Sat 04 February, 2012
05:45 Google's Android market 'Bouncer' - Does it offer enough protection?» Resources | ZDNet
A small step in the right direction.
05:16 U.N. Security Council may vote on response to Syria» CNN.com
The U.N. Security Council could vote Saturday on a draft resolution that would pressure the Syrian government to stop a sustained, bloody crackdown on dissidents.
05:04 Romo the smartphone robot raises $1.5M, seeks world domination» CNET News
From Kickstarter project to startup to aspiring global power: The big ambitions of Romotive's robot phone.
05:00 Is Bleacher Report ready for some football?» CNET News
day on the job At one of the biggest sports sites in the country, preparing to make its Super Bowl coverage as strong as possible is probably the most important job of the entire year. CNET was on hand to see the plan take shape.
05:00 Apple's week brings new hire, court rulings and iPod spy shots» CNET News
Apple hired a new head of retail, had a few bouts in foreign courts, and potentially had the secret behind its next tiny iPod leaked out. More on those stories and more in this week's Apple Talk Weekly.
03:16 Apple TV gets into video discovery, adds movie and TV show Genius Recommendations» Engadget 
Apple added a new wrinkle to its hobby overnight, as AppleInsider reports the Genius recommendation feature added in iTunes 8 now offers up suggestions for movies and TV shows. The new Apple TV feature appears to have been switched on from the back end servers with no firmware update, displaying the new Genius option under Movies and TV Netflix-style as shown above. We're not sure you really needed anyone else telling you it's definitely time to check out The Wire or Breaking Bad, but with competitors like Google already taking aim at improving content discovery and recommendations it's a logical next step for whatever Apple's living room ambitions ultimately become.
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PermalinkTUAW | AppleInsider | Email this | Comments03:12 The Destruction of Iraq's Once-Great Universities» Slashdot
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02:47 Bulgarian MPs wear Guy Fawkes mask for ACTA session» Boing Boing
Apparently inspired by the Polish parliamentarians who showed up for work in Guy Fawkes masks for the signing of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (a US-driven secret copyright treaty), members of Bulgaria's parliament repeated the trick. The MPs say they support copyright laws, but oppose ACTA over its possible turning into an instrument to limit freedom [...]
01:30 Martin: Why don't candidates see poor?» CNN.com
In the 1,257 GOP debates we have had to sit through, poverty and the poor have rarely come up, so it was no surprise that Mitt Romney would be dismissive of them in an interview this week with CNN's Soledad O'Brien.
01:26 World's Largest Virtual Optical Telescope Created» Slashdot
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01:02 Police: Suspect on run kills Ala. officer» CNN.com
An Alabama robbery suspect fatally stabbed a police officer in jail, escaped in a stolen patrol car and wounded another officer before he was killed, authorities said Friday.
01:00 Fused Portraits Of People Then And Now» Neatorama
Now this is an interesting idea for a photo series-combine recently taken portraits of people with photos from when they were children, but instead of using Photoshop photographer Bobby Lee Adams uses a well placed tear down the middle of the face. I was amazed at how similar they look when compared to their childhood [...]
00:43 Nokia establishes stance on conflict minerals in formal policy» Engadget 
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Recent weeks have seen a swell of interest in corporate responsibility, particularly with regard to technology manufacturing and supply chains. Last month, Apple CEO Tim Cook affirmed his company's commitment to ethically and environmentally sound practices, evoking sentiments that were echoed today in a similar announcement from Nokia. Seizing the opportunity to establish some goodwill among socially conscious consumers, the Finnish manufacturer has just released a policy outlining its philosophy on conflict minerals -- metals like gold, tungsten and tin that have played a direct role in fueling civil violence and unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the document (linked below), Nokia acknowledged that it doesn't play a direct role in obtaining these materials, but emphasized its strict traceability requirements. All suppliers, Nokia says, must provide detailed information on the sourcing of its metals, going back to the smelter phase, at a minimum, and even to the mine itself, if necessary. The company also highlighted its adherence to guidelines established by the EICC-GeSI Extractives Work Group, which both Apple and Intel have already joined. Granted, it's impossible for a single company to wipe out civil strife and human rights abuses in one fell swoop, but with this codified approach, Nokia hopes to at least "increase transparency, ensure responsible procurement by our suppliers and sub-suppliers, and drive positive change."
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PermalinkThe Verge | Nokia (PDF) | Email this | Comments00:24 LEGO Captain America Kicks Some Serious Bricks» Neatorama
(YouTube Video) Come for the reference to popular building bricks LEGO, stay for the graphic animated violence that makes bricks fly like never before. LEGO Captain America may be the most badass incarnation of the Marvel Comics character ever created, and that’s saying a lot since he’s been kicking tail in the comics since the [...]
00:14 Facebook On Collision Course With New EU Privacy Laws» Slashdot
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00:13 Who Needs Dice When You’ve Got This Furry Gauntlet» Neatorama
I have dubbed this ultimate gamer geek accessory the Forearm Guard Of (Dice) Rolling, but creator Dia calls it the Dungeons and Dragons Dice Gauntlet. It’s a hand made leather cuff that contains a LilyPad setup inside which automatically rolls a die, from d4 to d20, then presents the result on the screen. And the [...]
Fri 03 February, 2012
23:40 Romney poised to win Nevada caucuses» CNN.com
Mitt Romney has a chance on Saturday to do what no Republican presidential candidate has done so far this cycle: win two contests back to back.
22:55 Skyrim’s Only Pacifist» Neatorama
(Video Link) The whole point of Skyrim is to kill dragons, which is precisely what makes it so bizarre to play as a pacifist. Surprisingly, it is possible…at least to some extent. I can’t imagine he’ll be able to be the game this way through. Via Laughing Squid
22:51 6 Animals That Lived Unbelievably Long Lives» Neatorama
Is giving a cow whiskey the secret to ensuring it will live a long healthy life? It might sound silly, but if Bertha, the world’s longest-living cow had a few shots every year before staring in the St. Patrick’s Day parade, then who knows, maybe it helps. Interestingly, Bertha also holds the record for most [...]
22:43 SOPA, ACTA and WIPO: where is the copyfight headed?» Boing Boing
Michael Geist sez, "I've posted a video version of a recent talk on SOPA activism and what it means for the next generation of global copyright agreements such as the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement and the Trans Pacific Partnership. The talk is about an hour as it also assesses the global strategies employed by the U.S. [...]
22:42 The Beastie Boys In Chart Form» Neatorama
Who knew Sabotage was so perfectly written to become a venn diagram? Really though, sabotage should go into another bubble. After all, it’s sabotage. Link Via Laughing Squid
22:38 This Dog Might Just Be The Laziest Pup On The Planet» Neatorama
(Video Link) This is what I look like after a night of hardcore blogging. To be fair, a dog this lazy could only belong to a lazy person who obviously didn’t want to bother cleaning up the spilled food himself.
22:35 Crochet Spock Holders» Neatorama
Not only is this Spock pot holder really cool looking, but it’s also a great way to reach the the far back of your oven… to boldly cook food where no man has cooked before. Link Via CraftZine
22:13 T-Mobile confirms Full Monty subscribers are capped at 1Mb/s, risqué plan becomes tame» Engadget 
Uh-oh. Looks like T-Mobile's Full Monty subscribers in the UK will be getting much less than they'd originally bargained for. T-Mo's British support unit recently confirmed that the carrier has capped speeds on its "all-in" unlimited plan at a rather dismal 1Mb/s -- in other words, this Full Monty act doesn't really go all the way. Perhaps T-Mobile representatives were too caught up in the moment at the launch event and merely forgot to reveal this little tidbit? Our Magic 8-Ball says, "Don't count on it." You'll find the confirmation tweet immortalized after the break.Coolsmartphone | @TMobileUKhelp (Twitter) | Email this | Comments
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PermalinkCoolsmartphone | @TMobileUKhelp (Twitter) | Email this | Comments22:08 Researchers Feel Pressure To Cite Superfluous Papers» Slashdot
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22:04 Hackers intercept FBI, Scotland Yard call
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AP - Trading jokes and swapping leads, investigators from the FBI and Scotland Yard spent the conference call strategizing about how to bring down the hacking collective known as Anonymous, responsible for a string of embarrassing attacks across the Internet.
22:01 A Google-a-Day Puzzle for Feb. 4» Wired Top Stories
Google's daily brainteaser helps hone your search skills.
21:44 Facebook Platform experiencing JS SDK issues» Resources | ZDNet
Facebook Platform's JavaScript (JS) Software Development Kit (SDK) is not working correctly. This affects many websites that rely on Facebook Connect. Are you experiencing issues too?
21:15 Chair with entrails» Boing Boing
Chair, with entrails. (via Blood Milk) UPDATE: My pal Stacey Ransom found the original color photo of this fine resin/fiber piece, titled "Visual Temperature - Sofa," by Cao Hul, and posted it to her Tumblr, Held 4 Ransom.
20:52 Google TV 3.2 update enhances HLS video streaming support, Plex update takes advantage» Engadget 
The Google TV update that rolled out to Sony units earlier this week (no word on the Revue, yet) brought tweaks to Chrome and support for Blu-ray 3D playback on the player, but that's not all. The bump to Android 3.2 also improved hooks for developers to access channel listings in their apps, enabled hardware acceleration and last but not least, improved support for HTTP Live Streaming. That last detail is particularly important to those streaming video from their PCs using Plex, since additional HLS tweaks were necessary to allow viewing of files transcoded from otherwise-Google TV unfriendly formats. Also supported as in the Plex update is selection of alternate audio streams, subtitles, more channels and a few other fixes. Check out a Google+ post from Les Vogel of the Google TV team for all the Honeycomb 3.2 (API Level 13) details you can stomach, the Plex blog for more info on its software, or just make sure you're running the latest updates and take a look around yourself.Les Vogel (Google+), Plex | Email this | Comments
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Permalink |Les Vogel (Google+), Plex | Email this | Comments20:30 Heart Handbag Holder Hook» Neatorama
Heart Handbag Holder Hook – $11.95 Are you looking for a delightful Valentine’s Day gift that embraces both your practical and superstitious side. You need the Heart Handbag Hook from the NeatoShop. This compact metal heart easily twists apart to expose a hook so that a handbag can be hung from the table. Grandma [...]
