 Q-Mobile Storm W410 and W408 with Windows Phone Now Official Too – Photos
Aug 5th 2014, 10:17
In addition to the Storm W610 and W510, Vietnamese mobile phone maker Q-Mobile has revealed other new Windows Phone handsets in the Storm series as well, including the Q-Mobile Storm W410 and Storm W408. Both of these devices arrive on shelves with 4-inch touchscreen displays and quad-core processors inside, while featuring very low price tags, thus being specifically catered for the entry level of the smartphone market. The Q-Mobile Storm W410 has been made official with a 4-inch screen ca... (read more)
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 Affordable Karbonn A1+ Super and A5+ Turbo with Android 4.4 KitKat Officially Introduced in India
Aug 5th 2014, 10:15
Indian OEM Karbonn is back with yet another Android smartphone. In fact, the company officially introduced not one, but two budget-friendly smartphones in the country, the A1+ Super and A5+ Turbo.Both smartphones are sequels to popular Karbonn smartphones and are aimed at the entry-level segment of the market. In this regard, Karbonn has announced that the A+1 Super smartphone will be available for purchase in India for Rs 3,490 ($57 / €42) outright.The second Android smartphone launched ... (read more)
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 Celso Santebanes Spent $50,000 (€37,255) on Plastic Surgery to Be a Human Ken Doll – Video
Aug 5th 2014, 10:07
Justin Jedlica, you’d better watch out! Because there is an actual market for people willing to spend a fortune and drastically alter their appearance so that they resemble more a plastic doll than a real, living person, the world’s most famous human Ken doll is in for some competition on the plastic looks department from Celso Santebanes.
Celso is only 20 years old (Jedlica is 34) and he’s from Brazil. He already has quite a following online and, The Mirror informs, his st... (read more)
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 Xbox One August Update Gets Outlined by a Previewer – Video
Aug 5th 2014, 09:57
Some additional details regarding the upcoming Xbox One August 2014 firmware update have surfaced online, in the form of a preview tour of the new features that the patch will introduce. YouTube user Arekkz Gaming has posted a video on his channel detailing some of the new stuff that Xbox One owners will get when the update goes live. The upcoming update focuses mostly on adding some new social interactions and functions, but it also delivers a couple of sought-after features to Microsoft's ... (read more)
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 AMD Prepares SSDs Bearing Radeon R7 Brand, like the Graphics Cards
Aug 5th 2014, 09:56
The technology industry can be a really bizarre place sometimes, and it's times like this that people just have to stop and stare. Advanced Micro Devices has given us a reason to do just that: the Radeon R7 solid state drives.
You read it right. AMD, the Sunnyvale, California-based company, has prepared a collection of storage units that bear the same name as the company's mid-range graphics card lineup.
Why did AMD do this? No clue really. Probably because the Radeon brand is very strong an... (read more)
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 Microsoft Rolls Out $150 (€110) Discount for Surface Pro 3
Aug 5th 2014, 09:50
If you’re a student and want to buy a Surface Pro 3, but the original price is simply too big for your budget, Microsoft has got you covered.The company recently rolled out a special discount for Surface Pro 3 buyers, allowing students to purchase the tablet with a $150 (€110) price cut in the United States.The offer is valid until September 3, Microsoft said, and requires verification of student status prior to purchase. The deal is limited to 1 device per student.As you most likel... (read more)
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 Yahoo/Gmail Used by Malware for Communication
Aug 5th 2014, 09:50
Security researchers discovered a new piece of malware that managed to evade detection since 2012 by relying on web platforms such as Yahoo and Gmail to communicate with the command and control servers.
Dubbed IcoScript by Paul Rascagneres from the German security firm G Data, the malware is a remote access tool (RAT), modular in architecture. It leverages the Component Object Model (COM) technology in Windows that can be used to control Internet Explorer.
