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Report: NASA Cuts All Non-ISS Ties with Russia Over Ukraine

In an internal memo, NASA has stated that it will suspend all interaction with the Russian government, in response to Russia’s violations of Ukraine’s territorial independence. Fortunately for U.S. astronauts Rick Mastracchio and Steve Swanson, both currently orbiting on the International Space Station, the two agencies will still cooperate to transport supplies and personnel to and from the ISS. Read more…        

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iPhone 6 “Air” Concept Imagines A Return To The Glass Back Design

A new take on the yet-to-be-announced iPhone 6 from an independent designer provides a look at what we might expect from a thinner, larger-screened next-generation device. This latest one is just the most recent in a spate of design takes by Martin Hajek on potential future Apple products, and this one is commissioned by French blog NWE based on recently leaked sketches, which may or may not be… Read More

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iPhone 6 “Air” Concept Imagines A Return To The Glass Back Design

Apple To Launch 4.7- And 5.5-Inch iPhone As Soon As September, Report Claims

Apple is said to be readying to release its next iPhone in both 4.7- and 5.5-inch screen sizes, with a launch as early as September, according to a report by Japanese business news publication Nikkei today. The production cycle is already ramping up, with component makers producing elements like fingerprint sensors and LCD driver chips, according to the paper, with LCD mass production kicking off… Read More

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Apple To Launch 4.7- And 5.5-Inch iPhone As Soon As September, Report Claims

HTC Dodges Carrier Update Lag By Separating Sense 6 Features Across Multiple Google Play Apps

HTC is hardly unique in facing challenges updating its software for its Android smartphones – carriers must approve OS updates, including those for the UI skins that Android OEMs make for their devices, but it is trying something different to make it less of an issue. Sense 6 (which HTC annoyingly refers to constantly as ‘Sixth Sense, ’ too) will have many of its core components… Read More

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HTC Dodges Carrier Update Lag By Separating Sense 6 Features Across Multiple Google Play Apps

How to Use Pushbullet to Get Notified of Anything on Any Device

Pushbullet recently updated with IFTTT support, following Tasker integration last month . That’s a lot of our favorite words together in a single sentence. Naturally, it’s a good time to take a look at some of the best uses for Pushbullet. Read more…        

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How to Use Pushbullet to Get Notified of Anything on Any Device

Apple’s Upcoming Healthbook Software For iOS 8 Extensively Profiled Amid New Leaks

Apple is widely expected to launch health-monitoring software for its mobile operating system, possibly as soon as iOS 8, which should make its developer debut at WWDC this June. The software would monitor and track various aspects of a user’s health, and 9to5Mac’s Mark Gurman has a new report out today that details exactly how that might work. Using recreated screenshots based on… Read More

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Apple’s Upcoming Healthbook Software For iOS 8 Extensively Profiled Amid New Leaks

Why We Hate Google Glass — And All New Tech

I have a theory. When it comes to new technology, there are a bunch of early adopters who start using it and everyone else sees the very worst in the technology, ultimately belittling, dismissing and making fun of those who use it. But in spite of this initial negative reaction the technology finds its way into the mainstream, after a time, and the early fears and misinformation fades away. Read More

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Popcorn Time, the Netflix of Piracy, Has Already Shut Down

Well, that didn’t last long. Just a little over a week ago, Popcorn Time descended upon the masses as a way to easily (if perhaps not entirely legally) stream torrents straight to your computer. Now, though, amidst pressure regarding piracy, Popcorn Time has officially closed its doors. Read more…        

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iOS 8 Said To Take Maps To The Next Level With Added Data And Transit Directions

Apple has just shipped iOS 7.1, which brings a number of small enhancements and some considerable performance improvements to older devices, but now the way is clear for iOS 8, and already the rumor mill has started cranking. 9to5Mac, which generally has reliable information for first-hand reported rumors, revealed today a couple of details about Apple’s next big mobile OS, which should… Read More

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iOS 8 Said To Take Maps To The Next Level With Added Data And Transit Directions