20:19 Sex Tech Weekly: Megaupload, Match Singles Data, Obscenity Copyright, China Porn Spam Kings» Resources | ZDNet
Match.com's data on US singles, Megaupload reviled by Perfect 10, China's sex toy spam industry and more.
20:06 Ask Slashdot: Are Daily Stand-Up Meetings More Productive?» Slashdot
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19:37 WikiLeaks: Soldier faces court martial» CNN.com
Pfc. Bradley E. Manning, who is suspected of leaking thousands of classified documents to WikiLeaks, will be court martialed on charges that could lead to a sentence of life in prison, the Army said Friday in a statement.
19:37 Nike+ FuelBand's internals get splayed at the FCC» Engadget 
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All of these wrist-mounted fitness gizmos are pretty nifty, but we always wonder how they get those rigid circuit boards into such an unsuitable form-factor. Well, thanks to those scalpel-happy boffins at the FCC's underground bunker, wonder no more. Nike's FuelBand was wheeled in on a trolley and torn (quite literally) to pieces, and we felt we just had to share the pictures with you. A long peruse of the user manual revealed that the two metal extender links (for bigger-wristed enthusiasts) have to be swapped out using a sizing tool -- but the manual notes that if one isn't to hand, a bent paperclip will suffice. The documents also revealed that it's using a TI CC2564 Bluetooth radio and a stack provided by Stonestreet One. The monopole antenna is etched directly into the substrate of the flexible circuit board -- ensuring it'll bend around your bones and still operate. We also learned that once connected to your cellphone, it'll sit in a low-power "sniff mode," for two minutes and if there's no further activity it'll shut down. Of course, what's interesting to you (and us, honestly) is all the pictures in the second gallery, so get looking!
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Permalink |FCC | Email this | Comments19:15 Xbox co-creator channels arcade classics at mobile-game startup» CNET News
The correlations between classic arcade games like Centipede and popular mobile games like Angry Birds are undeniable: they're simple, fun, and addictive. Seamus Blackley has hired a slew of old-school game developers to try to cash in on that fact with his company Innovative Leisure.
19:12 Pilot Scoop: Andre Braugher Lands Lead in Shawn Ryan's Last Resort for ABC» TVLine
Two-time Emmy winner Andre Braugher (Homicide, Thief) has scored a lead role in Last Resort, an ABC drama pilot being exec-produced by Shawn Ryan (The Shield, The Unit) and penned by Karl Gajdusek (Dead Like Me), our sister site Deadline [...]
19:03 Matt Smith Proposes to Girlfriend at the Doctor Who Experience» Neatorama
A Doctor Who fan named Matt Smith (the same name as the current actor who plays the Doctor) proposed to his girlfriend in front of a TARDIS model at the BBC’s Doctor Who Experience: But this was not Matt Smith the actor – it is a 22-year-old from Rochford in Essex who worked with BBC [...]
18:52 Lance Armstrong doping case dropped» CNN.com
Federal prosecutors said Friday that they are closing a criminal investigation into alleged use of performance-enhancing drugs by champion cyclist Lance Armstrong without filing charges.
18:46 Firefox 11 to get add-on sync» CNET News
Changes are a-foot again for Firefox. The beta channel can now sync add-ons, the Aurora channel completes a smoother update process, and work on the faster native UI for Android continues.
18:45 A Valentine’s Day Toad-in-a-Hole» Neatorama
Carey of Petite Kitchenesse calls it an “egg in the basket”, but here in the South we refer to this dish as a “toad-in-a-hole”. They’re easy to make, and Carey’s variation makes them a great Valentine’s Day breakfast. Link -via Tasteologie
18:44 2nd teacher at L.A. school arrested» CNN.com
Another teacher has been arrested at Miramonte Elementary School in Los Angeles on allegations of lewd acts on young pupils, authorities said.
18:44 Netflix teams with eyeIO to lower bandwidth use on movie night» Engadget 
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Kicking up a fuss about Netflix hogging all your bandwidth? Perhaps the company's latest partnership could induce a rapid change of heart. The streaming service has paired up with eyeIO in hopes of keeping bandwidth usage during streams to a minimum, which they claim won't affect the content's overall quality. While the joint venture just became official, the startup's "ultra-low-bandwidth" encoding technology -- that allegedly can reduce usage on a 720p HD stream by more than 50 percent -- began its testing phase on the streaming-giant's offerings months ago. Although eyeIO's service has already been implemented by Netflix, it's worth mentioning this isn't an exclusive deal, thus it's possible for its competition to jump on the bandwidth conservation bandwagon in the future. More importantly, we're interested to find out if you have noticed any difference in your streams lately, so drop us a line in the comments below.
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PermalinkTechland | eyeIO | Email this | Comments18:41 Travel Words That Should Exist But Don’t» Neatorama
Wish there were words to describe how you feel while you travel the globe? The Lonely Planet blog coined some brand new travel-related words that may come in handy in your next journey: automobilogic n. The state of mind unique to road trips that convinces travelers that gummi bears and fried onion rings count as [...]
18:33 Unplayable Piece Used to Test Player Pianos» Neatorama
(Video Link) It’s called “Circus Galop” or “Death Waltz”, and it’s used to test the performance of player pianos. No single person has ever played it…so far. But if we can put a man on the moon, surely we can genetically engineer a superhuman species that can perform it. -via Boing Boing
18:23 The Fastest Way to a Man’s Heart Is through His Ribcage» Neatorama
Dawn Rogal insists that she is happily married. I decline to dispute it. She kept this piece of embroidery on display at her shop, but, strangely, it seems to have offended people there. Link -via Colossal
18:18 Cake Waffles Need More Chocolate Syrup» Neatorama
And maybe a couple scoops of ice cream. But Arlene Cummings is on the right track on making breakfast using an ordinary cake mix. I guess you should ignore the previous post. Link -via That’s Nerdalicious! | Photo: Betty Crocker
18:16 Games for football lovers on iPhone and Android» CNET News
The big game is this Sunday and I've put together a collection of games for both iPhone and Android that let you play the role of different players on a football team.
18:13 Cross Sections of Human Legs» Neatorama
It’s not just your age. It’s what you do while you’re aging, as these MRI scans show. Link -via Swiss Miss | Photo: Physician and Sports Medicine
18:09 U900 plays "Ben" on Ukulele» Boing Boing
[Video Link] (Thanks, Gary!) Cute U900 Rabbit and Bear UkesCutest Japanese stopmotion crocheted beachside critter ukelele video everUkulele version of "Walk, Don't Run"
18:04 Doctors 'Cheating' On Board Certifications» Slashdot
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17:54 AMD Eyes ARM Alliance in War on Intel» Wired Top Stories
Could the low-power-chip design that's used in your iPhone someday show up inside the chips built by Intel-rival Advanced Micro Devices? Definitely maybe. Or as AMD's brand new Chief Technology Officer Mark Papermaster put it to us: "The answer is not no."
17:52 Oops! Motorola sold refurbished Xooms without deleting previous owners' data» Engadget 
Usually, when passwords and personal information are exposed, it's because someone hacked a company's not-so-secure system. Motorola, however, managed to put people's info at risk without such malfeasance when it failed to wipe the memory of a batch of refurbished Xooms. The tablets in question were sold by Woot.com between October and December of last year, and Moto is claiming that it made the mistake on only small number of slates. Of course, we don't know exactly how many Xooms were shipped with previous owners' data onboard, but we do know that the company is actively attempting to make amends. Moto's offering two years of Experian identification protection services to those whose info was exposed and owners of affected Xooms are getting a little something too. Just send the device back to Motorola on the company's dime -- where it'll be properly reset and sent back to you, along with a $100 American Express gift card for your efforts. Wondering if you're among the unlucky? Hit the PR after the break for more info, and those with Wooted Xooms can plug in their slate's serial number at the source link below to find out for sure.
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PermalinkChicago Business | Motorola | Email this | Comments17:52 How Windows Phone 8 'Apollo' Would Stack Up Against iOS 5, Android 4» Wired Top Stories
Microsoft's Windows Phone OS is often criticized for lagging far behind iOS and Android. But on Thursday, a leaked description of Microsoft's next big mobile OS, Windows Phone 8, came to light, revealing how the operating system will improve. But can it really compete? We handicap Apollo against iOS 5 and Android 4.
17:47 Diagramming “I’m My Own Grandpa”» Neatorama
(Video Link) The classic novelty song “I’m My Own Grandpa” can get confusing. Thankfully, YouTube user GordoTheHat diagrammed all of the relationships that result from the narrator’s father marrying his daughter-in-law. You’ll need some flexible genealogical software to chart this family tree properly. -via Althouse
17:43 Grey's Anatomy Hot Shots: [Spoiler] Turns Violent» TVLine
Adele’s deteriorating battle with Alzheimer’s is about to turn violent on Grey’s Anatomy‘s, and we’ve got a first look at her latest breakdown. Grey’s Anatomy‘s Alternate Reality Check: What Were Your Favorite Moments? In the drama’s Feb. 23 episode (ABC, [...]
17:42 What is this language game my daughter and her friends speak?» Boing Boing
I heard my 14-year-old daughter and her friends talking to each other using a word-changing language game, like pig latin, but much harder for me to understand. I asked my daughter's friend to say something and I recorded it. Listen here She said it was called Finglish but a Google search makes me think she [...]
17:42 Are composite pickup trucks in our future?» CNET News
Transportation design firm Motive Industries released sketches of what a pickup made of composite material could look like.
