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Hermann Rorschach: Why his inkblot tests still endureHermann Rorschach, the pioneering psychiatrist, was born 129 years ago today.聽
Google reveals purpose of mystery barges: Interactive learningCalming speculation about the use of two barges, Google announced plans to use them as interactive spaces to explore new technology on Wednesday. The construction has remained mysterious until now as the project has not yet required any public permits.聽
Apple files first-ever transparency report, calls out federal governmentApple filed a transparency report Tuesday that details government requests for data from devices, as well as iTunes, iCloud, e-mail, and other content services, along with an amicus brief to a case in hopes of loosening a government "gag order" that prevents further disclosure.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom brings camera oomph to smart phonesAnyone looking to pare down their daily electronics haul may be in luck, as Samsung will offer a hybrid camera-smart phone with 10x zoom and 16-megapixel snapshots.
Raymond Loewy: How his designs defined the modern eraThe Studebaker Avanti, Shell Oil logo, and Sears Coldspot refrigerator were all the creations of the iconic industrial designer, Raymond Loewy, whose work spanned 70 years and is honored today by a Google Doodle.
Shakuntala Devi and other 'human calculators'Can you find the cube of a 100 digit numbers? Can you do it without a calculator? Those types of equations are a walk in the park for these mathematical prodigies, noted today by a Google Doodle in honor of Indian 'human computer' Shakuntala Devi.- Shakuntala Devi: Numerical wizard honored in Google DoodleShakuntala Devi, often called a 'human calculator,' is honored in a Google Doodle this afternoon.
Helium-powered hard drive lifts storage capacity to new heightsHGST released a helium-powered hard drive that it claims has 50 percent more storage and uses 23 percent less power 鈥� all on a 3.5-inch device. Why Netflix is cheered by the new helium drives.
New iPad mini: How does it compare with the iPad Air?New iPad mini: Should you choose the iPad Air or Mini with Retina? Black or white? Wi-Fi or LTE? How much storage do you need? Where should you buy it?
Apple and Microsoft land a lawsuit punch on Android manufacturersRockstar Bidco, a consortium owned by Apple, Microsoft and three other tech companies, filed a flurry of lawsuits against eight Android manufacturers, highlighting the high stakes patent battles being waged in the tech world today.- Is the iPad Air, iPad Mini Retina, or iPad 2 right for you?With the addition of the iPad Air and iPad Mini Retina to the current iPad 2 and original iPad mini models sold at Apple stores, iPad buyers are going to have to do some soul searching to find the right tablet for their needs.
KitKat phone, Nexus 5, packs powerhouse specsKitKat phone: The first of its kind, the Nexus 5, went on sale Thursday. With top-of-the-line smart phone specs and a smooth, simple KitKat operating system, this pair makes a sweet deal.
Traffic citation: Google Glass-ing while drivingA woman in California highlighted a growing debate about distracted driving when she received a driving citation for wearing Google Glasses while driving.
Facebook graphic content woes: When are beheading videos okay?An outcry over a graphic video circulating Facebook last week prompted the social media site to update its graphic content policy.Though this controversy is over, the incident highlighted the broad population social media sites serve and the growing disparity what is okay on whose timeline.
Halloween witch: The real history behind Google's doodleThe Halloween witch. She's mean, she's green, she's... persecuted throughout history? Today, Google pays homage to witches, but their treatment over time hasn't always been so celebratory.
Halloween app: Keep tabs on your little witch or wizardParents can now track their child's trick or treating with a Halloween iPhone app.
Red Sox vs. Cardinals: Hometown fans battle it out onlineThe Internet may be the only thing that unites Boston and St. Louis baseball fans as the World Series heads to Game Six, but local companies, brass sections, and radio stations have gotten into the spirit, tweeting wagers and trading playful disses via YouTube.
Google+ sees huge bump in usersGoogle's social networking site boasted an increase of more than 100 million active users in the last six months, plus rolled out 18 updates to the site with a focus on sharing and editing photos and video.
Build your own smart phone? Motorola and Phonebloks say yesGoogle-owned phone company Motorola announced the development of 'Project Ara,' a smart phone that would snap together like LEGO depending on the customer's wants and needs.
Is Google floating mystery barges around the world?Two cargo barges have popped up at either edge of the country, prompting wild rumors about whether Google is behind the floating enigmas and what projects could possibly be in store.