Saturday, February 28, 2015

We're live at Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona!

It's that time again: Our team has descended upon the heart of Barcelona to bring you another week of the latest the mobile world has to offer. As always, we'll be shooting videos and liveblogging events until our fingers fall off, and we certainly h...



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Haier reveals wearable range for kids, senior citizens and even pets

On the cusp of MWC 2015, the Chinese manufacturer shows off connected watches for children, the elderly and, of course, the family pet.

















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Scientists learn to build better metals by freezing alloys in space

Metals are full of microscopic structures that define properties like strength, but it's hard to figure out how those structures work on Earth, where gravity skews their effects. An experiment aboard the International Space Station may have solved th...



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Bjork's next music video is made for virtual reality

Let's say for a moment that the experimental Oculus VR movies that came out of Sundance didn't do anything for you, but that Icelandic songwriters totally float your boat. You're in luck because Björk's upcoming video for "Stonemilker" will be availa...



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Holy Shit, This Weight Loss Supplement Has Prozac In It


The FDA just issued a warning not to use the weight-loss supplement Oxy ELITE Pro Super Thermogenic — because it contains fluoxetine, also known as Prozac. Not a drug humans should be taking unaware, and one that can cause serious side effects, including suicidal thoughts and seizures.


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Pebble sets a new record, net neutrality passes and other stories you might've missed!

Pebble beats its own record, Motorola confirms what we already knew about the Moto E and Facebook takes a break from the sillier aspects of its site to get serious about mental health. Basically, we've got everything you need to know from this past w...



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The Dress: America is split at the seams, says survey

Technically Incorrect: A survey conducted to discern a consensus about the world's most famous piece of clothing shows that America is divided as to what color it is.

















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These Tiny Satellites Just Left The International Space Station


A pair of nanosatellites were deployed by the NanoRacks Launcher on the end of the Japanese robotic arm of the International Space Station on Friday. The tiny CubeSats are loaded with tools to observe the planet and conduct other scientific experiments.


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Stunning video shows what it must be like to travel through dimensions


This video is so well made and so amazing that it's unbelievable. It's like being able to step into portals that jump through dimensions and break the laws of physics. Made by artist Daniel Crooks, it's called 'An Embroidery of Voids' and you can watch it right here. Seriously, enjoy it. It's the coolest thing.


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Insane Crowd Funded Nissan Car Holds BBQ, Karaoke Machine, And Drone


Japanese automakers have been shoving all sorts of devices into vehicles, especially kei cars, for years now. We've seen many a wacky concept come out of design studios, and a surprising number of them have actually made it into production. Well, Nissan may have just taken it to a whole 'nother level with their new "Ultimate Smart BBQ Vehicle."


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IKEA will start selling wireless charging lamps and tables

After lots of perseverance from smartphone makers, wireless charging is finally starting to make an impact. Many big name phones now support the technology and companies like Starbucks are helping to bring it a wider audience. Now, it's set to receiv...



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A Quantum Computer Isn't Nearly As Glamorous As It Sounds


You'd think quantum computers exist in heavily-guarded labs, with many men in white suits manning control stations filled with unfathomable screens and charts. Actually, they exist in a small cupboard in England's West Country.


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HTC One M9 phone is star of supposedly leaked hands-on video

A tech blogger's too-itchy trigger finger has revealed HTC's new flagship phone a day before the firm's press event at Mobile World Congress -- that is, if appearances are to be believed.

















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