17:40 Museum of Celebrity Leftovers» Neatorama
Silly or genius? Or maybe both? Michael and Francesca Bennett saved bits of food left by celebrities that visited their cafe in Kingsand, England: The impetus for the museum came to the Bennetts after musician Pete Doherty dined at the café and left behind panini crumbs. Around the same time, fashion photographer David Bailey failed [...]
17:30 iPhone 5 rumor roundup» CNET News
CNET tracks all the iPhone 5 rumors--from the likely to the crazy--that we've heard so far in 2011 and 2012.
17:25 Ford Edge Ecoboost a harbinger of the new efficiency» CNET News
CNET tests the 2012 Ford Edge with its Ecoboost engine. With only 2-liters of displacement, this engine produces more than adequate horsepower while getting excellent mileage.
17:20 Yes We Can (Profile You): a Brief Primer On Campaigns and Political Data» Slashdot
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17:18 Vampire Diaries First Look: An Original Battle» TVLine
The Originals are back in action on The Vampire Diaries, and we’ve got a first look at the vamps (including handsome newbie Kol) stirring up trouble in the Feb. 16 episode. Vampire Diaries Hot Shots: Romance and Roughhousing Break Out [...]
17:12 Military, government officials could get secure Android phones» CNET News
CNN reports that U.S. civilian and military officials are testing the use of secure Android smartphones that could be capable of transmitting confidential documents.
17:11 Sugar May Be Bad, But Is the Alternative Worse?» Wired Top Stories
Given the recent controversy over sugar, one might look to artificial sweeteners for an easy alternative to thorny scientific and ethical questions. But to anyone seeking pastel-packaged reassurance that regulators won't ever need to pry donuts from their cold, dead and pudgy fingers, science offers only more uncertainty.
17:03 ComScore: Android and iOS gallop ahead, US smartphone usage approaches 100 million» Engadget 
The latest report is in from ComScore, and as you might expect, the news is sunshine and roses for the crews at Google and Apple. Both companies platforms charted some worthwhile month-over-month gains, as Android is estimated to account for 47.3 percent of smartphones in the US, while iOS runs a strong second with 26.9 percent. Meanwhile, former BlackBerry fans continue to scatter, as the platform now accounts for 16 percent of smartphone users. Similarly, Windows Phone (and whatever's left of Windows Mobile) have taken it on the chin, and have fallen to just 4.7 percent market share. Without ever gaining much traction in the US, Symbian now makes up 1.4 percent of the smartphone pie. You'll find a quick look at the manufacturing side of the equation, along with the full ComScore press release, after the break.TechFlash | ComScore | Email this | Comments
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PermalinkTechFlash | ComScore | Email this | Comments16:59 Apple cleans App Store of high-profile lookalike apps» CNET News
Apple has quietly removed a number of iOS games that could readily be mistaken for their popular counterparts and that had climbed up the charts as a result.
16:59 Apple Clarifies iBooks Author Licensing» Slashdot
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16:57 A hydrogen fueling station powered by the wind» CNET News
By building a wind turbine to power a hydrogen production and fueling station, a little hamlet in Long Island is positioning itself a bellwether for carbon-neutral transportation.
16:56 Motorola Tablet Snafu Exposes Some Users to Privacy Risks» Wired Top Stories
Today Motorola issued a fail alert of epic proportions: From October to December 2011, 100 out of 6,200 refurbished Xooms sold from Woot.com may contain the previous owner's personal data.
16:54 Me @the Zoo Exemplifies Internet's Infiltration of Indie Film» Wired Top Stories
Nothing illustrates the web's growing influence on filmmakers more effectively than Me @the Zoo, a feature-length documentary that premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival.
16:48 Verizon Galaxy Nexus loses Google support?» CNET News
The CDMA version of the phone gets dropped from the Android developer site.
16:39 Facebook testing photo viewers ripped from Google+» Resources | ZDNet
Facebook is testing at least three different new designs for its photo viewer. All of them look like what Google+ currently offers: image on the left and everything else on the right.
16:39 Vermont Prisoner Pwned State Police» Neatorama
Image: Tony Talbot/AP Look closely. See it? The "pig" in the cow logo was added by a Vermont prison inmate who makes the decals for the state police cruisers: According to the Burlington Free Press, who originally reported the story, Vermont Public Safety Commissioner Keith Flynn said the disclosure of the incident made him chuckle. [...]
16:38 Satellite Phone Encryption Cracked» Slashdot
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16:33 Reading this kitchen scale takes on new meaning» CNET News
The Taylor Book End Scale stores upright on a bookshelf. A thin design and protective cover add to the appeal.
16:31 Cosmonaut Couture: Russian Photo Shoot Makes Space Sexy» Wired Top Stories
In a resurgent space-themed fashion shoot, supermodel Natalia Semanova mingles with real-life cosmonauts in Star City, the home of Russia's space training program. We interview the spread's photographer, Arthur Elgort, for the back story.
16:29 Mozilla preps the Web to push» CNET News
Mozilla's gestating a new project that takes its cues from the mobile world: site-specific push notifications. Could this be a next-generation RSS?
16:28 Apple, Motorola in patent struggle in Germany
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AP - Apple Inc. has temporarily blocked Motorola Mobility's attempt to have it withdraw several iPhone and iPad models from its Internet store in Germany, the latest twist in an extended legal duel over patents between the companies.
16:26 Sonic Youth» Wired Top Stories
The Chevy Sonic, a 40-mpg, sub-$20K subcompact, has got the price point, performance and spunk necessary to stand out in a perennially crowded category.
16:18 webOS Enyo 1.0 now available to all, just requires patch and patience» Engadget 
HP's Enyo framework is an essential ingredient for allowing new apps to work on webOS devices with different resolutions, but due to some sort of ethnocentric hiccup, v1.0 hasn't officially reached all international webOS phones and tablets. Fortunately, WebOS Internals has prepared a nice little Preware install package that anyone, anywhere can enjoy. At this point, adding Enyo will only provide access to a few extra apps, but at least the world will be reunited in its preparedness for a glistening future, right?webOSNation | webOS Internals (Twitter) | Email this | Comments
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PermalinkwebOSNation | webOS Internals (Twitter) | Email this | Comments16:13 Sons of Anarchy, Already Picked Up for Season 5, Now Renewed for Season 6» TVLine
Not content with simply renewing Sons of Anarchy for a fifth season last fall, FX has just handed Kurt Sutter’s biker drama a sixth season pickup too! The news, first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, comes just days after Sutter [...]
16:06 Opinion: Women's care not just breasts» CNN.com
If you travel to the island of Delos in Greece, you might be surprised to visit ruins dominated by statues of gigantic stone penises. Even in its ancient, mythological context, it's jarring to see such a disembodied representation of the human form. Women, of course, are perhaps a bit more accustomed than men to being reduced to a collection of body parts. Even so, it was startling to hear earlier this week that one of America's largest and wealthiest advocates of women's health appears to be fixated on breasts, rather than on the women to whom they are attached.
16:05 Micron CEO Steve Appleton Dies in Plane Crash» Wired Top Stories
Steve Appleton, the Chairman and CEO of memory and semiconductor manufacturer and one of the giants of the industry, died on Friday in a solo plane crash in Boise, Idaho. He was 51.
16:02 Cryoscope lets you feel your forecast» CNET News
Robb Godshaw, an industrial design student at Rochester Institute of Technology, demonstrates a haptic weather forecaster called the Cryoscope.
16:00 Boardwalk Empire Bets on Bobby Cannavale as New Season 3 Regular» TVLine
Nucky Thompson’s got a new thorn in his side. Boardwalk Empire has tapped Bobby Cannavale to join the Season 3 cast as a new rival to Steve Buscemi’s crime boss, our sister site Deadline.com reports. Cannavale, who is coming off [...]
16:00 GloSpex glasses light up, freak people out» CNET News
The GloSpex Kickstarter project is destined to be a darling among ravers. The specs feature one-way illumination. The lens glow outwardly, but don't shine in the wearer's eyes.
15:56 Canada's Internet Among Best, Report Says» Slashdot
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15:50 Love Rat» Neatorama
Love Rat – $4.95 Are you still searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Look no further! Get the one you love a Love Rat from the NeatoShop. This adorable rat, with printed heart design, is also a squeaky toy. Your sweetheart will be floored by your thoughtfulness. Be sure to check out the NeatoShop [...]
15:44 AT&T seeks to impose conditions on Dish LTE network, FCC to settle wireless squabble» Engadget
You know the saying, second place is the first loser? Well, it looks like AT&T, which recently saw its attempt to absorb T-Mobile thwarted, is living up to that adage by petitioning the FCC to impose an "overly aggressive buildout" of Dish's planned mobile network. In a recent filing to the Commission, the satco countered this request for "LightSquared-like" requirements, defining its operation as a strictly retail endeavor, one that faces entirely different hurdles than that of its wholesale competitor. If granted, however, these conditions could see the fledgling network rushed to the marketplace before the completion of an LTE-Advanced standard and widespread availability of compatible devices -- both key elements of the MVPD's service strategy. The company also goes on to contest interference issues surrounding its 700MHz holdings, stating that it has no current plans to repurpose the spectrum for mobile broadband use, despite AT&T's claims to that effect. We'll keep you posted as this wireless battle plays out. In the meantime, hit up the source below to peruse the dense legalese.dailywireless, FierceWireless | FCC | Email this | Comments
You know the saying, second place is the first loser? Well, it looks like AT&T, which recently saw its attempt to absorb T-Mobile thwarted, is living up to that adage by petitioning the FCC to impose an "overly aggressive buildout" of Dish's planned mobile network. In a recent filing to the Commission, the satco countered this request for "LightSquared-like" requirements, defining its operation as a strictly retail endeavor, one that faces entirely different hurdles than that of its wholesale competitor. If granted, however, these conditions could see the fledgling network rushed to the marketplace before the completion of an LTE-Advanced standard and widespread availability of compatible devices -- both key elements of the MVPD's service strategy. The company also goes on to contest interference issues surrounding its 700MHz holdings, stating that it has no current plans to repurpose the spectrum for mobile broadband use, despite AT&T's claims to that effect. We'll keep you posted as this wireless battle plays out. In the meantime, hit up the source below to peruse the dense legalese.AT&T seeks to impose conditions on Dish LTE network, FCC to settle wireless squabble originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalinkdailywireless, FierceWireless | FCC | Email this | Comments15:37 ACLU Sued Library for Not Allowing Online Porn» Neatorama
Can't get online porn at your local library? That's censorship, according to the ACLU, who is suing a Washington state library district: If you log on to a computer at the Wenatchee public library and type "porn" into the search engine, the list of results will appear as if porn doesn't exist. The North Central [...]
