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You'll Barely Notice the World's Smallest USB 3.0 Flash Drive

Oct 17, 1:13PM

You'll Barely Notice the World's Smallest USB 3.0 Flash Drive

When it comes to prolonging the life of your laptop, there's no easier upgrade than adding an ultra-compact USB flash drive to expand its storage capacity—particularly if it's got a small SSD on board. And a company called PKparis is now laying claim to the title of 'world's smallest USB 3.0 flash drive' with its new K'1 that more than looks the part.

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31 Levitating Vehicles From the Dawn of the Hovercraft

Oct 17, 1:00PM

31 Levitating Vehicles From the Dawn of the Hovercraft

Hovercrafts are truly amazing vehicles: Whether on land, water, mud or ice, these air-cushioned craft rule the unpaved wilderness. And they were born from a wildly optimistic and experimental era of engineering—as reflected by these incredible early prototypes and designs.

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Seattle Wants to Heat Itself Using Waste Heat From Data Centers

Oct 17, 12:58PM

Seattle Wants to Heat Itself Using Waste Heat From Data Centers

Seattle is considering the idea of using waste heat from data centers to heat itself, funnelling energy from gigantic server rooms into a new district heating system to keep people warm.

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Did You Know Mother Nature Had Missiles Before We Did?

Oct 17, 12:39PM

Did You Know Mother Nature Had Missiles Before We Did?

Plants have evolved all kinds of wonderful mechanisms that let them disperse their seeds and reproduce, from puffy dandy lions to maple keys that spin their way to the ground. But none are quite as impressive as the squirting cucumber, which launches its seed pods like tiny high-speed missiles.

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Japan Gets Anti-Radiation Swimwear and Underwear

Oct 17, 12:00PM

Japan Gets Anti-Radiation Swimwear and Underwear

Radiation is serious—especially in Japan. With the country still dealing with a nuclear disaster, people need to protect themselves.

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Go Download Windows 8.1 Right Now

Oct 17, 11:29AM

Go Download Windows 8.1 Right Now

Microsoft has finally released Windows 8.1. You can go download it now, Start button and all.

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Windows 8.1 Review: Little Changes Make a Big Difference

Oct 17, 11:00AM

Windows 8.1 Review: Little Changes Make a Big Difference

Hey remember Windows 8? How could you forget? It was the biggest upheaval in desktop computing in recent memory, and even if you're not a user, its big colorful tiles are on your radar. Now, with Windows 8.1, Microsoft is giving its flashy new OS a first facelift. The changes are minor, but they're more than the sum of their parts.

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This 3D Printer Can Produce Hard and Soft Parts Simultaneously

Oct 17, 10:41AM

This 3D Printer Can Produce Hard and Soft Parts Simultaneously

3D printers are a dime-a-dozen these days, but every so often something special comes along. Like this thing: an industrial printer made by Arburg that can create products containing both hard and soft parts at the same time.

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We're Just Dumb Animals Sat In Front of Computers

Oct 17, 10:04AM

We're Just Dumb Animals Sat In Front of Computers

If you've ever teased a cat by waving a laser pointer around on the floor and watching it chase the red spot around the floor, you'll know animals can seem pretty dumb. But don't for one second assume that you're a higher form of intelligence.

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The Galaxy Round Is Just a Prototype--But Samsung Will Sell It Anyway

Oct 17, 9:20AM

The Galaxy Round Is Just a Prototype--But Samsung Will Sell It Anyway

We now live in a world in which you can buy a smartphone with a curved glass screen, with Samsung's Galaxy Round hitting South Korean stores. But, in the eyes of its creators, it's just a prototype. Still, whack it on the shelves, eh?

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The Hidden Easter Eggs That Link Star Wars and Indiana Jones

Oct 17, 8:40AM

The Hidden Easter Eggs That Link Star Wars and Indiana Jones

From a young age I was introduced to what are still two of my favourite movie franchises of all time – Star Wars and Indiana Jones. I suppose it was inevitable, really. With parents who named me after a Doctor Who character, I would expect them to continue being awesome as I grew up.

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Microsoft is updating all of its built-in Windows 8.1 apps--like Xbox Music, Mail, Calendar, People

Oct 17, 8:20AM

Microsoft is updating all of its built-in Windows 8.1 apps—like Xbox Music, Mail, Calendar, People and all the rest—ahead of the operating system's release later today. Excited?

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If You Could Only Keep One Gadget, What Would It Be?