Rascagneres says that it is “... (read more)
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LinkedIn Pays $6 Million in Back Wages for Overtime and Damages After Violating Wage Laws
Aug 5th 2014, 09:50
LinkedIn has to pay nearly $6 million (€4.47 million) over employee wage violations after an investigation by the US Department of Labor found the company in violation of federal wage laws.
The issues that LinkedIn is guilty of are failing to record, account, and pay for all hours employees worked each week, which is in violation of the US Fair Labor Standard Act. Basically, some of the company’s employees were working extra hours and they were not getting paid for overtime.
Lin... (read more)
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 Alarm App for Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Gets Improved with Customizable Snooze Times
Aug 5th 2014, 09:45
The official alarm application that comes embedded into the Windows Phone operating system has just received a small but important update. Keep in mind that the update is only available to those who already run Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 on their smartphones, at least for the time being.As WMPoweruser points out, the Alarm application has been recently improved in Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 with a new feature that will allow users to customize snooze times.Basically, you can now configure snoo... (read more)
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 How to Install Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 Developer Preview
Aug 5th 2014, 09:44
Yesterday, Redmond-based software giant Microsoft started rolling out the Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 for users enrolled in its Preview for Developers program, offering them a taste of the latest new features and enhancements included in the platform. Some of the main improvements that the first major update for Windows Phone 8.1 arrives with include App Folders, enabling users to group applications on the Start Screen into folders, as well as an updated Xbox Music experience. Moreover, the n... (read more)
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 Sony NEX-7 Successor with Full Frame Sensor Arriving in September – Rumor
Aug 5th 2014, 09:36
One of the biggest photographic events, Photokina 2014, is just around the corner and Sony is expected to launch a multitude of products in Germany. Most importantly, we should see the Nippon company release the RX1 camera that will become one of the first cameras to arrive with Sony’s innovative curved sensor technology. Now a highly-trusted source speaking to Sony Alpha Rumors has revealed that there’s a big possibility that we’re going to see a replacement arrive for th... (read more)
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 Atlus Confirms Etrian Odyssey 2 Remake Headed for the 3DS – Video
Aug 5th 2014, 09:35
Atlus has just confirmed the plans to deliver a remake of Etrian Odyssey 2, also releasing a fancy new trailer for gamers to enjoy. The company is remaking the old games in order to turn the series into a more story-focused one, as can be seen by looking at EO4 and the recent remake of EO1, and now the writers are going back and expanding on whatever they felt they didn't touch on when making the initial games. The remake has been hinted at by an image on the Japanese version of the Persona ... (read more)
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 Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Latest Rumor Points to 5.5-Inch Display, 16MP ISOCELL Camera
Aug 5th 2014, 09:31
There have been lots of rumors surrounding Samsung Galaxy Note 4’s specs sheet, and some of these were pretty wild and claimed that the phablet might in fact pack a flexible display. Although nothing is clear at the moment regarding the Galaxy Note 4’s list of features, we do know that Samsung plans to officially unveil the new smartphone on September 3. The reveal will take place in Berlin a few days ahead of IFA 2014 trade fair, which is set to begin on September 5. The South K... (read more)
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 Creative Adds PS4 Support to Its Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage Wireless Headset – Firmware 1.59
Aug 5th 2014, 09:30
Just now, Creative has rolled out a new firmware package compatible with its Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage wireless headset and USB transmitter, namely version 1.59, which adds USB audio support for Sony’s PlayStation 4 gaming console. In order for this modification to work properly, both the headset and the transmitter must be upgraded to the present release. To do so, first get and extract the appropriate downloadable archive: save the Mac package if your system is running Mac OS X 10... (read more)
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 Gulf of Mexico's Dead Zone Covers 5,052 Square Miles (13,084 Square Kilometers)
Aug 5th 2014, 09:29
Measurements carried out just a few days ago indicate that the so-called dead zone that came to form in the Gulf of Mexico this year presently spans over approximately 5,052 square miles (roughly 13,084 square kilometers). The measurements, taken between July 27 and August 2, are the work of researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US. In case anyone was wondering, the phrase “dead zone” is... (read more)
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 New Acer Veriton All-in-One PC Has 23-Inch IPS Screen and 10 Touch Points
Aug 5th 2014, 09:25
Desktops don't sell that much, because people like to build their own out of retail-available parts, so only business or gaming rigs ever actually sell. All-in-One PCs are a different kettle of fish, however, and Acer has just released a new one.