15:31 Russian Scientists Poised to Reach Ice-Buried Antarctic Lake» LiveScience.com
They're tantalizingly close, but other groups may beat them.
15:26 Windows Phone developer lead leaves for Amazon's Kindle team» Resources | ZDNet
Brandon Watson, head of developer experiences for Windows Phone, is the latest exec to leave the Microsoft's phone unit.
15:21 WiFi Kindle Touch gets its passport, now available internationally» Engadget
Ever since Amazon unveiled its cheap-as-chips Kindle Touch, the thing's been selling like mad here in the US. However, our friends on other continents haven't been able to enjoy swiping and tapping its multitouch E Ink display -- until now, that is. Amazon failed to alert the masses with a press release, but a quick gander at the WiFi Touch's product page shows there's an option to ship one just about anywhere on the globe. Unfortunately, people in parts of the world with country-specific Amazon portals like Germany, France and the UK must still settle for the button-dependent Kindle 4. We're glad to see Bezos broadening his touchscreen e-reader's horizons, but let's not keep our friends across the pond Kindle Touch-free for much longer, OK?The eBook Reader | Amazon | Email this | Comments
Ever since Amazon unveiled its cheap-as-chips Kindle Touch, the thing's been selling like mad here in the US. However, our friends on other continents haven't been able to enjoy swiping and tapping its multitouch E Ink display -- until now, that is. Amazon failed to alert the masses with a press release, but a quick gander at the WiFi Touch's product page shows there's an option to ship one just about anywhere on the globe. Unfortunately, people in parts of the world with country-specific Amazon portals like Germany, France and the UK must still settle for the button-dependent Kindle 4. We're glad to see Bezos broadening his touchscreen e-reader's horizons, but let's not keep our friends across the pond Kindle Touch-free for much longer, OK?WiFi Kindle Touch gets its passport, now available internationally originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
PermalinkThe eBook Reader | Amazon | Email this | Comments15:18 Anti-SOPA forces have ISP snooping bill in their crosshairs» CNET News
An Internet outcry forced Rep. Lamar Smith to delay a vote on SOPA. Opponents of Smith's ISP snooping bill are hoping they can repeat the process.
15:16 83-Year-Old Woman Gets New 3D-Printed Titanium Jaw» Slashdot
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15:10 Reporters' Roundtable: What's Facebook going to do with that money?» CNET News
Facebook plans to raise $5 billion in an IPO. What will Facebook do with the money? This week on the Roundtable, Rafe discusses Facebook's future with Josh Constine from TechCrunch and Shervin Pishevar from Menlo Ventures.
15:08 This Just In: Selma Blair Signs Up for Anger Management With Charlie Sheen» TVLine
Selma Blair has been tapped to star opposite Charlie Sheen in FX’s new comedy series Anger Management. FX Boss Talks Getting Into Bed With Charlie Sheen The actress will play therapist and possible love interest to Sheen’s character, a former [...]
15:00 FCC Fridays: February 3, 2012» Engadget 
We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there individually, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!
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Permalink | | Email this | Comments14:57 Seattle Library Lets Man Watch Porn On Computers Despite Complaints» Slashdot
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14:45 The Happiness of Pursuit: What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About the Good Life, by Shimon Edelman - exclusive excerpt» Boing Boing
Excerpted with permission from The Happiness of Pursuit: What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About the Good Life, by Shimon Edelman. Available from Basic Books, a member of The Perseus Books Group. Copyright (c) 2012. When Fishing For Happiness, Catch and Release I was teaching a big introductory course on cognition, which, I felt, had to [...]
14:44 Hide From Google» Wired Top Stories
Have Google's new privacy policy changes prompted you to question whether the company is capable of "doing no evil"? If so, here's how to protect your online privacy while still using the services.
14:42 Pair of unknown LG Androids found ahead of Mobile World Congress» CNET News
Newly found details and model numbers indicate LG may have at least two devices ready for the annual event.
14:42 Komen restores Parenthood funding» CNN.com
The foundation reversed its decision after a deluge of opposition, including pressure from lawmakers.
14:38 Xbox co-creator brings together Atari 'dream team' for mobile gaming startup» Engadget 
A new mobile gaming startup that's yet to release a single game isn't the sort of thing we'd normally cover 'round here, but the story behind Los Angeles-based Innovative Leisure is anything but ordinary. The man behind the company is the co-creator of the Xbox, Seamus Blackley, and he's brought with him eleven industry veterans that he calls "the dream team from Atari," including the likes of Van Burnham, Ed Logg, Rich Adam, Tim Skelly, Owen Rubin, and Ed Rotberg. While those names may not be familiar to everyone, you'll surely recognize some of the games they were responsible for: Asteroids, Centipede, Gauntlet, Missile Command, Battlezone, S.T.U.N. Runner, Major Havoc and Space Duel, to name a few.
Speaking with VentureBeat, Blackley describes mobile devices as "the new arcade" and 99 cent games as the "new quarter," adding that he's aiming to carry on where Atari left off, "focusing on innovation in gameplay." To help with that, the company has secured backing from THQ, which has reportedly agreed to an initial slate of ten games, seven of which are now in development (with only the iPhone and iPad mentioned as supported platforms so far). Unfortunately, details remain light beyond that, with Blackley only offering late summer or fall as an estimated release date for the first titles. In the meantime, you can find more of the backstory at the links below (THQ's press release can also be found after the break).VentureBeat | Email this | Comments
Speaking with VentureBeat, Blackley describes mobile devices as "the new arcade" and 99 cent games as the "new quarter," adding that he's aiming to carry on where Atari left off, "focusing on innovation in gameplay." To help with that, the company has secured backing from THQ, which has reportedly agreed to an initial slate of ten games, seven of which are now in development (with only the iPhone and iPad mentioned as supported platforms so far). Unfortunately, details remain light beyond that, with Blackley only offering late summer or fall as an estimated release date for the first titles. In the meantime, you can find more of the backstory at the links below (THQ's press release can also be found after the break).
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Permalink |VentureBeat | Email this | Comments14:37 Schoolgirls' Mystery Illness: Mass Hysteria or Environmental Toxin?» LiveScience.com
Schoolgirls in New York have developed a mysterious tic that seems contagious.
14:36 Man Adopted Girlfriend as Daughter in Legal Maneuver» Neatorama
Well, we haven't seen this one before! Here's a bit of legal maneuvering that's so clever it's (almost) criminal: a Florida billionaire legally adopted his 42-year-old girlfriend to shield his wealth from a lawsuit! [Judge] Kelley had previously ruled that the trust set up for Goodman's two minor children could not be considered as part [...]
14:34 Glee Takes Seven-Week Hiatus as Fox Launches New Tuesday Comedy Block» TVLine
Tuesdays will be a little less Glee-ful in late winter/early spring as Fox launches a new comedy block that includes the return of Breaking In. Fox “Extends” Alcatraz Run, Rests Fringe and House in March The network confirmed Friday that [...]
14:32 Web Guru To the Blind» Slashdot
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14:30 Men sentenced in lesbian's slaying» CNN.com
Gay rights advocates in South Africa hailed a judge's sentencing of four men to 18 years each in prison for brutally slaying a 19-year-old lesbian.
14:30 Star Wars, Ferris Bueller drive Super Bowl ad buzz
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Reuters - The Super Bowl is still two days away but some advertisers already are looking like winners as their yet-to-be-aired commercials score millions of hits online and rack up pre-game buzz.
14:27 Cuban blogger says government bars trip to Brazil
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Reuters - The Cuban government has denied a request by dissident blogger Yoani Sanchez to travel to Brazil, her 19th failed effort to obtain a permit to leave the country, she said on Friday.
14:26 iBooks Author 1.0.1 EULA: you own the content, we want 30% of .ibooks files» Resources | ZDNet
Apple has clarified its iBooks Author EULA. You retain all rights to content created with it, however, you can't sell an .ibooks file through anyone other than Apple. Satisfied?
14:26 Microsoft adds Facebook video calling to Skype for Windows» Resources | ZDNet
Skype not only powers Facebook's video calling feature, but it now offers Facebook-to-Facebook calling directly from its Windows clients. The Mac update is coming soon.
14:26 Facebook valuation after IPO filing: $94 billion» Resources | ZDNet
If Facebook were to go public now, it would be valued at $94 billion. Of course, that's not going to happen, since the company only filed for its initial public offering (IPO) this week.
14:26 Apple's lawyers clean up the sloppy iBooks Author EULA» Resources | ZDNet
Today, Apple released version 1.0.1 of its iBooks Author program. There's no new code, only a new license agreement. The sloppy language in the original license agreement is cleaned up, but the...
14:25 Google Earth Update Erases Underwater 'Atlantis' Error» LiveScience.com
The latest Google Ocean update is the most accurate view of the sea floor yet.
14:16 Galaxy Nexus and other CDMA devices removed from Google Support pages» Engadget 
Some of you may have noticed that the Verizon version of the Galaxy Nexus is no longer listed as a supported, official developer device by Google. Despite rumors to the contrary, it doesn't appear this has anything to do with the kerfuffle over Wallet, but instead centers around technical issues relating to the APK files required for CDMA connectivity and the signing of those libraries. Other devices have also disappeared from the support pages, including the Nexus S 4G and the Verizon-branded Xoom. Google has posted an update explaining that, "for various technical reasons" CDMA telephony is handled by binaries provided by the carrier in newer devices. The result is different signatures being associated with those APKs than a pure AOSP builds and, thus, those essential components don't function properly.
