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  • newDell Kills Its Public Cloud, Continues To Flail In Post-PC Era

    Dell Kills Its Public Cloud, Continues To Flail In Post-PC Era

    Dell is a computer company desperately in search of a new market as the desktop and laptop PCs dwindles. But the Austin-based company is finding that that an elusive target.Public Cloud? That's So 2011Yester…
    - 15 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:50pm -
  • newCongress Wants To Take A Tax Bite Out Of Apple

    Congress Wants To Take A Tax Bite Out Of Apple

    Tim Cook is going to have an interesting day today. The CEO of Apple will be testifying before the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, which would love to know how Apple has managed to avoid…
    - 16 hours ago, 21 May 13, 12:34pm -
  • newOne Startup’s Story: The Evolution Of An Outsourcing Strategy

    One Startup’s Story: The Evolution Of An Outsourcing Strategy

    Guest author John Fearon is CEO of Dropmyemail.com, which backs up emails in the cloud and Dropmysite.com, a cloud-based backup company.At any startup, the first hurdle is the lack of resources - lack of fund…
    - 17 hours ago, 21 May 13, 12:05pm -
  • newTumblr's Perverse Lesson: To Get Rich, Don't Make Money

    Tumblr's Perverse Lesson: To Get Rich, Don't Make Money

    $1.1 billion. That's how much your company is worth if it's long on users and short on paying customers. Just ask Tumblr. Or Instagram. Each yanked down billion-dollar acquisitions despite making virtually no…
    - 18 hours ago, 21 May 13, 11:02am -
  • Google Admits Defeat In Its 7-Year Battle With Amazon And PayPal

    Google Admits Defeat In Its 7-Year Battle With Amazon And PayPal

    Google just announced that is it is shutting down Google Checkout, a Web-based payments system it launched to great expectations seven years ago.It will continue to offer Google Wallet and handle transactions…
    - 1 day ago, 20 May 13, 11:35pm -
  • Congress Whacks Apple With The Tax Avoider Stick

    Congress Whacks Apple With The Tax Avoider Stick

    An 18-month congressional investigation turned up evidence that Apple is a major-league tax avoider, the New York Times reports — one that allegedly sheltered billions of dollars from taxation by moving the…
    - 1 day ago, 20 May 13, 11:21pm -
  • Flickr Gets A Makeover — It's Been Supersized And Instagrammed

    Flickr Gets A Makeover — It's Been Supersized And Instagrammed

    It wasn’t that long ago that Yahoo stood accused of letting Flickr decay beyond repair. Today, under the guidance of new CEO Marissa Mayer, the company has given the oft maligned image-sharing community…
    - 1 day ago, 20 May 13, 11:06pm -
  • Who Hates The Yahoo-Tumblr Deal? Tumblrers, That's Who

    Who Hates The Yahoo-Tumblr Deal? Tumblrers, That's Who

    The Tumblr acquisition may give Yahoo the young, hip audience it’s always wanted — assuming it can keep them. Because Tumblr users aren’t happy, and they’re letting it all out. “Yahoo is buying Tum…
    - 1 day ago, 20 May 13, 7:13pm -
  • Chinese Army Cyberunit Apparently Attacking U.S. Targets Again

    Chinese Army Cyberunit Apparently Attacking U.S. Targets Again

    Getting called out by the Obama administration wasn't enough of a deterrent for Unit 61398, the cyberattack unit of the People's Liberation Army of China, because apparently they're at it again, working to pil…
    - 2 days ago, 20 May 13, 3:48pm -
  • GrubHub, Seamless Merger Brings Bigger Online Food Delivery

    GrubHub, Seamless Merger Brings Bigger Online Food Delivery

    If you like using online tools to hunt and gather your food, take note: Seamless and GrubHub, two of the better-known players in the mobile food-delivery business, announced today that they will be merging the…
    - 2 days ago, 20 May 13, 3:04pm -
  • Blinded By Big Data: It's The Models, Stupid

    Blinded By Big Data: It's The Models, Stupid

    In the Gold Rush to accumulate and put to use Big Data, we may actually be making it harder to actually glean insights from that data. Yet the prospect of data solving all of our problems is so tempting that e…
    - 2 days ago, 20 May 13, 3:02pm -
  • 6 First-Hand Tips On How Startups Can Cope With Success

    6 First-Hand Tips On How Startups Can Cope With Success

    Startups are fast-paced, sometimes hectic places to work. In the early days, everyone wears multiple hats and is expected to lend a hand where needed, leading to close bonds between team members.But when a st…
    - 2 days ago, 20 May 13, 2:37pm -
  • Yahoo, Tumblr Match Official: Now What?

    Yahoo, Tumblr Match Official: Now What?

    Yahoo has officially announced the all-cash acquisition of blogging site Tumblr, picking up the six-year-old company for a cool $1.1 billion.The move, which was telegraphed by the major tech sources over the…
    - 2 days ago, 20 May 13, 2:01pm -
  • Here Comes Jolla, Yet Another Deviant Linux Smartphone

    Here Comes Jolla, Yet Another Deviant Linux Smartphone

    Meet Jolla, the smartphone that almost never came to be.When Nokia decided to jump off its burning platform a few years ago and go with Windows Phone, there were no people more disappointed with the decision…
    - 2 days ago, 20 May 13, 1:17pm -
  • How Amazon's Rising Headwaters Could Threaten Google

    How Amazon's Rising Headwaters Could Threaten Google

    Guest author Derek Brown is a technology executive and analyst who blogs at One Blind Squirrel.Jeff Jordan, a partner at Andreessen Horowitz with the Midas touch, recently opined that Amazon’s e-commerce ca…
    - 2 days ago, 20 May 13, 12:59pm -

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  • newMost Popular Android Phone, 2013 Edition: HTC One