All-in-One PCs have all the capabilities of a desktop but crammed inside a much smaller, thinner physical footprint. Basically, a lot of space is saved.
That is why professional and business customers like to buy them, as they allow them to use the ... (read more)
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 Kim Kardashian Thinks Adopting a Child Is like Shopping, Wanted One from Thailand – Video
Aug 5th 2014, 09:24
If you’re in the business of reality television, you’d better come up with new ideas every day to keep things interesting on the show because, otherwise, people will stop tuning in. For Kim Kardashian, that also includes exploiting a little orphan girl from Thailand – or her case, at least, if not her directly.
The Kardashians were in Thailand earlier this year, on vacation. They also shot episodes for the current season of the E!-produced Keeping Up with the Kardashians the... (read more)
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 Windows 8.1 “August Update” to Be Optional, Shipped as Standalone Update
Aug 5th 2014, 09:21
Windows 8.1 August Update is expected to ship next week and, even though Microsoft is trying to keep everything secret, quite a lot of details arrive through unofficial channels. This time, a report published by WinSuperSite reveals that Windows 8.1 August Update is going to appear in Windows Update as an optional update, meaning that all those running Windows 8.1 next week will have to manually select this pack in order to install it. This might surprise some folks given the fact that Windo... (read more)
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 Verizon CEO Responds to FCC Criticism Over Speed Throttling, Says Everyone Is Doing It
Aug 5th 2014, 09:20
A few days ago, FCC boss Tom Wheeler wrote a letter to Verizon’s CEO asking for explanations over the company’s plans to throttle Internet speeds for the heaviest data users during peak periods. Now, Verizon’s chief says that everyone does the same thing. As if this were a good enough reason for Verizon to make this move, Chief Executive Officer Daniel Mead said that all of its competitors were doing the same thing and went as far as to share links to the network management p... (read more)
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 EA: Battlefield 4 Multiplayer Can Be Down Throughout the Day Because of Maintenance
Aug 5th 2014, 09:18
Video game developer DICE and publisher Electronic Arts are announcing that the multiplayer component of Battlefield 4 might be affected all throughout today, August 5, on all platforms because of maintenance. The official Twitter account of the franchise apologizes for the lack of connection that some gamers might experience, but the most troubling element is that the company is not able to offer a clear timeframe for when the maintenance will be performed. Traditionally, the developers wor... (read more)
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 Toxikk Is an Old-School Arena First-Person Shooter Coming to PC Later This Year – Video
Aug 5th 2014, 09:12
Toxikk aims to position itself as a classic first-person shooter that is going back to the roots of the genre, and its debut trailer is attempting to showcase just what made the genre so great back when rocket jumps were still legal. The game is attempting to deliver a raw experience that is fair for everyone, doing away with classes, leveling, weapon upgrades, cover systems, automatic health regeneration, magazine reload and iron sight aiming, delivering the same crazy action that made Unrea... (read more)
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 The Luxury HP Smartwatch Isn’t the Company’s First, They Also Released the HP-01 in 1977 – Pictures
Aug 5th 2014, 08:53
Last week we saw the most beautiful smartwatch yet make an appearance online. The story goes as follows: HP has partnered with fashion designer Michael Bastian and the two of them will develop a new luxury, stylish-looking timepiece that will put the highly hyped Moto 360 to shame. The watch will reportedly launch this fall and will be exclusively available for US consumers on the Gilt.com portal. Many rushed to claim that this was HP’s first wearable, but interestingly, this isn&rsqu... (read more)
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 Gone Home Dev Announces New Game in the Works, Shortens Name to Fullbright
Aug 5th 2014, 08:49
Gone Home developer The Fullbright Company has revealed that its next project will be an immersive story-based exploration game, not unlike its previous hit. The information has been leaked by a new job listing that the company has posted, which tells that it is looking for a programmer and an animator. The description for the latter position is a dead giveaway: "Fullbright is looking for an animator to own the character art side of our games. As with Gone Home, our focus is on immersi... (read more)
