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Well Balanced: hands-on with the final version of the Onewheel skateboard

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 22:59:30 +0000

When Kyle Doerksen brought his electric skateboard to CES last year, it looked like he stole a balancing prop from a local circus act. The Onewheel is the very image of its name: a single tire flanked by two wooden platforms. It almost looks…
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Bad News for Amazon: Google Play Movies and TV Are Now on Roku

admin — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 22:56:37 +0000

By adding its video service to Roku devices, Google is going after more streaming-content purchases while trying to get a leg up on Amazon.

The post Bad News for Amazon: Google Play Movies and TV Are Now on Roku appeared first on WIRED.

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‘Google tax’ approved in Spain, search engines must pay news publishers

admin — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 22:57:03 +0000

Spain is now among the growing number of European countries to pass intellectual property laws that labels search engines and news aggregators, such as Google News, as infringing on copyrights when they link to news stories. The Spanish parliament approved new laws on Thursday, to go into effect on January 1st, 2015, allowing news publishers to charge a fee each … Continue reading
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Scientists can make your inner monologue audible

admin — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 22:56:47 +0000

When you hear someone else speak, specific neurons in your brain fire. Brian Pasley and a bunch of his colleagues discovered this at the University of California, Berkeley. And not only that, but those neurons all appeared to be tuned to specific…
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Engadget Daily: The ‘Microsoft Band,’ life with the OnePlus One and more!

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 22:56:38 +0000

Been waiting for a Windows-powered smartwatch? Well, you’ll have to keep waiting; Microsoft’s debut wearable is a Nike FuelBand-like fitness tracker called the Band. That’s not all we have on deck, though. Click through for our Nintendo 3DS review,…
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Last-Minute Tech Tips for Making Your Halloween Nice and Creepy

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 22:56:55 +0000

Even if you’ve procrastinated on your Halloween plans, you can still whip up festive, interactive costumes and decor. Here are seven tips and ideas for a WIRED All Hallows Eve.

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Antares ISS resupply rocket explodes on takeoff

admin — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 22:59:16 +0000

Orbital Sciences Corp.’s high-profile Antares rocket launch has ended in failure, exploding shortly after takeoff and crashing back down onto the launch pad. The unmanned rocket had been expected to start the Cygnus cargo spacecraft’s voyage to the International Space Station, carrying supplies and experiments. Luckily, there are no indications of injuries or fatalities as a result of the rocket … Continue reading
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Here’s why Rite Aid, CVS don’t accept Apple Pay

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 22:59:14 +0000

This week, and really since inception, Apple Pay has had a lot of attention. The recent chatter surrounds Apple Pay problems, where some retailers are sidestepping the service due to their allegiance elsewhere. The problems are significant, but not insurmountable. Now Apple is responding, and a hashtag (#PayItSafe) has been created to unify fronts. Though Apple Pay isn’t new to … Continue reading
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Austin’s airport uses WiFi to gauge how long you’ll wait in security lines

admin — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 22:58:58 +0000

If you’re a frequent flyer, you’ve probably panicked after realizing that a long security line could make you miss your flight. You might not have reason to worry at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, though, since the travel hub is now taking…
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Ebola in your inbox: email spammers using virus to trick users

admin — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 22:57:40 +0000

Despite much of the hysteria in the headlines these days, the American people have little chance of catching the Ebola virus. Our computers on the other hand, need to be careful. Email spammers are increasingly relying on Ebola scare-tactics in an effort to get recipients to open their messages and click on the links within. Both the U.S. government’s Computer … Continue reading
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