    Most Popular Android Phone, 2013 Edition: HTC One

    The best Android phones represent a powerhouse combination of features, specs, and all-around user experience. Last week we asked you to tell us which ones you thought were the best. Then we looked at the five best Android phones available right now,…
    - 8 hours ago, 21 May 13, 9:15pm -
  • newHow Paying (and Not Paying) Your Cell Phone Bill Affects Your Credit

    How Paying (and Not Paying) Your Cell Phone Bill Affects Your Credit

    Next to paying for a roof over your head and keeping the lights on, a cell phone bill (and device that comes with it) is probably at the top of your list as a “necessary” monthly expense. Whether you just have a cell phone plan for yourself or yo…
    - 8 hours ago, 21 May 13, 9:00pm -
  • newThe Home Screen with Shelves

    The Home Screen with Shelves

    Shooting for a simple and elegant look, chrisbanks2 created this great-looking home screen that turns your apps into items on a shelf and widgets into posters on a wall.If you want to make your phone more homey, here's what you'll need:Widgetlocker…
    - 9 hours ago, 21 May 13, 8:30pm -
  • newGet MoviePass' Theater Subscription Without an Invite, This Week Only
    Last year, we had invites for MoviePass, the subscription-based theater service. This week, the company is running a special promotion where new users can skip the wait list and dive right in.From now until Friday, if you sign up for MoviePass, you…
    - 9 hours ago, 21 May 13, 8:00pm -
  • newHow Can I Set Up My Parents' Computer To Avoid Future Problems?

    How Can I Set Up My Parents' Computer To Avoid Future Problems?

    If you're the one that friends and family call when there's a computer problem, you know the level of frustration that can bring. If you're the one that gets to configure the computer for them in the first place, you can at least attempt to minimize…
    - 10 hours ago, 21 May 13, 7:30pm -
  • newHow Sunscreen Works (And Why You're Wrong About It)

    How Sunscreen Works (And Why You're Wrong About It)

    Your skin shouldn't look like a package of pork cracklins after spending the day outdoors; that's why we invented sunscreen. However, there's a right way and a wrong way to slather on your protection—screw it up and you could get burned.It's not…
    - 10 hours ago, 21 May 13, 7:25pm -
  • newChallenge Winner: Make a DIY Hercules Hook From a Paper Clip

    Challenge Winner: Make a DIY Hercules Hook From a Paper Clip

    In this week's MacGyver Challenge, we asked you to hack something using paper clips. We received some great entries, but the winning hack shows us how easy it is to fashion a paper clip into a fairly heavy duty hanger.Check out the description of t…
    - 10 hours ago, 21 May 13, 7:00pm -
  • newLibrarian Makes Windows' Libraries Much Easier to Manage

    Librarian Makes Windows' Libraries Much Easier to Manage

    Windows: Libraries are a great feature of Windows 7 and up that allow you to pool several folders in one place. Librarian improves on the concept by allowing you to manage those collections more easily.Librarian allows you to add or remove folders,…
    - 11 hours ago, 21 May 13, 6:30pm -
  • newConvince Your Boss to Let You Work from Home with a Recommendation

    Convince Your Boss to Let You Work from Home with a Recommendation

    Want to work from home but face a tough boss? Make it harder for him or her to say no to your work-from-home request with a letter of recommendation to use during your negotiation.Jonathan writes on Paid to Exist that the odds were against him for h…
    - 11 hours ago, 21 May 13, 6:00pm -
  • newWhat to Look for in an Ergonomic Office Chair

    What to Look for in an Ergonomic Office Chair

    The quality and comfort of your office chair affects your health and productivity. With so many options, though, picking the right one for you isn't easy. This graphic from Office Chairs Unlimited can help.Most of the pointers are ones we've noted b…
    - 12 hours ago, 21 May 13, 5:30pm -
  • newThe Awesome New Technology That You'll See on the Web This Year

    The Awesome New Technology That You'll See on the Web This Year

    The web becomes more and more capable each day, finding ways to replace what you do on your desktop. In the very near future you'll talk to your web apps, enjoy complex animation without the drain of Flash, and maybe even plug in your guitar. These…
    - 12 hours ago, 21 May 13, 5:00pm -
  • newXbox One: Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft's New Console

    Xbox One: Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft's New Console

    It's been eight years and nine days since Microsoft showed the world the Xbox 360 on May 12th, 2005. Today, we see what's next. The Xbox One.We're on-site in at Microsoft's Xbox HQ in Redmond, Washington, to check out the new Xbox. You can watch the…
    - 12 hours ago, 21 May 13, 4:58pm -
  • newChrome 27 is out of beta and available for download now.
    Chrome 27 is out of beta and available for download now. The biggest benefit: It'll load pages 5% faster. Learn more here. [via The Next Web]
    - 12 hours ago, 21 May 13, 4:43pm -
  • newThe Six Most Important Things You'll Learn At Racing School

    The Six Most Important Things You'll Learn At Racing School

    I'm an embarrassingly slow driver, but I was lucky enough to be offered the chance to take part in a two-day race driving class at the Performance Driving Center at Sonoma Raceway and, while it didn't turn me into Mario Andretti, I'd like to pass on…
    - 12 hours ago, 21 May 13, 4:42pm -
  • newOnline Calculators Boost Your Chance of Retiring with Enough Money

    Online Calculators Boost Your Chance of Retiring with Enough Money

    Saving enough for a comfortable retirement is one of the most important—and challenging—financial tasks we all have to do. A recent study suggests that you can dramatically improve your odds of success if you just use an online calculator to find…
    - 13 hours ago, 21 May 13, 4:30pm -
  • newEasilyDo Tells You What to Do Before You Need to Know (or You're Late)
    Android (4.0+): EasilyDo, the proactive personal assistant, launched for iOS a few months ago. Now the app is available for Android, and features the same proactive reminders and tools, from reminding you to make dinner reservations to suggesting yo…
    - 13 hours ago, 21 May 13, 4:00pm -
  • newKotaku Good Morning.
    Kotaku Good Morning. We're Ready To Xbox. | Deadspin Source: ESPN Laying Off Hundreds | Jalopnik The Ten Scariest Places To Have A Car Crash | Jezebel If You Must Think About Your Weight, Here Are 10 Things To Think
    - 13 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:58pm -
  • newHow to Install Linux on a Chromebook and Unlock Its Full Potential

