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Oh Oculus, we hardly knew ye and now you’re a part of the Zuckerborg. Whither goes your Rift? Is Virtual Reality now just a shill for status updates, virtual walls you can poster and an even more...
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BlackBerry taking ‘serious look’ at bringing BBM to desktops
Remember when BlackBerry was hesitant to let BBM wander to other platforms? So do we, but now that the company has committed to cross-platform support by pushing its messaging service to ecosystems...
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This is what Facebook could look like on Oculus Rift (video)
This week, much of the world met Oculus Rift for the very first time. And now that millions of consumers are at least somewhat familiar with the VR gadget, it’s not unreasonable to assume the device...
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Jeri Ellsworth talks castAR’s accidental beginnings and its augmented reality...
By now, followers of castAR already know that Jeri Ellsworth created the projected augmented reality glasses back when she worked for Valve Software. But not everybody knows that its invention was,...
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The Latest Chat App for iPhone Needs No Internet Connection
Just between us: Peer-to-peer schemes like FireChat’s send information without involving distant servers or wireless carriers. Mobile app stores are stuffed with messaging apps from WhatsApp to Tango...
View ArticleTesla Adds Shielding to Prevent Model S Fires, Protect EVs’ Reputation
This morning Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, announced that, in response to three vehicle fires last year, Tesla is adding additional shielding to the undercarriage of its Model S electric car. Two of the...
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How to Hide Email Addresses when Sending to Multiple Recipients in Outlook 2013
When sending email to multiple recipients (some of whom are unknown to each other), it’s recommended not to display everyone’s email address. Some people might get quite upset with you for advertising...
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Swedish carrier hints at an HTC One M8 Mini, we feign surprise
HTC has just released a new One smartphone, so it stands to reason that the company would give the One Mini a similar upgrade, wouldn’t it? Sure enough, there’s now a hint that such an update might be...
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The concept restaurant of the future: iBeacons, motion detection and...
An invitation to see a “future restaurant” covered in highfalutin tech concepts was shaping up to be a highlight of our week. According to Recruit Advanced Technology Lab’s teaser, it was going to...
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Nokia Lumia 630 spotted in the wild running Windows Phone 8.1
If you’ve wanted to know what Nokia’s entry-level Lumia 630 looks like in real life, today is your lucky day. Both a Coolxap video (below) and a handful of photos from @Umit have shown off the...
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San Francisco Giants (and most of MLB) adopt Apple’s iBeacon for an enhanced...
“It’s kind of a no-brainer.” That’s what the San Francisco Giants’ Chief Information Officer, Bill Schlough, said when asked why the team is implementing Apple’s iBeacon technology this season…....
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Geek Trivia: Cookie Monster’s Real Name Is?
Cookie Monster’s Real Name Is? Carlor Chip Marvin Sidney Think you know the answer? View article: Geek Trivia: Cookie Monster’s Real Name Is?
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Final Round of Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Betas are now Available for Download
April is nearly here, so that means the last testing stage for the latest version of Ubuntu has finally arrived. So clear your weekend calendar and get ready for some fresh Linux goodness! The final...
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Tesla adds titanium plate to protect against battery fires | Consumer Reports
See the article here: Tesla adds titanium plate to protect against battery fires | Consumer Reports
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Google mandates Android logo on device bootup screens
When we first booted up the new HTC One, we were greeted by a “Powered by Android” logo near the bottom of the screen; Samsung has done the same thing with the Galaxy S5. At first this may not seem...
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Cellphone deals of the week: 3.28.14
We’re smack-dab in the middle of the new phone-announcement season. While you’ll have to shell out quite a bit for the latest hardware, some previous models — including recent releases — are getting...
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Microsoft changes privacy policy to ban accessing users’ email
Several days ago, it was revealed that Microsoft once accessed a blogger’s email account without permission to uncover an employee who leaked source code. MS initially defended its actions, saying it...
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Tesla toughens up the Model S’ underbody to prevent battery fires
Tesla’s Model S may have a good safety record, but even two accident-related battery fires are too many for the perfection-obsessed (and image-conscious) automaker. Elon Musk has revealed that every...
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Valve’s VR guru jumps ship to become Oculus’ head scientist
As it turns out, not everyone is bummed that Oculus VR will soon fall into Facebook’s gaping maw. Valve’s Michael Abrash — one of the most notable names in the company’s ambitious VR group — just...
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How to Make a Star with String
Making string figures is a pastime that kids and adults throughout the world have enjoyed for thousands of years. It’s also really fun! If you’ve made the Cup and Saucer you’re just a couple steps...
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