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A bicycle built for the digital world

20/05/2012 04:06pmE-mails, eBooks. and e-cigarettes. Now e-bikes? According to a recent press release from Audi, the automobile makers will be displaying the prototype for a new bicycle that’s part traditional cycle, part digital machine – the Audi e-bike Wörthersee. “The Audi e-bike Wörthersee puts in its first major appearance at this year’s Wörthersee Tour, the 31st meet for Audi, VW, Seat and Skoda fans; trial biker Julien Dupont and downhill specialist Petra Bernhard will demonstrate their stunts and streetbike skills.”

A Goofy Circus Video Game Is Helping Stroke Victims Recover

20/05/2012 04:06pmIt’s no fun recovering from a stroke and relearning to do simple things that were once totally natural. That’s being offset by new video games that refine patients motor skills by having them play games that, for once, actually look fun.

D.C. Metrobus Close Calls Caught on Camera

20/05/2012 04:06pmNews 4's has the latest on Metrobus close calls caught on camera.

Pimp Your Screen Wall Paper App Gets Retina Display Upgrade

20/05/2012 04:06pmOne of the most popular wall paper applications among iOS users – Pimp Your Screen from Apalon – has been upgraded to be compatible with the Retina Display.

Anti-Piracy Outfits Launch Attack on BitTorrent Protocol

20/05/2012 04:06pmIn recent weeks alarm bells sounded at Poland's Computer Emergency Response Team when it was discovered that an unknown entity is sending massive amounts of forged data packets and posing a threat to BitTorrent users worldwide. A detailed analysis reveals that anti-piracy outfits may be initiating these attacks to prevent movies from being downloaded. According to security experts, the legality of these attacks is doubtful....

Top 10 Pervasive Tech Myths That Are Only Wasting Your Time

20/05/2012 04:06pmThere are tech myths we hear all the time, and likely spread to our friends --but most are just a waste of your time (and in some cases, they can actually harm your gadgets). Here are some of the worst offenders.

iPhone 5 rumors for the week ending May 18

20/05/2012 04:06pmZombies, that bigger screen, the anchor that is 4S … and more

10 Best Android Astronomy Apps For Stargazers in 2012

20/05/2012 04:06pmIs Astronomy your favorite Subject and you daily do stargazing like me then this article is sure your cup of tea

LIVE video: Falcon 9 Ready For Takeoff To International Space Station

20/05/2012 04:06pmSpaceflight Now on Livestream. Live coverage from SpaceflightNow, the leading source for space news. - Watch live streaming Internet TV. Broadcast your own live streaming videos, like Spaceflight Now in Widescreen HD. Livestream, Be There.

Top Mobile Phone Maker Confirms Backdoor in Mobile Phone

20/05/2012 04:06pmOne of the world's top mobile phone handset makers has acknowledged the existence of a backdoor in one of its models.ZTE, which is based in ...

Being Open Could Close the Door on Android

20/05/2012 04:06pmWith the release of Ice Cream Sandwich, Google revamped Android, making it prettier and more user-friendly. But, Google might be well-served to follow in Apple’s footsteps to a degree, at least, and take more control.

How Much Is Zuckerberg Worth? [Live Infographic]

20/05/2012 04:06pmThis interactive infographic shows how much Mark Zuckerberg is worth based upon the value of the Facebook IPO and his share of the company.

15 Architectural Art Installations Painted in Light

20/05/2012 04:06pmWith the proper projector the world is your canvas. Our friends at Oobject have assembled 15 of the most innovative building facade projections since MIT employed one as a giant Tetris board.

Is Facebook Worth $100 Billion? [VIDEO]

20/05/2012 04:06pmAs Facebook floats itself on the stock exchange, technology experts attending the Future Everything conference in Manchester give their views on the company's worth.

Facebook IPO: First Trades At $42; Raises Value To $114B

20/05/2012 04:06pmShares of Facebook (Nasdaq: FB), the No. 1 social network that raised $16 billion in its initial public offering, the biggest in Internet history, opened at $42 in their first trades Friday.

Steve Jobs played "key role" in development of iPhone 5

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US “Six Strikes” Anti-Piracy Scheme Delayed | TorrentFreak

20/05/2012 04:06pmSoon the file-sharing habits of millions of BitTorrent users in the United States will be monitored as part of an agreement between the MPAA, RIAA, and all the major ISPs. Those caught sharing copyright works will receive several warning messages and will be punished if they continue to infringe. However, it now appears that the much-discussed July start date will have to wait until later in the year as the parties involved may fail to meet the provisional deadline.

School forces students to reveal Facebook activity, unlock smartphones

20/05/2012 04:06pmA middle school outside Chicago has one mom on a privacy rampage after her daughter claimed administrators forced her to log into her Facebook page so they could inspect her online social activities.This mom’s rampage has now taken her all the way to the front page of MSNBC.com, where she claims that school officials have told her they commonly inspect social media and even have students unlock their smartphones, all in the name of protecting the educational environment.

7 Free Resources To Learn About Sound Engineering

20/05/2012 04:06pmIf you’re a geek who’s also a bit of a musician, you’ve probably occasionally thought about using your own equipment to record and produce CDs. I mean, you’ve got the microphones, a decent computer, a sound editing program like Audacity and various other useful tools. What’s stopping you from making your own demo CD? Well, that could possibly be a good understanding of sound engineering, music recording and music production. Because, deep down you know that without getting these things at least halfway right, your demo CD will sound rotten and no-one will want to have you in their ve

Seven Helpful Sites That Tell You What The F**k To Do

20/05/2012 04:06pmFeeling indecisive? Need a little help figuring out where to eat, drink, or what music to listen to? Sure, plenty of apps and web sites can help you out, but when you really want to get to the point, nothing beats the direct approach.