Popcorn Time Users

Thousands of Popcorn Time users targeted by anti-piracy group

Thousands of Popcorn Time users targeted by anti-piracy group

By about 12 mins ago.

With an intuitive and easy to use interface, Popcorn Time has become the go-to service for users who, let’s be honest, want to pirate TV shows and movies. Underscoring how much easier the service is to use than traditional BitTorrent clients, the ascension of Popcorn Time has resulted in an absolute explosion in piracy since its 2014 launch. Norway in particular has experienced a huge increase in piracy, with some estimates claiming that 15% of the population there has viewed pirated content within the last 12 months.

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Windows 10 Tutorial

How to access Windows 10’s secret Start Menu

How to access Windows 10’s secret Start Menu

By about 37 mins ago.

Did you just wake up from a month-long nap? News flash: Windows 10 is here! Microsoft’s hotly anticipated next-generation desktop and tablet operating system was released to the public nearly one month ago, and the response so far has been overwhelmingly positive. Sure there have been a few speed bumps on the road (here are 5 common problems people are having with Windows 10 and how to fix them) and sure the launch has had a scandal or two (Windows 10 is spying on almost everything you do, but here’s how to stop it) but by and large, people love Windows 10… because it’s not Windows 8.

One of the most talked about new features in Windows 10 is the Start Menu, which is actually an old Windows feature that was sorely missed in Windows 8. But did you know that there’s a special “secret” Start Menu in Windows 10 that you’ve probably never even seen before? More →

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Hit List

Drone Submarine

The U.S. Navy is working on a drone that can fly and swim underwater

By about 1 hour ago.

The U.S. Navy is working on a drone that can fly and swim underwater

Always on the lookout for new and creative ways to gather information in hard to reach locations, the United States Naval Research Laboratory (USNRL) has quietly been developing a drone that can not only fly through the air, but also swim underwater.

Called “Flimmer”, the device has been under development for about two years, with research being spearheaded by Dan Edwards who works in the Vehicle Research and Tactical Electronic Warfare section within the USNRL. The Vehicle Research Section, according to the Navy, is “dedicated to advancing the state-of-the-art in unmanned systems technology.”

And Flimmer, if anything, seems to fit that bill.

Now the way Flimmer works is seemingly simple enough to belie its true complexity. The device takes off like any other airborne drone and flies off into the distance. Next, the drone splashes down at a pre-determined location, submerges itself under water where it then begins to swim to a target location. By air, Flimmer can reach speeds of 57 MPH. In the water, Flimmer travels at about 11 MPH.

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iPhone 6s Plus 6c Rumors Memory

iPhone 6c leak gives us hope iPhone 6s will correct major iPhone 6 ‘flaw’

By about 2 hours ago.

iPhone 6c leak gives us hope iPhone 6s will correct major iPhone 6 ‘flaw’

With a few weeks left until Apple makes its 2015 iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus official, more and more rumors claim to reveal bits and pieces about the upcoming smartphones. A new report from China shows an image of a what looks like a cardboard printout of the next iPhone 6c, bringing some details about the purported new 4-inch iPhone. More →

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Game Changers

Surface Pro 4 Rumors Specs Size

Bigger Surface Pro: Microsoft is working on Retina MacBook and MacBook Pro killers

By about 3 hours ago.

Bigger Surface Pro: Microsoft is working on Retina MacBook and MacBook Pro killers

Microsoft is expected to hold a special October media event during which the company will supposedly unveil new hardware, including the new Surface Pro 4 laptop/notebook and high-end Lumia devices. While it’s not clear how many distinct Surface Pro 4 versions Microsoft will announce, a new report is saying the company is preparing to release tablet devices with screen sizes bigger than 11-inch, that would put the device of Apple’s Retina MacBook and MacBook Pro, and MacBook Airs. More →

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Mario Skate Video Corridor Digital

Video: Mario Skate is the Mario Kart spinoff we deserve, but will never see

By about 9 hours ago.

Video: Mario Skate is the Mario Kart spinoff we deserve, but will never see

Mario has been known to dabble in multiple pastimes, including soccer, golf and tennis (which he’ll be returning to in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash on Wii U this holiday season), but one thing we haven’t seen Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom companions do is skate. At least, we hadn’t until this week.

