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WolframAlpha Pro exits beta

, Feb 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you're a big fan of WolframAlpha, a new version has been unveiled this week called WolframAlpha Pro. We got a glimpse at the new Pro version earlier this week when a screenshot turned up. The Pro version has officially launched and according to WolframAlpha this is the biggest single step in the development since it was originally launched. Read The Full Story

Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT gets USB 3.0

, Feb 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

We talked about Apricorn Aegis Padlock line of external USB drives the past. These cool drives have a number pad on the outside to secure your data with a PIN number. Without that PIN number, the computer the drive is connected to won't even see it. Previous versions have all been USB 2.0. Read The Full Story

Awesome replica Portal gun up for pre-order

, Feb 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

I've seen some very cool replica weapons from video games over the years. Some of my favorite replica weapons have been those used in the Mass Effect franchise. I think the latest replica weapon to surface may be the coolest yet. It is a 1:1 scale model of the Aperture Science Handheld Portal gun from the Valve video game Portal. Read The Full Story

Aston Martin puts the V12 Zagato into production

, Feb 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Aston Martin has revealed the road-going version of the new V12 Zagato sports car. The car uses the V12 Vantage platform and places a new aluminum/carbon fiber body on the aluminum structure of the base car. I think the car looks pretty cool, but I don't care for the wheels that look like flowers to my eyes. Apparently Top Gear doesn't care for the rear spoiler, but it looks good to me and isn't is outrageous as some cars on the road. Read The Full Story

Google retail store rumored to open in Dublin

, Feb 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Rumors are flying that Google may be set to open its first stand-alone retail store near its European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. The store was tipped in a filing made by Google on a local planning application. The shop would be about 1323 square feet and would apparently have a mezzanine floor extension. Google already has a shop selling branded items in the US on its California campus. Read The Full Story

2013 GM Acadia gets first center airbag in the industry

, Feb 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Air bags have been in vehicles for many years now, and while they have undergone changes over the years, they are undeniably saving lives in accidents. It's common today to have both driver and passenger side airbags. In the backseat, many vehicles even have side curtain airbags for the backseat passengers near the doors. Where airbag protection has been lacking has been from the center for the front seat occupants. GM is changing that with the addition of a center airbag for front seat passengers to its 2013 Acadia models. Read The Full Story

Samsung SUR40 Microsoft Surface gets unboxed and booted

, Feb 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

A group of Scottish geeks from Robert Gordon University in Scotland laid their hands on the slick and very cool second-generation Microsoft Surface computing system. The system in question uses the Samsung SUR40 display. The guys go through the unboxing of the Samsung display unit and its assembly. After all the screws are turned, they start the system up and fiddle about with a bit. Read The Full Story

Alibaba raising $3 billion to buy Yahoo’s 40% stake back

, Feb 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Chinese e-commerce site Alibaba.com is looking to raise $3 billion from six different banks reports the Wall Street Journal. The e-commerce giant wants the money to buy out the 40% stake that Yahoo owns and officially ditch the flailing search engine. The tip comes from people familiar with the situation according to the WSJ. Read The Full Story

Google Wallet PIN on rooted Android devices at risk

, Feb 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you are an Android smartphone user who is taking advantage of Google Wallet on a smartphone that is rooted, you need to be aware of a potential major issue. As you know, when you're making a purchase with your Google Wallet must enter your PIN number to complete the transaction. A reputable security firm called Zvelo has alerted Google that it has discovered the PIN is at risk. Read The Full Story

Lytro camera gutted: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi inside

, Feb 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

The FCC has laid its grubby little mitts on the cool Lytro Light Field Camera and torn the device apart to see what's on the inside. The normal camera hardware was spied along with something that was unexpected. Inside the camera, a Marvell Avastar 88 W8787 SoC was discovered, which adds in a couple capabilities that we didn't know the Lytro camera offered previously. Read The Full Story

Google’s Motorola Mobility acquisition set for approval this month

, Feb 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apparently, the end is near for the deal that will see Google acquiring Motorola Mobility and get its own hand in the smartphone hardware business. The Department of Justice said to be ready to approve the acquisition with the final word to be handed down on February 13. The Department of Justice is ready to give the purchase its approval, but there are still some in the US and Europe that worry Google might use its acquisition to force licensing of the patents Motorola Mobility holds to other companies on unfair terms. Read The Full Story

Austrian daredevil to jump from 23 miles above the Earth’s surface

, Feb 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

This stunt is so totally insane it's hard to imagine someone would have the idea of actually pulling it off. Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner plans to pull off a stunt sponsored by the energy drink Red Bull that will lift him 23 miles above the Earth's surface to the edge of space. Once at that altitude, he will jump and free fall back to earth while breaking the sound barrier. I wonder if that means he won't be able to hear his own screams. Read The Full Story
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