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Tuesday, September 30, 2014
PayPal broke up with eBay so it could take on Apple
News broke this morning that PayPal will spin off from eBay into a separate publicly traded company, ending a 12-year union between the online merchant and the payments processor.
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Apple broke off talks with PayPal because of Galaxy S5, sources claim
Apple and PayPal were indeed in talks regarding Apple Pay, but those were cancelled after Samsung signed a deal to let people make PayPal transactions using the fingerprint sensor on the Galaxy S5, sources say.
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You Can Now Download Popcorn Time App For iOS On iPhone And iPad
You can say what you will about Popcorn Time – and let’s face it, most of what could be uttered about so-called "Netflix for Torrents" has already been said – but one cannot argue that those behind it aren’t frequent with their updates.
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Windows 10 Is What We Deserved All Along
Windows 8 had it rough. It existed for post-desktop world that (still) hasn't quite materialized, met by a sea of people who weren't asking for something that new and strange. That's why even though it feels like a regression, Windows 10 is still such a marvel.
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Antarctica Is Losing So Much Ice It's Throwing Off Earth's Gravity
Rising sea levels inundating coastal cities are the least of our global warming problems. According to a new report by the European Space Agency, the loss of snowpack along the antarctic ice shelf is throwing off Earth's gravitational field. Yeah, pretty sure that's bad.
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Pebble smartwatches get new fitness features, cheaper prices
Pebble today announced that it is releasing an update for all of its Pebble and Pebble Steel smartwatches to add new features. The two devices are now capable of tracking a wearer’s footsteps and sleep activity in the background, fulfilling a long time request by users.
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Mcdonald’s Hong Kong Serves up Justice League Themed Meals
It looks like McDonald’s Hong Kong is rolling out a line of Justice League character themed meals. I can only guess that the Joker is involved and this is their goal. The image here shows the Batman Diner Double Beef with Squeezy Cheesy Fries. At least the burger isn’t black.
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Why No One Used Camouflage Until WWI
The general idea behind visual camouflage, which is to make distinctive, recognizable shapes difficult to pick out against a background, was nothing new in 1914. The point of camouflage isn't necessarily to make oneself totally invisible, which isn't practical for a large army.
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Pebble Gets A Permanent Price Cut, Plus Background Sleep And Activity Tracking
Smartwatch pioneer Pebble is hoping to make its platform accessible to more people with a permanent price drop of $50 and $30 for both the original Pebble and the Pebble Steel, putting them at $99 and $199 respectively.
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Must Watch Sci-Fi Short: Envoy [Video]
To the people who made this: WE WANT A FULL FILM! :)
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Microsoft Unveils Windows 10, the Company's Next Major Desktop Operating System
Microsoft has unveiled its next step in the world of the company's desktop operating system. Windows 8.1, which is currently the software giant's latest operating system, is about to take a huge leap to Windows 10, skipping the number "9" completely.
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Apple’s OS X Yosemite Reaches GM Status, Nears Consumer Launch
Apple’s OS X Yosemite operating system is arriving soon, and the fact that the developer preview just reached Golden Master status, alongside a 4th public beta preview update, means we probably don’t have long to wait.
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TAKEN 3 | Exclusive Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX
TAKEN 3 | Exclusive Trailer: Liam Neeson returns as ex-covert operative Bryan Mills, whose reconciliation with his ex-wife is tragically cut short when she is brutally murdered. Consumed with rage, and framed for the crime, he goes on the run to evade the relentless pursuit of the CIA, FBI and the p
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TiVo's Android app now supports streaming
It was nearly a year ago that TiVo brought streaming to its iOS apps, enabling you to watch recorded shows anywhere with a WiFi signal. Eleven months later, and the company has finally added the same functionality for TiVo's Android app. The feature will work on most devices running Android 4.
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One Response to “Belkin announces new Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock for Mac”
Belkin today introduced the latest generation of its popular Thunderbolt dock for Mac and PC bringing with it Thunderbolt 2 technology and other improved specs.
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Monday, September 29, 2014
Apple Macintosh 1984 Commercial Gets LEGO-ified.
Apple cascaded its way into the public psyche with its famous 1984 commercial, directed by Ridley Scott. Jason Allemann’s wonderfully poignant LEGO version re-imagines the work with Apple itself as the all-seeing overlord.
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Mining Bitcoin With Pencil and Paper
I decided to see how practical it would be to mine Bitcoin with pencil and paper. It turns out that the SHA-256 algorithm used for mining is pretty simple and can in fact be done by hand. Not surprisingly, the process is extremely slow compared to hardware mining and is entirely impractical.
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Game developers praise iOS, not put off by multiple screen sizes
With the launch of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, Apple now has a trio of smartphone screen sizes available for the first time in its history, which means a bit more work for game developers. But in speaking with GamesIndustry.
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Subway Planning is Surprisingly Fun in 'Mini Metro,' Coming to iOS Later This Year
When I was in the eighth grade, a city planner came to my pre-algebra class to talk about the mathematics involved in managing traffic lights. He gave a series of problems and asked us to find ways to shuffle the maximum number of cars through a given intersection quickly and safely.
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Words for Evil is both an RPG and a word game combined
Two of the things I like about a fantasy role-playing games (RPG) are looting and killing. Those are basically the best parts. Some games have even condensed their mechanics down to just those two features.
