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Our Own Military Is Using Drones to Collect Info on Us Without a Warrant

The government is in the process of rewriting regulations so that private citizens and law enforcement agencies can fly drones willy-nilly through the skies. The proposition has a lot of people very nervous that the government will be increasingly monitoring us from above. Turns out they’ve probably been doing it already. New documents obtained by…

Privacy & Security Mario Aguilar

House of Representatives’ Urinal Explosion Drenches the Press

You just can’t make this stuff up. According to the National Journal, something exploded and the press room was soon inundated by liquid matter. Something suddenly broke in the piping of the third-floor urinal, and water began spewing from beneath the men’s room door. As the water flowed, it first surrounded the Associated Press’s working…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Google Is Buying Meebo (Updated)

Meebo, onetime mobile chat king and current internet uglifier, has agreed to be acquired by Google. Details are sparse right now, but the purchase would make sense if Google’s after Meebo as an ad platform. Another possibility? Meebo’s bottom bar would be a logical social and traffic information gatherer to pair with Google+. As for…

Tech News Kyle Wagner

Butterfly Bottle Opener Lets You Walk on the Wild Side of Bartending

You might not be able to spin a bottle like a flair bartender, but with this Butterfly Bottle Opener you can still put on an impressive show when cracking open a cold one. It’s made from stainless steel so it will never rust, and features the same flip-open mechanism of a butterfly knife, minus the…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Faux Boombox Cabinet Won’t Wake the Neighbors

It might look like the classic stereophonic sound system your old man had set up in the basement, but this stereo is all bark and no bite. In reality, it’s just a stylish cabinet with a lovely set of boombox graphics applied to each door. And even though it’s made from MDF with a completely…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

This iCade Arcade Cabinet is Your No-Quarters-To-Play Deal of the Day

There’s a bar in my neighborhood that is full of arcade games. It was there that I played the longest Donkey Kong game of my life. But sitting in a bar evading barrels and climbing ladders for hours means I also deplete my supply of quarters and drink beer for hours. And that’s not good…

Tech News J.D. Levite

What Is Xbox SmartGlass?

As expected, Microsoft just announced something called SmartGlass at E3. Less expected? Just how awesome SmartGlass turned out to be. What could have been just an Apple AirPlay imitation, is something more ambitious. Something that could change television forever. But what is it, exactly? It’s the lifeline that’ll make your dumb TV smart. SmartGlass is…

Tech News Casey Chan

The Queen’s Outfits As a Rainbow of Pantone Colors

To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne Pantone teamed up with the design firm Leo Burnett London to make this special limited edition Pantone color guide to Her Majesty’s colorful wardrobe. Each of the 60 cards in the spiral guide shows Queen Elizabeth in a formal suit that’s been splashed a different…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

Israel’s Iron Dome Intercepts Incoming Rocket Threats

Given Israel’s rather, ahem, tumultuous relationship with its neighbors, it has certain unique security needs—like a solid air defense from short range rockets and mortars fired over the Gaza border. That’s why, to defend its civilian centers, Israel has recently deployed an anti-ordnance system known as the Iron Dome. It really is called the Iron…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola

Collapsible Laidback Lounger Is Perfectly Angled For Lazy Campfire Nights

Camping chairs usually put their folding functionality before comfort, resulting in a seat that’s easy to transport, though, not ideal for lazy weekend lounging. But the Mantis perfectly blends both form and function with a laidback design that packs away small enough to stash in a backpack. At $120 you’ll be paying a premium for…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

The Xbox 360 Just Got Streaming Music, Nike+ Fitness, NBA, ESPN and More

Microsoft is continuing to bolster the Xbox 360 and turn it into something more than a video game console and make it the best box for your living room. At E3, Microsoft just announced Xbox Music, streaming music with over 30 million songs, NBA League Pass, NHL, WatchESPN and even Nike+ Kinect Training. NBA (2400…

Tech News Casey Chan

This Ionizing Range Hood Ditches Vents to Trap Cooking Smells

Like a vacuum hanging over your stove, a range hood prevents cooking smells from filling your home, and stops vaporized grease from coating your cabinets. The hoods usually need to be vented, which can complicate installations. But the self-contained Greenhood can be suspended above a stove, vent-free. Created by Italian kitchen designer Snaidero, working with…

Gadgets Andrew Liszewski

The TSA Is Just As Sick of Pat-Downs As You Are

The average passenger doesn’t really get excited about going through airport security, but as it turns out the TSA isn’t particularly interested in feeling you up either. And it’s actively looking for a way not to. The Department of Homeland Security (which oversees the TSA) wants to nix the pat-down by creating handheld scanners that…

Tech News Leslie Horn

What Crazy Gadgets Will Be Made With Corning’s New Flexible Glass?

