Day: September 6, 2013

BlackBerry: We submitted BBM for iOS two weeks ago

BlackBerry’s marquee app is awaiting approval, says a longtime spokesman…….


High-end CPU Coolers Reviewed and Compared

jjslash writes “CPU cooling units are an often-overlooked but always important side of PC building, whether you’re looking to overclock or you simply want a cool-running, silent system. It’s also easy to get lost if you aren’t an enthusiast who keeps tabs on the best options. TechSpot has rounded up 10 high-end CPU coolers (read:…


iPhone 5S parody mocks Apple: ‘S stands for same’

A video parodying the launch of the iPhone 5S pokes fun at Apple’s alleged lack of innovation, says people don’t want change…….


Fake science professor teaches class, aces it

A University of Rochester chemistry class thinks it’s listening to its new professor. It’s actually a prankster. And he gets them to turn off their laptops and cell phones…….


Project puts gardens on bus roofs to purify city air

Green project Phyto Kinetic aims to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions in the air — while adding a little color to concrete jungles…….


New Ship Will Remain Stable By Creating Its Own Inner Waves

Zothecula writes “When offshore oil drilling rigs are being installed, serviced or dismantled, the workers typically stay in cabins located on adjacent floating platforms. These semi-submersible platforms are towed into place (or travel under their own power) and then their hulls are partially filled with water, allowing them to remain somewhat stable in the pitching…


US intelligence: Snowden’s latest leaks ‘road map’ for adversaries

‘We’re only doing our job,’ tumbls spy agency……


How to detect displays in OS X 10.8

While the Detect Displays feature in OS X may appear to be gone, it is merely hidden…….


NASA rocket launch to the moon visible to East Coast tonight

The launch of LADEE, NASA’s new lunar dust exploring mission, will take place at 11:27 p.m. ET tonight from the agency’s new Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia…….


Google thrusts cash at developers in emerging countries

Megabuck giveaway for cloudy apps……