As we begin a new year, BBC Future has compiled 40 intriguing predictions made by scientists, politicians, journalists, bloggers and other assorted pundits in recent years about the shape of the world…
NVIDIA unveils Project Shield, a Tegra 4-powered Android gaming handheld
A video shown on-stage during NVIDIA’s press conference just unveiled “Project Shield,” a gaming controller / portable console running the just announced Tegra 4. The controller looks an awful lot like a PlayStation 3 DualShock 3, albeit with an HD screen attached. NVIDIA’s promising 38 hours of gaming out of the rechargeable lithium ion batteries built-in, a swanky audio system “on par with” jamboxes, and a full-on Android gaming experience. A m…
Jimmy Fallon Hosts ‘Cosby Show’ Reunion (Video)
After spending years trying to organize a Saved by the Bell reunon, Jimmy Fallon pulled off a partial Huxtable famly reunion. Bill Cosby and Tempestt Bledsoe, who played the legendary comedian’s daug…
Facebook’s Mobile User Count Reveals Android And iOS Users Are Neck And Neck… But Android Is Growing At A Faster Rate
It’s no secret that more and more users of mobile devices prefer Android over everything else, but it also appears that more of us use Facebook on our devices compared to well… everyone else. I know you’re all slightly perplexed at where I am going, so let me explain— the Facebook app is no doubt a mainstay on mobile devices everywhere… regardless of what mobile OS the app is on. However— it appears there are more Facebook for Android users than …
Lenovo to split into Lenovo Business Group and Think Business Group, effective in AprilLenovo to split into Lenovo Business Group and Think Business Group, effective in April
Lenovo’s done pretty well since its acquisition of IBM’s personal computer business in 2005, but in an internal e-mail earlier today, CEO Yang Yuanqing
First proposed Android OS mascots see the light of day, give you the crazy eye
Just before Page and Co. officially took the wraps off of Android in 2007, Googler Dan Morrill was getting ready to introduce the OS to a larger swath of developers in Mountain View. In an effort to spice up his presentation to devs, Morrill drew up a gang of bots while taking a brief respite, creating what he believes were the first proposed mascots for Android. The rowdy bunch may be a far cry from the avocado-hued droid we’ve come to know and …
Google Play Magazines offers free digital versions to print subscribersGoogle Play Magazines offers free digital versions to print subscribers
Google Play’s magazine subscriptions have always, sadly, existed separate from a publications print offerings. Meaning, even if you already had the paper
The number of planets in our galaxy alone is downright staggering
Caltech astronomer John Johnson, co-author of a newly published study on the formation of planetary systems, calls the distribution of planets in our galaxy “mind-boggling.” His team’s are the latest …
Why Titan A.E. is an Underappreciated Masterpiece — I couldn’t agree more with this article. This was…
Why Titan A.E. is an Underappreciated Masterpiece — I couldn't agree more with this article. This was a great movie!
Before the Battlestar Galactica reboot and Firefly, there was Titan A.E.. This post-apocalyptic animated feature about humanity’s last hope was bookended by gorgeous space shots and a misfit crew of a…
An iPhone Lover’s Confession: I Switched To the Nexus 4. Completely.
Over the past few years I’ve invested a lot into Apple’s products and services. If you come by my house, you’d find four of the latest Apple TVs, two iMacs, the latest MacBook Air, a MacBook Pro, more…
Here’s Everything That Was Wrong with Prometheus
Prometheus, another movie I accidentally skipped even though I really wanted to see it, got a lot of mixed reviews when it came out. Some people absolutely hated it.
Samsung rolling out Exynos security patch to UK Galaxy S III owners
A few weeks back a security exploit was discovered that left owners of select Exynos-powered Samsung devices feeling uneasy. While an independent developer quickly cooked up a fix, Samsung soon acknowledged the issue and pledged that an official patch was in the works. UK Galaxy S III owners can now breathe a sigh of relief, as Sammy has made good on its word and is now issuing an over-the-air update that addresses this potential security flaw. W…
Jelly Bean now running on 10% of Android devices, Gingerbread falls below 50% for the first time in a year | MobileSyrup.com
Jelly Bean now running on 10% of Android devices, Gingerbread falls below 50% for the first time in a year
77 Science Fiction and Fantasy Movies to Watch Out For in 2013
This year, legends walk the silver screen. From Captain Kirk to Superman, our greatest heroes are back, and facing their darkest hours. But 2013’s movies also include some brand new indies from Neill …
Sperm Carry Over 37 Megabytes of DNA Data, and Other Amazing Science Facts
Did you know that the DNA information in a single sperm contains 37.5 MB worth of data? Which means that an average ejaculation almost instantly transfers roughly 1.5 terabytes of data.
A Little Sleuthing Leads Nexus 4 Enthusiasts To Estimate About 400K In Sales Of The Device | TechCrunch
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This franchise map shows which studio owns your favorite characters
Chances are, your favorite action hero is owned by one of a handful of companies — as we’ve mapped for you before — and now that Disney owns Lucasfilm, the number of players has gotten even smaller.
The Best Tablets for Canadians (January 2013 edition) | MobileSyrup.com
The Best Tablets for Canadians (January 2013 edition)
Will nickel follow penny out of Canadian coin circulation? – Canada – CBC News
As the penny is set to begin retirement next month, there are already calls to put the nickel out to pasture as well.
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