http://www.TechEater.com/The latest Videos and Blogs from Tech Eater Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:32:24 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001207/mwahaha-volcanoes-on-the-moon/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001207/mwahaha-volcanoes-on-the-moon/
Yes, our evil super villian personas are on full alert after a new research paper in Nature Geoscienes concluded the Moon is still geolocially active.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:20:26 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001210/nokia-teases-new-phone-with-a-pure-view/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001210/nokia-teases-new-phone-with-a-pure-view/
Nokia released a new video for their upcoming Nokia 808 pure view phone. ]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:41:54 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001209/storm-troopers-siths-superheroes-all-attend-megacon/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001209/storm-troopers-siths-superheroes-all-attend-megacon/
The craziness that is Megacon, the largest comic book, science fiction/fantasy, anime, gaming, toys multi-media event in the southeast, kicked off last weekend in Orlando. ]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:32:24 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001206/barnes-noble-launches-199-nook-tablet/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001206/barnes-noble-launches-199-nook-tablet/
The tablet pool is getting awfully crowded. There's PlayBooks and iPads and Nooks and Xyboards and Asus' and Kindles and more. And now, there's some more Nook action. ]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:32:24 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001205/blackberry-playbook-os-20-attempts-resuscitation/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001205/blackberry-playbook-os-20-attempts-resuscitation/
Despite Research In Motion's beleagured stance in the tech world, the company has officially updated its tablet's OS. ]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:32:24 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001204/science-knows-getting-back-with-an-ex-is-not-good/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001204/science-knows-getting-back-with-an-ex-is-not-good/
We've all been there. Even reading this right now, some of us still miss our exes for whatever reason. But time and time again, somewhere, we know, that having a few too many appletinis with them 'for old time's sake' is never a good plan. ]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:46:52 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001208/whats-it-like-to-crash-into-a-mountain-at-120-mph/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001208/whats-it-like-to-crash-into-a-mountain-at-120-mph/
Ask Jeb Corliss. The famed daredevil was performing one of his wingsuit jumps off of Table Mountain in South Africa when he clipped a rocky outcropping.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:32:24 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001203/rooted-sony-google-tv-streams-hulu-more/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001203/rooted-sony-google-tv-streams-hulu-more/
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Due to modern-day medical advances, many of us are walking around with synthetic enhancements - artificial knees, titanium plates, plastic heart valves - you get the idea. So what happens to all that stuff when the owner kicks the bucket and is cremated?]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:20:30 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001198/scientists-thaw-and-regrow-32000-siberian-plant/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001198/scientists-thaw-and-regrow-32000-siberian-plant/
Russian scientists announced that they've revived a plant that was tucked away by an arctic ground squirrel 32,000 years ago on the tundra of northeastern Siberia.]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:20:30 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001196/elegance-richard-nicoll-phone-charging-handbag/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001196/elegance-richard-nicoll-phone-charging-handbag/
Though our fashion expertise is limited, London Fashion Week does bring us hints and whiffs of tech in that eccentric world. ]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:12:49 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001201/nsa-cheif-warns-of-anonymous-threat-to-us/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001201/nsa-cheif-warns-of-anonymous-threat-to-us/
By now it's certain that you've heard of "Anonymous," the legion responsible for wreaking havoc across the globe, as they've taken part in shutting down worldwide banks websites and are known for their "hackstivist" exploits. However, the director of the National Security Agency, Gen. Keith Alexander, says the U.S. should fear the worst when it comes to this group, as they've been thought to be capable of shutting down the U.S. power grid.]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:02:10 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001200/facial-recogniton-billboards-select-gender-specific-ads/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001200/facial-recogniton-billboards-select-gender-specific-ads/
New face recognition billboards in the UK scan pedestrians and identify their gender before showing a specific ad, which portray a very valid message to each gender.]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:53:24 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001199/jeremy-lin-joins-facebook-gets-7k-followers-in-12-hours/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001199/jeremy-lin-joins-facebook-gets-7k-followers-in-12-hours/
