iOS: 1Password for iOS got an update today that drastically improves the extension and makes it easier to use 1Password with other apps. It’s now about as feature-packed as the desktop extension. Read more…
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1Password for iOS Gets Extension Improvements for Faster Logins
If you’re looking for a fun, high-risk weekend project, look no further: Grant Thompson, the self-styled “King of Random” , has decided to shared his method for transforming styrofoam into metal. (Spoiler: don’t try this one around your kids.) Read more…
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Turning Styrofoam Into Aluminum is Surprisingly Easy
After years of speculating about possible futures in his writing, William Gibson recently tried out one the world’s contemporary science fictions come true. At SXSW, he strapped on a Gear VR headset for the first time. Read more…
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William Gibson After Trying VR for the First Time: "They Did It"
The ultimate expression of the lazy smart home is probably turning the lights off from your phone. It’s not necessary, and it probably doesn’t even save any time ; but damn it’s cool. This switch will let you do that, without needing to be an electrical engineer. Read more…
Once you’ve learned one programming language or programming tool, it’s pretty easy to get into another similar one. Sometimes, though, the fine differences are hard to remember. Hyperpolyglot is an awesome tool for looking up the differences and similarities between programming languages and tools. Read more…
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Hyperpolyglot Is a Side-by-Side Reference Sheet for Programming
Promising public access legislation FASTR (Fair Access to Science & Technology Research Act) has been re-introduced by a bipartisan coalition in Congress. Lawmakers now have an important opportunity to strengthen and expand rules that allow taxpayers to freely read articles resulting from research their tax dollars support. EFF continues to encourage legislators to pass this bill as an important step forward—though there are still some measures to improve. Read more…
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A Re-Introduced Bill May Unlock Published Scientific Knowledge
A decent surge protector is an important piece of equipment in any office or entertainment center. They don’t last forever, though, so make sure you take the time and purge your surge on occasion to keep your electronics protected. Read more…
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Why You Should Periodically Replace Your Surge Protectors
Earlier this week, we heard billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk describe his vision for the future of self-driving vehicles. Turns out, when Musk said “we’ll be there in a few years, ” what he actually meant was, his company, Tesla, will be there this summer. Slip of the tongue. Read more…
Chrome: If you’re a regular Google Keep user, you might have missed a (relatively) new feature in the app. If you paste an image into a note, Google lets you convert the image into editable text. Read more…
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Scan Images Into Text with Google Keep’s OCR Feature
If you need more than ten fingers to count the number of times you’ve burned yourself while trying to light a candle at the bottom of a tall glass container, the Illume ArcLighter will probably seem like the greatest invention since the wheel. Instead of a flame, it produces a glowing electric arc that can light everything from candles, to gas burners, to even kindling. Read more…
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This Lighter Works Like a Taser To Start Fires Without a Flame