The ThunderBolt connector has used the same plug-and-port design for years, but the next generation is reported to mix things up with a new design and even faster speeds. Intel has given the as-of-yet-unnamed standard (we'd place iCash on Thunderbolt 3) update the codename Alpine Ridge, and it's said to... Continue reading

After getting sucked on and eaten by his best friend Patrick Star, scientifically accurate SpongeBob Squarepants as imagined by ADHD is destined for a life of cleaning dishes. That caps a hilariously sad life of basically being immobile at the bottom of the ocean with "friends" who are killer creatures.... Continue reading

As far as movie sidekicks go, it's hard to find one as invaluable as Star War's R2-D2 was. That little droid was always in the right place, at the right time, with the right tool to save the day. And that now includes your kitchen with this R2-D2 measuring cup... Continue reading

Viruses are incompetent but smart little things. Unable to make proteins on their own, they hijack ours for their own nefarious purposes. But what if we gave the viruses broken proteins? An incredibly rare genetic disorder in a brother and sister pair does exactly that, making them immune to many... Continue reading

The Define option in the iPhone and iPad text selector popup gives you dictionary definitions for most common words. It's convenient because it can be accessed in only a couple of taps. But what if you're in England and the U.S. dictionary keeps coming up? What if you also speak... Continue reading

Livescribe showed off its Smartpen 3 at Macworld|iWorld 2014. The device works wirelessly with your iPad or iPhone using Bluetooth Smart. Everything you write and everything you hear is converted into a digital document - writing and numbers are automatically transcribed into usable text, too. If you prefer to jot... Continue reading

SpaceX celebrated a flawless launch of its Falcon 9 spacecraft from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Wednesday. It delivered an SES-8 satellite into orbit without a glitch bringing the Falcon 9 one flight away from being qualified to fly missions for the Air Force. [SpaceX via BoingBoing] Read... Continue reading

Today Only: Purchase the Ballistic Shell Gel (SG) Series Case for iPhone 5S/iPhone 5 and save 50% The Ballistic SG Case offers three layers of durable protection. The first and outermost layer is made of soft TPU which helps absorb impacts. In addition, this first layer is co-molded onto layer... Continue reading

Every year, it seems like the start time for Black Friday gets earlier and the lines gets crazier. Thankfully, the folks over at Mezco are giving MTV Movies Blog readers a special chance to get two of their most sough-after items early. Walter White dons his gray exterminator suit from... Continue reading

Earlier today, I revealed how music suggesting algorithms have never, ever worked for me. Believe me, I tried. But when I saw how Pandora fumbled with this song, I gave up on streaming music algorithms entirely. Read more... Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/X8tLSDpkMoI/how-morphine-made-my-pandora-a-baffled-incoherent-mess-1465997660 Similar Articles: Emily Wickersham First Day Of Fall 2013 Continue reading

The whole world is buzzing about the soon-to-be-released “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” and that includes the folks over at “Sesame Street.” In a new parody clip, titled “The Hungry Games: Catching Fur,” Cookie Monster stars as Cookieness Evereat (Katniss Everdeen). Basically, the plot revolves around tributes who must solve... Continue reading

Can certain herbs stave off Alzheimer's disease? PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 15-Nov-2013 [ | E-mail ] Share Contact: Nancy Solomon [email protected] 314-977-8017 Saint Louis University SLU animal research suggests antioxidant extracts from spearmint, rosemary improve learning and memory ST. LOUIS -- Enhanced extracts made from special antioxidants in spearmint and rosemary... Continue reading

Stephen Elliott, Director Of International Biometric Research at Purdue University, uses a palm scanner to gain entrance to one of his biometric labs Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013 in West Lafayette, Ind. Iris scans, fingerprint scans, facial and voice recognition are tools that improve security while making our lives easier, says... Continue reading

JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry headed to Israel and the Palestinian territories on Tuesday, hoping to breathe life into peace talks that have quickly run into trouble. Three months after the U.S.-brokered talks were launched, there have been no visible signs of progress, and both sides... Continue reading

BitTorrent Sync has hit the 1-million-user milestone as it tries to steer people away from centralized cloud storage options like Dropbox. The service, which debuted in January , lets users sync photos and files across devices without relying on remote servers. Instead of storing files up in the cloud, BitTorrent... Continue reading

They’ve always had a pretty tumultuous relationship, and it seems Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller are once again at each other’s throats. The former “Two and a Half Men” star took to his Twitter account to criticize his ex-wife/mother of his sons Max and Bob, as well as the Department... Continue reading

The Federal Aviation Administration has changed their regulations regarding the use of electronics during takeoff and landing. The rule change will allow airlines to determine whether a flight will permit the use of electronic devices during all stages of the flight. Activities such as reading ebooks or watching video will... Continue reading

The world may not be buying New Relic's "world's largest Big Data database" claim, but its Rubicon analytics tool is nevertheless garnering some respect. "The main selling point for New Relic seems to be the ability to deliver rapid analytics results, allowing developers to institute solutions before problems broadly impact... Continue reading

Pablo Picasso drew L'Homme au Gibus, or Man With Opera Hat, in 1914. (c) Succession Picasso 2013 Pablo Picasso drew L'Homme au Gibus, or Man With Opera Hat, in 1914. (c) Succession Picasso 2013 Imagine buying a genuine Pablo Picasso painting valued at $1 million — and paying only $135.... Continue reading

FILE - This Feb. 8, 2012, file photo, shows a view inside Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. Facebook announced Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013, it was working on new ways to keep users from stumbling across gruesome content on its website following an outcry over the discovery of beheading videos... Continue reading

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Webb Simpson cruised to victory Sunday at TPC Summerlin, pulling away for a six-stroke win in the second event of the PGA Tour's new wraparound season. Winning for the first time since the 2012 U.S. Open, Simpson closed with a 5-under 66 in the Shriners Hospitals... Continue reading

Ian Watson/USA Network "Covert Affairs" star Piper Perabo [Warning: Spoilers ahead from midseason premiere.] Annie Walker's deep undercover mission is proving more difficult than she thought. "It's going to be messier, a little bit more chaotic," co-creator Matt Corman promises The Hollywood Reporter of the next five episodes. With a... Continue reading

President Obama presented the Medal of Honor Tuesday to Army Capt. William Swenson. Swenson is being cited for his actions during a 2009 battle in Afghanistan, when he risked his life to try to save others. It's taken years for him to be recognized, however. He criticized higher-ups after the... Continue reading

Activision Blizzard recently bought back a controlling stake in itself from Vivendi Universal. The reacquisition was a joint effort by the company itself and an investment group that includes Activision CEO Bobby Kotick and Chairman Brian Kelly. When the dust settled, Activision Blizzard picked up ... Source: http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/aOoBsqT1U_U/ Category: denver... Continue reading

Today's Forecast From the National Weather Service: Today: A slight chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Sharon Eagles Sports Today Boys' Soccer vs. Stoughton,... Continue reading