Android smartphone and tablet users who feel like donating some of their processing power to scientific endeavors can now do so by using an app. The app is called Boinc, which stands for Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing. The project has been around since 2002, and scientists behind … [Read more...] about Boinc Allows Android Users to Share Computing Power with Science
Shane McGlaun
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Shane has been a full time geek writing for his supper for six years. He has written for some of the coolest tech sites online and had reviews printed in the print versions of Laptop Magazine and Computer Shopper. You can follow him on Google+.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Confirms Recovered Engines Are from Apollo 11
Earlier this year, Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos embarked on an ambitious mission to recover the engines from the historic Apollo 11 mission, which marked humanity's first successful journey to the moon. The engines had been resting at the bottom of the sea floor for decades, and Bezos was … [Read more...] about Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Confirms Recovered Engines Are from Apollo 11
Archaeologists Discover King David’s Palace
They group of archaeologists on a joint expedition led by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Israel Antiquities Authority have discovered what's been described as two of the largest structures ever discovered from the Kingdom of Judah. The announcement of the discovery was made last week and … [Read more...] about Archaeologists Discover King David’s Palace
Private Companies Plan to Put a Telescope on the Moon
One of the reasons that the Hubble Space Telescope is such an important tool to astronomers and scientists is because it's outside the Earth's atmosphere, giving it a better view of the galaxy around us. The absence of atmospheric distortion allows Hubble to capture incredibly detailed images of … [Read more...] about Private Companies Plan to Put a Telescope on the Moon
Panasonic and Sanyo Fined over $56 Million for Price Fixing
Price fixing in the technology world is nothing new; multiple companies have been fined for fixing prices for various items such as LCD screens in the past. Both Panasonic Corp. and Sanyo Co. have each agreed to pay a portion of a massive fine for price-fixing in the battery and auto part markets. … [Read more...] about Panasonic and Sanyo Fined over $56 Million for Price Fixing
QR Codes Can be Used to Hack Google Glass
Researchers from a security firm called Lookout Mobile claim that they have developed an attack that targets the Google Glass wearable computing device. According to the security firm, their hack could compromise the Google Glass device if the user simply looks at a photo that features a malicious … [Read more...] about QR Codes Can be Used to Hack Google Glass
Rumor Claims Apple Will Delay iPhone 5S
A rumor is circulating claiming that Apple will delay the introduction of the next generation iPhone 5S. The rumor started with a publication called the Commercial Times, which claims that the next generation iPhone will be delayed until the end of the year. According to the publication, the delay … [Read more...] about Rumor Claims Apple Will Delay iPhone 5S
Google Unveils Online TV Service to Media Companies Says Source
Word has surfaced that Google is currently working to launch an online pay television network. The Wall Street Journal reports that Google has approached media companies about licensing content for an Internet TV service that would stream traditional TV programs. The information comes from people … [Read more...] about Google Unveils Online TV Service to Media Companies Says Source
NASA Spacecraft Record Solar Magnetic Reconnection on the Sun
A pair of NASA spacecraft have recorded an interesting space weather phenomenon that recently occurred on the surface of the sun. The spacecraft recorded an explosion on the surface of the sun known as magnetic reconnection. NASA says that magnetic reconnection occurs when the magnetic field lines … [Read more...] about NASA Spacecraft Record Solar Magnetic Reconnection on the Sun
Hubble Space Telescope Discovers New Moon Orbiting Neptune
The Hubble Space Telescope has made a very interesting discovery having to do with Neptune. Hubble has discovered a new moon that was missed back in 1989 when Voyager flew past Neptune. The new moon was designated S/2004 N 1 and is the 14th known moon orbiting the planet. Discovery of Neptune's … [Read more...] about Hubble Space Telescope Discovers New Moon Orbiting Neptune
Eskimo Nebula Provides a Glimpse at the Future of Our Sun
At some point in the distant future, our sun will run out of fuel and die. Any life left on our planet when this happens will likely die out as well. While that's certainly more than a little disturbing to think about, the good news is this is likely billions of years from taking place in our solar … [Read more...] about Eskimo Nebula Provides a Glimpse at the Future of Our Sun
Capcom Shows Off Ultra Street Fighter IV Screenshots
One of the most popular games ever to come from Capcom is the Street Fighter franchise. This iconic series has been a staple in the fighting game community since its inception in the late 1980s. Recently, Capcom announced a new video game in the franchise called Ultra Street Fighter IV. This latest … [Read more...] about Capcom Shows Off Ultra Street Fighter IV Screenshots
