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December 29, 2011 7:53 AM
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» Proposed New Calendar Would Make Time Rational

» Proposed New Calendar Would Make Time Rational | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
Time is eternal, but methods of tracking it are not -- and so a Johns Hopkins University astronomer wants to replace the Gregorian calendar, with its leap years and floating dates and 15th-century effluvia, with a sleek and standardized system for...
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December 29, 2011 7:49 AM
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The New Goldfish

The New Goldfish | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
One type of sea life has proven tough to keep in home aquariums: jellyfish. The blobby beasties get shredded like Kleenex in the filters. Th...
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December 29, 2011 7:25 AM
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ego USB Case Adds a Flash Drive For Your Convenience | MEGATechNews

ego USB Case Adds a Flash Drive For Your Convenience | MEGATechNews | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
Those of you who have iPhones understand how frustrating it is if you want to transfer files from it to your computer.
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December 29, 2011 7:16 AM
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Samsung Galaxy S3 here February with 3D, 720p screen

Samsung Galaxy S3 here February with 3D, 720p screen | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
The S3 will have a quad-core processor, 720p HD screen, ICS, and more, according to a Korean website. Sign us up.
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December 29, 2011 7:09 AM
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Pong iPad Case aims to protect you and your iPad’s signal

Pong iPad Case aims to protect you and your iPad’s signal | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
Read 'Pong iPad Case aims to protect you and your iPad's signal' on Digital Trends. Case-creators Pong Research claim to have made a case that will help...
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December 29, 2011 7:08 AM
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How to Improve Android Battery Life

How to Improve Android Battery Life | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
If you’re one of the 3.7 million people who recently got an Android device activated over the Holidays, there is one thing you should know: how to im...
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December 29, 2011 7:01 AM
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Microsoft eyeing cloud backup service for its phones

Microsoft eyeing cloud backup service for its phones | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
Microsoft plans to bring cloud backups to its phones as part of a future service. Those plans were outed in a job listing that appeared on Microsoft's jobs site. Read this blog post by Josh Lowensohn on Mobile.
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December 29, 2011 7:01 AM
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Rumor Roundup: Apple’s Game-Changing TV Set

Rumor Roundup: Apple’s Game-Changing TV Set | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
It's a little too soon to start making predictions about Apple's next iPhone. And the iPad 3 seems all but figured out, if reports are to be...
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December 29, 2011 4:37 AM
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LG unveils 84-inch 'ultra definition' 4K TV it's bringing to CES 2012

LG unveils 84-inch 'ultra definition' 4K TV it's bringing to CES 2012 | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
There's no official word yet on when we'll see these on shelves or at what price, but it certainly looks production ready compared to other prototypes that have been displayed over the years.
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December 28, 2011 10:07 AM
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Gavio’s The Pill speaker system is designed for the iPod nano

Gavio’s The Pill speaker system is designed for the iPod nano | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
A lot of love has been given to the iPhone and iPod when it comes to speaker docks, but Singapore-based company Gavio has decided to give the iPod nano some much deserved love with “The Pill” (not THAT kind of [...]...
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December 28, 2011 10:06 AM
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Nokia 1 concept tablet features Windows 8 in a slim design

Nokia 1 concept tablet features Windows 8 in a slim design | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
About a week ago we reported that a designer came up with a concept Nokia tablet that was inspired by the N9’s design and the Sony Tablet S.
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December 28, 2011 6:57 AM
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iPhone 5 to feature aluminum back?

iPhone 5 to feature aluminum back? | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
We know that the iPhone 5 is set to make an appearance next year – assuming Apple sticks to its schedule of annual releases and puts out a new generation after an “S” phone, but it looks like the folks [...]...
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December 28, 2011 6:48 AM
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8X Telephoto lens for the iPhone 4 camera

