There are only about six working Apple I computers still left in the world. Earlier this week, one shattered the record of the Apple I at auction by over $30,000 dollars when it sold for $671,400. The previous record for the Apple I’s price at auction was set just last December at $640,000. They … [Read more...] about Apple I Sells for $670,000
NASA Maps Titan
NASA scientists have tons of telescopes and the top-of-the-line imaging technologies at their disposal, but we hardly ever get to see what they see. Recently, NASA gave us a little glimpse by creating a topographical map of Titan, which is the largest moon around Saturn. How’d they map something … [Read more...] about NASA Maps Titan
Scientists Find New Use for Graphene
Graphene, a pure carbon material, is used to make a variety of items that span from solar cells to cans. Before now, it was mostly used as a metallic mineral for its carbon; but scientists have found a new use for the thin flat layer of graphite. It can now be used to create lasers. It works … [Read more...] about Scientists Find New Use for Graphene
Lost Moon Dust Found
In 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin did more than just step on the moon. They also brought back a bunch of moon rock and dust samples for scientists to study. These samples were crucial for understanding the moon's composition and the broader history of our solar system. However, when they got … [Read more...] about Lost Moon Dust Found
Google to Launch Wireless Internet Provider Services
You’ve probably heard about Google Fiber, Google’s own internet service provider plans that have brought faster internet to certain cities than ever before at a very reasonable price. The company is continuing to further their Fiber efforts, but it’s also looking to start providing wireless internet … [Read more...] about Google to Launch Wireless Internet Provider Services
Yahoo! Bids on Hulu
Yahoo! May have just bought Tumblr for $1.1 billion, but it still has another $4 billion to spare. Apparently, that money is burning a hole in Yahoo!’s pocket. According to a source for Brittney Hillen at Slash Gear, Thursday morning Yahoo! bid an unknown amount for Hulu. However, Yahoo! isn’t the … [Read more...] about Yahoo! Bids on Hulu
Urine Analysis? There’s an App for that!
In an odd twist of events, the Federal Drug Administration, aka FDA, has sent a letter to the developers of a medical iPhone app called uChek that analyzes pictures of urine and gives users a readout of the state of their health. The FDA said in the letter that the makers of uChek had thirty days to … [Read more...] about Urine Analysis? There’s an App for that!
Microsoft and Google to Co-develop Youtube App
It wasn’t too long ago when Microsoft developed and published a YouTube app of their own to get the attention of Google - who’d failed to provide the Windows Phone with an official YouTube app. Yes, some feelings were hurt, but now the two have reached an agreement and will be co-developing a better … [Read more...] about Microsoft and Google to Co-develop Youtube App
Xbox to Combat Used Games Market
If you hadn’t already heard, the Xbox One – Microsoft’s next console – was announced last Tuesday. For a while now there were rumors that the system might only work if it was online, or have some other fail safe that would restrict or altogether prohibit the use of used video games. Turns out the … [Read more...] about Xbox to Combat Used Games Market
Lego Creates Gigantic One-To-One Scale X-Wing Fighter
Lego has a small building kit that allows you to construct Luke Skywalker's X-Wing fighter. The little building kit is cool enough on its own for Star Wars fans, but Lego has gone above and beyond. The toymaker has built a massively gigantic 1:1 scale model of the X-Wing fighter using Lego … [Read more...] about Lego Creates Gigantic One-To-One Scale X-Wing Fighter
Pioneer announces MirrorLink support for next generation AppRadio 3
Pioneer has announced its next-generation AppRadio, and the new in-dash receiver has some interesting new features that users will appreciate. The new devices are in the AppRadio 3 range and feature compatibility with MirrorLink-enabled smartphones. That MirrorLink capability is in addition to the … [Read more...] about Pioneer announces MirrorLink support for next generation AppRadio 3
Leica Mini M Camera Teased, Coming In June
Leica has posted a new cover photo on their Facebook page, you can see the photo below, and it teases a yet to be announced camera from the company, the Leica Mini M, which will be officially announced next month. As you can see in the photo below, Leica will be announcing the Leica Mini M on the … [Read more...] about Leica Mini M Camera Teased, Coming In June
