PetaPixel revealed a nice little factoid about the secret symbol that's on almost every camera. If you read the camera's manual, you probably already know what it is but if you didn't, that circle with a line drawn through it marks exactly where the sensor of the camera is located. More »
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Bourbon and rye are absolutely wonderful just as they are, but variety is the spice of life. What if you could take a delicious whiskey and make it even smoother? Attenuate that high-proof alcohol bite? It's easier—and even more delicious—than you think. More »
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If you thought the pixel density wars were going to stall out with Apple's 326ppi Retina display and its qHD cohorts, you are oh so mistaken. Sharp is working on their next-generation IGZO display technology, which includes a 6-inch display with a 2500x1600 resolution, good for a pixel density of 498ppi. More »
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Before you could just install your own NSA-level security suite on your smartphone, securing lines demanded hardware. From cabinet-sized cipher machines to the eavesdrop-evading combat radios, our friends at Oobject have assembled nine of the coolest secured handsets in American history. More »
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Come with me. I've got something to show you. A dark-haired woman clad in a long beaded dress said this to me as she whisked me away into the strange underworld of "Sleep No More." More »
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Missing: 10-foot long, 150-pound wooden cigarette. Last Seen: the front yard of Silver Spring, MD resident Jeannie Roule. If you have any information: contact local authorities right away. More »
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Life would be terrible without thumbs. I mean, I know that the opposable thumb is one of the central forces behind the evolution of humanity, but right now they are the central force behind me texting girls about how sad I am that I like that new Justin Beiber song because it's actually pretty good but ugh I don't want to admit it but if I didn't have thumbs I wouldn't have to. Hmm, so thumbs... [ Continue reading... ]
According to a report from the Examiner's Nicholas Gigante, Microsoft is ready to debut a revolutionary XBox 360-integrated system at the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo, June 5th-7th. Various outlets are describing it as either an actual, physical tablet or as a "companion application" that will run on your own hardware. More »
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Remember nano-SIM cards? The ones which make micro-SIMs look gargantuan and are so small that it's almost like what's the point? Well they've just been approved by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute, which means at some point in the future, they'll likely be in your smartphone. More »
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For about a year, Anonymous has been the Internet's greatest spectacle: raucous hacks, federal takedowns, scheming, betrayal and giggles. It's hard not to be entertained by the nihilistic marauders—unless they're threatening your life and children. More »
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