    How to Install Linux on a Chromebook and Unlock Its Full Potential

    There are some Chromebooks with awesome hardware out there, like the beautiful Chromebook Pixel, but they don't quite hit their full potential with Chrome OS. Here's how to install Ubuntu and get more out of your Chromebook.Chrome OS isn't bad, and…
    - 14 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:00pm -
  • newFind Free Wi-Fi Passwords for Local Spots on Foursquare

    Find Free Wi-Fi Passwords for Local Spots on Foursquare

    Free Wi-Fi is everywhere, but sometimes it isn't always the easiest to find. If you're at an establishment and don't know the Wi-Fi password, you might be able to find it in the comments on Foursquare.Our own Alan Henry, an occasional Foursquare use…
    - 15 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:30pm -
  • Banking with Simple on Android

    Banking with Simple on Android

    Simple is an online bank that got its start back during the summer of 2012. They are nothing like a traditional bank- Simple operates entirely online. Everything is done through the very well designed web app or on their mobile apps for Android and…
    - 3 days ago, 18 May 13, 7:55pm -

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  • newAdorable Little Girl Is a Marvel Superhero Expert

    Adorable Little Girl Is a Marvel Superhero Expert

    Think you know the Marvel Universe? Well, your trivia knowledge probably can't match that of this four-year-old girl.From the God of Thunder's common name to the substance that makes Captain America's shield, to Iron Man's girlfriend's identity and…
    - 57 mins ago, 22 May 13, 4:04am -
  • newXbox One’s New Controller: Hands On

    Xbox One’s New Controller: Hands On

    In the run-up to Tuesday’s big Microsoft Xbox One reveal, many pondered the fate of the beloved Xbox 360 controller, perhaps the best gaming controller in the business. Would Microsoft make it radically different? Bigger? Unwieldy? Add a touchpad l…
    - 2 hours ago, 22 May 13, 3:27am -
  • newAlcohoot Brings Quantified Self to BAC

    Alcohoot Brings Quantified Self to BAC

    The Launchpad is a series that introduces Mashable readers to compelling startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.Name: AlcohootOne-Liner Pitch: Alcohoot is a breathalyzer that attaches…
    - 2 hours ago, 22 May 13, 2:56am -
  • newCops Bust Woman for Hitting Cyclist After She Brags on Twitter

    Cops Bust Woman for Hitting Cyclist After She Brags on Twitter

    Here's a lesson in what not to do online, straight from the Twitter for Dummies handbook.Our story begins on Sunday in Norwich, England, where an organized cycling event called the Boudicca Sportive ride was taking place. Tensions between cyclists a…
    - 2 hours ago, 22 May 13, 2:37am -
  • newWant to Meet Top VCs? Score Face-Time With Donation

    Want to Meet Top VCs? Score Face-Time With Donation

    On the heels of the $610,000 coffee date with Apple CEO Tim Cook, online charity auction platform CharityBuzz is offering lunches with some of Silicon Valley's top venture capitalists. If you'd love to share your best ideas with or pick the brains of…
    - 3 hours ago, 22 May 13, 1:57am -
  • newIconic Marshall Amp Doubles as Mini Beer Fridge

    Iconic Marshall Amp Doubles as Mini Beer Fridge

    The Marshall Fridge is shaped like one of the company’s ubiquitous amps, complete with the Marshall logo and brass-finished faceplate. For $399.99, the mini-fridge comes with 4 cubic feet of storage space and a mini-freezer with 0.4 cubic feet cap…
    - 4 hours ago, 22 May 13, 1:31am -
  • newFather of GIFs: 'It's Pronounced JIF'

    Father of GIFs: 'It's Pronounced JIF'

    Steve Wilhite, father of the Graphics Interchange Format, has ended the heated debate on how to pronounce "GIF." Wilhite, then working at CompuServe, debuted the file format in June 1987. He accepted a lifetime achievement award Tuesday at the Webby…
    - 4 hours ago, 22 May 13, 1:13am -
  • newAn Inspiring Message for Graduates

    An Inspiring Message for Graduates

    It's graduation season — can you smell the ambition in the air? Graduates everywhere are figuring out what's next, which can be as frightening as it is exciting.SEE ALSO: More Comics on MashableIn this comic, Grant Snider of Incidental Comics ha…
    - 4 hours ago, 22 May 13, 1:02am -
  • newMLB Pitcher Quits Twitter After Ugly Messages From Fans

    MLB Pitcher Quits Twitter After Ugly Messages From Fans

    Cleveland Indians pitcher Chris Perez was once among the team's most open and engaging players online. The closer would respond to fans, and became known for sharing a "song of the day" with followersBut all that is no more. Perez shuttered his Twit…
    - 4 hours ago, 22 May 13, 12:40am -
  • newWhy 'Dots' Is the Most Scarily Addictive Social Game Yet

    Why 'Dots' Is the Most Scarily Addictive Social Game Yet

    About 12 years ago, I happened to take my Palm Pilot (remember those?) to a friend's house. A friend of a friend asked if she could borrow it. Sure, I said. She proceeded to download a game called Bubblet, then curled up on the couch with it for the…
    - 5 hours ago, 22 May 13, 12:01am -
  • newNutella Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to Its Biggest Fan

    Nutella Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to Its Biggest Fan

    Nutella, the chocolate hazelnut spread brand, has soured many of its social media fans by cracking down on a superfan who has helped spread the word in social media for more than seven years.Ferrero SpA, the Italian owner of Nutella, has sent a ceas…
    - 6 hours ago, 21 May 13, 11:28pm -
  • newNew GPS-Powered Handlebars Send Texts to Your Bike

    New GPS-Powered Handlebars Send Texts to Your Bike

    For cyclists looking to pimp their bikes with smartphone integration, look no further — new stylish technology from startup Helios makes your bike "smart."Helios Bars boast an integrated headlight and two rear LEDs, and riders can use the left and…
    - 6 hours ago, 21 May 13, 10:52pm -
  • newDid Microsoft Just Kick Apple Out of the Living Room?

