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29 Jul 18:46

The FDA has a significant change of heart about e-cigarettes

by James Trew
The FDA has just announced a sweeping change in its policy regarding e-cigarettes and vaping products. In a press release issued this morning, the administration outlined its plan to focus on reducing usage of combustible cigarettes and tobacco, in t...
04 Dec 16:51

Nike's new store in New York City is loaded with tech

by Edgar Alvarez
SoHo is one of the trendiest neighborhoods in New York City. It's home to hundreds of shops from some of the most popular brands, including Apple, Adidas and, as of last month, Google. Now you can add Nike to this list. The sportswear giant will soon...
16 Oct 20:52

Bumble will verify profiles by asking users to take selfies

by Mariella Moon
Bumble, a dating service that you can also use to find new BFFs, has launched an unorthodox verification process specifically designed to prevent catfishing. It won't just ask you to click a link sent via email or to confirm your identity through a p...
24 May 04:11

'Ori and the Blind Forest' finally makes its way to retail

by Timothy J. Seppala
What began on Xbox One as a digital title, then a definitive edition on the same console, followed by one on PC is finally making its way to bricks and mortar stores. On June 14th, you'll be able to walk into your favorite fine purveyor of video game...
25 Dec 05:11

Amazon and Jeremy Clarkson hint at the future of delivery drones

by Jon Fingas
Former Top Gear co-host Jeremy Clarkson isn't just working on a new motoring show for Amazon... he's helping the internet giant pitch its vision for delivery drones, too. Amazon has unveiled a splashy new Prime Air ad where Clarkson shows off a new,...
05 Nov 04:48

'Robotic fingers' make your dumb appliances smarter

by Andrew Tarantola
Naran, a South Korean startup, has developed a series novel devices that transforms analog, push-button devices into internet-connected tools for your smart home. The devices, dubbed "Microbot Push" are low-power Bluetooth gadgets that pull command...
05 Nov 04:47

Facebook reportedly launching a standalone news app next week

by Roberto Baldwin
According to Financial Times, Facebook will be releasing yet another standalone app. The yet-to-be-released Notify app will feature news from media partners like The Washington Post, CBS and Vogue. Users will receive alerts when one of the outlets...
09 Jun 19:35

'The Martian' trailer: Matt Damon gets stranded on Mars

by Devindra Hardawar
Daptronic

I'm ridley-scott skeptical, since Prometheus was such a steaming pile of wet trash

What do you do when you're stranded on an alien planet all by yourself? Engage your engineering skills -- or die. That's the basic plot of The Martian, the latest film by Ridley Scott (Alien, Blade Runner), based on Andy Weir's hugely successful self...
04 Jun 04:02

Adorable AI-powered robot Musio just wants to be your friend

by Devindra Hardawar
Daptronic

And murder you in your sleep

Everyone complains about not having flying cars yet, but where are our robotic pals? Films like Short Circuit, Big Hero 6 and Wall-E certainly make them seem appealing, though our ever-constant anxiety around Terminator-like robot uprisings is likely...
17 Aug 16:30

Opera's web compression app can now save you some Vietnamese dong

by Richard Lai
Daptronic

Headline win

After eight months of beta testing, the Opera Max web compression app is finally getting a launch partner, and it happens to be in Vietnam. Opera's joining forces with local carrier Mobiistar to have the app preloaded on select Android devices...
08 Jul 05:25

Sorry, folks: Study says musical talent mostly comes from your genes

by Jon Fingas
Daptronic

At least now it's my Dad's fault that I suck.

We like to imagine that musical talent is just a matter of putting in enough hours. The Beatles became superstars because they spent years honing their craft in Hamburg, right? Well, maybe not. A recently published study from the Karolinska...
08 Jul 05:16

BlackBerry tries to justify the square shape of its next big smartphone

by Jon Fingas
Daptronic

What in the actual fuck.

