Qualcomm Calls To 'Kill All Proprietary Drivers For Good'

http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdotHardware/~3/SHqWL4O1e0M/qualcomm-calls-to-kill-all-proprietary-drivers-for-good

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New species of hammerhead shark discovered

http://feeds.slashgear.com/~r/slashgear/~3/oYL1AorZRRw/

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US Judge rejects Hasbro / ASUS sales ban, Transformer Prime prevails

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/27/hasbro-asus-transformer-prime-lawsuit/

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Από τους τελευταίους στην ΕΕ οι Έλληνες στη χρήση ηλεκτρονικών υπολογιστών

De xriazomaste kobiouter giati otan ftiaxname ton parthenona, i ali kremontousan apo ta dentra. :P

 

 

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Από τους τελευταίους στην ΕΕ οι Έλληνες στη χρήση ηλεκτρονικών υπολογιστών

via In.gr Νέα: Ελλάδα on 3/26/12

Ένα από τα χαμηλότερα ποσοστά χρήσης ηλεκτρονικών υπολογιστών στην ΕΕ καταγράφει η Ελλάδα, στις ηλικίες 16- 74 ετών, σύμφωνα με στοιχεία της Eurostat. Για το 2011, μόνο το 59% του πληθυσμού της Ελλάδας, από 16 ως 74 ετών, έχει χρησιμοποιήσει ηλεκτρονικό υπολογιστή. Το ποσοστό αυτό είναι το τρίτο χαμηλότερο στην ΕΕ, μετά τη Ρουμανία (50%) και τη Βουλγαρία (55%).

 

 

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Einstein archives hit the web to share knowledge

 

 

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Einstein archives hit the web to share knowledge

via SlashGear by Shane McGlaun on 3/22/12

Albert Einstein is one of the most famous scientists in history and developed some of the most important theories science has today. Einstein died almost 60 years ago, but his contributions to science continue long after his death. Over the next few years, a complete archive of all of Albert Einstein's groundbreaking work will be placed online for the first time.

The data is being made available to anyone by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The university is the curator of Einstein's volumes of private and professional research notes, diaries, scientific writings, correspondence, and lots more. In all the archive has about 80,000 items that have only recently been catalogued. The information has also been cross-referenced for easier searching.

The data is being placed online with help from a grant given to the university by the Polonsky Foundation UK. Einstein's personal collection will be placed online and high-resolution image format. A portion of Einstein's collection is already online with visitors to the online portal having access to about 2000 documents representing Einstein's life through the year 1921. The archive includes the original 1916 manuscript outlining the general theory of relativity.

[via PCMag]

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Mercury is closest to the sun but may have water ice

 

 

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Mercury is closest to the sun but may have water ice

via SlashGear by Shane McGlaun on 3/22/12

One of the last places I would never expect to find evidence of ice would be on the surface of Mercury. Mercury is the innermost planet of our solar system orbiting very closely to the sun and temperatures can reach above 400°C. However, some craters on the poles of Mercury are in perpetual shadow meaning while exposed surfaces right next door are 400°, the shadows are perpetually frozen in cold.

NASA's Messenger probe has discovered strong indications that inside some crater shadows might hide water ice. BBC reports that the probes recent photos show that the so-called "radar-bright" patches line up perfectly with shadows of craters on the surface of Mercury. Mercury is one of the least studied planets in our solar system. Before Messenger, it had only been visited by one other spacecraft, Mariner 10 back in the 70s.

The bright patches were detected by ground-based radio telescopes back in the 90s, but scientists lacked imagery to be able to determine surface features surrounding those bright spots. By overlaying the radio observations of the radar bright patches with the latest photos taken by the Messenger probe the scientists were able to determine that the bright radar patches fit exactly with permanent shadows on Mercury surface. The scientist did note that this is not proof of ice existing on the surface of the planet since any ice deposit would need to be covered by a thin layer of some sort of insulating debris to remain stable.

"MDIS images show that all the radar-bright features near Mercury's south pole are located in areas of permanent shadow," said Dr Chabot, from Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHUAPL).

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Linux 3.3 eats Android

http://feeds.slashgear.com/~r/slashgear/~3/2DlMocLr7Tg/
Reunion at last :)
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CIA loves Internet of things… for spying on you

http://feeds.slashgear.com/~r/slashgear/~3/34l7GVdKPnk/

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The education of embedded systems software engineers: failures and fixes

http://cdn.eetimes.com/design/embedded/4238223/The-education-of-embedded-systems-software-engineers--failures-and-fixes

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Neo Geo X goes official, celebrates Grandpa's 20th anniversary

Metal Slug FTW \m/

 

 

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Neo Geo X goes official, celebrates Grandpa's 20th anniversary

via Engadget by Mat Smith on 3/16/12

We've already seen the device in the real world, but now it's confirmed -- this portable Neo Geo is legit and heading to both the US and Europe. Blaze is crafting the retro gaming handheld with SNK's blessing and 20 baked-in titles confirmed, including Metal Slug, King of Fighters '94 and -- yes -- King of the Monsters. It'll tie into the Neo Geo's 20th birthday and the manufacturer promises that the new device will deliver the same arcade thrills "in a more affordable manner," although there's still no pricing specifics. Check the press release below for the full game selection and expect a release some time in Q2.

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Deep voices win votes, says study

imagine the popularity of Morgan Freeman or Don LaFontaine ;)

 

 

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Deep voices win votes, says study

via BBC News - Home on 3/13/12

Voters are more likely to pick a candidate with a deeper voice, regardless of the speaker's gender, says a study.

 

 

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03/14/12 PHD comic: 'Staring contest'

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03/14/12 PHD comic: 'Staring contest'

via PHD Comics on 3/16/12

Piled Higher & Deeper by Jorge Cham		www.phdcomics.com
title: "Staring contest" - originally published 3/14/2012 For the latest news in PHD Comics, CLICK HERE!

 

 

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Lego + Transformers + Gameboy = Nerdgasm

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Neutrinos can transmit messages through walls, mountains, planets

http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/neutrinos-transmit-messages/
Awesome
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Squid eye is sperm whale defence

http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/science-environment-17365736

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Sex-starved flies 'turn to drink'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/science-environment-17357560
LoL
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Αυξήσεις μισθών σε συνεργάτες και συμβούλους υπουργών με υπουργική απόφαση

http://news.in.gr/greece/article/?aid=1231186468
Wtf? Rebellion
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VIDEO: Sentenced to 6,060 years in prison

http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-latin-america-17355899
The life expectancy has risen dramatically the last few years. Especially for inmates :p
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Mini quadrotors play Bond, James Bond (video)

http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/29/mini-quadrotors-play-bond-james-bond-video/

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Japan Creates Earthquake-Proof Levitating House System

http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdotHardware/~3/TR7QDXwTNCo/japan-creates-earthquake-proof-levitating-house-system
The methods of starcraft :p
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