    Did Microsoft Just Kick Apple Out of the Living Room?

    If you want to see what the Apple TV will look like, I hope you were tuned to Spike at about 1 p.m. Eastern today, because we got a pretty solid picture of the rumored device: a powerful all-in-one entertainment hub with a hands-free interface that s…
    - 7 hours ago, 21 May 13, 10:23pm -
  • newJohn McCain Hates All Those iPhone App Updates Too

    John McCain Hates All Those iPhone App Updates Too

    Arizona Senator John McCain gave Apple CEO Tim Cook a customer satisfaction review at Tuesday's senate hearing on corporate tax reform."What I really want to ask is why the hell I have to keep updating the apps on my iPhone all the time?" McCain sai…
    - 7 hours ago, 21 May 13, 9:46pm -
  • newXbox One Compared With PS4 and Wii U

    Xbox One Compared With PS4 and Wii U

    Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One Tuesday, showing off its vision for the future of gaming and home entertainment to the public.Of course, when the Xbox One debuts later this year, it won't be alone. It will face stiff competition from Sony and its up…
    - 8 hours ago, 21 May 13, 9:07pm -
  • new9 Inspiring Stories From the Oklahoma Tornado

    9 Inspiring Stories From the Oklahoma Tornado

    When people pick up after disaster, there are invariably stories of helpfulness and heroism. In the wake of tragic damage Monday's tornado brought to Oklahoma City, there are already reports that remind us how powerful humanity can be.SEE ALSO: How…
    - 8 hours ago, 21 May 13, 8:44pm -
  • newGuantanamo Shuts Down Wi-Fi After Anonymous Makes Threats

    Guantanamo Shuts Down Wi-Fi After Anonymous Makes Threats

    Officials at the American military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba have shut down Wi-Fi access throughtout the camp and banned the use of any social networks following threats from hacktivist collective Anonymous.Anonymous announced "Operation Guantana…
    - 9 hours ago, 21 May 13, 8:14pm -
  • newWill Smith Proves He's Still Got Insane Rapping Skills

    Will Smith Proves He's Still Got Insane Rapping Skills

    It's been a while since Will Smith bust out his rapping chops, but he proved on Monday that he's still as skilled as he was in his Fresh Prince daysWhen Smith appeared on the Late Show with David Lettermanstage for his interview, the band responded…
    - 9 hours ago, 21 May 13, 7:54pm -
  • newDeadly Oklahoma Tornado as Seen From Space

    Deadly Oklahoma Tornado as Seen From Space

    A supercell thunderstorm spawned a deadly F-4 tornado that ripped through Oklahoma City and its suburbs on Monday, and NASA satellites tracked and beamed images of the storm.As the storm plowed through the city, it left a devastated trail two miles…
    - 9 hours ago, 21 May 13, 7:32pm -
  • newThe High-Tech Immigration Debate: Everything You Need to Know

    The High-Tech Immigration Debate: Everything You Need to Know

    Technology companies' public policy project of the year has been their fight for changes to the United States' immigration systemFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote an op-ed about immigration reform and set up a political group to advocate for the cau…
    - 9 hours ago, 21 May 13, 7:32pm -
  • newXbox One Will Currently Not Play Xbox 360 Games

    Xbox One Will Currently Not Play Xbox 360 Games

    The newly announced Xbox One will not be able to play previous generation Xbox 360 games, Microsoft confirmed Tuesday.The Xbox One is designed on an x86 architecture, on a new eight-core chip. The Xbox 360 uses a Xenon processor, with PowerPC archit…
    - 10 hours ago, 21 May 13, 7:29pm -
  • newMicrosoft's Xbox One: Your Knee-Jerk Twitter Reactions

    Microsoft's Xbox One: Your Knee-Jerk Twitter Reactions

    Microsoft made slew of Xbox announcements at its much-hyped "A New Generation Revealed" event, which was live streamed online and broadcasted on TV on Tuesday.Viewers were treated to the new Xbox One console and its features, such as voice-recognit…
    - 10 hours ago, 21 May 13, 7:14pm -
  • newDoes Your '360 Campaign' Need to Be a Perfect Circle?

    Does Your '360 Campaign' Need to Be a Perfect Circle?

    Let's visit a ninth grade math class. You're learning the basics of geometry and discover that a circle has 360 degrees. If you add up the degrees of each angle in a four-sided figure, it's 360 degrees, as well. But on a more thematic level, the numb…
    - 11 hours ago, 21 May 13, 6:28pm -
  • newTim Cook: Apple Doesn't Use 'Tax Gimmicks'

    Tim Cook: Apple Doesn't Use 'Tax Gimmicks'

    Apple CEO Tim Cook calmly defended Apple's tax practices before Congress Tuesday afternoon, denying the company uses overseas "tax gimmicks" to duck its domestic financial obligations."We are proud to be an American company and equally proud of our…
    - 11 hours ago, 21 May 13, 6:25pm -
  • newXbox and NFL Will Bring Fantasy Football to Life

    Xbox and NFL Will Bring Fantasy Football to Life

    Microsoft announced on Tuesday an alliance with the National Football League (NFL) to bring exclusive content to tablet and smartphone apps that ties the TV experience in with your fantasy league teams.The companies, which called the move a real "a…
    - 11 hours ago, 21 May 13, 6:14pm -
  • newNew 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' Shows Off Xbox One's Killer Graphics

