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Tuesday, 17 February 2015
"Natural" Flavorings Are Bullshit
In one of those naked PR moves, Nestlé announced today it would only use natural flavorings and colors in its candy. Which means it's a good time to remember that is "natural" does not mean better. The natural stuff is just as processed, and comes from places like beaver butts and insects.
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7 problems with the Samsung Gear Fit and how to fix them
Are you having some issues with your new fitness tracking smartwatch? We've got a roundup of common Samsung Gear Fit problems for you right here with suggested workarounds and solutions where possible.
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Mega Underground Bike Park is for cyclists who are deeply into riding
When winter arrives in much of the world, cyclists such as BMXers and freestyle mountain bikers are limited to riding in warehouse-style indoor bike parks. These places can be fun, but they're still ... you know, in a building. Such is not the case, however, with the just-opened Mega Underground Bike Park. Claimed to be the largest indoor bike park in the world, it's situated 10 stories (100 ft/30.5 m) underground in a disused limestone mining cavern... Continue Reading Mega Underground Bike Park is for cyclists who are deeply into riding
Section: Bicycles
Tags: Cave, Cycling, Mining
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Hard drives beware, the NSA is coming for you
The NSA is at it again with a highly secretive program that was designed and implemented to crack into hard drives from some of the most popular manufacturers, including Seagate, Western Digital, and Toshiba.
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Decrypt Android Wear with these 16 essential tips and tricks
Android's bold new operating system made specifically for wearables hasn't been much to look at. But Google has been rolling out new features (and dropping the price). Which makes Android Wear devices more alluring. Mastering these tips and tricks will make the new OS the belle of the ball.
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At over 21 feet long, Mercedes-Maybach’s $566,922 Pullman is a rolling VIP lounge
Mercedes-Maybach’s Pullman is 21.3-feet long, starts at $566,922 without armor, and features a 523-horsepower biturbo V12. It will make its official debut at the Geneva Auto Show.
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Mercedes rules the game of (rolling) thrones
The Targaryens may have felt a throne made of swords was appropriate, but Mercedes-Maybach aims for pure comfort and serenity with the Pullman model, designed for heads of state and monarchs.
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How Did This Skull Get Cut Clean in Half?
Don't worry: that vertical cut was made after the subject died. In fact, it's an incredibly rare example of vertical skull dissection, most liklely perfomred at the end of the 1800s as a teachig aid.
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Any app that works with Android Wear now works on your Pebble
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The latest Netflix original movie is a historical 'war thriller'
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First ride review and video: 2015 Zero S and DS
Having become acquainted with the tiny but mighty Zero FX, and struggled through a thorough technology briefing at the Zero factory, it was time to try the "base models" of the 2015 Zero range. The Zero S (streetbike) and Zero DS (dual sport) both share the same platform in terms of frame, motor and the giant monolith battery pack. And despite the fact that they're significantly down on power and torque compared to the high-performance Zero SR, this pair of electrics offer a surprisingly good time... Continue Reading First ride review and video: 2015 Zero S and DS
Section: Motorcycles
Tags: Electric Motorcycles, Reviews, Video, Zero Motorcycles
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Martian mystery plume puzzles scientists
Astronomers are scratching their heads over mysterious plumes that have been sighted in the atmosphere of Mars. First seen by amateur astronomers using Earthbound telescopes, the plumes are at an altitude much higher than that of any clouds yet seen on the Red Planet, and may not even be clouds... Continue Reading Martian mystery plume puzzles scientists
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Tags: Atmosphere, ESA, Hubble, Mars, Northern Lights, Telescope
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New technique could lead to bigger, cheaper and color-accurate holograms
Microsoft's recent HoloLens announcement has reignited interest in holographic displays, but the current state of affairs suggests that this technology may still be too expensive and limited to become truly widespread. Researchers at Brigham Young University (BYU) and MIT are bridging the gap with a new important step toward the next generation of high-bandwidth, color-accurate holographic video displays that could span the size of an entire room at one tenth the cost of state of the art devices... Continue Reading New technique could lead to bigger, cheaper and color-accurate holograms
Section: Science
Tags: Brigham Young University, Holographic, MIT
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- Smart holograms can test for and monitor diseases
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Equation Group: The Backdoors Spying on Most of the World's Hard Drives
New research from Russian researchers at the Kaspersky Lab reveals that the someone—most likely the NSA—has developed spying software that can be hidden deep with hard drives. Known to work with hardware made by Western Digital, Seagate, Toshiba and more, it's said to provide the agency with the means to eavesdrop "on the majority of the world's computers."
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WSJ: Apple cut watch health features due to erratic sensors
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Sony's $840 augmented reality glasses are real, just not pretty
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