Friday, September 29, 2017

Low-tech air conditioner uses terracotta tubes & water to naturally cool down air



Terracotta has been around for a long time.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

This French sci-fi series could be your new horror obsession



Decades of films have proven that few things are as terrifying as the infinite vastness of space, but TV has generally been more concerned with the final frontier's more optimistic possibilities — until now.

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Smartphone GPS accuracy could jump from 5m to 30cm in 2018



Smartphones have revolutionized the way with travel thanks to their integrated GPS systems. With apps like Google Maps, getting lost is a rarity. Coming in 2018, a new smartphone GPS chip is set to make these systems even better, with accuracy increasing from the 5 meters to just 30 centimeters.

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4 Interview Questions That Can Improve Your Hiring Results by 40 Percent



As the leader of a high-growth company, you should be spending at least 50 percent of your time on people-related functions like recruiting and hiring; more importantly, it should be spent wisely.

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Monday, September 25, 2017

There's a Link Between Chronic Migraines And This Common Jaw Disorder



People who get chronic migraines might not think there's anything worse than the debilitating attacks – but it turns out that many of the afflicted could be experiencing a double whammy.

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Insulin resistance cause found, reversed in animal study



UC San Diego scientists say they've discovered a cause of insulin resistance -- a hallmark of type 2 diabetes -- and reversed it, in mice. If the study is confirmed in people, it will answer a longstanding question about how insulin resistance arises.

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The History of Sears Predicts Nearly Everything Amazon Is Doing



One hundred years ago, a retail giant that shipped millions of products by mail moved swiftly into the brick-and-mortar business, changing it forever. Is that happening again? Amazon comes to conquer brick-and-mortar retail, not to bury it.

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Saturday, September 23, 2017

What Sparked the Mongol Conquests?



Early in the thirteenth century, a band of Central Asian nomads led by an orphaned former slave rose up and conquered 24,000,000 square kilometers of Eurasia. Genghis Khan led his Mongol hordes out of the steppe to create the largest contiguous empire the world has ever seen.

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Friday, September 22, 2017

Is Apple deliberately slowing down cellular data on some iPhone 8 models?



When the iPhone 8 was officially announced, Apple made a big deal about the phone being “built for wireless.” That isn’t really true, as we’ve said before — the iPhone 8 has the slow version of wireless charging, and the slow version of LTE data.

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Thursday, September 21, 2017

Your photos just underwent a massive change with iOS 11. Here's what you need to know.



These bright red tomatoes were shot in the HEIF file format, which Apple has integrated into its iOS 11 operating system. The original image file captured by the iPhone is 891 KB.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2017

This iPhone 8-compatible Wireless Charging Stand is now just $13 Prime shipped



StarTOP (99% positive feedback) via Amazon offers the Seneo Qi Wireless Charging Pad for $12.95 with free shipping for Prime members or in orders $25. That takes $6 off the regular going rate and is the lowest offer we’ve tracked. It carries a 4.3/5 star rating from over 2,500 shoppers.

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One Drop Partners with Dexcom Public API Platform



In case you just so happen to have missed this nugget of news gold, Dexcom opened up their API to the masses — and One Drop was there to snag a spot.

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How to redownload purchased ringtones on iPhone and iPad



Have you ever purchased a ringtone from Apple only to forget to back it up in iTunes on your computer? If so, chances are you couldn’t sync your ringtone back after setting up your iPhone or iPad from scratch because you no longer had the original audio file in the first place.

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STAR TREK: DISCOVERY’s First Reactions Are Very Positive



Fans have been patiently waiting for Star Trek to return to television screens for over a decade now. Needless to say, the anticipation for the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery series on CBS All Access is high.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Aukey’s USB-C hub adds four USB 3.0 ports, 4K HDMI and more for $30



Aukey Direct via Amazon offers its USB-C Hub with 4K HDMI, four USB 3.0 ports and more for $29.74 shipped after promo code AUKEYCBD is applied during checkout. That’s good for over $5 off the regular price and a new Amazon all-time low. Rated 3.8/5 stars.

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August Smart Locks and Wifi Doorbell Camera



August Smart Lock - CNET Editors’ Choice Award. Lock and unlock your door, create virtual keys for guests, and see and speak with guests.

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Monday, September 18, 2017

5 Wireless Charging Pads for Your iPhone 8 and iPhone X



The new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X can charge from their included Lightning cable, but they also support Qi-compatible wireless charging. Apple’s own AirPower charger pad won’t be out until next year so third-party accessory makers have stepped up to fill in the gap.

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Toys ‘R’ Us might declare bankruptcy soon



Toys 'R' Us might file for bankruptcy as soon as today, according to Bloomberg. That should help the toy giant restructure the $400 million in debt that comes due for it next year, which it was saddled with after getting bought out a decade ago.

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How to Copy Ringtones to iPhone or iPad in iTunes 12.7



You probably know by now that iTunes 12.7 brings some notable changes like the removal of the App Store from iTunes, requiring users to manage and install iOS apps directly on an iPhone or iPad without iTunes on a computer.

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Apple’s iMessage-based mobile payments service won’t be arriving tomorrow in iOS 11



Apple’s upcoming iMessage-based mobile payments service, powered by Apple Pay, won’t arrive tomorrow with the release of the new operating system for Apple’s mobile devices, iOS 11.