Jeremy Lin is the most talked about basketball player in the NBA right now, as he's dominating the court for the Knicks, which has now trickled over to social media.]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:20:30 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001195/facebook-profile-accurately-predicts-job-performance/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001195/facebook-profile-accurately-predicts-job-performance/
Today's tech environment is saturated with safety proverbs. Careful what you put out there, don't give them your address, don't give that African Prince your bank statements. We get it. But sometimes, some of them do make sense. ]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:49:41 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001197/check-out-the-powerful-special-effects-of-the-walking-dead/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001197/check-out-the-powerful-special-effects-of-the-walking-dead/
If you have yet to discover the incredibly awesome zombie apocalypse show The Walking Dead, then you're doing yourself a disservice. One of the things that makes the show so scary and believable is its use of incredible visual effects.]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:20:30 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001194/first-wireless-drug-dispensing-chip-in-people/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001194/first-wireless-drug-dispensing-chip-in-people/
We're closing in on that time ladies and gentleman. The era of microcontrollers outside of the body was breached decades ago but today, it seems the era of even smarter tech outside the body is waning.]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:20:30 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001193/kim-kardashian-seduced-by-instagram/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001193/kim-kardashian-seduced-by-instagram/
It was only a matter of time before the Kardashian enterprise leaked into another social medium. ]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:20:30 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001192/samsung-spinoff-puts-tv-sales-elsewhere/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001192/samsung-spinoff-puts-tv-sales-elsewhere/
Time changes priorities. People learn new things, adopt new approaches and rid themselves of what they will later call "young mistakes." Similarily, when a company employs sound goals as well, time affects where they are headed. ]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:31:59 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001191/newly-developed-origami-nanorobots-shown-to-kill-cancer-cells/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001191/newly-developed-origami-nanorobots-shown-to-kill-cancer-cells/
Harvard researchers recently developed nanorobots, which mimic a cell’s receptor system in order to communicate with cells.]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:31:59 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001190/were-finally-closer-to-a-quantum-computer-than-ever-before/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001190/were-finally-closer-to-a-quantum-computer-than-ever-before/
The world's first single atom transistor was created by the University of New South Wales, which can now be reliably produced through their method. ]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:17:59 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001189/panasonic-tackles-dust-water-troubles-with-eluga-phone/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001189/panasonic-tackles-dust-water-troubles-with-eluga-phone/
When you pay top dollar for a fancy smartphone you outfit it with dust protecting screens and cases that shield it from water, but Panasonic has you covered with these problems with the all-new Eluga. This will be Panasonic's first phone outside of Japan since 2005]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:08:42 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001188/google-developing-siri-like-voice-commands-for-google-tv/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001188/google-developing-siri-like-voice-commands-for-google-tv/
A patent filed by Google demonstrates a new technology that could enable users to control their Google TV-equipped devices using their voices, reports Patently Apple. The new tech will use a specific smartphone app, and users could be able to give verbal commands or queries that are then acted upon by a television, DVD player or any other device equipped with Google TV.]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:08:42 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001187/believe-it-or-not-that-isnt-lava-spilling-over-the-cliff/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001187/believe-it-or-not-that-isnt-lava-spilling-over-the-cliff/
Every year, a majestic waterfall seemingly flowing with lava spills down the East side of El Capitan, the mammoth granite formation in Yosemite Park, California. Only people at the exact right place and time are able to see the phenomenon.]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:08:42 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001186/idiot-thief-catches-fire-after-relieving-himself-on-power-transformer/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001186/idiot-thief-catches-fire-after-relieving-himself-on-power-transformer/
If there ever was a perfect candidate for the Darwin Awards, it would have to be Michael Harper. The 36-year-old Englishman was in the middle of robbing a power sub-station when he decided that urinating on the extremely high-voltage equipment would be a good idea.]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:08:42 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001185/ipad-3-logic-board-no-a6-but-a-nice-a5x/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001185/ipad-3-logic-board-no-a6-but-a-nice-a5x/