Google explained the disappearance by saying "we aim to make sure that we are as clear as possible about the degree of support that devices have," before going on to promise all Nexus devices would continue to have unlockable bootloaders and that as many of the closed-source binaries as possible would be made available. For the complete statement hit up the source link.Android Contributors (Google Groups) | Email this | Comments
Google explained the disappearance by saying "we aim to make sure that we are as clear as possible about the degree of support that devices have," before going on to promise all Nexus devices would continue to have unlockable bootloaders and that as many of the closed-source binaries as possible would be made available. For the complete statement hit up the source link.
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Permalink |Android Contributors (Google Groups) | Email this | Comments14:14 Unique Andes Species Lack Protection, Study Finds» LiveScience.com
A new study based on data collected over the last 100 years shows that many of the species unique to the Andes-Amazon basin of Peru and Bolivia lack vital national-level protection.
14:09 Steve Appleton, Micron CEO, Dies In Plane Crash» Slashdot
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14:05 Second 'Sunken UFO' Claim Doesn't Hold Water» LiveScience.com
Analysis of two large, mysterious objects spotted on the sea floor.
14:01 Fringe's Jasika Nicole Previews the 'Traumatic' Event that Finally Unites the Two Astrids» TVLine
Tonight on Fringe (Fox, 9/8c), Astrid finally comes face-to-face with her other-universe doppelganger, but by no doing of her own. Rather, Alt Astrid comes to us, and for a “selfish reason” says Jasika Nicole. “Something personal happens to [Alt Astrid] [...]
14:01 Verizon's ZTE Jetpack flies through FCC, arrival time still unknown» Engadget 
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Do you wish you had your own personal Jetpack? Well, you may not have to wait much longer for ZTE's version -- the EuFi I890, announced at CES last month -- to come out, if its entry into the records of the FCC are any indication. It may not be the kind that you strap onto your back, but at least this one takes advantage of Verizon's LTE, and it happens to add in CDMA / EVDO and AT&T-compatible 3G radios. We knew the 4G-packing MiFi was going to hit stores in "the coming weeks," so this is essentially just one step closer to achieving that goal -- unfortunately, we still don't have a solid date yet. Hit the source link if you're into digging through government documents.
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Permalink |FCC | Email this | Comments13:59 Photo of the day: Cupcake» Pop Candy - USATODAY.com
Sorry today's photo came a little late, but it's still rather timely:
13:50 ACTA's EU Future In Doubt As Poland Suspends Ratification» Slashdot
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13:48 Should NFL Teams Go for It More on Fourth Down?» LiveScience.com
Is it better for teams to punt or kick a field goal, or just go for it?
13:45 Unexplained 60 meter object resting at the bottom of the Baltic Sea near Sweden» Boing Boing
[Video Link] Sonar readings show that the mysterious object is about 60 meters across, or, about the size of a jumbo jet. And it's not alone. Nearby on the sea floor is another, smaller object with a similar shape. Even more fascinating, both objects have "drag marks" behind them on the sea floor, stretching back [...]
13:39 All PlayBooks go to heaven: Telus leak points to end-of-life status» Engadget 
This is the end, dear PlayBook-admiring friends. That is to say, it's the end-of-life for RIM's first unsuccessful stab at tablet computing. Unsurprisingly, the marketing blitzkrieg that saw J.Lo and the Flash Gordon theme awkwardly peddle the flailing tab hasn't done much to elevate sales or consumer interest, forcing its Canadian overlords to issue Telus an EOL notice. This not unexpected bit of news comes right on the heels of the BB maker's recently leaked device roadmap, in which a spring bow for a higher-specced, 3G+ enabled iteration is clearly denoted. Whatever Waterloo's near future plans for the category are, we know for sure they won't include BB 10 until much later this year. Chin up though, folks. At least we have OS 2.0 to soothe our fraught nerves in the interim.
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Permalink |MobileSyrup | Email this | Comments13:35 Super Bowl of Snack Foods (Infographics)» LiveScience.com
Chips, wings, cookies, pretzels, popcorn... Americans will spend more than one billion dollars on snacks just for the Super Bowl.
13:34 Taj Mahal Travelers: Japanese ambient music from the early 1970s» Boing Boing
In 1969, Fluxus artist/musician Takehisa Kosugi formed the Taj Mahal Travelers, an octet of Japanese musicians whose used traditional instruments like violin, double bass, tuba, trumpet, and mandolin in non-traditional ways and run through early electronic effects systems. Their compelling drone improvisations were decidedly different and, to my ears, more unsettling than the other avant-garde [...]
13:33 Super Bowl Psychology: Is the Big Game Good for Indianapolis?» LiveScience.com
Super Bowls are economically questionable for host cities but seem good for residents' psyches.
13:33 The Week in Pop: My pop-culture picks» Pop Candy - USATODAY.com
This week I spent a lot of time daydreaming about Downton Abbey, but I did try to make some time for other pop-culture delights. My faves:
13:25 The all-powerful U.S. carriers: Biggest obstacle to Windows Phone» Resources | ZDNet
Windows Phone is failing to make a dent in the smartphone market in the U. S., and it's the carriers at fault.
13:25 Realizing future storefronts: Staring at you, creepily (video)» Resources | ZDNet
Shinjuku's Takashimaya is displaying a unique new android for it's Valentines Day spread, a new 'model' designed to replace storefront mannequins.
13:25 Micron CEO Appleton dies in plane crash» Resources | ZDNet
Micron Technology CEO and chairman Steve Appleton died on Friday after a small plane accident in Boise. He was 51.
13:25 Facebook, Twitter more addictive than alcohol, tobacco» Resources | ZDNet
What's more addicting than alcohol, tobacco, and coffee? Apparently, your desire to check social networks and to stay employed trumps all else, including urges to sleep and have sex.
13:22 What Happens to the Losing Team’s Championship Shirts?» Neatorama
Championship games have champions, and champion t-shirts. But since we don’t know who that is until the championship game is over, championship shirts are printed for both teams, so they can be presented to the winning team immediately. It looks good on TV, you know. But what happens to the other shirts -the ones with [...]
13:21 Video: How the View From a Comet Might Look» Wired Top Stories
The European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft is heading for a comet.
The ambitious mission -- scheduled to enter orbit Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko in January of 2014 and place a tiny lander named Philae on its surface that November ? will no doubt return incredible, never-before-seen pictures. Until then, observers on Earth will have to make do with artists' renderings like the ones in this video.
13:18 Steve Appleton, CEO of Micron, dies in plane crash at 51» Engadget 
Sad news to report this Friday. Steve Appleton, the CEO and Chairman of Micron, died this morning in an airplane crash shortly after takeoff from the Boise, Idaho airport. He was the only one aboard, and was piloting a fixed wing, single engine kit aircraft. Appleton started working at Micron in 1983 shortly after graduating from Boise State University, first working the production line and eventually rising through the ranks to become the company's COO in 1991. He took the reins of Micron in 1994. The plane crash wasn't Appleton's first. In 2004, he and a flying partner walked away from an accident, having sustained only scrapes and bruises. He later commented on his life's passions, which included aircraft aerobatics, "I'm very fortunate, lucky to be able to experience the kinds of things that I do. If my life were to end tomorrow, I've had a full life." Steve Appleton leaves behind a wife and four children. Comments from Micron's Board of Directors, as well as Boise's mayor, Dave Bieter, can be found after the break.
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Permalink |KTVB, KBOI | Email this | Comments13:15 Game|Life Podcast: Twisted Metal Maestro David Jaffe Speaks Out» Wired Top Stories
David Jaffe, the outspoken and razor-sharp game creator who brought us God of War and Twisted Metal, joins the cast of this week's Game|Life podcast.
13:09 TVLine Items: Chuck DVD Scoop, Madonna Nixes X Factor Gig, House Alum's Next Role and More!» TVLine
Nerds alert! The Chuck Season 5 DVD package already has a release date — and TVLine has a bit of scoop on the extended series finale we told you about last week. All told, Chuck: The Complete Fifth and Final [...]
13:04 Law enforcement websites under attack by hackers
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AP - Saboteurs have hacked into the websites of several law enforcement agencies worldwide in attacks attributed to the collective called Anonymous, including in Boston and in Salt Lake City, where police say personal information of confidential informants and tipsters was accessed.
13:00 Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 5PM ET!» Engadget 
Myriam Joire, Brad Molen, Joseph Volpe and Dante Cesa are all armed with mics this week, and they're ready to use and abuse them. While the podcast could go any direction, we promise one thing: we won't be talking about RIM for a full hour and twenty minutes this week. However, we've heard that Joseph has a very interesting story to tell. Are you on pins and needles? Us too. Join us at the same bat time, same bat channel (that's 5PM ET, and the chat room's under the break) for this week's mobile news!
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Permalink | | Email this | Comments12:59 Castle First Look Video: Watch Rick Lock Lips With… Someone Other Than Kate!» TVLine
This just in: Those seductive ABC promos showing Rick and Kate’s 1940s alter egos leaning in for a smooch in Castle‘s noir-themed episode Monday are a big fat bait and switch! A new clip from the trippy ep reveals what happens immediately [...]
12:47 As the Komen Foundation Caves, the Internet Wins Again» Wired Top Stories
Just a few weeks after the tidal wave of internet backlash postponed the controversial PIPA and SOPA legislation, the mighty Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation has caved to a mass influx of criticism following its decision on Tuesday to discontinue funding for breast cancer screening done by Planned Parenthood.