Corning, the venerable creator of Gorilla Glass, is making a big deal showing off its latest creation. Meet Corning Willow Glass—the ultra-thin, flexible glass that bends and rolls like plastic. Willow Glass is only 100 microns thick and designed to work with electronics like touch sensors. It’s pretty clear based on the information Corning provides…

Tech News Mario Aguilar

How to Survive Your Office this Summer

Being stuck in the office in the summer can be rough. However, there are a few things you can do to make your office-bound summer more tolerable—like reading the Summer Office Survival Guide, brought to you in celebration of the ultimate summer treat, the Starbucks Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino. Read on for tips on how…

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Two Second Daily Clips Make Enchanting Monthly Video Diaries

Looking at two second snippets from each day of your life might not seem interesting, but that’s exactly what one guy did to create an oddly compelling video diary. His project, reminiscent of a similar video made up of one second from each day of 2011, is entitled 48 Frames (because that’s how many frames…

Tech News Leslie Horn

Siri Might Finally Hit the iPad in iOS 6

9to5Mac is reporting that Siri is finally coming to the iPad in iOS 6. Yep, Siri, in all her helpful, assistant-like ways (and sailor cursing, sexual tendencies too!) on the big screen. What’s interesting though, is that Siri is going to look different. 9to5Mac’s sources say that Siri won’t need to hog the entire screen…

Tech News Casey Chan

Asus Hits Bottom With Sexist Tweet

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Asus just posted and then deleted this tweet showing a photo of a model showing a laptop, wearing a tight night dress that accentuates a very good figure: “The rear looks pretty. So does the new Transformer AIO.” Get it? GET IT? Come on, Asus. Grow up. I remember when I was…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Cloudee: Boxee Wants To Be the Instagram of Video

Given its start as a little open source project, Boxee has done very well for itself as a hub for streaming video. Now they want to give users a place to create and share their own video, like Instagram does for photos. But can Cloudee topple Viddy and SocialCam, the early entrants in the video…

Tech News Adrian Covert

Dress to Kill (Or Just Prick) With a Set of Pocket Knife Cufflinks

Looking like they were lifted from James Bond’s accessories drawer, this set of working pocket knife cufflinks are the perfect not-so-concealed weapons for the aspiring spy. Or, anyone who hates finding a loose thread on their tuxedo. Made from stainless steel, the $57 cufflinks even come with a diamond dust sharpener so you can keep…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Our Own Military Is Using Drones to Collect Info on Us Without a Warrant

House of Representatives’ Urinal Explosion Drenches the Press

Google Is Buying Meebo (Updated)

Butterfly Bottle Opener Lets You Walk on the Wild Side of Bartending

Faux Boombox Cabinet Won’t Wake the Neighbors

This iCade Arcade Cabinet is Your No-Quarters-To-Play Deal of the Day

What Is Xbox SmartGlass?

The Queen’s Outfits As a Rainbow of Pantone Colors

Israel’s Iron Dome Intercepts Incoming Rocket Threats

Collapsible Laidback Lounger Is Perfectly Angled For Lazy Campfire Nights

The Xbox 360 Just Got Streaming Music, Nike+ Fitness, NBA, ESPN and More

This Ionizing Range Hood Ditches Vents to Trap Cooking Smells

The TSA Is Just As Sick of Pat-Downs As You Are

What Crazy Gadgets Will Be Made With Corning’s New Flexible Glass?

How to Survive Your Office this Summer

Two Second Daily Clips Make Enchanting Monthly Video Diaries

Siri Might Finally Hit the iPad in iOS 6

Asus Hits Bottom With Sexist Tweet

Cloudee: Boxee Wants To Be the Instagram of Video

Dress to Kill (Or Just Prick) With a Set of Pocket Knife Cufflinks

Elon Musk’s Lawyer Claims Jury’s 420 ‘Joke’ Proves He Didn’t Receive a Fair Trial

‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’ Is a Genre Blending Delight

Leaked Anthropic Model Presents ‘Unprecedented Cybersecurity Risks,’ Much to Pentagon’s Pleasure

Don’t miss out: Bitdefender, One of the World’s Best Antiviruses, Is Now on Sale

The Secret to Better Sperm? It’s Probably Already on Your Schedule

Lego Is Leaning Into Your Marvel Memories With a New Helicarrier Set

Toshiba’s 65-inch Smart Fire TV Now Matches 43-Inch Pricing After 44% Drop on Amazon

Kash Patel’s Email Account Hacked, Iran-Linked Group Takes Credit

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

Asus ROG’s Massive Swift OLED Gaming Monitor Epitomizes Excess in the Best Way

The Ikea Varmblixt Smart Lamp Fills a Donut Hole in My Life

Nothing Headphone A vs. Headphone 1: Which Pair of ANC Wireless Headphones Wins?

Asus ROG’s Cetra Open Wireless Gaming Earbuds Might Be Better Than Wearing a Headset

Nintendo’s Talking Flower Is Annoying as Hell. I Love It

Level Lock Pro Review: As Good as a Secret Smart Lock Gets

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