    New 'Call of Duty: Ghosts' Shows Off Xbox One's Killer Graphics

    Footage from next-generation blockbuster shooter Call of Duty: Ghosts premiered at Microsoft's Xbox One event, demonstrating the graphical capabilities of the new console and Activision's new gameplay engine.Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg described…
    - 11 hours ago, 21 May 13, 6:11pm -
  • newHalo TV Series Coming to Xbox Live

    Halo TV Series Coming to Xbox Live

    At Microsoft's Xbox One event Tuesday, the company announced the next evolution of its entertainment focus: Halo the TV series.Halo the TV series will be a live-action show coming to Xbox Live. That's right, Xbox is becoming its own TV network of so…
    - 11 hours ago, 21 May 13, 5:59pm -
  • newReport: ESPN Laying Off Hundreds

    Report: ESPN Laying Off Hundreds

    ESPN is laying off as many as 400 employees Tuesday in an effort to boost profit margins, according to reports.A spokesperson for the Disney-owned network confirmed in an e-mail to Mashable that layoffs were taking place. The spokesperson declined t…
    - 11 hours ago, 21 May 13, 5:52pm -
  • newThe Audacious Plan to End Hunger With 3D-Printed Food

    The Audacious Plan to End Hunger With 3D-Printed Food

    Anjan Contractor’s 3D food printer might evoke visions of the “replicator” popularized in Star Trek, from which Captain Picard was constantly interrupting himself to order tea. And indeed Contractor’s company, Systems & Materials Research Cor…
    - 11 hours ago, 21 May 13, 5:35pm -
  • newMicrosoft Announces the Xbox One

    Microsoft Announces the Xbox One

    After months of speculation and rumors, Microsoft detailed its next generation console — the Xbox One — to a packed room in Redmond, Wash., Tuesday.The Xbox One, described by Don Mattrick, president of the Interactive Entertainment Business for…
    - 12 hours ago, 21 May 13, 5:15pm -

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  • newCongressional Report: US Power Grid Highly Vulnerable To Cyberattack

    Congressional Report: US Power Grid Highly Vulnerable To Cyberattack

    An anonymous reader writes "Despite warnings that a cyberattack could cripple the nation's power supply, a U.S. Congressional report (PDF) finds that power companies' efforts to protect the power grid are insufficient. Attacks are apparently commonpl…
    - 56 mins ago, 22 May 13, 4:05am -
  • newGoogle Chrome 27 Is Out: 5% Faster Page Loads

    Google Chrome 27 Is Out: 5% Faster Page Loads

    An anonymous reader writes "Google on Tuesday released Chrome version 27 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The new version features a big boost to page loads (now 5 percent faster on average) as well as significant updates for developers. The speed improv…
    - 2 hours ago, 22 May 13, 3:05am -
  • newSpecial Ops Takes Its Manhunts Into Space

    Special Ops Takes Its Manhunts Into Space

    Wired reports on a cluster of mini-satellites that will soon be launched into orbit that will assist U.S. special forces personnel during manhunts. "SOCOM is putting eight miniature communications satellites, each about the size of a water jug, on to…
    - 3 hours ago, 22 May 13, 2:03am -
  • newAurora Attackers Were Looking For Google's Surveillance Database

    Aurora Attackers Were Looking For Google's Surveillance Database

    An anonymous reader writes "When in early 2010 Google shared with the public that they had been breached in what became known as the Aurora attacks, they said that the attackers got their hands on some source code and were looking to access Gmail acc…
    - 5 hours ago, 22 May 13, 12:00am -
  • newDart Is Not the Language You Think It Is

    Dart Is Not the Language You Think It Is

    An anonymous reader writes "Seth Ladd has an excellent write-up of Dart: 'When Dart was originally launched, many developers mistook it for some sort of Java clone. In truth, Dart is inspired by a range of languages such as Smalltalk, Strongtalk, Erl…
    - 6 hours ago, 21 May 13, 11:20pm -
  • newEPA Makes a Rad Decision

    EPA Makes a Rad Decision

    New submitter QuantumPion writes "The Environmental Protection Agency released draft guidelines last month that could significantly relax radiation hazard standards in the case of a radiological event in the United States by using risk-based decision…
    - 6 hours ago, 21 May 13, 10:36pm -
  • newAsk Slashdot: Can Yahoo Actually Stage a Comeback?

    Ask Slashdot: Can Yahoo Actually Stage a Comeback?

    Nerval's Lobster writes "Fresh off purchasing Tumblr for $1.1 billion, Yahoo has moved to the next stage of what's becoming a company-wide reboot: fixing Flickr, the photo-sharing service that it acquired in 2005 and subsequently allowed to languish.…
    - 7 hours ago, 21 May 13, 9:54pm -
  • new3-D Printable Food Gets Funding From NASA

    3-D Printable Food Gets Funding From NASA

    cervesaebraciator writes "According to Quartz, '[Anjan Contractor's] Systems & Materials Research Corporation just got a six month, $125,000 grant from NASA to create a prototype of his universal food synthesizer. But Contractor, a mechanical enginee…
    - 8 hours ago, 21 May 13, 9:12pm -
  • newTransporting a 15-Meter-Wide, 600-Ton Magnet Cross Country

    Transporting a 15-Meter-Wide, 600-Ton Magnet Cross Country

    necro81 writes "Although its Tevatron particle accelerator has gone dark, Fermi Laboratory outside Chicago is still doing physics. A new experiment, called muon g-2 will investigate quantum mechanical behavior of the electron's heavier sibling: the m…
    - 9 hours ago, 21 May 13, 8:29pm -
  • newHouse Bill Would Mandate Smart Gun Tech By U.S. Manufacturers

    House Bill Would Mandate Smart Gun Tech By U.S. Manufacturers

    Lucas123 writes "U.S. Rep. John Tierney (D-Mass) is pushing a bill that would require all U.S. handgun manufacturers to include 'personalization technology' in their weapons. Tierney said he got the idea for The Personalized Handgun Safety Act of 201…
    - 9 hours ago, 21 May 13, 7:46pm -
  • newDo Developers Need Free Perks To Thrive?

