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TV commercials get their volume turned down
Federal Communications Commission rules preventing commercials from being louder than other programming on Thursday went into effect.Geek Tech
Robot dragonfly UAV skips military development, flies directly into homes
TechJect brings a wing flapping micro UAV that hovers and flies like a real dragonfly.Geek Tech
Robotic burrito bomber takes to the skies, airdrops gut bombs
Darwin Aerospace develops a UAV that deploys tasty airdrops of wrapped rice and beans.News
The best camera deals for the holidays
A great camera deal starts with a great camera. Here are a dozen excellent point-and-shoots, interchangeable-lens cameras, and DSLRs that are on sale this holiday season.News
Sonos updates iOS app to stream Music app’s content
Sonos has released an update to its iOS app that allows you to stream content in the iTunes library of your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad to your Sonos audio devices.Geek Tech
Quadrocopters could make their way into law enforcement [Wired.com]
Officials in California are looking into buying quadrocopters to help with law enforcement. Civil liberties groups aren't so thrilled.News
Netflix snags Disney deal for Pixar, Star Wars films
Beginning in 2016, Netflix subscribers can stream Pixar films and the Star Wars franchise movies, as well as Disney’s new releases.Geek Tech
Lovable real-life Pixar lamp is one robot you’ll want to lord over you
Remember that adorable little Luxo Lamp that greets you before every Pixar film? Yeah, well, he's real now.Geek Tech
Researchers create an actual transformable robot; Optimus Prime, eat your heart out
MIT develops a transformable robot that could shapeshift into any number of formations.News
Sony ‘Smart Skin’ camera spots pimples before they surface
Sony has developed new technology for using the small cameras in phones and tablets to check the health of users' skin.News
Sony to start offering 4K content to consumers
It's the one thing TV makers don't highlight when gushing over the colors, detail and sharpness of pictures on their new higher-than-high-def televisions: how consumers can get suitable content into their homes and then onto the screen.Geek Tech
Robot chef churns out 400 burgers an hour, won’t join a union
Momentum Machines has created a robotic chef that can produce gourmet burgers in fast-food times. Wimpy would be pleased.Connected Home
Fujitsu preps ‘world’s first’ cloud-ready pedometer for dogs
Fujitsu is readying a new pedometer for canines that stores and tracks their health data online. The device, which clips on to a dog's collar, uses a motion sensor to track how much distance an animal has covered, then can upload recorded data to its services.Geek Tech
Why the government must spend more money on NASA [Gizmodo]
NASA tech is all around you! Jesus Diaz at Gizmodo makes the case for why the US government should invest more money in space exploration.Geek Tech
Nexus 4 gets hacked to run on Canadian carrier’s LTE network [Engadget]
Modders at XDA-Developers figured out a way to get the Nexus 4 to work on Telus's LTE network in Canada. And it's easier than you think.Geek Tech
Hearbo robot can interpret sounds, will hear you scream when it takes over the world
Honda researchers have built a robot that can hear and interpret various different sounds.News
Google aims to take on Apple’s AirPlay, Microsoft’s Xbox SmartGlass
Google is hoping to convince a variety of device and software makers to support the new open initiative![You too can make your own Fusion Drive [Macworld.com]](https://www.techhive.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/fusion-drive-ico-100012390-orig.jpg?quality=50&strip=all&w=300&h=200&crop=1)
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You too can make your own Fusion Drive [Macworld.com]
Want to make a Fusion Drive for your Mac? Macworld's Albert Filice shows you how it's done.News
Vimeo previews pay-to-rent movie-streaming service
Vimeo viewers can rent six full-length, independent films, a glimpse of the rental library the site will launch in coming months.News
U.S. mobile users sending fewer text messages: 678 per month
Anyone who finds it hard to believe that the average U.S. mobile subscriber sent 696 text messages per month in the second quarter of this year may be relieved to know that this figure fell to 678 per month in the third quarter.News
Samsung Galaxy Android camera available Friday
AT&T will carry the Samsung Galaxy Camera beginning Nov. 16. The camera retails for $500 in stores and online.Geek Tech
Romo the smartphone robot returns faster, stronger after Kickstarter campaign
Turn your iPhone into an android–sort of: Romotive returns with the second generation of its Romo smartphone robot.News
Amazon’s new Prime pricing a move on streaming dominance
Amazon ramps up competition with Netflix and Hulu by introducing a monthly subscription option for its Prime membership.News
Don’t count on an OLED TV for the holidays, report warns
OLED TVs made a splash at trade shows this year, but the high cost of materials and manufacturing will prevent them from being available in volume for the upcoming holiday season, market researchers at NPD DisplaySearch say. However, that may give an opportunity for sale of Ultra HD LCD TVs to consumers looking for high-resolution screens.News
