Alright folks. It’s that time again. Time to hop back behind the desk and fasten your seatbelt for another rousing week of work. In all seriousness I’m quite excited for this week.. and in all seriousness I’m lying.
Monday Update: A Proper Update Read More »
Scientists have overcome a major hurdle in the development of quantum computers by shrinking “the business end of a magnetic resonance machine to the size of a pinhead.” This breakthrough could lead to the development of practical quantum computers in the near future.
Barrier holding back quantum computing finally breached Read More »
MacBook Air sales dropped 40% in Q4 compared to the previous quarter, but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects the new MacBook Pro line to offset those numbers.
Apple sells over 1 million MacBook Airs in Q4 2010 Read More »
Don’t want to wait until tomorrow to get the next episode of The Noisecast? Want to be part of the super-exclusive awesome fantastic crowd that gets to listen to the podcast unedited, live, and as it happens? Well tune in tonight to listen and chat live via our Ustream channel. But guess what, we’ve made
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A non-profit group is handing out “Sleeping Bags” to remind people to unplug their phones on National Day of Unplugging.
Dumb Ideas: Cell Phone Sleeping Bags Read More »
Scientists have figured out why the Sun’s recent solar minimum was so long and quiet. It turns out that a speeding “conveyor belt” of plasma currents is to blame.
Alas, Researchers Finally Figured Out This Prolonged Solar Minimum, Maybe. Read More »
Angry Birds is expanding to Facebook with a new social version that will feature a more prominent role for the pigs and unique Facebook features. Rovio also has plans for Angry Birds racing and sports games, as part of a strategy to expand the franchise into multiple spin-offs.
Angry Birds coming to Facebook Read More »
A NASA astrobiologist claims to have found evidence of fossilized alien microbes in meteorite fragments. This could be the most significant discovery in astrobiology if confirmed.
Alien bacteria claimed to be found in metorite fragments…again Read More »
Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) is unencrypted and vulnerable to spyware. This means that all information transferred over the PSN can be decrypted by anyone who builds their own custom firmware with custom certificates. This includes sensitive data such as credit card information and account information.
Major privacy and security concerns raised about PSN Read More »
Is it me you’re looking for? Awesome take on an old meme. Source: BoingBoing
Lost & Found – Lionel Richie Edition Read More »
Rift is a stunning new fantasy MMO that takes the best of WoW and adds its own unique features, like dynamic rifts and a groundbreaking soul system. It’s a must-play for any fan of the genre.
RIM’s CMO Keith Pardy Departs the Company, Marking the Beginning of RIM’s Brand Repositioning. Pardy’s departure signals a much needed shake-up for RIM, which has been struggling to keep up with the competition. The company has yet to name Pardy’s successor, but it is expected that the new CMO will be a fresh face with radical ideas.
RIM CMO departs weeks ahead of PlayBook launch Read More »
A new NES game called DrunkenNES uses an NES cartridge as a breathalyzer to measure your level of intoxication. The game features animal puns as graphics and chiptune music.
the Noisestash: Test Your Drunkenness With This NES Game Read More »
A new study by Cornell University shows that people who view their well-groomed Facebook profile tend to feel better about themselves.
Study: Facebook Raises Your Self-Esteem Read More »
We are constantly trying to predict the future, but we are actually very bad at it. This is because we overestimate our knowledge and underestimate randomness.
You Suck At Predicting the Future Read More »