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Most Popular Baby Names Anakin

American parents are increasingly naming their kids after Darth Vader

By about 10 hours ago.

American parents are increasingly naming their kids after Darth Vader

OK, nerdy parents — this time you may have gone too far. Per Entertainment Weekly, it seems that the name “Anakin” last year climbed into the top 1,000 baby names among American newborns. According to the official list of popular baby names generated by the Social Security Administration, 218 newborns were named Anakin last year, which makes the name as popular as Emmet, Baylor and Judson. Overall Anakin was the 957th most popular name in the U.S. last year after ranking 1,234th in 2013. More →

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Samsung Smart Fridge Hack

Have a Samsung smart fridge? Your Gmail credentials might be at risk

By about 12 hours ago.

Have a Samsung smart fridge? Your Gmail credentials might be at risk

With each passing year, more and more everyday objects are being outfitted with network connectivity. This type of futuristic world — dubbed The Internet of Things — promises to make our lives a whole lot easier in ways we never imagined possible even just a few years ago.

Of course, with every great technological advancement comes newfound security risks. Case in point: researchers recently uncovered a security flaw in a Samsung smart fridge which can compromise a user’s Gmail credentials. As to why you might need a refrigerator with an 8-inch Wi-Fi enabled display that can browse the web, mirror what’s on your phone, and even run apps, well, that’s a topic for another day.

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Facebook Virtual Reality Jimmy Kimmel Video

Video: Jimmy Kimmel shows why virtual reality Facebook will be an absolute nightmare

By on August 25, 2015 at 9:30 PM.

Video: Jimmy Kimmel shows why virtual reality Facebook will be an absolute nightmare

We all know that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is fascinated by virtual reality, which he sees as the next big platform for social networking. But what would a virtual reality version of Facebook really be like? Jimmy Kimmel on Monday pondered how the typical Facebook experience would translate to a VR setting and the results were truly a nightmare that we wouldn’t wish on our worst enemies. More →

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Siri Pocket Dial Life Saver

Siri can be a life saver… literally

By on August 25, 2015 at 8:55 PM.

Siri can be a life saver… literally

Siri probably isn’t the most frequently used feature on your iPhone. It’s occasionally hard of hearing, it’s rarely more convenient than simply unlocking your phone and finding the information you need, and it can be obnoxious to attempt to use it in public. But in a moment of desperation, Apple’s digital assistant could save your life. More →

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Politicians Twitter Gaffes

Twitter just made it more difficult to hold politicians accountable

Twitter just made it more difficult to hold politicians accountable

By on August 25, 2015 at 8:20 PM.

Nothing ever really disappears on the Internet. It’s both terrifying and fantastic, depending on the circumstances — and on which end of the stick you’re on. Once an article is published… once a photo is leaked… once a tweet is tweeted… it’s out there forever.

In the case of politicians who have a tendency to tweet without stopping to think first and consider the ramifications of what they’re about to post, the permanency of the Internet can help the public see these elected officials’ true colors. Interestingly, however, Twitter just made it slightly more difficult for us to hold politicians accountable — and the company used the worst possible logic in doing so. More →

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Ashley Madison Hack Lawsuit Filed

Things are getting worse and worse for Ashley Madison

By on August 25, 2015 at 7:45 PM.

Things are getting worse and worse for Ashley Madison

As we’ve mentioned before, notorious cheating website Ashley Madison is extremely screwed. If you still somehow believe that Ashley Madison will somehow come out of its massive hacking crisis unscathed, then you’ll be sobered by two new developments in the story.  More →

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Great Barrier Reef Rival Australia

Scientists discover new reef that might be even bigger than the Great Barrier Reef

By on August 25, 2015 at 7:10 PM.

Scientists discover new reef that might be even bigger than the Great Barrier Reef

You know Great Barrier Reef off the eastern coast of Australia that you’ve seen in countless videos and pictures? Well, it turns out there’s yet another similarly impressive reef that’s located near the same country. More →

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