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When Dawn Met Ceres

December 01, 2015

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Android Gaming Consoles: The Ultimate Guide

Successful Kickstarter project and highly publicized Android gaming console OUYA has ignited a feeding frenzy as competitors rise to fill the market. What's the appeal of the Android console? As developers create games more prolifically and cheaply for mobile phones, hardware manufacturers seek to bridge the gap between mobile and living room. Android-powered platforms could turn these mobile titles into games with longer shelf-lives, accessible from the comfort of the couch. They could also unlock the eager indie developer community, which is eager to reach more players. See also: 25 Best Free Android Apps Read more... More about Entertainment , Gaming , Android , Features , and Gadgets

The 'tough as nails' medics on Ukraine's bloody front lines

ARTEMIVSK, Ukraine – When Natalia Nazar got the call that she was needed at Donetsk Airport to tend to Ukrainian soldiers wounded in battle last month, she raced to the heart of the hottest fight this nine-month-long war has seen. "I didn’t think about anything other than the guys who need my help," she says. See also: Quiet Ukrainian town prepares to fight — or flee — as war creeps to its doorstep There, amid the smoldering rubble and a raging tank battle, Nazar found a soldier who had been so badly maimed she was sure she would have to perform a battlefield amputation of his butchered right arm in order to save his life — all the while dodging shrapnel from exploding artillery shells. Read more... More about Russia , Us World , Ukraine , Donetsk , and Debaltseve via The Stokes Report http://ift.tt/1yLlBv2 via The Stokes Report http://ift.tt/16soklj via The Stokes Report http://ift.tt/1LP0tgr via The Stokes Report http://ift.tt/18PYHMO via The Stokes Report http://i...

Google Just Bought Connected Device Company Nest For $3.2B In Cash

Google has acquired connected device company Nest for $3.2B. Google sent out an email to employees noting the acquisition today and later issued a press release . Nest’s mission is to reinvent unloved but important devices in the home such as thermostats and smoke alarms. Since its launch in 2011, the Nest Learning Thermostat has been a consistent best seller–and the recently launched Protect (Smoke + CO Alarm) has had rave reviews. Larry Page, CEO of Google, said: “Nest’s founders, Tony Fadell and Matt Rogers, have built a tremendous team that we are excited to welcome into the Google family. They’re already delivering amazing products you can buy right now–thermostats that save energy and smoke/CO alarms that can help keep your family safe. We are excited to bring great experiences to more homes in more countries and fulfill their dreams!” Tony Fadell, CEO of Nest, said: “We’re thrilled to join Google. With their support, Nest will be even better placed to build simple, thoughtful de...

Don't Pick Up Abandoned Purses, You Might Find a Snake in One

Notorious prankster Roman Atwood recently took to the streets again, this time to scare the pants off some curious passerby and, of course, upload their reactions to his YouTube account. The idea is as simple as it is pure evil: Put a rubber snake in abandoned purse and see what happens when someone tries to pick it up. See also: Puppets Make Great Wing-Men Be sure to watch the whole thing — especially the very end, when a police officer walks into the trap. BONUS: 19 Grandparents Snapping Cooler Selfies Than You Have something to add to this story? Share it in the comments. Read more... More about Viral Videos , Pranks , Watercooler , and Videos

Report: Benefit of NSA Spying Is 'Overblown'

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Rex Gives Your Robot A Brain

Thanks to microcontrollers and mini computers it’s become far easier to build intelligent robots. But, until recently, you’ve had to jury-rig most of your off-the-shelf components to work in unison. That’s why Rex, a new “robot brain” is so important. Like Hardware Battlefield finalist ModBot , Rex offers one important part of your robot project and streamlines the process of implementing intelligence into your robotic projects. Created by former Carnegie Mellon Master’s students Mike Lewis and Kartik Tiwarti, Rex is a cross between a Raspberry Pi and an Arduino. Not unlike Udoo before it, Rex allows hobbyists to add powerful hardware control I/O to a powerful on-board processor without connecting multiple shields together with various tools. “It’s designed specifically for robots,” said Lewis. “It’s a higher price than the RPi, but the experience of building a robot is less of a pain – no hassles for wiring, it has built-in battery inputs, and it boots up directly into a robot progra...

Pink Floyd Heads to Spotify

Pink Floyd, one of the classic rock holdouts to the platform, will come to Spotify if listeners stream the song "Wish You Were Here" 1 million times The group announced the initiative via its Twitter feed: Help stream Wish You Were Here 1 million times to unlock Pink Floyd's catalogue on @Spotify : http://t.co/PpNjKAm3AX #floydcountdown — Pink Floyd (@pinkfloyd) June 13, 2013 SEE ALSO: 23 Freaking Rad Spotify Playlists for Every Mood The music service announced the program on Friday. Pink Floyd's catalog is owned by EMI Records. Spotify inked a deal with EMI in 2011, but Pink Floyd's catalog — including Dark Side of the Moon , which sold 50 million copies worldwide — was not included in that deal Read more... More about Metallica , Spotify , Pink Floyd , Media , and Entertainment

Your Country's 'Game of Thrones' Sigil if the World Cup Was in Westeros

Your country may have lost its chance to stand as World Cup champion, but thanks to a creative new Tumblr , your team lives on through its own patriotic Game of Thrones -inspired sigil The World of Westeros Tumblr features elaborate posters for many of the tournament's strongest competitors. Dispirited USMNT fans can take solace in House United States' reputation as being "United by team; Driven by passion." See also: 5 'Game of Thrones' Facts Every Fan Should Know Though the night your team lost may have been dark and full of terrors, at least you have your Game of Thrones references to cling to in this time of need. Read more... More about Pics , Tumblr , World Cup , Tv , and Game Of Thrones

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