Pebble enables 2-way communication and sheds light on new color shipping soon

The Pebble smart watch got a little smarter today with the announcement that developers can now access new tools that allow the watch to control more areas of smartphones and handle notifications for more activities.



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Man, the Price of Being a Superhero Sure Has Gone Up a Lot

Seeing as how it’s an unbreakable metal, the adamantium that laces Wolverine’s bones is probably hella expensive. But, cripes, it costs a whole hell of a lot more now.



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Manning Is Acquitted of Aiding the Enemy

FORT MEADE, Md. — A military judge on Tuesday found Pfc. Bradley Manning not guilty of “aiding the enemy” for his release of hundreds of thousands of military and diplomatic documents to WikiLeaks.



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Manning Is Acquitted of Aiding the Enemy

FORT MEADE, Md. — A military judge on Tuesday found Pfc. Bradley Manning not guilty of “aiding the enemy” for his release of hundreds of thousands of military and diplomatic documents to WikiLeaks.



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If There's A Future In Motion-Controlled Computing, This Is It.

This is the Leap Motion Controller. I'm pretty sure it's the future. This wasn't the case last week, when the $79.99, USB stick-sized device for Mac and PC started shipping.



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Bradley Manning's verdict will be announced on Tuesday: here's what you need to know

Before there was PRISM, there was the largest national security leak in US history.



via Pocket http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/29/4567618/bradley-manning-trial-verdict-sentencing

Even Google Reader Replacements Are Shutting Down

When Google Reader finally closed its doors, it shoved thousands of teary-eyed RSS fans into cyberspace, adrift, where we flailed around desperately for a suitable replacement. Many services rose to the challenge, but the incoming wave was a lot to handle.



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Most Ouya Owners Aren't Buying A Damn Thing

When you play an Ouya, you can try a demo of every single game available, without ever having to buy a thing. Which is exactly what most owners of the tiny Android console are doing.



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Weekly Tweak Recap July 22 - July 28

In case you've missed out on the new jailbreak tweaks Cydia has seen, this recap will highlight the tweaks we've shown you this week. These are in no specific order. 1. InstaLauncher – $1.



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British tourist had a bit too much to drink in Vegas (Video)

| In: Awesome, Foreigners, Funny, Nailed It, Random, Travel, Video, You got wasted Some guys just handle Vegas perfectly.



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The Secret Deals That Make YouTube Buffer

If you ever find yourself having to wait for YouTube to buffer video—but ads, they load just fine—then don't worry, you're not alone. In fact, it's likely you're on the receiving end of a corporate deal which limits how much you can enjoy online video.



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The 25 Funniest Job Resumes Of All Time

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Another "Great" FedEx Delivery! (3 pics + 1 gif)

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My iPhone Says, “Not Enough Storage”. What Should I Do?

Do you wake up to your iPhone with this message, “Not Enough Storage, This iPhone cannont be backed up because there is not enough iCloud storage available. You can manage your storage in Setting.



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12 Unwritten Social Rules You Need to Follow

12 unwritten social rules we should all follow. Would you add any rules to this list? Let us know in the comments section below!



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Nexus 7 review (2013)

Who knew affordable tablets could be so good? That was our reaction after reviewing the original Nexus 7 when it went on sale last year for $200; at the time, comparably specced products were going for at least $100 more.



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Look, No Grid! NYC Reimagined As A Circular Metropolis

Mapmaker Max Roberts ditches New York’s linear grid for concentric circles in this new subway map. Max Roberts really likes maps.



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Compilation of Predictions For the Future from Films of the 20s and 30s

“1920′s – What The Future Will Look Like” is a compilation of film clips showing how the future will look, as predicted in the 1920s and 1930s. The film was compiled by Aaron1912 back in 2010.



