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More computer optical illusions, generated by an evolutionary algorithm

Bad news, future: Computer brains are easily tricked by optical illusions, too

For some reason, we often think of computers as infallible — subjective, logical, rational, and nearly always right. There is something about a computer’s lack of emotion and intelligence that makes them strangely trustworthy — while, on the other hand, … Continue reading

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Windows 10 full unveil set for January 21, will showcase new unified mobile version

Microsoft’s preview event for Windows 10 is coming in late January and the company is expected to unveil a host of changes to both mobile and desktop environments. Will fixing the sins of Windows 8 be enough to tempt buyers?

BrandPost: Today’s Hot Deals: Dell Inspiron Laptop for $550, Asus VivoTab for $150, and more

Take a break from hanging up lights to check out TechBargain’s scorching deals, like a FitBit for $90 and a Canon EOS Rebel for only $549

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ET deals: Buffalo DriveStation 3TB USB 3.0 hard drive $90, YouthDigital Mod Design 1 course $149

If you’re looking for a physical storage solution, we’ve just spotted a deal on a massive 3TB drive that averages out to about to a puny three cents per GB. YouthDigital is also back with a limited time flash sale … Continue reading

JPEG vs. BPG, image quality

BPG: A new, superior image format that really ought to kill off JPEG

For all of the massive technological advances that we’ve seen over the last few years, there are still a number of dinosaurs from a bygone era that — rather unfortunately — just won’t die. JPEG is one of the most … Continue reading

The LaWS laser weapon, aboard USS Ponce

US Navy’s first laser weapon cleared for combat, blows up a boat, a small plane (video)

Earlier in the year, the US Navy deployed its first combat-ready laser weapon system in the Persian Gulf — and now, after some field testing, we have a glorious video of the laser being used to blow up (unmanned) boats … Continue reading

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ET deals: Dell Inspiron 20 touch all-in-one desktop for $249, plus monitor deals

We’ve just come across this doozy of a discount, which gives you an Intel powered all-in-one desktop with a 20-inch touchscreen for just $249. That’s 45% off the usual price and one of the best values we’ve ever seen while … Continue reading

Comet 67P, photographed by Rosetta

New Rosetta data shows that Earth’s water didn’t come from comets

New data from the Rosetta probe suggests that Earth’s water didn’t come from comet bombardments — so how did it get here?

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Pirates rejoice: Microsoft adds native MKV support to Windows 8.1

Microsoft has announced plans to bring MKV support to Xbox Video for PCs, but the move is controversial due to the video format’s wide use in piracy.

New Chromecast guest mode plays nicely with others’ Android devices

Thanks to the latest Chromecast tweak, you no longer need to give out your Wi-Fi password if a house guest wants to share the latest hit YouTube video on your TV. With the new Guest mode, you can open your … Continue reading