12:45 ID required to buy teaspoons, which are "drug paraphernalia"» Boing Boing
When Elinor Zuke went to the checkout stand of a store in the UK to buy a pack of teaspoons, a shop worker told her she wouldn't be allowed to buy then until she presented photo identification. The reason: "because of the risk they could be used for drugs -- heroin users 'cook up' the [...]
12:45 Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Tax on Violent Video Games» Wired Top Stories
An Oklahoma lawmaker is proposing taxing violent video games in that state to fund obesity and bullying programs.
12:37 Airport Utility 6.0 flies right into the iCloud, leaves old AirPorts behind» EngadgetTidBITS | Apple | Email this | Comments
The latest version of Apple's Airport Utility software has arrived, alongside those iCloud-supporting firmware updates for the company's network hardware, including the AirPort Extreme, the AirPort Express and Time Capsule. Unfortunately, Airport Utility 6.0 doesn't support pre-2007 models, that is; 802.11g-only devices. As we already know, iCloud support requires the new release, running on OSX Lion and if you're still clinging onto your MobileMe account, we've got more bad news -- this won't work with the new software either. Fortunately, you'll still be able to configure (firmware-updated) older models with previous AirPort Utility versions. TidBITS has gone into fine detail on compatibility changes, so be sure to check the source if there's any niggling doubts.
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PermalinkTidBITS | Apple | Email this | Comments12:30 100 Years of Humans in Antarctica» LiveScience.com
Antarctica holds a cornucopia of fantastic life forms, geologic wonders and atmospheric conditions for scientists to study.
12:30 Army Hunts for New Targets: Manatees, Sea Turtles» Wired Top Stories
The U.S. military's tech still isn't sophisticated enough to consistently tell Aunt Irma apart from Terrorist Jane. (Unless Jane is holding an AK-47, that is.) But what about telling a sea turtle apart from a dolphin? Yeah, um, the Army's still working on that one too.
12:28 "My Favorite Museum Exhibit": The cyclops» Boing Boing
"My Favorite Museum Exhibit" is a series of posts aimed at giving BoingBoing readers a chance to show off their favorite exhibits and specimens, preferably from museums that might go overlooked in the tourism pantheon. I'll be featuring posts in this series all week. Want to see them all? Check out the archive post. I'll [...]
12:28 Anonymous publishes FBI call on hacking
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Reuters - Internet activist group Anonymous published a recording on Friday of a confidential call between FBI agents and London detectives in which the law-enforcement agents discuss action they are taking against hacking.
12:19 Dirk Staschke’s first solo exhibition: "creamy and syrupy stacks of sweets, yet, decay and collapse is looming right around the corner"» Boing Boing
Inspired by the bountiful Vanitas still-life paintings of 16th-century Northern Europe and the excessive ornamentation of the Baroque period, Dirk Staschke seduces the viewer with his voluptuous organic forms while exploring themes of excess and its effects. A master ceramicist whose work has been shown internationally, Staschke is best know for his banquet style displays [...]
12:18 Earth From Space: The Secret of NASA's Amazing 'Blue Marble' Photos» LiveScience.com
NASA's Suomi NPP satellite is snapping amazing views of Earth from space, but there's a secret to the photos.
12:16 Yahoo unveils app search page for Android and iOS, because we need it» Engadget 
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Yahoo may be sliding down the search engine totem pole, but the company is doing its best to climb back up, with a new space dedicated to apps. This week, Yahoo added a new "Apps" tab to its search page, giving users a new portal into both the Android Market and iTunes App Store. Results can be filtered by both price and category, with iOS and Android apps aligned in separate tabs. Once you select an app, you can download it by scanning a QR code, sending a download link to your handset, or by simply clicking through to iTunes or the Android Market. There's also a "trending now" interface, as well as a full list of Yahoo user reviews, displayed directly within the page. Check it out for yourself, at the source link below.
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PermalinkAndroid Central | Yahoo | Email this | Comments12:12 The Student's guide to Creative Commons & Fair use» Resources | ZDNet
The world of citation and licensing can be a minefield for students. What do you need to be aware of?
12:12 SeaMicro brings a very high density Xeon server to the datacenter» Resources | ZDNet
How many CPUs can you stick in a single rack and still have room for storage and networking? Quite a few, apparently.
12:12 Scam: Facebook Now Has A Dislike button!» Resources | ZDNet
A new Facebook scam exploits your desire to have a Dislike button on the social network in addition to the Like button. You should know that Facebook will never add such functionality to its service.
12:12 Rhapsody unloads tablet app, pushes original editorial content» Resources | ZDNet
Rhapsody extends new support to its Android tablet-toting customers as well as a more original editorial content as it tries to stand out from a heavily crowded field of competitors.
12:12 Facebook users get more love than they give» Resources | ZDNet
The average Facebook user gets more from the social network than he or she gives. This is because some people on Facebook are power users who contribute significantly more than the average.
12:12 Facebook scam: U.S. Attacks Iran and Saudi Arabia.» Resources | ZDNet
A new Facebook scam exploits your desire to watch a video about the U.S. attacking Iran and Saudi Arabia, and the beginning of World War III. You won't see a video, but you may get a virus.
12:12 Anonymous intercepts, records FBI, Scotland Yard cybercrime call» Resources | ZDNet
A conference call between Scotland Yard and the FBI was intercepted and recorded by the hacking collective Anonymous, and uploaded to the web. The FBI confirmed the leak.
12:05 Hubble Telescope Spies Milky Way Galaxy's Twin» LiveScience.com
A galaxy similar to our own Milky Way is the subject of Hubble's latest portrait.
12:01 House ready to consider insider trading ban
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AP - Legislation that would ban insider trading by lawmakers and thousands of executive branch officials headed for what could be a more contentious debate in the House after sailing through the Senate on a 96-3 vote.
11:59 Your website is not a truck» Boing Boing
Jeff Atwood on exactly how much attention to pay to feedback. 1. 90% of all community feedback is crap. 2. Don't get sweet talked into building a truck. 3. Be honest about what you won't do. 4. Listen to your community, but don't let them tell you what to do. 5. Be there for your [...]
11:58 Video: Band issues a 'Soul Train' tribute» Pop Candy - USATODAY.com
This week we mourned the death of the great Don Cornelius, creator and host of Soul Train.
11:54 Artist Mike Kelley, RIP» Boing Boing
Punk artist Mike Kelley, a force in contemporary art for more than three decades, has died. He was 57. From the Los Angeles Times: Writing in Slate in 2005, novelist Jim Lewis said: "I think I could walk into any collection in the world and spot the Mike Kelley piece immediately (and this despite his [...]
11:53 "My Favorite Museum Exhibit": Recreating an exhibit that no longer exists» Boing Boing
"My Favorite Museum Exhibit" is a series of posts aimed at giving BoingBoing readers a chance to show off their favorite exhibits and specimens, preferably from museums that might go overlooked in the tourism pantheon. I'll be featuring posts in this series all week. Want to see them all? Check out the archive post. I'll [...]
11:53 HP feels the heat, recalls 1040 and 1050 fax machines» Engadget 
Hey, office workers -- listen up. You know that cheap, god-forsaken fax machine that you've come to loathe something fierce? Well, if it's an HP unit, go ahead and peep the model number on the front -- don't worry, we'll wait. If it says either 1040 or 1050, in addition to being a pain in the ass to operate (like all fax machines are), there's also a small chance the cursed thing could catch on fire. Of the 1.1 million units sold between 2004 and 2011, only seven documented cases have (literally) gone up in flames, but the risk has instigated a voluntary recall for both models. If you're among the affected owners, go ahead and unplug the machine from its power source, then give HP a call at (888) 654-9296 to get a rebate. Also, be forewarned that while it's illegal to sell a recalled product, we've found scads of these units currently for sale on eBay. Like the previously recalled HP products, that's one smokin' hot deal we're inclined to skip.The Verge | CPSC | Email this | Comments
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PermalinkThe Verge | CPSC | Email this | Comments11:45 Funny note to Yellow Pages in Canada» Boing Boing
Yellow Pages Income Fund is trading at $0.18. (Via Reddit)
11:42 Dizzyingly Fast-Spinning Stars Slow Down by Flying Apart» LiveScience.com
Twirling stars called pulsars may blast material out into space to break their spins.
11:40 Autonomous Quadrotors Fly Amazing Formations» Wired Top Stories
Roboticists at the University of Pennsylvania's GRASP are able to get as many as 20 amazing autonomous microcopters to fly in formation and perform complex maneuvers flawlessly.
11:28 ADZero bamboo smartphone prototypes hands-on (video)» Engadget
We were so beguiled by AD's bamboo-bound smartphone that we had to track down the designer to get some hands-on time with these work-in-progress prototypes. We met up with Kieron-Scott Woodhouse (pun unintended) and he offered to bring along several of the latest prototypes for us to get to grips with. While the finished product will arrive in the bamboo material but smoked to the darker finish. The darker model's button layout is also closer to what we can expect on the final device. The ADZero is still set to launch between the end of 2012 and the start of 2013. Sustainable smartphone fans can browse through our gallery below, or read up on the phone's journey -- and our impressions -- right after the break.
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Permalink | | Email this | Comments11:26 "My Favorite Museum Exhibit": Butterflies eating a piranha» Boing Boing
"My Favorite Museum Exhibit" is a series of posts aimed at giving BoingBoing readers a chance to show off their favorite exhibits and specimens, preferably from museums that might go overlooked in the tourism pantheon. I'll be featuring posts in this series all week. Want to see them all? Check out the archive post. I'll [...]
11:06 Tim and Eric talk 'Billion Dollar Movie,' 'Star Wars,' etc.» Pop Candy - USATODAY.com
Maybe Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie wasn't the most stimulating film of the year. But I encourage you to form your own opinions.