    Do Developers Need Free Perks To Thrive?

    jammag writes "Free sodas, candy and energy bars can be surprisingly important to developers, says longtime coder Eric Spiegel. They need the perks, not to mention the caffeine boost. More important, free sodas from management are like the canary in…
    - 10 hours ago, 21 May 13, 7:04pm -
  • newSo You've Always Wanted a Hovercraft... (Video)

    So You've Always Wanted a Hovercraft... (Video)

    What little boy or girl never wanted a hovercraft? Something loud that could travel over water, pavement, maybe even over a plowed field or through a swamp? Ben King obviously wanted one, so after he grew up and got his PhD in physics and found a goo…
    - 11 hours ago, 21 May 13, 6:22pm -
  • newMicrosoft Unveils Xbox One

    Microsoft Unveils Xbox One

    Today at a press conference leading up to E3, Microsoft unveiled its next-gen games/entertainment console, the Xbox One. Their stated goal for the Xbox One is to have a single device provide "all of your entertainment." One of the big changes is incr…
    - 11 hours ago, 21 May 13, 5:41pm -
  • newAsk Neil Gaiman and Amber Benson About Their Kickstarter Vampire Movie

    Ask Neil Gaiman and Amber Benson About Their Kickstarter Vampire Movie

    Writer and novelist Neil Gaiman and Amber Benson of Buffy the Vampire Slayer fame have teamed up to star in a new vampire movie called, Blood Kiss. Kickstarted by ST:TNG and Emmy-winning writer Michael Reaves, Blood Kiss is a film noir vampire movie…
    - 12 hours ago, 21 May 13, 4:57pm -
  • newImmigration Reform May Spur Software Robotics

    Immigration Reform May Spur Software Robotics

    dcblogs writes "The Senate's immigration bill may force the large offshore outsourcing firms to reduce their use of H-1B visa-holding staff, forcing them to hire more local workers and raising their costs. But one large Indian firm, Infosys, will try…
    - 13 hours ago, 21 May 13, 4:12pm -
  • newHollywood Studios Use DMCA To Censor Pirate Bay Documentary

    Hollywood Studios Use DMCA To Censor Pirate Bay Documentary

    First time accepted submitter Aaron B Lingwood writes "As reported by TorrentFreak, Viacom, Paramount, Fox and Lionsgate have all asked Google to take down links pointing to the Pirate Bay documentary 'TPB-AFK.' The film, created by Simon Klose, is a…
    - 13 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:33pm -
  • newInside the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit

    Inside the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit

    Trailrunner7 writes "The Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit has been spearheading botnet takedowns and other anti-cybercrime operations for many years, and it has had remarkable success. But the cybercrime problem isn't going away anytime soon, so the DCU…
    - 14 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:51pm -
  • newWorking Handgun Printed On a Sub-$2,000 3D Printer

    Working Handgun Printed On a Sub-$2,000 3D Printer

    Just a few weeks after Cody Wilson and friends successfully fired an instance of their own 3-D printed handgun design, Sparrowvsrevolution writes, "a couple of Wisconsin hobbyist gunsmiths have already managed to adapt Defense Distributed's so-called…
    - 15 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:12pm -
  • newGoodbye, Lotus 1-2-3

    Goodbye, Lotus 1-2-3

    walterbyrd writes "In 2012, IBM started retiring the Lotus brand. Now 1-2-3, the core product that brought Lotus its fame, takes its turn on the chopping block. IBM stated, 'Effective on the dates listed below, [June 11, 2013] IBM will withdraw from…
    - 16 hours ago, 21 May 13, 1:31pm -
  • newAustralia Makes Asian Language Learning a Priority

    Australia Makes Asian Language Learning a Priority

    An anonymous reader writes "The Australian government came a step closer to formalising its plans to make Asian language study compulsory for schools this week. It has released a draft curriculum for public consultation which reveals plans to include…
    - 16 hours ago, 21 May 13, 12:50pm -
  • newWeb of Tax Shelters Saved Apple Billions, Inquiry Finds

    Web of Tax Shelters Saved Apple Billions, Inquiry Finds

    mspohr writes with news that Apple might be in a bit of hot water over its policy of offshoring revenues to favorable tax jurisdictions. Only they take it a step further, from the article: "Apple relied on a 'complex web of offshore entities' and U.S…
    - 17 hours ago, 21 May 13, 12:06pm -
  • newGerman Researchers Hit 40 Gbps On Wireless Link

    German Researchers Hit 40 Gbps On Wireless Link

    judgecorp writes "German researchers from the Fraunhover and Karlsruhe institutes have achieved 40Gbps transfers over 1km using a wireless link. The new record raises the hope that point-to-point wireless could be used instead of expensive fibers in…
    - 20 hours ago, 21 May 13, 9:04am -
  • newThe Hunt For LulzSec's Missing Sixth Member

    The Hunt For LulzSec's Missing Sixth Member

    DavidGilbert99 writes "LulzSec's star burnt brightly in the short period it was active, but things quickly turned sour when its core members began getting arrested. Last week three of the six core members were sentenced in the UK, but this only serve…
    - 22 hours ago, 21 May 13, 7:13am -
  • Latvian Police Raid Teacher's Home for Uploading $4.00 Textbook

    Latvian Police Raid Teacher's Home for Uploading $4.00 Textbook

    richlv writes "Latvian police recently raided the home of a history teacher and confiscated his computer. The crime? Scanning a history book and making it available on his website covering various topics on history. The raid was based on a complaint…
    - 1 day ago, 21 May 13, 4:06am -
  • EFF Resumes Accepting Bitcoin Donations After Two Year Hiatus

    EFF Resumes Accepting Bitcoin Donations After Two Year Hiatus

    hypnosec writes "The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has started accepting donations in the form of Bitcoins again after a two year hiatus, stating that the legal uncertainty hovering over the digital currency has all but disappeared. On their b…
    - 1 day ago, 21 May 13, 1:56am -