Digital Reading Room: Past, present, and future
Our latest look at new content-rich apps starts off in the past before taking a look at some mobile offerings that point to a bright future for how we tell stories.News
Tech companies pitch in to help in Sandy’s wake
In the wake of Sandy, technology companies are going all out when it comes to relief efforts. From text-message donations to cooperation in providing services to customers, recovery is under way.Geek Tech
Self-assembling robots could be the future of snack delivery
Last week, we introduced you to a robot that had learned the dance moves to PSY’s infuriatingly catchy hit single. While CHARLI was shaking its hips Gangnam Style, four researchers were showing off self-assembling multi-robot systems at the Intelligent Robots and Systems 2012 conference.News
Hurricane Sandy images: Don’t get fooled by a fake photo
Sharing a doctored image on social media can be embarrassing, especially once you're outed by tech-savvy nerdsNews
Hurricane Sandy tips: how to keep cellphones powered up
Without a way to charge your gadgets, you'll want to conserve as much power as you can, especially your cell phone, as it may be your only means of communication during a massive storm. Here are some tips for keeping your phone and other gadgets alive during Hurricane Sandy.News
Roku adds search channel for Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, more
On Monday Roku began rolling out a new Roku Search channel to let users search for movies and TV shows across Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, Crackle, Vudu, and and HBO Go.News
Microsoft Windows Phone 8: What we know so far
Monday's unveiling of the final version of Windows Phone 8 is expected to open the floodgates to new products, some of them exclusive to particular carriers and all sporting the new interface, image-handling options, and security functions.
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Got $20,000? LG’s first Ultra HD TV arrives in U.S.
For big spenders willing to bet on bleeding-edge, yet-to-be-proven technology, LG’s first Ultra HD TV is now on sale in the United States for $20,000.Geek Tech
DARPA’s Pet-Proto can jump, climb, dodge obstacles; can’t lord over humans yet
Think you can outclimb a robot to safety? Think again. The Pet-Proto is pretty agile, and he's just the first of many to come.Geek Tech
Memoto is a wearable lifeblogging camera that captures your entire existence
Meet Memoto, the small, wearable camera that takes a photo of your life every 30 seconds.News
Nikon unveils DSLR-like Nikon 1 V2 mirrorless camera
The second-generation compact interchangeable-lens camera offers a new sensor, a new image processor, and new in-camera controls.News
Dish Network settles lawsuit with AMC, Cablevision
Dish Network subscribers will be able to watch the new season of "The Walking Dead" after the satellite company settles its lawsuit with AMC and Cablevision.Opinion
Music ID app face-off: Shazam vs. SoundHound
What's that song? Shazam and SoundHound might know the answer. We put them head-to-head.
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Ultra HD name proposed for next-generation high-def TVs
A U.S. consumer electronics industry association is proposing that "Ultra High Definition" become the common name for a new generation of TVs that offer a resolution four times that of today's high-def standard.News
Newsweek to drop print edition at the end of 2012
Tina Brown, editor-in-chief of Newsweek, announced that the December 31 issue of the magazine will be its last printed edition. Newsweek will instead focus on tablet and online publishing.Connected Home
In the kitchen: Tips, tricks, and tech to make cooking a cinch
Learning how to cook is a breeze with apps, blogs, and sites designed to guide you step-by-step.News
MyFitnessPal hits 30 million users, announces new integrated partners
Diet-tracking app MyFitnessPal on Tuesday announced that it had crossed the 30 million user mark. It also announced a new (private) API, with a dozen or so launch partners whose third-party utilities can now integrate with the service.
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Boxee introduces Boxee TV media streamer and cloud-based DVR
Boxee's second-generation set-top box will offer a dual-tuner, cloud-based DVR service with no storage limits.Geek Tech
Robotic wheelchair climbs stairs, gives legs to the disabled
This robotic wheelchair can climb stairs. Yep.News
In the Office: SF MusicTech 2012
We discuss some of the new apps, websites, and businesses featured at this year's SF MusicTech.News
Walmart kicks off same-day delivery in select cities
The same-day delivery wars just got a lot more interesting as Walmart enters the fray.Geek Tech
This repurposed washing machine makes a great coffee roaster
One engineer figures out a way of reviving broken household objects and turning them into something else useful in the home.News
Pandora reveals how much it pays per artist, says it’s too much
Pandora founder says Internet radio licensing fees are too expensive, thanks to the RIAA.News
Lytro pumps up features, colors as its innovative camera hits the stores
Lytro rolls out new manual controls and accessories for its light-field camera in time for Tuesday's launch.News