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X-Arcade's rugged Solo Joystick: supports PC, Mac, Linux and nine gaming consoles

There's multifaceted, and then there's X-Arcade's Solo Joystick. Following up on the outfit's aptly-titled Dual Joystick, the Solo here is a 12-pound beast that's built to withstand just about anything. And, indeed, function just about anywhere.



via Pocket http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/28/x-arcade-rugged-solo-joystick-pre-order-available/

Slingbox 500

Now you can enjoy your personal media on the big screen with SlingProjector. With a Slingbox 500 and SlingPlayer (sold separately) on your smartphone it's snap to beam your photos and videos* onto the TV.



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Save A Trip to the Store By Mixing Your Own Fabric Softener

Fabric softener isn't incredibly expensive, but you probably have all the necessary ingredients to make your own just lying around the house. As ChronicCrafter explains on Instructables, all it takes is water, baking soda, and hair conditioner.



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2001: A Space Odyssey - Discerning Themes through Score and Imagery

By James Maynard Gelinas Given the competition with commercial cinema, a director has a particular responsibility toward his audiences.



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Zulna - NPC - World of Warcraft

Valor Points - Currency - World of Warcraft

Log in / Register|Feedback| Valor Points Contribute



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Justice Points - Currency - World of Warcraft

Sign in|Feedback| Justice Points Contribute Simply browse for your screenshot using the form below. In-game screenshots are preferred over model-viewer-generated ones. The higher the quality the better! Be sure to read the tips & tricks if you haven't before.



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9 Easy-To-Steal Habits Of The Super Successful

We wish there was a handbook for success, but there isn't. Here's the next best thing: a list of ways you can realize your dreams--and be a more productive person in the process. Wouldn't it be great if success was simple?



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How Credit Card Numbers Are Created

If you thought the sprawl of 16 numbers across the front of your credit was randomly generated, think again: like any good string of numbers, an algorithm was involved in its creation.



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Three new reports show the state of the nation for the iPhone

Photo: ibtimes.com



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Pac-Man Wedding Invitations: Do You Take This Puck?

If you are a Pac-Man who’s found his Ms. Pac-Man and are ready to tie the knot, you’re going to need some wedding invitations. These Pac-Man themed wedding invitations from Etsy artist BangBoomPowDesign are perfect to mark the occasion. They are Pac-Man themed and amazingly awesome.



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T-Mobile slashes down payment to zero bucks for all devices

T-Mobile USA today announced an awesome summer deal for smartphone buyers: zero dollars down for all devices, including Apple’s iPhone 5. Previously, buying an iPhone 5 from T-Mobile required a down payment of $149.99 plus 24 installments of $21 per month.



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Everything We Know About Planet Formation Might Be Wrong

Scientists believe they may have stumbled upon a planet that currently circles its sun at twice the distance Pluto's does ours. And should they be able to confirm that, yes, this is in fact a planet we're dealing with, astronomers may have to redefine the entire way we think about planet formation.



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Know the Secret Price Codes at Major Retailers to Save More Money

Several popular retailers use "secret" price codes that can clue you in on whether an item is the best deal at the store or not. Here's a handy chart you can use while shopping to decode those numbers.



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T-Mobile temporarily drops upfront device cost, most models going for no money down

Zero dollars down, Simple Choice and Jump? T-Mobile must be downright crazy! Either that, or it's a carrier struggling to make a serious impact on a market dominated by two juggernauts -- juggernauts who also came out with early upgrade plans of their own within a week of Jump's debut.



via Pocket http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/26/t-mobile-temporary-drops-upfront-price-on-select-devices/

Ingenious Contra Game Marriage Proposal (11 pics)

This is how I did it. In short, I bought Contra, dumped the ROM, hex edited the file, flashed it to a new ROM chip and soldered it all back together. Took some work but worth it. I changed player names to ours and also changed the ending text to ask her once she beat the game.



via Pocket http://izismile.com/2013/07/26/ingenious_contra_game_marriage_proposal_11_pics.html

How Credit Card Numbers Are Created

If you thought the sprawl of 16 numbers across the front of your credit was randomly generated, think again: like any good string of numbers, an algorithm was involved in its creation.



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The new Nexus 7 vs. last year's model: what's changed?