With the iPad 3 expected to make its debut in about two weeks, the leaks keep on coming. The unit has been in mass production for some time and accordingly, some bits and pieces are ready for our gander. ]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:08:42 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001182/african-leader-uses-twitter-to-sustain-peace/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001182/african-leader-uses-twitter-to-sustain-peace/
In an amazing example of Internet proliferation, an African leader is using Twitter to keep the peace in his local government. ]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:08:42 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001181/digital-frontier-pirates-shaping-the-future-internet/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001181/digital-frontier-pirates-shaping-the-future-internet/
We remain spinning, taking steps back and forward in the debate of online piracy. Everyone, despite the guise of dogmatic zealots, sees both sides of the story. We want our entertainment now and we don't think the price is fair. Or, We need to pay for our entertainment, that's how to sustain the business. Ya see, it's a tough call. ]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:02:51 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001184/darpa-developing-avatar-like-surrogate-robots/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001184/darpa-developing-avatar-like-surrogate-robots/
We love the future! We can't wait for flying cars, and jet packs, and Internet in our brains and the iPhone 8. And though only some of those things may make it to our Jetsons world, we still can dream. ]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:08:42 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001180/man-sentenced-to-prison-after-facebook-hack/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001180/man-sentenced-to-prison-after-facebook-hack/
The term hacking has been imbued with pejorative meaning since, well, we like to cite Hackers from 1995. In reality, a hacker can employ a morally grey compass to accomplish good and bad things. But this isn't always the case. ]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:27:14 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001179/hackers-were-shadowy-ghouls-in-1990/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001179/hackers-were-shadowy-ghouls-in-1990/
"These films (strung together into one film here) were originally made for the annual Skytop conference of Bell Labs executives, and were shown over a series of days during the conference. They were intended to be a wake-up call regarding computer security issues, and present a realistic view of then-plausible security breaches, along with accompanying set of worst-case scenarios."]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:27:14 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001178/ipad-3-pics-specs/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001178/ipad-3-pics-specs/
And it's about that time again folks; when the rumor-mill starts churning, firing on every single metaphorical cylinder. ]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:27:14 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001176/the-original-ipad-in-the-flesh/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001176/the-original-ipad-in-the-flesh/
Chinese company, Proview, has been in the news for months now, hot on the proverbial tail of Apple's possibly illegal sale of the iPad. They still claim to own the name, the copyright and filed a meaty suit against Apple for it. ]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:27:14 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001175/playing-with-your-phone-on-the-toilet-yes/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001175/playing-with-your-phone-on-the-toilet-yes/
Now this is a point we can get behind. Tech Eater does not condone unhygienic behaviour, but we sure do like this song. Must watch!]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:27:14 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001177/control-any-rc-toy-from-your-iphone/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001177/control-any-rc-toy-from-your-iphone/
Dension's new WiRC controller allows you to control even high-end RC vehicles using your iPhone. The unit integrates with any RC vehicle, be it a car, boat, or plane, creating a wi-fi hotspot that lets your iPhone connect and control up to an impressive eight different servos.]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:27:14 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001174/lg-optimus-vu-to-dethrone-the-galaxy-s-note/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001174/lg-optimus-vu-to-dethrone-the-galaxy-s-note/
Style is cyclical. We've been told that enough times-- our parents are pretty staunch supporters of the aphorism. But this truth is apparent outside of fashion as well. ]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:27:14 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001173/isnt-this-backwards-turning-plants-into-plastics/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001173/isnt-this-backwards-turning-plants-into-plastics/
Despite the whole world's dependence on petroleum, few people realize its pervasive grasp outside of oil-burning cars and factories. With most plastics still built from oil-based material, Earth will someday also run out of those everlasting plastic bags.]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:27:14 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001172/nasa-takes-you-on-lifelike-tour-of-a-giant-glacier-crack/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001172/nasa-takes-you-on-lifelike-tour-of-a-giant-glacier-crack/
