What if the U.S. could seed secret pods deep in the oceans that suddenly burst out of the water unleashing devastating surprise attacks on the enemy? While this sounds like the stuff of science fiction the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is working to make this amazing project science fact.
Known as Upward Falling Payloads (UFPs), the pods are made by DARPA, which aims to develop innovative technologies to keep the U.S. safe.
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The Galaxy Note 6 is going to be one of the hot smartphones of the second half of the year, hitting stores around the same time the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus arrive. However, Samsung will start selling its new Note at least a month ahead of the new iPhone 7 Plus phablet’s launch, just like last year. A new leak tells us precisely when the Galaxy Note 6 will be released in the US, killing previous rumors that suggested the phone may be available as soon as July.
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Nobody likes change, and the tech community in particular seems to be especially averse to any sweeping or even minor changes made to software that they love.
So when Instagram yesterday released a completely redesigned iPhone app, alongside a brand new app icon, the blogosphere revolted in immediate disgust. While most people seem to have positive things to say about the actual app update, Instagram’s new app icon has generated no shortage of negative and, at times, hilarious feedback.
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If you’re in the market for a great big 4K Ultra HD TV and you don’t want to part with a ton of cash, we’ve got just what the doctor ordered. Vizio UHD TVs are always affordable compared to the competition, but a limited-time sale on Amazon knocks the VIZIO M60-C3 60-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2015 Model) all the way down to just $979.81. That’s a killer price for a 60-inch TV with Ultra HD resolution and a 4.3-star rating.
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Have you ever wondered just how much time you spend on your phone every day? More specifically, have you been curious about how much time you spend with each individual app on your phone? You might want to try Hooked.
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Have you ever heard or maybe even felt a faint vibration in your pocket that seemed like your iPhone or Android phone was signaling an incoming text, only to pull it out and see that there’s nothing there? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one – and it’s perfectly natural.
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Everyone has a favorite fictional character from a movie or TV show.
If you’re an action fan, it might be Indiana Jones, John McClane or Neo. Sci-fi fans likely prefer Luke Skywalker or James T. Kirk, while superhero fanatics might have trouble deciding between Iron Man, Batman, Captain America and Superman.
But some of the most memorable characters in the history of media aren’t really characters at all, but rather the vehicles that the characters get around in.
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Hardcore Android fans already know what Jide is. It’s the company behind Remix OS, the Windows-style Android operating system that can be installed on any computer, regardless what OS it runs. In addition to offering its desktop Android reboot free of charge to anyone looking for Android on their computer, the company has introduced Remix OS devices of its own in the past. Now, Jide has partnered with AOC to launch a standalone all-in-one PC that runs Android out of the box.
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Android tablets have fallen so low in the standings that they’re being given away for free with Vizio TVs. But this crowdfunding project, which promises to turn any flat surface into a touchscreen with lasers — yep, freakin’ lasers! — will make tablets great again (if it works).
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To address allegations of anti-conservative bias in its trending news topics, Facebook has published more transparent details about how and where it sources news. Included is a list of 1,000 websites and publications that Facebook thinks are worth checking.
On first inspection, the list looks exactly like a vanilla cross-section of the biggest news publications, organized by category. Facebook is publishing the list in an effort to do away with allegations of bias, specifically that some sources were “blacklisted,” while other stories were “artificially injected” into the Trending News section.
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