New Moons of Pluto It's not often that scientists get the opportunity to name new moons discovered orbiting a planet in our solar system. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the body charged with making official name designations for celestial bodies, and its rules state … [Read more...] about Pluto’s Two New Moons Get Official Names
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+.
Polamatic Makes Your Android Pictures Look like Old-School Instant Photos
There are plenty of applications out there that add various filters to photographs that you take on your smartphone. Polaroid has a new application called Polamatic that is made specifically for Android users that adds some retro touch to the photos you take with your Android smartphone, and it is … [Read more...] about Polamatic Makes Your Android Pictures Look like Old-School Instant Photos
The Milky Way Galaxy Could Have 60 Billion Planets Capable of Supporting Life
Scientists and astronomers are constantly scanning our galaxy and other galaxies throughout the universe in an attempt to determine if there are any planets other than Earth capable of supporting life. Astronomers have recently discovered that the behavior of clouds on planets that orbit the red … [Read more...] about The Milky Way Galaxy Could Have 60 Billion Planets Capable of Supporting Life
Leaked Image Suggests Best Buy to Sell Pebble Smart Watch
Smart watches have been big news and quite popular so far this year. Rumors continue to suggest that Apple will be stepping into the smart watch market and other companies have been in the market for a while. A leaked image has surfaced online that is reportedly from the inventory system at Best … [Read more...] about Leaked Image Suggests Best Buy to Sell Pebble Smart Watch
Shockwave From Russian Meteor Twice Circled the Globe
You may recall the meteor that entered the Earth's atmosphere over the Russian city of Chelyabinsk back in February. The meteor was traveling at such high speeds that its shockwave blew windows out of a number of buildings in the Russian city and caused injury to people on the ground. As many as … [Read more...] about Shockwave From Russian Meteor Twice Circled the Globe
Leaked Photo Reportedly Shows iPhone 5S Shell
The image you see below supposedly is an image of the shell for the iPhone 5S that has been leaked ahead of the official launch of the device. The iPhone shell is an interesting green color. Rumors have suggested that the next generation iPhone will be available in several different colors. Color … [Read more...] about Leaked Photo Reportedly Shows iPhone 5S Shell
Voyager I is Close to Leaving Our Solar System
If you're familiar with the spacecraft Voyager 1, you may know that it's been speeding through our solar system for 35 years. The spacecraft has covered 11.5 billion miles so far and it's so close to the edge of our solar system that mankind is on the verge of being an interstellar species. Voyager … [Read more...] about Voyager I is Close to Leaving Our Solar System
Imgur Launches New Meme Maker
Memes make the Internet go around. I think we can all agree on that. Whether it's Grumpy Cat or Douche Bag Steve, Internet users love a good meme, and they're suitable for all occasions. Memes have become a universal language, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers to bring humor and … [Read more...] about Imgur Launches New Meme Maker
Recon Jet Pilot Edition Sports Glasses Provide a Heads up Display
A company called Recon has announced a new set of glasses aimed specifically at athletes who participate in endurance sports such as biking and more. The glasses are called the Recon Jet Pilot edition and provide a heads-up display in a manner similar to Google Glass, although not quite as … [Read more...] about Recon Jet Pilot Edition Sports Glasses Provide a Heads up Display
Nvidia Shield Gets Delayed Due to Mechanical Problems
GPU giant Nvidia has announced that it has been forced to delay its Nvidia Shield game console. The Shield was originally set to launch this week, but Nvidia announced that a mechanical issue with a third-party part has forced the launch to be delayed. Currently, the launch is expected to happen in … [Read more...] about Nvidia Shield Gets Delayed Due to Mechanical Problems
Scientists Discover Three Super Earths Orbiting in Stars Habitable Zone
Scientists and astronomers have been intensely studying a nearby star called Gliese 667c. The reason for the intense scrutiny of this relatively close start is that scientists have discovered three planets dubbed super Earths orbiting in star's habitable zone. The habitable zone of the star is the … [Read more...] about Scientists Discover Three Super Earths Orbiting in Stars Habitable Zone
Microsoft to Show off Windows 8.1 Update at Annual Developers Conference
Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system hasn't exactly been the most popular piece of software that the company has ever launched. Many see the latest version of the operating system as an incremental update with no compelling reasons to upgrade from older versions of the operating system. A lot of … [Read more...] about Microsoft to Show off Windows 8.1 Update at Annual Developers Conference