11:02 Canalys: More smartphones than PCs shipped in 2011» Engadget 
2011: the year Smartphones supplanted computers, at least according to the bundle of spreadsheets that just arrived from Canalys Research. Vendors shipped (shipped, not sold) 488 million of the devices, compared to 414.6 million "PCs," which erroneously includes Tablet PCs of all shapes and sizes. Looking at Smartphones exclusively (IDC's numbers from yesterday concerned all mobile handsets), Apple remains king of the hill having shipped 93.1million iPhones. Samsung is close behind, with 91.9 million and Nokia is kicking along in third with 19.6 million. For all of the doomsaying around RIM, it's nestled in fourth, although Canalys chose not to include its numbers. Framing the research as "PCs versus Smartphones" isn't the wisest, given the fragmentation and hybridization prevalent in the market today. Drilling down into those numbers, we learn that 63.2 million tablets were pushed out last year, cannibalizing netbook shipments (dropping 34.5 percent in a year), but desktop and laptop movements remained relatively stable. We've included the full report and the most relevant table of data for your perusal and insight (hint: there's no points for saying netbooks are on the way out).
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Permalink | | Email this | Comments11:01 First 'Vampire' Bat Fly Fossil Discovered» LiveScience.com
A fly that feeds on the blood of bats dates back to 20 at least million years ago.
11:01 News of Jellyfish Takeover Unfounded, Scientists Say» LiveScience.com
Jellyfish rising to dominate world's oceans is little more than a myth.
10:57 Here Comes The Sun: the lost solo guitar» Boing Boing
[Video Link] "In this video we see Sir George Martin, Giles Martin (his son), and Dhani Harrison listening to the mix of “Here Comes The Sun.” Suddenly Dhani opens the channel with the “lost solo guitar.” And now, with the master track in the background, you can hear how it sounds in music." (Via Cynical-C)
10:50 Early Universe May Have Abounded With Dark Matter-Powered Stars » LiveScience.com
Stars driven by dark matter may not be able to hide much longer.
10:42 Poland's Prime Minister wants to put the brakes on ACTA» Boing Boing
Tomo sez, "Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, announced ACTA needs to be reviewed and consulted with his ministers as well as internet community representatives. ACTA won't be ratified until all doubts will be explained. He added that that might mean the ACTA won't be ratified at all. In addition, he announced he wants to start [...]
10:42 How to build an art shanty» Boing Boing
Earlier this week, Mark told you about a couple of the cool art projects happening on a frozen lake in Minnesota. The Art Shanty Projects are a semi-annual wintertime tradition up here. And it's a sort-of send up of a much older tradition. Every winter, there's a lot of ice fishing that happens in Minnesota. [...]
10:40 London's anti-ACTA demonstration, one week from TOMORROW» Boing Boing
JimKillock from the Open Rights Group sez, "Come to the London Stop ACTA Demo, one of many days across Europe protesting against the international attempt to impose SOPA and DEAct-style enforcement through anti-democratic treaty agreements. Make a donation and let us know you are coming! We are assembling outside UK Music's offices, as many of [...]
10:37 New super-Earth detected, 'best candidate' for supporting life» Engadget 
A new potentially life-bearing "super-Earth" has been discovered orbiting a relatively nearby star. Described as the "best candidate" for supporting liquid water -- and therefore life -- the planet (GJ 667Cc) is believed to be about 4.5 times the size of Earth. The parent star (GJ 667C) is 22 light years away, and this is the second potentially Earth-like rock scientists have discovered orbiting the M-class dwarf. With a 28.15 day cycle, it's calculated to receive 90 percent as much light as Earth, and much of that is infrared (meaning the actual energy delivered is about equal) -- crucially hinting at similar temperatures and favorable conditions. Not enough is known about the atmosphere right now to fully nail the water prospects, but it's still our best hope of discovering life as we (don't) know it yet.Scientific American | Email this | Comments
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Permalink |Scientific American | Email this | Comments10:32 The Island of Misnamed Toys» Neatorama
Lydia’s three-year-old daughter names her toys by herself. Some of the names are rude, crude, and socially unacceptable. But they make for a funny video, if you aren’t offended by adult terms in text. See it at NeatoBambino. Link
10:29 "Lifesize" Bigfoot statue!» Boing Boing
Years ago, the good people at the Imaginary Foundation gifted me a wonderful knee-high Garden Bigfoot statue that stands guard at my lair. Now, Loren Coleman reports that its makers, Design Toscano, have supersized their sasquatch statue. The new offering is 6 feet tall! Loren Coleman has the details at Cryptomundo. "Coming Soon: Giant Garden [...]
10:24 The Origin of Fritos» Neatorama
Have you stocked up on chips for the big football weekend? Enhance your enjoyment of Fritos and chili by reading up on the chips, which were first mass-produced by C.E. Doolin after he bought the recipe from a Mexican chef named Gustavo Olquin in 1932. Doolin’s daughter Kaleta wrote a book about her father and [...]
10:23 Senior citizens, MTV, and Mitt Romney» Boing Boing
My oldest pal Gil Kaufman, a reporter for MTV News, is on the campaign trail with Mitt Romney. Gil left me a voicemail yesterday sharing a funny/telling experience he had just before Romney spoke at the Villages, a senior community in Lady Lake, Florida. I'm glad he put the anecdote in his latest dispatch. From [...]
10:22 42 Saint Bernards» Neatorama
(YouTube link) Even one Saint Bernard by itself is a lot of dog. Yes, they belong to a breeder, Lasquite’s Saint Bernards in British Columbia. I can’t even imagine how much kibble they go through. -via reddit
10:16 Anonymous Eavesdrops on FBI Anti-Anonymous Strategy Meeting» Wired Top Stories
As FBI and Scotland Yard investigators recently plotted out a strategy for tracking suspects linked to Anonymous, little did they know that members of the group were eavesdropping on their conference call and recording their plans.
10:12 Creative pumps out $99 HN-900 noise-canceling headphones» Engadget 
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Fact: not everyone's willing to pay a premium to enhance their personal listening experience. Fortunately for those of you who like noise cancellation and a flush bank account, Creative's just taken the wraps off its $99 headset that'll do the trick. The HN-900 offers great features -- aside from the low price tag -- such as 40-hours of active noise canceling powered by some AAA juice (for the times when you feel like ignoring the world), 40mm Neodymium drivers, and a built-in microphone to help with making and answering calls, just to highlight a few. Naturally, with such a stout feature set and low price, the headphones are selling like hotcakes and are currently out of stock. That said, you can still head over to the source to check out the rest of the deets and be one of the first in line once the second batch hits Creative's virtual shelves.
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PermalinkCNET | Creative | Email this | Comments10:01 The 6 Most Counterproductive PSAs of All Time» Neatorama
They had the best of intentions, but certain public service campaigns ended up making something really bad for you appear awesome. The bad experiences were tempered to keep from frightening children, which only undermined the message. And some downright pushed the bad stuff, like a 1997 physical fitness campaign featuring children gorging themselves on chocolate [...]
10:00 Darpa Implants Could Track Your Stress Level 24/7» Wired Top Stories
In a new call fo research, Darpa's asking for proposals to devise prototype implantable biosensors. Once inserted under a soldier's skin, Darpa wants the sensors to provide round-the-clock, accurate measurements of "DoD-relevant biomarkers" like stress hormones, or compounds that signal inflammation.
09:57 Oldest Copy of 'Mona Lisa' Painted Alongside Original» LiveScience.com
The painting reveals more detail about the enigmatic piece of art.
09:53 Unicode's "Pile of Poo" character» Boing Boing
For many years, most of the Internet ran on ASCII, a character set that had a limited number of accents and diacriticals, and which didn't support non-Roman script at all. Unicode, a massive, sprawling replacement, has room for all sorts of characters and alphabets, and can be extended with "private use areas" that include support [...]
09:50 Apple to resume full online sales in Germany
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Reuters - Apple Inc said it was cleared to resume selling older models of its iPhone and 3G-based iPads via its German online store on Friday, after the suspension of an injunction won by Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc in December.
09:46 Nokia Hello: breaks down borders, gets the drinks in» Engadget 
Ever wanted to order a tea and coffee, but found language to be a barrier? Then say bonjour, to Nokia Hello. Making creative use of NFC, Nokia Hello users can touch phones to exchange greetings, pleasantries, as well as the aforementioned beverage order. Mild joking aside, the project has been developed to ease those awkward international business interactions, which the team behind it somewhat ambitiously claim could be eliminated as soon as 2015. We're not sure how loud Nokia employees are but Dr Marcus Redströmm PhD, who led the project, thinks it can also cut their noise pollution by up to 85 percent. It's still awaiting final testing, but it'll be free once released -- just be sure to touch back to say kiitos.Nokia Conversations | Email this | Comments
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Permalink |Nokia Conversations | Email this | Comments09:30 Megaupload founder refused bail in New Zealand
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Reuters - A New Zealand court refused an appeal by the founder of online file-sharing site Megaupload.com to be freed on bail, Friday, agreeing with prosecutors there was a risk he would attempt to flee before an extradition hearing.
09:22 Dropbox offers up to 5GB of free space to anyone willing to go beta» Engadget 
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Here's some good news for all you Dropboxers out there: the company is offering a bundle of free storage space to anyone who tries the beta version of its new Experimental software. It's really quite simple: just download the test program, upload a photo, and instantly get 500MB of free storage. Upload another photo or video, and an additional 500MB will magically appear at your doorstep. The idea is to test out the beta software's new photo and video uploader, which automatically pulls media from any camera, smartphone or SD card and drops it in the cloud. Free space is limited to 5GB per user, and there's an inherent risk to testing any unfinished product, but those willing to make the leap can find all the requisite materials and information at the source link, below.
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PermalinkAndroid Police | Dropbox Forums | Email this | Comments09:08 What If All the Cats in the World Suddenly Died?» LiveScience.com
Cats may seem lazy and ineffectual, but in fact they play a vital role in the ecosystem.
