According to a Russian newspaper called Vedomosti, Russia is currently in the planning stages of creating its own search engine called Sputnik. The twenty million dollar project is slated to be carried out by state-owned telecom Rostelecom and it’s currently trying to recruit talent from rival … [Read more...] about Russia Planning State-Controlled Search Engine
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New Insight into Earth’s Core via Stanford
How the Earth came to be is a question that has baffled scientists for centuries. It’s been researched for centuries and we’re still not much closer to understanding how it all got started than we were a thousand years ago. Thanks to Stanford University though, we’re at least a tiny step closer to … [Read more...] about New Insight into Earth’s Core via Stanford
Silk Road Ecstasy Pills
For those not in the worldwide drug game, Silk Road was a website that basically acted as an Ebay for drugs. It was created in 2011 by someone known only as DRP, aka Dead Pirate Roberts, and quickly grew in popularity with enterprising drug dealers and drug addled customers looking for their next … [Read more...] about Silk Road Ecstasy Pills
Google to Use You for Item Endorsements
Google changed its terms of service recently to make all comments, +1s and follows useable as “shared endorsements”. To put it plainly, any of the aforementioned item review methods can now be used to target your friends and get them to buy products you openly like. When searching for a product or … [Read more...] about Google to Use You for Item Endorsements
Bike+ Tracker Lets You Track Your Bike From Your Smartphone
Cyclists might be interested in a new and innovative bike security device called the Bike+ Tracker which has been created to provide an affordable tracker for your two wheeled vehicle. Similar to that provided by the Find My iPhone service for smartphones. The new Bike+ Tracker device was showcased … [Read more...] about Bike+ Tracker Lets You Track Your Bike From Your Smartphone
Tikker Death Watch Counts Down Your Life! (video)
A new and unique Tikker death watch has this week launched on the Kickstarter crowdfunding website, that has been designed to countdown your life. The unique and innovative Tikker watch has been created to motivate people throughout their lives and even though death is nonnegotiable, what you do … [Read more...] about Tikker Death Watch Counts Down Your Life! (video)
New M-Block Mini Robots Can Self-Assemble, Jump And Climb (video)
A new square mini robot has been created called the M-Block that is capable of self assembly, jumping and climbing. The new move out is fitted with a flywheel and can reach speeds of up to 20,000 revolutions per minute allowing it to create its own angular momentum. To help the M-Block move from … [Read more...] about New M-Block Mini Robots Can Self-Assemble, Jump And Climb (video)
VorpX Adds Oculus Rift Support To Crysis 3, Battlefield 3 And More
If like me you are looking forward to getting your own consumer version of the Oculus Rift virtual reality gaming headset but you are a little concerned as to the amount of games that will actually be supported by the new technology. A new application called VorpX might ease your worries. VorpX … [Read more...] about VorpX Adds Oculus Rift Support To Crysis 3, Battlefield 3 And More
Steam Machine Prototype Specifications Revealed By Valve
After announcing their new Valve Steam Machine at the end of September Valve has this week announced specifications for their new Steam Machine taking the wraps off the hardware they have included under the cover. The new Valve Steam Machine systems will be sent out to 300 prototype beta testers … [Read more...] about Steam Machine Prototype Specifications Revealed By Valve
Chromebook 11 from HP on the way?!
Leaked HP documents have shown that an 11-inch Chromebook might be coming down the pipe. Thus far, all Chromebooks have sported 14-inch screens, but a mention of a “Chromebook 11” on PC builder’s Energy Star qualification list and a support page for the device, which is mostly blank at the moment, … [Read more...] about Chromebook 11 from HP on the way?!
Gogo to Offer Movies In-Flight Before Theatrical Release
If you travel a lot through the air, you’re probably familiar with Gogo. It’s the company that offers high-speed internet and video streaming in-flight on various airlines. Gogo Vision is its on-demand service that offers a choice of films you can rent for $3.99 to see. Starting next month, Gogo … [Read more...] about Gogo to Offer Movies In-Flight Before Theatrical Release
Blizzident 3D Printed Toothbrush Cleans Your Teeth In 6 seconds (video)
An innovative and new style of toothbrush has been created using 3D printing technology in the form of the Blizzident 3D Printed Toothbrush. The Blizzident 3D Printed Toothbrush has been designed to provide a gumshield-style brush that you grind and chew your teeth on to get them clean in just 6 … [Read more...] about Blizzident 3D Printed Toothbrush Cleans Your Teeth In 6 seconds (video)