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Friday, September 15, 2017

Arcade Light Switch





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Thursday, September 14, 2017

How to find your custom ringtones after iTunes dumped them



The latest version of iTunes — 12.7 — removes the App Store. That’s bad news for folks who like to keep backups of old iOS apps around, but good news for people who have bloat and clutter. But the update also removes all your custom ringtones, so you can’t manage them from your Mac.

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How to recover your files when your Mac won’t start up properly



When your Mac won't finish its startup process, how do you get access to the data? That's the problem facing reader Norma Moncrieff with her 2013 MacBook Pro. It won’t boot up. It does turn on, starts to load then freezes. I took it into Apple and they suggested a recovery service.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2017

iTunes 12.7: How to cope with the abrupt changes



iTunes 12.7 appeared Tuesday following Apple’s slate of product announcements, and its version number hides how much that’s disappeared and changed in this release. The iOS App Store is wiped out, as are ringtones. iTunes U and Internet Radio have moved locations.

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Hey Apple, I Liked Browsing for iPhone Apps on My Mac



I’ve got a quick message for Apple: I like(d) browsing for iOS apps on my Mac. That’s now a past-tense sentiment, because Apple removed the App Store from iTunes with the release of iTunes 12.7 on Tuesday. The new iTunes focuses on music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and audiobooks.

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Belkin and Mophie unveil new iPhone 8/Plus/X Qi wireless charging solutions



LOS ANGELES – Sept. 12, 2017 – Belkin, market leader in mobile accessories, today unveiled its new wireless charging pad for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X. The Boost↑Up Wireless Charging Pad provides an effortless wireless charging experience for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Here’s how much the iPhone X will cost you with carrier financing



Apple today officially took the wraps off of its all-new iPhone X, and as we expected, it’s the company’s most expensive iPhone to date. At full price, the iPhone X costs $999 for 64GB and $1149 for 256GB.

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Sunday, September 10, 2017

Powering Your Passengers



Introducing PowaPod, the No.1 charging station for backseat passengers. Time is short, so make the most of the trip. Charge passengers up to 4x faster with our next generation quick charger.

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The State of the Galaxy in Star Trek Discovery | Incoming



Star Trek Discovery is just a few weeks away so in the inaugural episode of “Incoming” we look at the Star Trek Galaxy and just what is going on at this point in the timeline. The Templin Institute. Investigating alternate worlds. New episodes every week. http://ift.tt/2jgbXEL...

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Thursday, September 7, 2017

This pen can detect cancer in just 10 seconds



The detection and identification of cancer has seen incredible improvements over the past several decades, offering a new lease on life to those who would have been out of luck in the past.

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10 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About the Aztecs



According to legend, the wandering Mexica people chose where to build their city state of Tenochtitlan by looking for an eagle perched on a cactus. The sign was to be the fulfillment of an age-old prophecy.

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Squid ink may replace dental poking and prodding



You know when you go to the dentist, and they shove that little measuring-stick-like tool up between each of your teeth and the overlapping gum tissue? That tool is known as a periodontal probe, and it's used to check for gum disease.

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The latest 'South Park' game is hardest if you choose a black character



South Park writers Matt Parker and Trey Stone haven't ever really shied away from social commentary (president Donald Trump notwithstanding) and that doesn't look like it's changing with the upcoming South Park: The Fractured but Whole.

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Guy Perfectly Trolls A Text Message Spammer



Repost Recaption Arrested Woman Steals Police Car Then Crashes It During Chase

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12 Things You Should Never Do in Japan



In a country with a unique culture like Japan, visitors can feel daunted by the rules and social norms that regulate public life and interpersonal relations.

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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Boston Red Sox caught using an Apple Watch to steal signs in games against the Yankees & others



A new detailed report from The New York Times says that the Boston Red Sox have been using Apple Watches to steal signs.

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Traces of Crime: How New York’s DNA Techniques Became Tainted



Over the past decade, the DNA laboratory in the office of New York City’s chief medical examiner emerged as a pioneer in analyzing the most complicated evidence from crime scenes. It developed two techniques, which went beyond standard practice at the F.B.I.

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Monday, September 4, 2017

Sunday, September 3, 2017

Today's XKCD comic perfectly sums up Android's volume problem



As I'm sure many of you know, Android has three distinct 'volumes' - one for media, one for the ringer, and one for alarms. Each has its own volume level, but unless you're playing media, adjusting the volume just changes the ringer - leading to the problem XKCD nailed in today's comic.

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Saturday, September 2, 2017

GrubHub trial could have major implications for the gig economy



Next week, GrubHub will face two of its former drivers in court, which could set a precedent for future cases around the 1099, gig economy.

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Here’s why the USB port built into your car charges so agonizingly slow



There’s a USB port on the center console of my 2015 Mazda3, right beneath the stereo — it’s really well located. Get in the car, plug in your cell phone, turn the key (well, push the button) and you’re off. That’s how it should work, anyway.

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IDW's Chris Ryall commissions custom 'Rom' hardcover set



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15 Extremely Unethical Life Hacks



Repost Recaption 19 Hilarious Confessions From People That FAILed While Dying Their Hair

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Friday, September 1, 2017

The Steve Jobs guide to manipulating people and getting what you want



Steve Jobs launched two of the most valuable and creative companies in modern times with Apple and Pixar — but he didn't reach those heights by following the rules all the time. Jobs faced many obstacles to get Apple and Pixar off the ground.

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Leaked document shows how Apple decides to replace or repair your iPhone



It can be hard to predict what's going to happen when you visit an Apple Store to get your iPhone repaired. Apple's warranty for most products covers eligible repairs for its products, including the iPhone, for a year after purchase.

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