If you're anything like us, your reaction to the unveiling of BlackBerry's upcoming Passport smartphone probably involved a few choice expletives -- why the hell would you ship such a blocky device in 2014? Thankfully, the company is more than happy...
02 Jul 16:32

CNET: Samsung, Motorola and LG will launch Android Wear watches next week

by Richard Lawler
Daptronic

Looks like I might be coming home from I/O with a new watch

Next week is Google's big developer conference, and according to a rumor from CNET, Samsung will be at center stage with a smartwatch running Android Wear. The usual unnamed people in the know suggest Samsung's watch could even be a giveaway for...
23 Jun 14:31

Tax haven Jersey now wants to become 'Bitcoin Island'

by Sharif Sakr
Daptronic

Yeah, but do they have "Real Housewives?" I think not.

There are advantages to being a tiny, self-governing speck in the English Channel, and the ability to create a "welcoming" financial habitat is certainly one of them. But Jersey has ambitions beyond just being a haven for regular cash. Its Treasury...
20 Jun 05:53

Amazon's Fire phone has average looks and high aspirations (hands-on)

by Brad Molen
Daptronic

Meh.

It was only a matter of time before Amazon launched a smartphone. In the past 10 years, the company's extended its reach from the online realm into physical hardware, and after the addition of the Fire TV recently, the smartphone was the last major...
20 May 05:17

MIT can map the activity of every neuron in an animal's brain

by Jon Fingas
Daptronic

you're next.

Scientists have long yearned for a neuron-by-neuron illustration of brain activity; get that and you can see exactly what drives an animal's thoughts and reflexes. MIT may make those wishes come true, as it just revealed a system that produces a...
05 May 06:14

Fly Factory produces insect pate that "tastes like chicken"

by Marcus Fairs

Icelandic product design graduate Búi Bjarmar Aðalsteinsson has created a Fly Factory that breeds insect larvae for human consumption. (more...)

02 May 04:34

T-Mobile's no-contract attitude brings in another 2.4 million customers

by Sharif Sakr
Daptronic

If only their networks didn't suck giant monkey balls.

So, now we know where all those disgruntled Sprint customers have been going. In total, 2.4 million people joined T-Mobile USA's network in the first quarter of this year, with around half of those opting for the carrier's "Un-carrier" style plans,...
22 Apr 13:46

Nations gather to decide who gets the keys to the internet

by Steve Dent
Daptronic

The absence of US control is good for pretty much everything

Many countries are (understandably) unhappy with the influence the US wields over the internet, and in particular its control of ICANN, the web's "back end." The Department of Commerce has agreed to give up its oversight of the body, and is meeting...
18 Apr 04:56

Scout GPS app keeps your gas and coffee detour to a minimum

by Steve Dent
Daptronic

This is the first feature I've seen that makes me want to use a gps app other than google maps...

Telenav wants its latest Scout update for iPhone to stand out from other nav apps by giving what it claims 80 percent of us want while driving: gas, coffee, or food. You can now select a spot serving one of those sans typing and be sure it's decent...
12 Apr 18:13

Turn Ice Cream into Muffins with Just One Extra Ingredient

by Adam Dachis
Daptronic

Make me a cake, biotch.

Turn Ice Cream into Muffins with Just One Extra Ingredient

If you want a yummy muffin but don't want to put in the effort of measuring and combining several ingredients, just grab a pint of vanilla ice cream and some self-rising flour.

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09 Apr 13:53

Sesame Go video service offers constant Cookie Monster for $4 a month

by Mat Smith
Daptronic

Let's just put GO after everything.

If you were looking for another streaming service to pitch a few bucks to each month -- and you have a few Sesame Street fans in the house -- Sesame Go might be your next subscription. For $3.99 per month or $29.99 for a year (you can cancel...
11 Feb 06:23

Parody of the Day: "Dumb Starbucks" Coffee Store Opens in California

Parody of the Day: "Dumb Starbucks" Coffee Store Opens in California
The mock store, which quietly opened Friday, is nearly identical to a typical Starbucks location, with tumblers for sale and trendy CDs, including "Dumb Jazz Standards," displayed on the counter.

But the similarities end there. Drinks here are served in green and white "Dumb Starbucks coffee" cups, while pastries are pulled from display cases straight from their Vons' packaging.

The menu features "Dumb Iced Coffee," "Dumb Frappuccinos," and a seasonal "Wuppy Duppy Latte."

