Nextbit’s New Robin Phone Gets Close to the Cloud
Optimal storage capabilities with integration of the cloud into the OS
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The Evolution of the THX Deep Note
In 1982, sound engineer Dr Andy Moorer created the now iconic THX Deep Note—a slow, building chord that alerts movie-goers that the theater’s sound system is THX-certified. Now, over 30 years later, …
Pingbell Brings the Traditional Bike Bell To Present Day
More than a signal for alerting pedestrians, it's a device that tracks position
Simple, Advanced Happy Ears Earplugs
Blocking out harmful noise without sacrificing sound quality
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Scientists Find a Double Black Hole
After carefully studying data from the Hubble Space Telescope, scientists are convinced that the closest quasar to Earth (about 600 million light-years away) contains a double black hole at its core. The …
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How Ballpoint Pens Killed Cursive
While many blame the downfall of handwriting on computers, tablets and smartphones, its decline actually began long ago—after a man named Marcel Bich released the first Bic Crystal ballpoint pen in 1946. …
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Force Touch Technology for Any Device
When Apple announced its newest Macbook, arguably its most talked about feature was the Force Touch trackpad, which can alter its function depending on how hard you push. This same technology may …
CH25: Tal Danino
The bioengineer who programs DNA to fight cancer
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AutoTuned Cows
AutoTune doesn’t always get the respect it deserves—it’s brought us “Believe” by Cher, T-Pain, Kanye’s 808s & Heartbreak, a slew of viral video remixes and now a herd of mooing cows. For …
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Open Bionics’ Affordable Robotic Prosthetic
UK-based Open Bionics has been awarded the 2015 James Dyson Award for creating an affordable robotic prosthetic arm. While many prosthetics can cost as much as $50,000 and take months to custom …