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Star Wars Lightsaber House Keys
Lock your home’s door with the signature weapon of the Jedi Order with the Star Wars lightsaber house keys. These geeky keys forgo the standard design in lieu of a fully detailed lightsaber that comes available in either a stunning red or blue model.
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The Fluffy Is Dyson's Answer To Dusty, Dirty Hardwood Floors
Looking like those soft rollers you use to quickly paint walls, Dyson's latest lightweight vacuum is appropriately called the Fluffy and is designed to tackle dust and dirt on hardwood floors without leaving a trail of scratch and scrape marks behind it.
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Note Edge: Leaked Price Suggests it Wont Be Cheap
Samsung still hasn’t told us how much the Galaxy Note Edge will cost when it hits the market, but one British retailer is already taking pre-orders for the futuristic new smartphone.
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A little inspiration goes a long way (27 Photos)
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The Batman Burger is Coming to Hong Kong
McDonalds restaurants located in Hong Kong have recently started offering Justice League-themed meals, starting with Batman’s “Diner Double Beef”, a burger composed of an egg siting on top of two meat patties.
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The Cancer-Spotting Smartphone Camera Inspired By Shrimps
The lengthy wait for a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most stressful periods of the illness.
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New Leaked Photos of Famous Girls That You Haven’t Seen Yet (48 pics)
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Why I'm returning my iPhone 6 (well, maybe)
Like many (many, many) people, I preordered a new iPhone 6 as soon as I possibly could. I didn’t choose the iPhone 6 Plus, the clown-shoe version of this device, but went for the standard-sized model. I’ve often desired to have a slightly larger screen, so I welcomed the idea of a 4.
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Friday, September 26, 2014
Ideas for the weekend (20 Photos)
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The 9 Deadliest Minerals We've Ever Mined
Precious minerals make the modern world go 'round—they're used in everything from circuit boards to tableware.
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A “Magic: The Gathering” Proposal [Pic]
Lindsey Loree from the “Her Story Arc” blog pulled this custom card during a game of “Magic: The Gathering” to propose to her boyfriend, and naturally, he said yes. You can read more about the story on Lindsey’s website as well as her fiancé’s blog.
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New York Has Banned Pets From Their Subways... Unless They Can Fit into "Small" Bags
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South Park Riffs On Startups, Kickstarter And Brilliantly Tackles Washington Redskins Name Controversy
The latest South Park episode is a hilarious smack down on the NFL’s inability to do anything, the Washington Redskins name controversy and startup culture.
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Why Screws Tighten Clockwise
One of the six simple machines, a screw is nothing more than an inclined plane wrapped around a center pole. While today screws come in standard sizes, and typically are tightened by turning clockwise (and loosened by turning counterclockwise), this is a recent invention.
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MyFitnessPal brings its data to iOS 8’s Health app in latest update
As Apple earlier this morning began approving HealthKit-powered apps following yesterday’s release of the iOS 8.0.2 software update, makers of health and fitness software, life-tracking programs and food intake tracking apps are now releasing updates adding HealthKit compatibility.
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How to customize or hide contacts showed in the App Switcher
Along with iOS 8, Apple introduced a new feature in the App Switcher that allows you to have quick access to your recently contacted contacts, as well as your favorite contacts.
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These Clever Bike Lights Get You Seen, Without Blinding Drivers
Bike riders often aren't the most loved road users, a status some cyclists love to perpetuate by attaching a small theatrical production's worth of illumination to their handlebars, in a (partially justified) quest to get seen at night.
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npower now offering free Nest thermostats with its new energy tariff
And so the battle for smart thermostat supremacy wages on. No sooner have we welcomed another warrior to the battlefield than energy provider npower's decided to start giving Nest thermostats away for free.
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
iOS 8: Using Handoff on Mobile Devices
One of the big advances in iOS demonstrated at WWDC earlier this year was Handoff, a tighter integration between iOS devices, making it so switching from one to another is a piece of cake. Now that iOS 8 is available to the world, we can take a closer look at Handoff and what it can do for you.
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A first look at Swype for iOS 8
Why type when you can swipe, indeed. I know that swiping instead of tapping is merely a fun feature and not necessarily a productive way to type. Nevertheless, I love to swipe. The iPhone has this extraordinary touch screen device that uses amazing gesture-based technology.
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Haven is a super-strong smart lock that bolts onto the floor
While there's certainly no shortage of connected door locks that allow keyless entry into your home, many products don't actually make the traditional deadbolt in your door any more secure.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014
ESPN SportsCenter app update finally brings widgets to Notification Center
Sports fan rejoice, as ESPN has finally updated its SportsCenter app to make good use of Notification Center widgets in the Today tab.
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Scenarios, daily quests, and events in Warlords
For starters, the heavy de-emphasis on daily quests combined with the lack of scenarios and the placing of heroic dungeons behind the proving ground barrier removes a solid amount of low pressure, easily accessed content.
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BlackBerry Passport With Stainless Steel Frame Official, Launches Unlocked For $599
The BlackBerry Passport is officially official. While the company teased the device several times before today, we finally have all of the information on BlackBerry’s latest flagship smartphone.
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