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  • newVMware launches network-savvy cloud service
    VMware has launched its long-anticipated public IaaS (infrastructure as a service), touting its virtual networking capabilities as a differentiator from other established hybrid cloud offerings. VMware's vCloud Hybrid Service will be based on the com…
    - 9 hours ago, 21 May 13, 7:40pm -
  • newThe OEMpire strikes back -- Microsoft's best buddies go Google
    With Windows PC sales falling like Steven Tyler at an Aerosmith concert, all the major PC manufacturers are unleashing a brace of innovative, competitive products based on Google's Android platform.
    - 10 hours ago, 21 May 13, 7:09pm -
  • newDevon IT rolls out $89 plug-and-play zero client for the enterprise
    Thin-client vendor Devon IT announced today Ceptor, a USB memory stick-sized device that plugs into a monitor or display, transforming it into a zero client.
    - 14 hours ago, 21 May 13, 3:09pm -
  • newAtlassian gives Jira bug tracker a new UI and a speed boost
    Atlassian has revamped the Jira bug tracking tool with a new user interface, which the company said will offer faster navigation and a simplified workflow. We really tried hard to create a whole new, more efficient Jira, said Dan Chuparkoff, Atlassia…
    - 15 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:22pm -
  • newSAP to crunch and sell carriers' data on mobile use
    Mobile operators collect huge amounts of data about how their subscribers use mobile data, and that information is starting to go on sale as targeted intelligence that enterprises can use to better reach consumers.
    - 15 hours ago, 21 May 13, 2:09pm -
  • newThe good, the bad and the ugly of Tumblr under Yahoo
    Yahoo has promised not to screw up Tumblr now that it has acquired the freewheeling blogging site. But there are still several ways Tumblr could get better, and worse, as a Yahoo-owned company. On the bad side, there's the threat of excessive adverti…
    - 18 hours ago, 21 May 13, 11:24am -
  • newSkills shortage? Not if you pay or train
    One of the most politically charged phrases in IT these days is skills shortage. That phrase may come up Tuesday when the Senate Judiciary Committee, as expected, takes up a series of industry-sponsored amendments to the immigration bill.
    - 18 hours ago, 21 May 13, 11:18am -
  • newGoogle may ship Glass in 2013
    Just a month after a top Google executive said Glass wouldn't be officially released for another year, sources say the computerized eyeglasses actually should ship by the end of this year. One source inside Google and another close to Google said the…
    - 18 hours ago, 21 May 13, 11:07am -
  • newDell dumps OpenStack and VMware for public cloud, focuses on private clouds
    Dell has dramatically shifted its cloud computing strategy, canceling plans it once had to launch a public cloud service based on the OpenStack open source platform, and discontinuing an EMC VMware-based public cloud it already has on the market.
    - 18 hours ago, 21 May 13, 11:00am -
  • newChinese hackers resume attacks on U.S. targets
    For the last three months or so, the U.S. government and some of its defense contractors have engaged in a war of shame on China to pressure it to cool its cyber attacks on U.S. targets. The campaign appeared to be yielding results, but it seems that…
    - 18 hours ago, 21 May 13, 10:59am -
  • newSenate report: Apple claims subsidiaries to avoid paying billions in taxes each year
    Apple has set up three foreign subsidiaries that the company claims are not resident in any nation for taxing purposes, in an effort to avoid paying tens of billions of dollars in taxes to the U.S. and other countries, according to a new report from…
    - 18 hours ago, 21 May 13, 10:51am -
  • newWindows 8 offers little value to enterprises over Windows 7
    Windows 8 faces a number of hurdles in the enterprise, but the biggest reason it won't replace the current corporate champion, Windows 7, is simple. Enterprises just don't see Windows 8 having value, said David Johnson, an analyst with Forrester Rese…
    - 19 hours ago, 21 May 13, 10:00am -
  • newGoogle preps Dart 1.0 to challenge JavaScript
    Google is getting ready to bring its JavaScript rival Dart language to a formal 1.0 release and has a good idea what will be featured in the 3.0 version of Google Web Toolkit (GWT), due next year.
    - 19 hours ago, 21 May 13, 10:00am -

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  • newKloudless: Two Way Access To Files In Gmail, Dropbox, Google Drive And More

    Kloudless: Two Way Access To Files In Gmail, Dropbox, Google Drive And More

    Kloudless closes the gap between email and cloud-storage, creating a link that makes perfect sense, is incredibly convenient, and is one of those features that you won't know how to live without once you get it set up. Kloudless serves several functi…
    - 2 hours ago, 22 May 13, 3:30am -
  • newAt What Age Should Kids Be Exposed To Technology? [You Told Us]

    At What Age Should Kids Be Exposed To Technology? [You Told Us]

    New and emerging technology has always been associated with the younger generations. Older people tend to be set in their ways, leaving those under a certain age to discover gadgets and gizmos as they arrive on the scene. Younger people learn more qu…
    - 3 hours ago, 22 May 13, 2:31am -
  • newLike And Share Carefully: How Marketers Target You On Facebook

    Like And Share Carefully: How Marketers Target You On Facebook

    The social network provides us with a means to communicate with our friends and loved ones, and we provide the social network with real, in-depth, accurate market samples that they can sell as a product. Even still, some businesses will go beyond Fac…
    - 4 hours ago, 22 May 13, 1:30am -
  • newGaming Google Maps With Street View Games

    Gaming Google Maps With Street View Games

    Google Maps is an essential tool for anyone planning a day trip or holiday, providing a clear yet detailed overview of locations and how to reach them. More than that it provides a simple way for all of us to find our literal place in the world, thou…
    - 5 hours ago, 22 May 13, 12:31am -
  • newPhotovine: A Unique Photo Browser, Editor & Slideshow Viewer For Instagram & Facebook [iOS]

