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NASA wants to crowdfund giant darts to throw at Mars

Is there life on Mars? Curiosity didn't find any, but that's hardly a conclusive answer. In fact, a handful of NASA scientists claim that the US space agency is looking...

Delaware is now granting heirs access to digital assets

Delaware families now have the right to access the digital assets of their deceased relatives. Last Tuesday, Governor Jack Markell signed House Bill 35, which allows families to handle online...

Chinese hackers have stolen patient information from US hospitals

In April and June, one of the largest hospital networks in the US was hacked. Community Health Systems says that cyber attacks originating in China stole the personal details of...

This Israeli startup has raised $11 million to help protect data centers

We all know that blocking attacks from accessing data centers is not effective. Just think of the snooping government agencies have been able to do. Now companies have to acknowledge...

Tumblr images will soon be scanned for brand affiliation

Tumblr is an immense sea of valuable, publicly available user data just waiting to be tapped by marketers interested in how the cool internet teens use their products, just search...

AppNexus has been valued at over $1.2 billion

Ad tech company AppNexus continues to roll up financing, announcing today new funding of $60 million. In a post today on the company’s blog, CEO and co-founder Brian O’Kelley said...

Twitter’s new experimental feature is annoying a lot of users

Twitter is experimenting with a new feature that is downright blasphemous to experienced users. Some users are seeing a few tweets in their timelines that have merely been favorited by...

New app prevent skids from ignoring their parents’ phone calls

If you’re a parent whose kids are old enough to own a phone, you’ll know how frustrating it can be when they choose to ignore your calls. A new Android...

Motorola’s Moto 360 smartwatch will cost $249 according to Best Buy

Motorola is all set to unveil its Moto 360 watch at a press event in Chicago on September 4th, but it looks like Best Buy has let the cat out...

You could soon power your gadgets with a 3D-printed wind turbine

3D printers are a technology with tons of potential applications, we just have to dream them up. Polish 3D printer manufacturer Omni3D decided to dream big with its wind power...

This app uses crowdsourced data to tell you what’s draining your battery

A new app called Normal might help you finally get to the bottom of your iPhone’s disappointing battery life. Unlike any other iPhone battery tracking app, Normal uses crowdsourced data...

Images of the Moto X+1 front panel have been leaked

Now that we know that the Moto X+1 will arrive during Motorola's press event in Chicago on September 4th, we can turn our attention to what the device will look...

Virgin America is handing out Nexus 7 tablets to its crew members

Nexus 7 tablets will soon be a common sight on Virgin America planes, but unlike other airlines that lend passengers tablets for entertainment, you can only use them if you're...

Harvard has created a swarm of robots that is capable of learning

Totally ignoring Asimov’s laws of robotics, a team of computer scientists at Harvard University have crafted a swarm of over one thousand diabolical robots, programmed only for evil. Despite the...

Twitter has pledged change its policies to “better handle tragic situations”

After abusive Twitter trolls harassed Robin Williams’ daughter Zelda Williams to the point where she quit social media entirely, an official for the site has responded. Twitter’s Vice President of...

Your car may soon be able to tell when you’re on the phone

Word to the wise, kids: do not muck around with your phone while driving. Some of you probably won't be able to help it, but a team from Santa Catarina...

VizeraLabs has a new projector that lets your preview furniture

Looking for the perfect chaise longue? That's no easy feat even on the best days, but the process is made even trickier since stores rarely seem to have their full...

Glympse is bringing quick location sharing to your Pebble smartwatch

Glympse, an app that lets you share your current location with specific people over a pre-determined period of time, is now supported on the Pebble smartwatch. Android and iOS users...

ModCloth has become the first retailer to make an anti-photoshop pledge

What's the quickest way to lose 5 pounds? Why Photoshop, of course. If you've picked up a magazine anytime in the last 15 years, you've probably been treated to a...

The Premier League doesn’t want soccer fans posting goals on Twitter

The soccer World Cup was a huge success for Twitter and its video offshoot Vine, but Premier League chiefs in the UK are promising a crackdown on users who attempt...