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CEO Kevin Nazemi Puts the ‘Face” in User Interface
I’m back with more from Kevin Nazemi, presidential interviewer, former Microsoft bigwig, and co-founder and CEO of tech startup Done. (he’s the smiley guy second from left, top row, in the photo above). Kevin took some time out from bringing together talented Doers — i.e., regular people with a skill or talent such as DJ-ing, … Continued
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Tech NewsDesign
The Bug Light Is a Pest Worthy of Adoption
If you saw a roach creeping across your desk, your knee-jerk reaction would be to smash it under your fist. But here’s one insect you won’t want to kill—the Bug Light from Animi Causa. Made with industrial parts, the little $30 lamp looks like a mechanical Praying Mantis or a spider that’s missing four of … Continued
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Tech NewsDesign
Not Even the Dark Knight Would Use This Insanely Dangerous Knife
Batman is best known for his wonderful arsenal of gadgets and weapons, but even with a suit of bulletproof body armor the caped crusader probably still wouldn’t touch this scary-looking knife with a ten-foot batpole. Designed by Tom Anderson, the Interceptor looks like its creator started with a standard set of ‘brass’ knuckles but then … Continued
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Tech NewsGoogle
This Is Why Android Can’t Have Nice Things
Dead Trigger, a mobile video game for iOS and Android, is now free in the Google Play Store. Awesome, right? Except no. It’s not awesome, since it’s only free because the piracy rate for the Android version is “unbelievably high.” Ugh. It’s just one example, but it’s a problem that’s endemic to the platform—or at … Continued
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These Guys Got Inside the Fuel Tank Labyrinth of a 747 Jumbo Plane
A Boeing 747 can carry 48,445 gallons (183,380 liters) of fuel in a labyrinth of tanks so large that people can actually walk and crawl inside them. Can’t believe it? Just watch. The team from BBC’s Engineering Giants did just that while going through the D-Check of a British Airways’ Jumbo airliner. One of the … Continued
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What’s the One Vacation Gadget You Can’t Live Without?
It’s Monday morning in late July, and if you’re not on vacation, you’d almost certainly rather be. So rather than checking email or filing a report, let’s think of sandy white beaches and the one gadgets you never leave behind. Whether it’s a Kindle for your beach read or some portable speakers for your campsite, … Continued
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How Your Gadgets Really Work
If you’ve ever peered inside the ports or slots on your gadgets and wondered what was really going on inside to make them work, this enlightening video will answer all of your questions. It turns out it has nothing to do with circuits, microprocessors, or even software. All of that is just a ruse, designed … Continued
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Tech NewsAmazon
Why “Five or Six” New Kindle Fires Is Really Just Two Kindle Fires
There’s a Reuters report out there this morning saying there will be “five or six” new Kindle Fire models, according Demos Parneros, president of U.S. Retail for Staples. That doesn’t mean what you think it means, exactly. Whatever you think of Mr. Parneros’s credibility, here’s why that number is dumb: It’s almost definitely based on … Continued
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This Innocent-Looking Power Strip Can Hack Almost Any Computer Network
What looks to the layman like a chunky under-the-desk computer power strip is actually a full-fledged hacking tool designed to let white hat hackers (aka the ‘good’ guys) test the security level of a given computer network, wired or wireless. With Wi-Fi, ethernet, Bluetooth, and an entire suite of hacking software tools built-in, the Power … Continued
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Tech NewsApple
Free In-App Purchases Hack Will Be Dead in iOS 6
Late last week, Apple told developers that they’d have to use a workaround in their apps to prevent the in-app purchasing hack—which lets users avoid paying for in-app purchases— but that the same solution would also be rolled in iOS 6 as standard. Now, Alexey Borodin, the Russian behind the discovery, claims the workaround is … Continued
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Samsung: Apple Refused to Negotiate 3G Patent Licenses
As another legal case between Apple and Samsung kicks off on Australia, it’s come to light that Apple refused to enter into negotiations with Samsung over essential patent licenses for 3G technology included on the iPhone and iPad. The lawsuit is a complex one, including claims and counter-claims by Apple and Samsung over patents relating … Continued
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Google’s First Nexus 7 Commercial Is Pretty Adorable
Google’s Nexus 7 tablet is so popular that the 16GB model is sold out on the Google Play store. And that was without any commercials behind it. Here’s the Nexus 7’s first—about camping. https://gizmodo.com/googles-stopped-selling-16gb-nexus-7-tablets-because-th-5928066 Yes, the Nexus is Wi-Fi only, but hey, the video accounts for that, sort of. Or you could carry a hotspot, … Continued
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Tech NewsAmazon
Amazon Opening TV and Movie Development Center in London
We’ve known for some time that Amazon is planning to make original TV content. But now Bezos and co have announced that Amazon is turning its back on the US, instead choosing to develop a center in London to spearhead its move into media. https://gizmodo.com/now-amazon-is-planning-to-make-original-tv-content-5907008 The Telegraph reports that the Seattle-based firm has named London … Continued
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This Artificial Jellyfish Was Built Using Rat Cells
Scientists have managed to build an artificial jelly fish entirely from rat cells, which can pulse and swim when exposed to an electric field, just like its living counterpart. Taking cells from the heart of a rat, the team of scientists from Harvard University were able to grow a single layer of muscle on top … Continued
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Tech NewsApple
Reuters: Apple Shrinking iPhone Connector to 19-Pin Port
The idea of Apple ditching the current 30-pin iPhone connection in favor of something smaller has been floating around for some time. Now, Reuters is reporting that the next iPhone will feature a new, 19-pin connection. https://gizmodo.com/interesting-theory-new-iphone-5-dock-connector-could-b-5920925 Citing those infamous sources familiar with the matter, Reuters suggests that the next iPhone will come with a … Continued
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Tech NewsMicrosoft
Is Skype Snooping on Your Conversations?
Since launch, Skype has been regarded as secure and private, with its strong encryption and complex peer-to-peer network connections making calls almost impossible to intercept. Since Microsoft bought it out, though, things have been changing—and the Slate suggests your privacy may not be what it once was. Five years ago, Skype was actively against helping … Continued
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Canon EOS M: Finally, a Tiny Camera Designed to Slurp HD Video That Slays
Canon’s compact, large-sensor camera is finally here. Until now, Canon was the last major manufacturer that didn’t offer a mirrorless, interchangeable-lens camera, and from what we can tell it was worth the wait. The Canon EOS M looks like a beast. And it’s pretty cheap, too. Get ready to swoon. As we previously suspected, the … Continued
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Nas featuring Amy Winehouse: Cherry Wine
Nas has a new album. It’s pretty good. It’s also got a song featuring Amy Winehouse. And oh man, this song. Cherry Wine is Katamari of talking points—Winehouse’s firebreathing talent, Nas summoning the mid-90s basically at will, their shared birthday and continued post-humous collaborations, the inescapable beat by Salaam Remi—but man, just go sit outside, … Continued
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Beautifully Depressing Ice Bucket Constantly Reminds You Of the Consequences Of Global Warming
Kitchen accessories that do double-duty are the best way to maximize the space in your drawers and cabinets. But the only thing this lovely Polar Ice Bucket does—besides keeping your ice dry while it melts—is to remind you of the dwindling polar ice caps and rising sea levels thanks to global warming. As the ice … Continued
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How Bars Use Music to Get You Drunk Faster
Do you drink your booze faster when you’re out at a bar or a restaurant than you do just sitting at home? You probably do, and apparently it’s because bars and restaurants have learned that loud, fast music makes you eat and drink more, at a faster rate. Here’s a quote from a New York … Continued
By Kyle Wagner