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Are 3D Printers Worth It?

[TechNewsDaily – via Christian Science Monitor] If you could make anything you want, what would it be? That’s the challenge 3D printing poses to consumers. But that open-ended question is also a challenge for 3D printing. Do consumers know what … Continue reading

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Drone Fleets Will Deliver Supplies to Those in Need

[TechNewsDaily – via NBC] Delivery by drone could relieve road congestion in cities such as Los Angeles or New York, she said. But the impact would be bigger where roads are few and unreliable— places like Haiti and the Dominican … Continue reading

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What to Wear on a 100-Year Starship Voyage

[TechNewsDaily – via Mashable] In science fiction shows like “Star Trek,” spacefarers can leap from planet to planet as fast as they can change a T-shirt. But star hopping is going to take a lot longer in “real life,” assuming … Continue reading

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U.S. Drones Flying in a Legal Gray Area

[TND] For every U.S. military drone such as the Predator, there are about seven hobbyist craft in America that can barely carry a camera, much less a missile. But they present their own legal challenges for privacy and safety.

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Will 3D Printing Fuel Art and Jewelry Forgery?

[TechNewsDaily – via Mashable] While debate rages over using 3D printers to make guns or gun parts, technologies for other possible abuses are emerging — including the ability to cheaply copy and reproduce works of art and jewelry. [Read the … Continue reading

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Gel Stops Bleeding, Starts Healing Instantly [Video]

[TND] Joe Landolina may have invented a cure for bleeding. He claims that his creation, a substance called Veti-Gel, jump-starts the clotting and healing process so quickly that even wounds to internal organs or major arteries are able to close … Continue reading

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PlayStation 4 Games Explore Surveillance State that Console Enables

[TechNewsDaily Guide – via NBC] “We’re making it so your friends can look over your shoulder virtually and interact with you as you play,” said David Perry, co-founder of Gaikai, a company that Sony bought to build its cloud-gaming network.But … Continue reading

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How To Prevent Cellphone Frostbite

[NBC] As frigid weather continues to pound the East Coast and the Plains, fingers go numb, noses go red and cellphones go out. “We remind customers that their electronics operate best in the same temperatures that people like, too,” said … Continue reading

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Audi Debuts Self-driving Car

[TechNewsDaily – via NBC] LAS VEGAS—Outside the Mandarin Hotel, Annie Lien pushed a button on an iPhone app. A few seconds later, an Audi A7 drove out of the parking garage to pick her up. With another button press, the … Continue reading

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In ‘Hobbit,’ New Tech Mangles the Scenery

[FOX] In “The Hobbit,” Jackson pushes technology further, with eye-popping 3D. He also uses “high frame rate” (HFR) video that flashes twice as fast as a standard film — 48 instead of 24 frames per second — to portray movement … Continue reading

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