Submitted by: Unknown (via LA Times)

02 Feb 14:04

US phone companies to explore replacing all phone numbers with IP addresses

by Sharif Sakr
Daptronic

Jesus, finally.

Voice-over-IP (VoIP) is nothing new, of course, but so far it's been regarded merely as an add-on to America's regular, analog-based copper and cellular voice networks -- networks that are currently maintained as a matter of legal requirement. The ...
20 Jan 03:58

Unknown Sony phone pops up in photos, suggests new Z1 variant could land at MWC

by James Trew
Sony is doing a pretty job keeping itself in our line of sight right now. Not only did it out two (or almost two) new handsets at CES (the Z1 Compact, and a T-mo only Z1S), it also released a brace of mid-rangers a few days later. Today is all about ...
17 Dec 06:05

How would you change Toshiba's Satellite U845?

by Daniel Cooper
Daptronic

make it a mac

When you're building a laptop to a price point, there's a fine line between success and failure. Take the Toshiba Satellite U845, an Ultrabook priced at the reasonably slender $750. When we placed it in the hands of our resident laptop critic, she ...
12 Dec 05:17

Gmail for Android gets a vacation responder, printing and universal attachment support

by Jon Fingas
Daptronic

finally. can't believe it took them this long to let me attach a pdf to an email. welcome to 2004.

Many workers are about to leave on holiday trips, and Google is more than willing to help them avoid the office with an updated Gmail app for Android. The new release includes a vacation responder that will let fellow employees know that you're off ...
03 Dec 21:47

Amazon Prime Air drones revealed on 60 Minutes, aim to deliver in half an hour (video)

by Mat Smith
Daptronic

whaaaat? Now your husband can forget your birthday until THAT DAY!

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos took to 60 Minutes to reveal the company's latest delivery method: drones. In what is likely a cunning reminder of the e-tailer's upcoming Cyber Monday sales, these bots will apparently be capable of delivering packages up to ...
21 Nov 15:18

HBO Go comes to Chromecast on both Android and iOS

by Terrence O'Brien
Daptronic

Yay. Maybe they'll add local streaming back in someday so I can use this thing as I originally intended.

HBO Go comes to Chromecast

See, when the Chromecast first launched, it was intriguing primarily because of its exceptionally low price point. People who ran out and bought one (which included more than a few Engadget editors) were investing in promised future functionality, not its current feature set. Well, it's safe to say that money was not wasted. With today's announcement that HBO Go will now support Chromecast, Google has brought most of the major non-sports streaming properties to its tiny dongle, including Netflix and Hulu. It's particularly impressive given how notoriously slow HBO has been to bring its streaming service to "new" platforms. Now Google-loving nerds across the US will be able to get their "Game of Thrones" fix on demand on their TV simply by tapping an icon on their Android or iOS tablet. Of course, that is if you're an HBO subscriber. The update is already hitting both the iTunes App Store and Google Play, so go download it now.

Filed under: Home Entertainment, Google

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19 Nov 15:21

Recon reworks its heads-up display tech with the Snow2

by Joseph Volpe
Daptronic

whaaat? gimme.

We still have to wait and see what wearable fruit Intel's investment in Recon will bear -- and by "fruit," we mean Google Glass competitor. In the meantime, Recon's got a new HUD display for fans of snow on mountains and hurtling down said mountains. Just don't call the Snow2 a refresh or an update. According to Recon, it's a revision of its last HUD tech for skiers and snowboarders, although just like last time out, this improved HUD's made to work with Oakley, Uvex, Alpina, Scott and other ski wear makers. The device's internals have been beefed up with a dual-core CPU, support for WiFi a/b/g/n, better battery (about 35 percent longer-lasting) and a dedicated GPU for improved graphics visibility. The real beauty of Recon's new HUD, which is available sans goggles for $400, is the data it beams straight to your face. Everything from stats on your downhill performance to slope navigation and even the location of friends can be viewed on the display. The Snow2's made to work with both Android and iOS, but its "Made for iPhone" certification means you're better off shredding the gnar with an iDevice in pocket.

Filed under: Wearables

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