Oct 17, 7:48AM

If You Could Only Keep One Gadget, What Would It Be?Imagine for some strange reason that you have to abandon the bulk of your possessions—maybe you're on the run, or just trying to live a simpler life. What single gadget would you keep?

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Rumor has it that Netflix will begin testing enhanced content and extra features, first for its orig

Oct 17, 7:22AM

Rumor has it that Netflix will begin testing enhanced content and extra features, first for its original shows such as House of Cards , then DVD extra-style content from partner providers if it goes well.

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This Woz-Approved 4-in-1 Lens Gives Your iPhone Multi-Macro Powers

Oct 17, 4:56AM

This Woz-Approved 4-in-1 Lens Gives Your iPhone Multi-Macro Powers

There's only so much that Instagram filters can do. For everything else, there's the Olloclip 4-in-1 iPhone lens. This slick little clip-on accessory—the next iteration of Steve Wozniak's daily carry—adds four powerful lens effects to your iPhone's camera.

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Nikon D5300: A Mid-Range DSLR With a New Image Sensor, Wi-Fi, GPS

Oct 17, 4:01AM

Nikon D5300: A Mid-Range DSLR With a New Image Sensor, Wi-Fi, GPS

Nikon's updating its line of cheaper intermediate DSLRs with the D5300. The camera features a redesigned image sensor plus built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, compared to last year's D5200.

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Panasonic GM1: A Pint-Sized, Adorable Mirrorless Camera

Oct 17, 4:00AM

Panasonic GM1: A Pint-Sized, Adorable Mirrorless Camera

Panasonic's new Lumix GM1 is the first camera in a new line of mirrorless, interchangeable-lens cameras that will prioritize style and portability over blockbuster features. Damn, this thing is freaking tiny like a point-and-shoot.

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The Weirdest Thing on the Internet Tonight: Hamburger 911

Oct 17, 4:00AM

This, unfortunately, really happened. A Southern California woman, unsatisfied with the preparation of her fast food hamburger, decided that the best and most reasonable solution would be to call the police. Thanks Obama.

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Everybody Probably Has These Dumb Pictures on Their Phone

Oct 17, 3:38AM

The best camera is the one you have with you, they say. What they don't tell you is that if that camera is your phone, it also doubles as the worst camera because of all the stupid pictures you have saved and forgot about in your camera roll.

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5 Common Life Hack Myths That Aren't True At All

Oct 17, 2:01AM

Debunking life hacks are always fun—come on, pointing out silly people doing silly workarounds for silly things to save a silly amount of time never gets old—so Household Hacker whipped up a quick list of five myths that some people do that don't actually help change anything.

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A Power Outage Made South Park Miss an Episode for the First Time

Oct 17, 12:50AM

A Power Outage Made South Park Miss an Episode for the First Time

South Park was unable to meet its deadline for the first time in its 240+ episode history because of a power outage. That's 17 straight seasons of somehow making things work on a short deadline until now. What a bummer!

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Yeasayer: Glass of the Microscope

Oct 16, 11:00PM

There's an unknown pandemic threatening mankind. Our only hope lies in Yeasayer's laboratory-grade emulsion of science and synthesizer psychedelia. Dystopia never sounded so good.

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In An Artificial Cave 200' Beneath Central Park with Michael Bloomberg

Oct 16, 10:01PM

In An Artificial Cave 200' Beneath Central Park with Michael Bloomberg

At 5pm today, the complete Manhattan section of City Water Tunnel No. 3 became operational, sending drinking water through this colossal piece of subterranean infrastructure—under construction since 1970—for the very first time.

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New Facebook Privacy Settings Let Teens Embarrass Themselves in Public

Oct 16, 10:00PM

New Facebook Privacy Settings Let Teens Embarrass Themselves in Public

Facebook announced a pair of changes to the privacy settings for teen users on Wednesday. On the plus side, teens' post will now be shared with a smaller group of people by default. On the potentially problematic side, they'll also be able to share things with the public for the first time.

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Deadspin "Redskins": A Native's Guide To Debating An Inglorious Word | Jezebel Tell Us About the Wor

Oct 16, 9:58PM

Deadspin "Redskins": A Native's Guide To Debating An Inglorious Word | Jezebel Tell Us About the Worst Fucking Boss You've Ever Had | Kotaku Comic-Book Writer Gives Amazing Heartfelt Reply to Suicidal Fan | Lifehacker The Triangle of Happiness Calculates How Happy You Are With Your Job

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