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 XBMC 13.2 Beta 3 “Gotham” Features Fix for Blue-ray MKV ISO Rips
Aug 5th 2014, 08:48
XBMC, an open source (GPL) software media player and entertainment hub for digital media that is available for multiple platforms, has been updated to version 13.2 Beta 3 and is ready for testing. The XBMC developers didn't forget about the current development cycle of the XBMC software, now that they've announced the name change to Kodi and a new version, 14.x. The first build of the new 13.2 branch arrived a couple of weeks ago and the developers have been eerily quiet about it. They usual... (read more)
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 Indonesia's “Hobbit” Human Was Actually a Regular Guy with Down's Syndrome
Aug 5th 2014, 08:45
Researchers writing in yesterday's issue of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences argue that, contrary to previous assumptions, Indonesia's so-called hobbit human was actually a regular guy suffering from Down syndrome. The skeletal remains that scientists now say belong not to a new human species but to somebody suffering from the aforementioned developmental disorder were found on the island of Flores in Indonesia back in 2004. Preliminary investigations revealed th... (read more)
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Collective #127
Aug 3rd 2014, 21:39
Inspirational Website of the Week: DUNCKELFELD
An incredibly smooth interactive experience and an impeccable design made this website our pick of the week.
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CSS Triggers
A definitive reference for what work is triggered by changing various CSS properties. Read more about it in this article by Paul Lewis.
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Understanding SVG Coordinate Systems & Transformations (Part 2): The <transform> Attribute
The second part of a really great guide to understanding the SVG coordinate system and transformations by Sara Soueidan.
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SVG Masks
A fantastic demo by Yoksel that shows the power of SVG masks.
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Fontface Ninja
With Fontface Ninja you can instantly find out what fonts are used on a website and experiment with it.
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Points Of Interest
A beautiful component by Claudia Romano from Cody for showing points of interests of products.
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Animating SVG text On A Path
Learn how to animate SVG text on a path in this great tutorial by Joni Trythall.
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Free Lined Icons (AI)
A beautiful little freebie by buatoom.
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Let’s Talk About RTL
A great guide on how to create RTL websites by Ahmad Alfy.
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Creating dub delay effects with the Web Audio API
Chris Lowis shows you how to make some seriously cool dub delay effects with the Web Audio API.
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Free Font: Thin Line Font
Gatis Vilaks shares this unique and harmonious font for free.
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baguetteBox.js
A simple and easy-to-use JavaScript lightbox script.
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How we make RWD sites load fast as heck
Some great advice and tips how to make responsive websites load fast. An article by Scott Jehl.
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T3
T3 is a template to build three.js applications without worrying about the common set up process and allowing multiple applications per page. Made by Mauricio Poppe.
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An Alphabet of Accessibility Issues
Anne Gibson lists 26 personae as examples of why we need to make simple, readable, effective content on the web.
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Game About Squares
A really cool and addictive little game by Andrey Shevchuk.
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The jungle of mobile HTML5 development
A solid collection of HTML5 mobile development resources by Yacine Rezgui.
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Full-width pinned layouts with flexbox
Learn how to use flexbox to pin two things to opposite ends of the viewport with a heading centered in between. A tutorial by Zoe Mickley Gillenwater.
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Radio-Controlled Web Design
Radio-control the web? Art Lawry explains how the radio button technique can help spare some JS and therefore make websites lighter.
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