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7:33 pm Tue
Dec 21, 2010
CIA launches the Wikileaks Task Force, or "WTF" for short
Via our pals at Danger Room: "The CIA has a Wikileaks Task Force. That's right: a WTF." More at the Washington Post. "Wonder if they ride around in ROFLcopters," asks BB reader @henchling.
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The end of Windows closes in
Five years ago, Steve Ballmer said “we can make Windows devices once again the devices to own.” Last week, Microsoft announced that Windows will no longer be a standalone unit at Microsoft, ending a division dedicated to personal OS that started in 1980. Via Ben Thompson at Stratechery:
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Scientists design fire alarm wallpaper made from the same mineral as bone and teeth
Researchers demonstrated a prototype “fire alarm wallpaper” that’s meant to be flame-resistant while also integrating a nanotechnology-based sensor that triggers a siren and warning lights. Ying-Jie Zhu at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and colleagues published their work in the journal ACS Nano. The new wallpaper is based on hydroxyapatite, which is the primary inorganic […]
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Watch this bizarre Komputer Tutor supercut of the phrase "floppy diskette"
An absurd and wonderful example of semantic satiation, starring the “Komputer Tutor” Kim Komando, best known for her bestselling 1990s instructional videos sold via infomericial. And in case you were wondering, Kim Komando is still at it!
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HideMyAss! VPN does exactly what its name implies
In an age where net neutrality is far from a guarantee, VPNs have become a staple for users looking to make sure their online activity stays private. However, one of the biggest complaints about these services is that they slow your browsing speed to a crawl while keeping your online activity under the radar. HideMyAss! VPN is […]
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The 2018 Learn to Code Bundle is here
Coding is undeniably one of the most valuable skills to have in today’s job market, but between four-year degree programs and pricy coding boot camps, the traditional avenues for gaining this skill aren’t particularly economical. However, the web is full of resources that can teach you how to use today’s coding tools on your own […]
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This smartphone grip is insurance against selfie butterfingers
Our smartphones boast pretty powerful cameras, but no matter how advanced they get, they never quite fix the shakiness that comes with trying to take a photo one-handed. This understanding is what produced the ShutterGrip Smartphone Camera Controller, a sturdy smartphone attachment that cuts down on that shaky-cam feel while letting you comfortably snap photos on […]