8X Telephoto lens for the iPhone 4 camera | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
Telephoto lens for the iPhone 4 camera; min, 8-fold optical magnification. focusable distance: 3m, max. Vision: 246m; view angle: 16 °; Lens size: 30 x 70mm, including bracket, tripod, mounting tray for the iPhone 4, cleaning cloth, instructions for use, Dimensions: 11 x 6 x 5cm.
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December 29, 2011 7:50 AM
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Thicket: An audiovisual playground for your iPad

Thicket: An audiovisual playground for your iPad | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
Thicket, created by Interval Studios, is an experimental iPad app that allows anyone to create beautiful, abstract sounds and pictures. Using touch and gesture, users can control visuals ...
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December 29, 2011 7:25 AM
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Beer-Filled USB Drive Guaranteed to Not Give You a Buzz

Beer-Filled USB Drive Guaranteed to Not Give You a Buzz | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
December 28th, 2011 by: Technabob Filling electronic gadgets with liquid just looks like a poor notion.
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December 29, 2011 7:24 AM
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iPad USB Flash Drive

iPad USB Flash Drive | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
I had to do a double take when I saw the iPad USB Flash Drive because 1st of all, the iPad doesn’t have any USB slots.
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December 29, 2011 7:14 AM
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Ring it Up: Jewelry Doubles as Mobile Bluetooth Headset | FrankTechConnect

Ring it Up: Jewelry Doubles as Mobile Bluetooth Headset | FrankTechConnect | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it

Anyone who has ever tried to carry around a Bluetooth headset in a purse or pocket knows what a problem that can cause. The ear piece gets all bent up and the device gets turned on when you accidentally lean on it. Wouldn’t it be cool if there were a way to have your Bluetooth headset without worrying about where it put it when it’s not in use?

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December 29, 2011 7:09 AM
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New details on the iPhone 5 surface

New details on the iPhone 5 surface | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
Read 'New details on the iPhone 5 surface ' on Digital Trends. According to new speculation and insiders, Apple will keep with its iPhone 4S scheduling and...
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December 29, 2011 7:04 AM
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Two new iPads due next month, report says

Two new iPads due next month, report says | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
Digitimes says Apple's next-generation tablet will feature a 9.7-inch screen and debut next month at iWorld, a conference the company abandoned three years ago. Read this blog post by Steven Musil on Apple.
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December 29, 2011 7:01 AM
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Why Windows 8 Tablets Will Surprise Everyone

Why Windows 8 Tablets Will Surprise Everyone | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
Windows-based tablets haven't been treated kindly by the test of time. Those released in the Windows XP era relied on wonky, stylus-based da...
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December 29, 2011 6:33 AM
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How To Build A Flash (With An Optical Slave) | DIYPhotography.net

How To Build A Flash (With An Optical Slave) | DIYPhotography.net | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it

WARNING: This article involves dealing with High Voltage, up to 300v, which is stored in big capacitors. THIS VOLTAGE CAN KILL YOU. Never touch any of the components and always discharge the capacitor before working on it. Always keep in a well insulated project enclosure.

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December 28, 2011 1:54 PM
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Raspberry Pi, a Tiny But Powerful $25 PC, Coming Soon [VIDEO]

Raspberry Pi, a Tiny But Powerful $25 PC, Coming Soon [VIDEO] | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
Raspberry Pi, the tiny Linux-based PC that's going to cost just $25, may go on sale in January 2012.
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December 28, 2011 10:07 AM
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Vending machine in Japan dispenses drinks and WiFi

Vending machine in Japan dispenses drinks and WiFi | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
Vending machines typically dispense foodstuff, such as drinks and snacks, but what about one that dispenses WiFi?
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December 28, 2011 7:02 AM
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Nokia Lumia 900 render leaked?

Nokia Lumia 900 render leaked? | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
Remember our previous article about the Nokia 800 arriving in white and yellow? Well it looks like there could be more to the picture than meets the eye.
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December 28, 2011 6:56 AM
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iPen – the first active stylus for the iPad

iPen – the first active stylus for the iPad | Technology and Gadgets | Scoop.it
It’s always exciting to hear about an interesting Kickstarter project getting enough funds to successfully go on, and that just happens to be the case with the Cregle iPen.
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