NASA recently developed a computer generated filght through a 19-mile glacier crack in Antartica's Pine Island Glacier.]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:14:09 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001171/put-the-coffee-down-new-app-tells-you-when-youve-had-enough/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001171/put-the-coffee-down-new-app-tells-you-when-youve-had-enough/
One of the worst feelings is when you've went overboard on the caffeine and you get that woozy, sick feeling. However, a new iPhone app called "Caffeine Zone," developed by two doctors at Penn State, vows to keep your energy levels up without keeping you up at night.]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:01:25 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001170/more-carnage-call-of-duty-hits-playstation-vita-this-fall/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001170/more-carnage-call-of-duty-hits-playstation-vita-this-fall/
The ridiculously popular shooter Call of Duty will be launching on Vita this fall, Sony's SVP of PlayStation Brand Marketing told Game Trailers in a video interview.]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:31:27 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001169/apple-to-sell-31m-iphones-and-11m-ipads-this-quarter/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001169/apple-to-sell-31m-iphones-and-11m-ipads-this-quarter/
Apple has done well. In fact, this obvious aphorism is so loud and so apparent, the company has had the most profitable quarter ever among tech companies in 2011. But here's where it gets even crazier. ]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:31:27 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001168/groupon-buys-up-startup-hyperpublic/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001168/groupon-buys-up-startup-hyperpublic/
It looks like Groupon has stayed busy despite its less than stellar growth at the end of last year. Investors were a little shaky about the sustainability of the company, but it seems like they will remain aggressive and bullish over their future acquisitions. ]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:31:27 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001167/self-driving-cars-get-green-light-in-nevada/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001167/self-driving-cars-get-green-light-in-nevada/
The days of dreaming about an autonomous car are dwindling, considering they are coming to fruition much sooner than later. ]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:31:27 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001166/amazon-expected-to-launch-bigger-kindle-fire-in-2012/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001166/amazon-expected-to-launch-bigger-kindle-fire-in-2012/
Amazon is expanding off the success of their highly popular Kindle Fire, as the company is expected to launch a larger version of the tablet in mid-2012. Amazon is expected to deliver samples to manufacturers by March.]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:31:27 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001165/samsung-launches-waterproof-crush-proof-sd-cards/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001165/samsung-launches-waterproof-crush-proof-sd-cards/
Samsung is releasing a line of SD and microSD memory cards that are capable of standing up to the harshest conditions. This new line of cards is guaranteed to survive being submerged in water for up to 24 hours, being run over by a 3,200 pound vehicle, and can resist a magnetic current nearly as strong as medical magnets.]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:31:27 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001162/drivable-r2-d2-is-coolest-make-a-wish-ever-granted/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001162/drivable-r2-d2-is-coolest-make-a-wish-ever-granted/
The Make-A-Wish Foundation does some pretty remarkable things for kids with life threatening illnesses, but this drivable R2-D2 may be among the coolest.]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:04:46 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001164/google-others-use-code-to-break-privacy/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001164/google-others-use-code-to-break-privacy/
In the uber-relevant war on privacy, Google, Apple and others have had their fair of trouble. The tech giants struggle with moral dilemma, balancing ad revenue with the dubious task of limiting access to personal data. ]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:32:57 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001163/wireless-internet-expansion-in-obamas-hands/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001163/wireless-internet-expansion-in-obamas-hands/
Congress just passed a bill allowing the auction of public airwaves, now being used for television broadcasts, which will expand wireless Internet access nationwide. Now, President Obama's signature is needed for the bill to go into effect.]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:24:20 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001161/new-goldeneye-mod-showcases-characters-stupidity/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001161/new-goldeneye-mod-showcases-characters-stupidity/
New mod shows the frustrations of the original Goldeneye due to the character's stupidity.]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:41:04 EST http://www.techeater.com/detail/001160/iphone-case-with-built-in-pepper-spray-hits-the-market/ http://www.techeater.com/detail/001160/iphone-case-with-built-in-pepper-spray-hits-the-market/
Swiss manufacturer Piexon has developed a unique iPhone case that protects not only the phone but also the user. The Smart Guard iPhone 4/4S case comes with a slim red pepper spray dispenser that can be detached for use in self-defense.]]>