 2013 Pulitzer Prize-Winning Images of the Syrian Civil War
Columbia University yesterday announced the winners of this year’s Pulitzer Prizes—and those for Breaking News and Feature Photography were all awarded for heartrending images capturing the civil war in Syria. In fact, the Breaking News prize was awarded jointly to five different AP photographers who have all been capturing events in Syria. Above is the … Continued
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These Wooden Kitchen Knives Look Amazing, But Would You Use Them?
This pair of knives are a concept by FDRL, an Ottawa-based design consultancy. There is absolutely no denying that, resplendent in sleek Maple, they’re beautiful objects—but who the hell would use them? The guys at FDRL explains that the “knife gives the appearance of being lightweight; however their weight is balanced to ensure that they … Continued
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Some Apple TVs Have Wi-Fi Issues, But You Can Get a Replacement
Apple has admitted that some of its third-generation Apple TVs have Wi-Fi issues—but owners with affected hardware are now able to exchange it for a fully functional replacement. The affected units struggle to locate a Wi-Fi network, are sometimes unable to join a network, and experience dropped or intermittent connections, reports 9to5mac. As Apple explains: … Continued
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Twitter Is Working with TV Networks to Add Video to Twitter
Twitter, which is quickly trying to become more than just 140 character tweets, is supposedly working with television networks to bring “high quality video content” to Twitter. The idea is to stream video and advertising content on Twitter’s site. Twitter TV, y’all. https://gizmodo.com/vine-is-twitters-new-gif-like-video-sharing-service-5978676 Right now, according to Bloomberg, Twitter is in talks with Viacom and … Continued
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Google’s MyGlass Companion App for Google Glass Is Now Available in Google Play
Though this is completely useless for pretty much every single one of us (since we don’t have Google Glass), Google just released the companion Android app for Google Glass called MyGlass in Google Play. Even Google so cheekily reminds us that the app does nothing (without Glass, that is) saying: “If you don’t have Glass, … Continued
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Here Are Google Glass’ Tech Specs
Google just released the official specs for Google Glass (after releasing the API too) and the futuristic frames come with 16GB (only 12GB will be usable) Flash memory, 5 megapixel camera for stills, 720p video recording, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth and a battery that can handle “one full day of typical use”. Of course with a … Continued
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How Rich Are You? This List Will Show You Where You Rank Among the World’s Richest People
I need more money. You need more money. That guy needs more money. That mom needs more money. We all want more money. That’s a universal fact. And that’s because none of are cracking the Forbes billionaire list (unless you are, in that case we should be friends). But in another list showing the richest … Continued
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This Awesome AT-AT Walker Belongs to an Even More Awesome Four Year Old
Star Wars makes us all better, happier people. Proof: Stephanie Kaloi’s four-year-old son just underwent surgery on both of his legs so he needed a walker and knee immobilizers to walk. The problem was that her son had previously associated the walker with pain, so he was never happy using it. But after it was … Continued
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Thanks to HTML5, Streaming Movies on Netflix Might Suck Less
Netflix currently uses Microsoft’s Silverlight plugin to run its streams. It’s an inelegant solution that sometimes makes for subpar and bogged down streaming experiences. But Silverlight is possibly dying! And Netflix wants to get better! So Netflix is planning to move on from streaming on Silverlight and move towards HTML5 video. When that happens, streaming … Continued
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Facebook Is Talking to Apple About Making Facebook Home for the iPhone
According to Bloomberg, Facebook is currently in talks with Apple to bring Facebook Home to the iPhone. Mind you, that doesn’t mean we should expect Facebook Home to actually come to the iPhone (as that seemingly wouldn’t jive with Apple’s MO) but it does show Facebook’s obvious desire to bring more Facebooking to more phones. … Continued
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Watching Four Minutes of Magnetic Putty Swallowing Things Is Oddly Erotic
Sure, you’ve seen the master mutant powers of magnetic putty before and how its snake-like unhinging ability can completely engulf an object. It’s the work of magic! Or the closest thing we have to magical powers (magnets). PBS Digital Studios and Shanks FX teamed up to have a bit of fun with magnetic putty and … Continued
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Download BitTorrent Files from Your Browser with BitTorrent Surf Beta
Yo ho yo ho, a pirate’s life for me. And for you! And for everyone! Because downloading BitTorrent files just got a lot easier. BitTorrent is finally pushing its torrenting browser plug-in, BitTorrent Surf, to beta for you to try. That means you don’t have to deal with pesky desktop clients, your browser (Chrome or … Continued
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Zoom H6: The Essential DSLR Audio Tool Gets an Update
The Zoom H4N has clinched the spot of go-to audio recorder for DSLR videographers everywhere. With the announcement of the H6, Zoom may have made the best in class even better. The Zoom H6’s most interesting new feature is its interchangeable microphone heads that can be mounted to the front of the device, making it … Continued
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Minibar: A Classier Cocktail App to Get You Drunk in Style
Cocktail apps are nothing new, but as they generally appeal to a demographic practically willing to drink gasoline so long as it’ll give ’em a buzz, none really offered the refinement and knowledge we were looking for. Nothing, that is, until Minibar. What does it do? Takes note of what you have on hand and … Continued
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Cell Phone Service Has Been Suspended in Boston (Update: It’s Just Overloaded)
Following the explosions at the Boston Marathon, all cell phone service has been suspended in the Boston area to prevent the remote detonation of any (possible) remaining explosives, according to an unnamed AP source. https://deadspin.com/explosions-reported-at-the-boston-marathon-473008941 If you need to check up on someone in the area, you can use Google’s Person Finder or the database … Continued
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Is This a Brilliant Self-Winding Garden Hose Or a Deadly Droid?
The makers of the self-winding RoboReel extension cord are back with a new and considerably larger version that houses an automatic retracting garden hose. It promises to make watering your garden easier and will presumably fend off armies of attacking clone troopers. https://gizmodo.com/powered-reel-prevents-your-extension-cords-from-turning-5901415 A hose attached to your outdoor faucet connects to the underside of … Continued