Google's second-generation Nexus 7 hasn't been the company's best kept secret -- we've seen leak after leak, after leak and, well, you get the point.



via Pocket http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/24/nexus-7-whats-changed/

Add a Strong Closing Sentence to Your Cover Letter to Seal the Deal

If you're going to bother writing a cover letter at all, make sure you write one employers will actually read. The folks at Glassdoor suggest a strong closing statement in your cover letter may land you an interview. They even have some examples to use.



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Three things you need to understand about 3D printing to talk about it intelligently

Several of the biggest brains in 3D printing joined Quartz for a discussion about the future of the technology at General Assembly in New York City on July 16. Here are the three most interesting things we learned. The upsides of 3D printing are all about total customization.



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Shloosl Copies Your House Keys Using a Smartphone Photograph

Take two pictures of a housekey with your smartphone, email them to Shloosl, and receive a physical copy of that key a couple of days later. And it works. Seriously. I have a tough door.



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Cloud Serpent mounts

Cloud Serpent mounts are a type of creature raised and trained by the Pandaren as flying mounts. Players will be able to obtain one of their own as a mount through a series of daily quests that is estimated to take 20 days.



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Order of the Cloud Serpent - Faction - World of Warcraft

Log in / Register|Feedback| LinksLinks Order of the Cloud Serpent Contribute



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Mists of Pandaria: New Mounts - Wowhead News

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Digg Reader Adds Top Requested Features, But Still A Long Way From Replacing Google Reader

Digg Reader, the Betaworks-backed alternative to the now dead Google Reader, is making progress in becoming a more solidified platform for serious feed reading.



via Pocket http://techcrunch.com/2013/07/19/digg-reader-adds-top-requested-features-but-still-a-long-way-from-replacing-google-reader/

Why the Biggest Obstacle for Elon Musk's Hyperloop Might Be Tunnels

It all sounds so Jetsonian. A new 600 mph "Hyperloop" method of transportation connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco? That's the buzz around the internet water cooler as people guess what Elon Musk has in store for the transportation of tomorrow.



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Eat These are the 5 best burgers in New York

Burgers, by definition, are delicious (ed note: please don't look up the definition of "burger"), and there are literally hundreds in NY worth putting on your bucket list that will eventually make you kick one. But some stand out.



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Pressed Dry Pet Food Launched Into The Uk

Southport-based JM International Distribution, which has been importing Frank’s Pro Gold for 10 years, has launched a new pressed dog food concept on to the British pet food market.



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Med students develop knife that can detect cancerous tissues within seconds

Here's one for the medical journals: researchers at London's Imperial College have created a high-tech scalpel that can differentiate between cancerous and non-cancerous tissue as it cuts.



via Pocket http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/18/iknife-cancer-detector/

Cosmetic helms now available in Blizzard Store

The first round of transmog gear for purchase has appeared in the Blizzard store. The Crown of Eternal Winter, Jewel of the Firelord, and Hood of Hungering Darkness are all head slot items with zero stats, functional only for cosmetic reasons.



via Pocket http://wow.joystiq.com/2013/07/17/cosmetic-helms-now-available-in-blizzard-store/

The Great and Powerful Oz is Actually Army of Darkness

Alright, read the Pixar Universe theory from an hour ago, and then head into yet another conspiracy post here. It turns out that Sam Raimi has made the same movie twice, The Great and Powerful Oz, and Army of Darkness.



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Julie Uhrman: Ouya Reception “Great,” Pigeonholers Don’t Get It

Tomorrow will mark three weeks since the Android-powered gaming console Ouya hit store shelves, though some Kickstarter backers have had their consoles a little longer than that. So, how’s it doing? Not everyone is sharing in those memories, though.



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11-inch MacBook Air review: living with Apple's smallest laptop

Laptops are getting thinner, lighter, and smaller. How far will it go? Note: be sure to read our 13-inch MacBook Air review for lots more on Apple's latest laptops. When my parents bought me my first laptop, I fought tooth and nail to spend the extra money and get a bigger model.



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