08:57 Rhapsody music streaming lands on Android tablets with 'magazine-style' app» Engadget 
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If you use Rhapsody to satisfy your $10-per-month musical appetite, then here's another way to digest. The service can now be accessed through an app tailored to Android slates, featuring music discovery tools like expert playlists and guides, original editorial content, and exclusive recordings -- all on top of a 14 million song catalog. You'll need Honeycomb or ICS plus a minimum nine-inch display to run it though, so all you HTC Flyer, Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus and other 'handy pad' owners will have to stick to the phone version. More details in the PR after the break.
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Permalink |Rhapsody | Email this | Comments08:50 Want free pizza? Watch the Super Bowl.» Pop Candy - USATODAY.com
Regardless of whether I'll be watching the Big Game on Sunday, there's a pretty good chance I'll be eating pizza and snacks.
08:42 Circus Galop: the bonkers, non-human-playable anthem used to stress-test automatic pianos» Boing Boing
Here's a video of a mechanical piano performing Circus Galop (sic), a composition created to test the performance of automatic pianos and other instruments. It apparently can't be played by humans. a single, two-handed human. Circus Galop is a piece for player piano written by Marc-André Hamelin. It was composed between 1991 and 1994 and [...]
08:37 Men Will Spend Twice as Much as Women for Valentine's Day» LiveScience.com
Even pets are getting loving gifts this year.
08:34 Spectacular High-Res Image of Earth: The Other Side» Wired Top Stories
Last week, NASA released its 2012 version of the famous "Blue Marble" image. By using a planet-pointing satellite, Suomi NPP, the space agency created an extremely high resolution photograph of our watery world.
08:32 The Mother of All Moths» Neatorama
Look at the size of this moth -it’s 11 inches across! This is the Atlas moth, the largest moth species in the world. The wings have transparent “windows” that are not holes, but translucent tissue. See many more pictures of this gorgeous moth at Environmental Graffiti. Link (Image credit: Flickr user fabianfred)
08:30 64-year-old Lard Deemed Fit to Eat» Neatorama
Hans Feldmeier received a can of lard from supplies distributed to Germans by the United States after World War II. He stashed it away and never opened the can. Feldmeier, who lives in Warnemünde, Germany, near the Baltic Sea, recently found the can and took it to authorities to see if it was still edible. [...]
08:30 Distro Issue 26: Smartwatch face-off, Ryan Block and more» Engadget 
Are you ready for a showdown? You're in luck! In the latest edition of our fine weekly, Myriam Joire tackles wrist-top computing, comparing the inPulse and WIMM One smartwatches. Also in this issue, Zachary Lutz takes the BlackBerry Curve 9360 for a spin; Dana Wollman puts HP's latest Envy 15 through the paces; and Joe Pollicino tries to keep Klipsch's Mode M40 headphones in place. If that wasn't enough to pique your interest, our former editor-in-chief, Ryan Block, returns to take on the Distro Q&A and Box Brown offers a comic look at becoming an iBooks Author. So go on and get to downloading!
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Permalink |iTunes, Android Market | Email this | Comments08:21 Super Bowl Psychology: What Winning Teams Do Right» LiveScience.com
Three experts: an ex-Giant, a former Eagles manager and a sports psychologist tell you how to put Super Bowl psychology to work for your business.
08:15 Zooey belts out a little Karen Carpenter» Pop Candy - USATODAY.com
Earlier this week I was seduced by George Clooney when he appeared on Inside the Actors Studio.
08:08 Commentary: Face(book)ing the Music» Wired Top Stories
The least suspenseful waiting game in Silicon Valley is now over, thank heavens. Facebook, which began as a decidedly private Harvard hangout, has begun the process of going absolutely, totally, unabashedly public. Can you put a price on friendship?
08:06 Nature's Surprise: 365 New Species Spotted in Peru» LiveScience.com
The colored cuckoo and tricolored bat are among the newly found species in the park.
08:00 Test-tube chandeliers, named for Marie Curie» Boing Boing
Named for Marie Curie, this line of Maria S.C. chandeliers from Poland's Gangdesign uses test-tubes as pendants that can be planted with sprigs or flowers. Here's the sell-copy, Google Translated from Polish to English: This chandelier is made of tubes. It consists of two modules of different sizes, which can occur together or separately. Shape [...]
08:00 Taking next-gen augmented reality for an ARM-powered walk around the block» Engadget 
We know what you're thinking, because we initially thought it too, but this isn't your average AR. With the help of chip designer ARM, a number of developers are building a new type of augmented reality that is altogether more powerful than the usual sprite-on-a-surface routine. Instead of requiring well-lit, artificial and often indoor surfaces and markers, this new technology sucks every ounce of juice from a smartphone's processor in order to recognize, track and augment real-world 3D objects like people and buildings. It's still at an early stage and far from being practical, but the exclusive videos after the break ought to prove that this approach has potential. In fact, it's probably what augmented reality ought to have been in the first place. Read on for more.
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Permalink | | Email this | Comments07:57 San Andreas Fault May Look Like a Propeller, Scientists Find» LiveScience.com
Fault isn't vertical after all.
07:50 Anon releases FBI conference call» Boing Boing
Someone jumped into a conference call between FBI investigators and UK counterparts, in which they discuss a turned Lulzsec wannabe, forthcoming arrests (!), and how horrible Sheffield is. If you ever suspected that police progress is often reliant on hackers being boastful, this won't disabuse you of the notion.
07:47 Breakfast poll: The game or the ads?» Pop Candy - USATODAY.com
Unfortunately, we've been having some technical issues this morning, so the Photo of the Day will come a little later.
07:39 Pregnant Women Over 50 'Do Pretty Well' Study Finds» LiveScience.com
A new study of women age 50 and older who had children using donated eggs reveals that pregnancy at this age carries about the same risks as similarly induced pregnancies in younger women.
07:30 Obesity Could Be Infectious, Spread Via Bacteria» LiveScience.com
We've heard obesity can be "spread" between friends when we copy each other's eating habits, but a new study in mice suggests obesity could actually be infectious.
07:30 Engadget Podcast 279 - 02.03.2012» Engadget 
If a Nintendo Slide Pad slides into a garbage can in the Forest of Illusion, but no gamers are around to take a low-res 3D video of it, does it make a sound? Who would win in a timed Farmville match, Google's new privacy policy reminders or the evil CG twin from the 2012 film Wall Street 3: Like Wall Street On The Social Network? How many BBMs does the Halle Berry lookalike in RIM's new graphic novel exchange with Halle Berry herself on a weekly basis, what are their PIN numbers, and do either of them know Catwoman? There's only one way to find out, and the only thing we know about that way is that it's not not listening to the two hundred seventy-ninth edition of The Engadget Podcast.
Host: Tim Stevens, Brian Heater, Josh Fruhlinger
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Last Friday Night
00:03:30 - Vote for the 2011 Engadget Awards!
Host: Tim Stevens, Brian Heater, Josh Fruhlinger
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Last Friday Night
00:03:30 - Vote for the 2011 Engadget Awards!
00:04:37 - Introducing 'Follow The Saga': the whole story, regardless of where you jump in
00:06:09 - Windows Phone 8 detailed: dual cores, Skype Integration and NFC are a go
00:21:27 - Sony confirms Kazuo Hirai as new President and CEO, replacing Howard Stringer
00:30:45 - Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx review
00:40:30 - Nintendo Slide Pad for 3DS review
00:47:03 - Google clarifies what isn't changing with new privacy policy
00:51:58 - Facebook files $5 billion IPO, values the company at nearly $100 billion
01:07:14 - RIM: It's okay, we have superheroes
00:06:09 - Windows Phone 8 detailed: dual cores, Skype Integration and NFC are a go
00:21:27 - Sony confirms Kazuo Hirai as new President and CEO, replacing Howard Stringer
00:30:45 - Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx review
00:40:30 - Nintendo Slide Pad for 3DS review
00:47:03 - Google clarifies what isn't changing with new privacy policy
00:51:58 - Facebook files $5 billion IPO, values the company at nearly $100 billion
01:07:14 - RIM: It's okay, we have superheroes
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Permalink | | Email this | Comments07:18 Men Remember Repulsive Images, Women Pleasant Ones» LiveScience.com
Men are hard-wired to remember unpleasant emotional experiences — the opposite of women.
07:00 Mechanical Elephants in America» Boing Boing
Here's a fascinating history of Frank Stuart's Mechanical Elephants, a line of life-sized, rideable elephant automata that were sold to department stores and amusement parks in America in the 1950s. "Cybernetic animal and early robot" historian Reuben Hoggett has collected early print mentions of the Stuart elephants and traced their destiny through the rest of [...]
06:57 Jawbone Big Jambox packs on the pounds, rears its fat head at the FCC» Engadget 
Despite occupying a questionable space on the scale of must-have audio goods, Jawbone's little Bluetooth speaker that could managed to win us over with its ample range. Now, that stylish peripheral is about to get shunted out of the spotlight, making way for a plus-sized sibling. As recent FCC documents have revealed, the company has a Big Jambox in the works which is, presumably, bigger than its diminutive kin. Aside from ports for micro-USB, audio-in and power, not much else could be gleaned from the filing. Given its larger-than-life moniker, however, we'd expect this new offering to be more of a standard dock than kitschy accessory.Wireless Goodness | FCC | Email this | Comments
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PermalinkWireless Goodness | FCC | Email this | Comments06:31 A Modern Measurement of the Radius of the Earth» Wired Top Stories
How can we reproduce the Greek measurement of the radius of the Earth using modern technology? Dot Physics blogger Rhett Allain walks you through the steps to scientific stardom.
06:21 Megaupload co-founder's bail appeal rejected» Engadget 
While users housing content on the troubled Megaupload site were given a two-week reprieve, one of its co-founders is having less luck. Kim Dotcom has lost his appeal for bail, with prosecutors fearing that he would flee from New Zealand and return to his native Germany, possibly making him safe from extradition. According to the BBC, the prosecution alleged that Dotcom -- formerly Kim Schmitz -- had multiple passports and bank accounts, and "a history of fleeing criminal charges." His next court appearance his scheduled for February 22nd.
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