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2013-05-21 18:35:32 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

#starwarstuesday

2013-05-21 17:49:33 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

2013-05-16 02:53:58 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

On the I/O keynote stage, we're demoing Racer, a multiplayer Chrome Experiment that uses #Chrome across up to 5 devices at once. Watch the livestream at google.com/io to see racers from the #io13 crowd join a 5-person race against Arnaud Weber, head of Chrome Mobile Engineering and former race car driver. You can start or join a race at g.co/racer.

2013-05-14 23:34:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Om nom data nom. Facebook wants you to rate movies, books, and TV shows. Will you? - http://tcrn.ch/18IXKBt

2013-05-09 04:40:06 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Ticked off by Adobe's move to more expensive cloud software? We've posted this before, but here it is again: all the free and cheap replacements you can use instead.

2013-05-09 04:39:09 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

This is just amazing, and absolutely worth your time. I promise, it is worth your time.

2013-05-08 23:46:06 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Oh man, this might be a pretty serious lockitron competitor, especially if it manages to ship before lockitron. I'll be keeping an eye on this.

2013-05-08 15:16:11 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Chrome apps are surprisingly robust, useful, and usually free.

2013-05-08 13:58:17 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Spotify turns into a pirate's plaything

2013-05-07 14:21:48 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

The head of the ruling Communist Party in China, Xi Jinping, has called his new doctrine the “Chinese dream” evoking its American equivalent. But what exactly is Mr Xi’s vision? It seems to include some American-style aspiration, which is welcome, but also a troubling whiff of nationalism and of repackaged authoritarianism http://econ.st/140xqPT 

2013-05-06 12:55:12 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

This is awesome.  I'd love do do something like this one day.

2013-05-05 17:49:31 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

If you're still wondering how Google Glass actually works, +Project Glass has released a how-to video to explain the basics: http://on.mash.to/ZRFnYP

#Glass  

2013-05-05 17:44:39 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Future of home gaming? Use the room to enhance the experience
 This is a longer introduction to the concept of IllumiRoom by Microsoft. It´s an explanation of the possibilities gained by adding a projector and 3D room mapping. 

Will this be the way to keep consoles alive in a future dominated by mobile gaming?

2013-05-05 17:28:59 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

The Amazing Eldredge Tie Knot

lets try it

harder to pull but the results are stunning

keep your outfit simple because the knot be the focal point

http://goo.gl/Tskb6

2013-05-05 17:26:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Star Wars on the subway

http://youtu.be/J5gCeWEGiQI

2013-05-04 22:03:49 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

May the 4th Be With You! Happy Star Wars Day!

I laugh each time I watch this #StarWars  / #RobotChicken  bit! :)  Have a great Saturday!!

#Maythe4thBeWithYou  

2013-05-04 13:38:41 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

2013-05-04 13:35:45 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Weeeeeekend!!! :D

2013-05-04 13:35:34 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Holee crap! (via +Zack Stentz)

2013-05-04 00:39:58 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Not all robotic movement is cool because it´s slow and mechanical; this one is really, really fast....
 and precise as well. Amazing demonstration of 2009 Japanese technology which in speed, subtlety and parallelism of movements surpasses most current robots.

BTW: First robot which can keep your cat entertained see 0:33 :)

2013-05-01 03:21:48 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Obama is naming an insider to head the FCC -- an insider who at one time or another has represented just about all of the interests aligned against an open Internet. Sad but unsurprising from this president.

2013-04-30 21:38:38 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Engineers took 7 of the top 10 spots in a survey on the highest-paying college majors. http://on.wsj.com/10qklee

How do you think one's college major impacts pay?

2013-04-28 23:59:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

New shelves above my desk! Great weekend project. 

2013-04-28 18:44:49 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

VIDEO: President Obama kills at the WHCA Dinner

This was hysterical:

THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you, everybody.  (Laughter.)  How do you like my new entrance music?  (Applause.)  Rush Limbaugh warned you about this -- second term, baby.  (Laughter and applause.)  We’re changing things around here a little bit.  (Laughter.)

Actually, my advisors were a little worried about the new rap entrance music.  (Laughter.)  They are a little more traditional.  They suggested that I should start with some jokes at my own expense, just take myself down a peg.  I was like, guys, after four and a half years, how many pegs are there left?  (Laughter.)

I want to thank the White House Correspondents.  Ed, you’re doing an outstanding job.  We are grateful for -- (applause) -- the great work you’ve done.  To all the dignitaries whoare here, everybody on ... more »

2013-04-26 17:19:40 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

ROLL YOUR OWN ADVENTURE! Instant dungeon everywhere you go: http://j.mp/ZMCoQ2

2013-04-26 12:59:27 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

2013-04-24 23:02:14 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

John Cleese has a very large brain! This speech about "how creativity works" is incisive and brilliant!  

John Cleese on Creativity

2013-04-24 17:48:40 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

My dog. 

