Saturday, January 2, 2016

Gizmodo Australia


Here Are 21 Essential Cyberpunk Books That You Absolutely Should Read 

It’s now been over three decades since cyberpunk first exploded, and in that time we’ve seen gorgeous movies, read fascinating books, and seen dozens of offshoots like steampunk (and my new favorite, deco punk) develop. This is the essential cyberpunk reading list…

Twitter Changed Its Mind On Politiwoops  

Politiwoops, a watchdog tool that tracks politicians’ deleted tweets, was unceremoniously killed by Twitter earlier this year. Today, Twitter reversed its ban. 

They Somehow Squeezed A Streaming Camera Into This Tiny RC Drone 

The Axis Aerius is considered to be the smallest RC quadcopter you can buy, even smaller than the company’s new Vidius drone. But that’s because Axis has managed to fit a live-streaming Wi-Fi video camera inside the new Vidius, giving pilots a first-person view of their flights. 

Your Smartwatch's Motion Sensors Can Reveal Everything You Type 

You can now add smartwatches to the list of potential ways your private data could be leaked. Tony Beltramelli, a Master’s students at the IT University of Copenhagen, has shown that even your wearable could be used to compromise your privacy by tracking your every keystroke. 

The World's First Dengue Fever Vaccine Is Coming To 3 Countries 

A third of the world’s population is at risk of contracting Dengue Fever, a miserable virus that’s a leading cause of illness and death in the tropics. Now, for the first time ever, three countries have approved a promising new vaccine. 

Oculus Touch Delayed Which Is A Total Bummer 

Oculus Touch, the innovative controllers designed for use with the Oculus Rift VR headset, has been delayed until the second half of 2016. The final consumer version of the Rift is still expected to ship in the first quarter of 2016. 

This Is What An Entire Day Where The Sun Doesn't Set Looks Like 

Antarctica is getting fully into the swing of summer — and there that can mean an entire day of sunlight. Here’s what that looks like. 

One Rocket, Slightly Used But Ready To Fly Again! 

Wait a minute…. Did Elon Musk just hint SpaceX will fly its victorious Falcon 9 rocket a second time?! We knew reusability was the long-term plan, but if they pull it off on the first attempt it will bump their celebrations up to a whole new level. 

The Very Best In Bears For 2015 

This was an adorable year for the bearcam in Katmai National Park. Here’s our ten favourite moments of coastal brown bears catching salmon, playing with their cubs, sleepily lazing the day away and frolicking through the Alaskan wilderness in 2015. 

A Pair Of Tremors Highlight The Different Types Of US West Coast Earthquakes 

It was a day for quake, rattle, and roll on the US West Coast when small earthquakes hit both Los Angeles and the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday. While the pair shared common characteristics, the stories behind why they happened reveal dramatically different Worst Case Scenarios for future earthquakes.

The Internet's Favourite Force Awakens Stormtrooper Is Getting A Fancy Toy 

Wait, you thought we were talking about Finn? I mean, he is very cool and all. But no, we’re talking about the other guy. Just a warning — incredibly mild spoilers about a minor part of The Force Awakensfollow. 
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