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Monday, March 23, 2015

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This Is What A Li-On Electrode Looks Like As It Drains And Charges 

Lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous — as is their gradual degradation over the lifetime of a gadget. Now, using a new imaging technique, a team of researchers shows what happens deep within li-on cells as they charge and discharge.

23 MARCH 2015

GADGETS 

You Should Go Get Your Free 8GB Of SXSW Music 

South-by-South-West, the back-patting tech conference masquerading as a music festival, is currently wrapping up in Austin, Texas. In among the press conferences, there’s been time for some actual bands to play — and for those of us unable to be there in person, the festival has released 8.42 gigabytes of DRM-free MP3s for your listening pleasure.
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'Post Modern Skateboard' Has No Board Whatsoever 

We’re well into the 21st century, so perhaps it’s not surprising that somebody finally decided to render the tried-and-true skateboard a major update. Enter the Post Modern Skateboard — at least, that’s how it’s being marketed. Thing is, this contraption has no board to speak of.
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This Simple Smartwatch Claims A 30-Day Battery Life 

If all the talk of weak battery life has left you lukewarm about the idea of a smartwatch, or if you’re interested but still prefer the look of an analogue timepiece, you’ll want to keep an eye on Vector, the company that swooped onto the smartwatch scene out of nowhere this week. 

22 MARCH 2015

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The US Government Is Testing Myriad Invasive Biometric Surveillance Methods 

Government agencies are currently in the process of secretly testing new surveillance and monitoring at points of entry into the United States, according to leaked documents obtained by Motherboard. You’re going to want to hear about this.
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This Gorgeous Steampunk Lamp Would Look Perfect In My Flying Ship 

I wish I had the disposable income to purchase niceties like this and pretend I’m some sort of swash-buckling captain of a steampunk boat of the skies. Until this fantasy becomes reality (never), I’ll just have to admire the handwork of others, with this excellent lamp from a crafty fellow by the name of Leander Lavendel being a prime example. 

21 MARCH 2015

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The Cult Of Gadget Destruction Porn 

At the heart of all gadget porn — those salacious, multi-angle slow mo shots of smartphones, tablets and smartwatches — lies a strange dichotomy, one of both creation and destruction.
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The Human CrossFit Lab Rats That Tested Apple Watch  

Apple’s lab rats wear Lululemon. For the past two years, Apple paid people to exercise in a top-secret testing centre wearing elaborate monitoring gear that made them look like Bane at a CrossFit gym.
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Conan's Apple Pocketwatch Is The Budget-Friendly Wearable 

Video: “It’s more than a binder clip and a wallet chain. It’s $US269.” [Team Coco]
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There's An Incredibly Complex Clock Inside This Miniature Mechanical Man 

In the world of watchmaking, MB&F has always had a soft spot for creating the occasional mechanical marvel that can’t be strapped to a wrist. Such as the company’s latest creation, a robot named Melchior that can’t vacuum floors, clean windows or open doors, but can keep track of the time while serving as an awesome piece of eye candy on your desk.
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