2013-04-24 17:23:57 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 1 +1s)

Have you ever wondered why alcohol makes a cut hurt? Other liquid substances, like water, don’t cause pain when applied to cuts. The answer lies in the lowering of VR1 receptors. VR1 receptors are a special kind of cell in your skin that respond to heat.

Studies have shown that ethanol–which is a kind of alcohol–causes skin cells to put out the same neurochemical signals they put out when heat is around. The result is that it doesn’t take as much actual heat for the VR1′s to turn on. Researchers have found that alcohol lowers the amount of heat needed to turn on VR1 receptors by almost ten degrees.

It isn’t known for sure yet, but researchers think that ethanol may lower the threshold so much around inflamed tissue that your own body temperature kicks off the VR1 receptors. Not only does the cut hurt, but it now feels like its on fire as well.
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2013-04-23 21:14:07 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

New Plasma Device Considered The ‘Holy Grail’ Of Energy Generation And Storage

Scientists at the University of Missouri have devised a new way to create and control plasma that could transform energy generation and storage.

Randy Curry, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Missouri’s College of Engineering, and his team developed a device that launches a ring of plasma at distances of up to two feet. Although the plasma reaches a temperature hotter than the surface of the sun, it doesn’t emit radiation and is completely safe in proximity to humans.

While most of us are familiar with three states of matter – liquid, gas and solid – there is also a fourth state known as plasma, which includes things such as fire and lightning. Life on Earth depends on the energy emitted by plasma produced during fusion reactions within thesun.
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2013-04-22 22:12:55 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Yes, this is old, but I bet at least one of you out there hasn't seen it. And that's just wrong.

Watch it.

2013-04-22 22:00:54 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

2013-04-21 20:10:27 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

I hadn't realized that Gallium could do this. Basically the gallium is insinuating itself into the metal lattice of the other metal, in this case aluminum, which weakens it and makes it brittle. What I find interesting is how far the gallium diffuses; we're not used to thinking of metals as porous conductors of fluids.

Aluminum gallium arsenide is a semiconductor, incidentally.

#sciencesunday   #gallium  

2013-04-21 17:00:09 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Watch Star Wars as a 60-Second Cartoon. A New Hope distilled into sixty animated seconds.

2013-04-20 08:04:13 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Should be clear how Hilary Clinton will be voting #CISPA

2013-04-10 00:41:31 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

91% of Americans support universal background checks.

So why are 14 GOP Senators still threatening to block gun legislation? http://on.msnbc.com/16MXPjR

2013-04-03 23:40:15 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

An incredibly important message for today's kids... forward this to one!

2013-04-02 12:27:21 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

This is not okay netflix. This might be the worst april fool's joke I've ever seen.

2013-03-29 17:45:18 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

"My wife picked their outfits today and she didn't understand why I was laughing." Genius: http://j.mp/YOxkH5

2013-03-29 17:39:18 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Wall Street Journal calls Ingress "Geeky" :-)

Geeks:

1.  Explore the real world with Ingress on their Android phones.
2.  Find cool new places and learn the history of their town.
3.  Refresh themselves with delicious infused 'Hint' water.
4.  Meet interesting real people at real-world meetups.
5.  Share their enthusiasm on Google+.

Non-geeks:

1.  Sit on their couch tapping on virtual birds or corn seeds with their non-Android devices.
2.  Drink large sugary beverages.
3.  Look for updates from their "friends" on other social networks.

Non-geeks, come on over, it's better over here :-)

2013-03-29 17:38:06 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

The First Honest Cable Company - This video is (a) Not Safe for Family Viewing, (b) Not Safe for Work Viewing, and (c) Pretty Much Entirely Accurate.

2013-03-29 15:03:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

LOL!!

PS: for those Nay-Sayers....Easter is celebrated on Monday as well in Germany for example...same day as April Fools Day

2013-03-21 04:17:40 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

Probably the manliest way to separate Oreos you’re ever going to see.

2013-03-19 23:42:29 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Keyboard Cat creator nabs $200k on Kickstarter to make a geektastic card game - http://tcrn.ch/146qGTj

2013-02-28 04:36:48 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)

#MyFirstWheels This picture was taken a few months ago but I bought this 1977 Camaro when I was 15 for $1000. I am currently working on restoring her for a second time.

2013-02-19 01:37:31 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

28,000 signatures still needed

Do you want phone unlocking to be legal? Sign the petition before the deadline (which is in 5 days). 72K have already signed, but the goal is 100K. https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/make-unlocking-cell-phones-legal/1g9KhZG7

#WhiteHouse   #Unlocking   #DMCA   #Legal   #WeThePeople  

2013-02-17 03:56:30 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

#seemslegit  

2013-02-15 23:23:23 (2 comments, 2 reshares, 2 +1s)

2013-02-15 23:22:30 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

So true :)

2013-02-15 23:21:57 (0 comments, 3 reshares, 3 +1s)

Meanwhile, in Alaska...

#russianmeteor