    Photovine: A Unique Photo Browser, Editor & Slideshow Viewer For Instagram & Facebook [iOS]

    Photovine was a photo-sharing app that launched following Google's acquisition of a company called Slide, and revolved around photo vines, which are not unlike tags on Instagram or Flickr. Google's Photovine died over a year ago, but it seems the bra…
    - 6 hours ago, 21 May 13, 11:30pm -
  • newInternet Forums Reimagined: The Future Of Online Discussions

    Internet Forums Reimagined: The Future Of Online Discussions

    The latest iteration of online communication may indeed be social media, but it seems that the most popular avenue is still the old-fashioned forum. It remains today as an excellent way to structure a community on the web. While social media can be s…
    - 8 hours ago, 21 May 13, 9:30pm -
  • newPhoto Finish With The Best: 8 Photography Contests You Can Win With Your Best Snap

    Photo Finish With The Best: 8 Photography Contests You Can Win With Your Best Snap

    Contest. That word has a charm of its own. Ever since the days of the cavemen right till today's Olympics, the brave and the meek have gone up against each other. Photographers aren't in any way left out. In fact, they seem to be the most proactive l…
    - 9 hours ago, 21 May 13, 8:00pm -
  • newCreate Fun Melodies On The Go With Free Rolling Tones for Android

    Create Fun Melodies On The Go With Free Rolling Tones for Android

    I have absolutely no musical training or background. Give me an instrument, and I'm hopeless. But give me a simple sequencer, and I can make some music. Sequencers are brilliant because they abstract away much of the "hard stuff": You don't have to k…
    - 10 hours ago, 21 May 13, 7:00pm -
  • new5 Websites For All The Latest Happenings In Dota 2 [MUO Gaming]

    5 Websites For All The Latest Happenings In Dota 2 [MUO Gaming]

    Dota 2 is a huge game right now, and while it may not be as popular as League of Legends, it is hot on its heels with an ever rising player base. As a whole, the MOBA genre is growing by leaps and bounds every single day, with new players discovering…
    - 11 hours ago, 21 May 13, 6:01pm -
  • newFacebook Search Sucks – Use Facebook Email Notifications As A Workaround [Weekly Facebook Tips]

    Facebook Search Sucks – Use Facebook Email Notifications As A Workaround [Weekly Facebook Tips]

    While there are several ways to find stuff on Facebook, they are all but comprehensive or reliable. This situation also forces you to spend even more time on Facebook, increasing the likelihood that you will get distracted. One way to increase your c…
    - 12 hours ago, 21 May 13, 5:00pm -
  • new8 Awesome Kerbal Space Program Mods

    8 Awesome Kerbal Space Program Mods

    Have you ever wanted to design your own rockets, launch them into space, and send astronauts to the moon (or beyond)? Now you can with Kerbal Space Program, a unique game and digital toy that focuses on the space-faring adventures of little green dud…
    - 13 hours ago, 21 May 13, 4:31pm -
  • newRoku 3 Review and Giveaway

    Roku 3 Review and Giveaway

    As more content becomes available online, the need for a traditional television subscription may not be enough anymore to justify the costs. If you’re already subscribed to services like Netflix or Hulu Plus, now may be the time to make the switch.…
    - 17 hours ago, 21 May 13, 12:20pm -
  • Cool Websites and Tools [May 20th 2013]

    Cool Websites and Tools [May 20th 2013]

    Check out some of the latest MakeUseOf discoveries. Most of the listed websites are FREE or come with a decent free account option. If you want to have similar cool websites round-ups delivered to your email daily email subscribe here....The post Coo…
    - 1 day ago, 21 May 13, 4:31am -
  • Ubiquitous Player Is An Everything-In-One Portable Suite

    Ubiquitous Player Is An Everything-In-One Portable Suite

    Windows 8 has managed to do a pretty decent job of putting all of your favorite and most-used applications right in your face with their rendition of the startup screen. Not all of us fancy it though. I personally skip straight the desktop. With all…
    - 1 day ago, 21 May 13, 2:30am -
  • Get a Head Start On Your USB Toolkit With Windows System Control Center

    Get a Head Start On Your USB Toolkit With Windows System Control Center

    I often joke about being the only IT guy with a 36-inch pipe wrench in his toolbox. Funny, but also probably true. But I do carry one IT tool in my kit that is just as powerful and hefty as that pipe wrench - the Windows System Control Center on my T…
    - 1 day ago, 21 May 13, 2:00am -

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  • newiPad Exam App Takes Testing Offline

    iPad Exam App Takes Testing Offline

    ExamSoft app not only makes the Web off limits, it creates new possibilities, such as med school tests in the morgue.
    - 8 hours ago, 21 May 13, 8:40pm -
  • newSprint Increases Offer For Clearwire

    Sprint Increases Offer For Clearwire

    Sprint proposed $2 billion for Clearwire last year, but had to increase the offer to $2.5 billion, or $3.40 per share.
    - 9 hours ago, 21 May 13, 8:11pm -
  • newFlickr Can Store Any Data, Not Just Photos

    Flickr Can Store Any Data, Not Just Photos

    Flickr offers a terabyte of free data, but, thanks to an outside developer, photographers may not be the only ones who find a way to use that space.
    - 9 hours ago, 21 May 13, 8:08pm -
  • newVMware Reveals Hybrid Cloud Details

    VMware Reveals Hybrid Cloud Details

    VMware says its hybrid cloud service will offer a "seamless extension" of customers' virtualized on-premises data centers. In a surprise, VMware undercuts Google on price.
    - 10 hours ago, 21 May 13, 7:30pm -
  • newPublic Transit Users Demand Digital Services

    Public Transit Users Demand Digital Services

    Public transportation providers would be smart to heed riders' expectations for smartphone-based e-tickets and social media communications, finds Accenture study.
    - 11 hours ago, 21 May 13, 6:27pm -