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Kicking and screaming will the late adopters be dragged into the future. But if you want to stoke their deepest fears just the right amount, let xkcd be your troll-guide:Read more...

ICFF—or the International Contemporary Furniture Fair—is the biggest furniture show this side of Milan. And like its Italian rival, ICFF is closely watched by critics, who see it as a gauge of broader cultural trends. For example, the glitzy 2000s correlated with escapism from political turmoil and war. The post-2008 fair was full of inexpensive, DIY projects, supposedly reflecting life after the recession. Last year, as the recovery took hold, critics saw a resurgence of excess and glamor.Read more...

If Earth had rings, Congress would have even more glory to bask in, according to this Ron Miller illustration. (Credit: Ron Miller) The sunsets would be impossibly beautiful. The evening sky would glitter with a thousand silver arcs. If Earth had rings like Saturn, you'd only have to look up to get a spectacular show. Veteran astronomy artist Ron Miller has created some stunning views of what our skies would look like if Earth were a ringed planet, and they make me want to start a Kickstarter campaign to make it happen. In a recent article for io9, Miller presented his wild visions of a ringed Earth and what the sky would look like from various places on our planet. He notes that Earth did have a ring, long ago. It was the result of a cataclysmic planetary crash that precipitated the formation of the moon. Saturn's existing rings did not form moons because the material lies within its Roche limit. That's the radius within which orbiting bodies will generally disintegrate under gravitational stress. What if the material that went into our moon had been within Earth's Roche limit? Miller's visions are a possible answe... [Read more]Related Links:

It’s a good time to sell smartphones in China. According to stats compiled from DigiTimes, 90.54 million mobile phones were sold in China during the first quarter of 2013, for a gain of 23.5%. Year-over-year the gain was 34%. (...)Original Story Over 75 million smartphones sold in China during Q1 © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Over 75 million smartphones sold in China during Q1 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Etón has launched a new speaker system in the form of the new Etón Rugged Rukus, which has been designed to perform even in remote locations away from the grid, and take a few knocks along the way. The Etón Rugged Rukus speaker is equipped with a solar panel and lithium-ion battery to help keep those tunes pumping, providing 8 hours of use on a single charge. (...)Original Story Etón Rugged Rukus Bluetooth Speaker With Solar Panel Launches For $100 © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Etón Rugged Rukus Bluetooth Speaker With Solar Panel Launches For $100 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

The logo says just Xbox, but this is the new Xbox One. (Credit: James Martin/CNET) Gamers desperate to splash out on Microsoft's blocky new Xbox One console needn't wait until Christmas, as U.K. retailers have already started taking preorders for the upcoming gaming gadget. Green-hued tech retailer Zavvi is asking for a whopping 400 pounds ($608) for the Xbox One, which was revealed Tuesday at a bespoke Microsoft shindig. That's a very high price, even for a new console, though Zavvi's 'price promise' policy should mean that if the price comes down before the console goes on sale, you'll only end up paying the final price. Zavvi's also pegged the Xbox One as having a November 30 release date. I suspect that could be subject to change, but feels about right -- Microsoft promised that the console would be out this year, and it'll want to ensure its new toy is lining shop shelves in time for the annual Christmas spend-a-thon. Read more of "Xbox One pegged for 30 November, with £400 pre-order" at ... [Read more]Related Links:EA announces Ignite engine for next-gen sports gamesMicrosoft adds Skype, live TV to Xbox OneXbox next: What to expect at Tuesday's Xbox reveal eventNext Xbox: Microsoft sets big reveal for May 21Eight years later, one new Xbox

If you are looking foreword to the release of the new Man of Steel movie directed by Zack Snyder, you are sure to enjoy the new trailer that has been unveiled this week. The new Man of Steel movie is based on the DC Comics Superman character and is a reboot of the original Superman films portraying the character’s origin story. Watch the trailer after the jump to see what you can expect from the movie. (...)Original Story Man of Steel Movie Trailer Released (video) © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Man of Steel Movie Trailer Released (video) appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Nokia has updated its Nokia Here Maps app for Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 platform, and the update app now comes with sight recognition in the form of LiveSight, which scans where you are pointing the devices camera and provides you with live information on the area. (...)Original Story Nokia Here Maps Gets Sight Recognition On Windows Phone 8 (Video) © Geeky Gadgets, 2013. | Permalink | Unauthorized duplication and or distribution of our content is strictly forbidden © Geeky Gadgets, 2013 The post Nokia Here Maps Gets Sight Recognition On Windows Phone 8 (Video) appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.

Google Chrome version 27 has arrived, and with it you can now use the snazzy Conversational Search functionality showcased during Google I/O last week. All you need to do is install the latest version of Chrome, or the update if you already use the browser,...

Late last year we told you about Scanadu and its real-life tricorder, called the SCOUT. Within 10 seconds of direct contact to your left temple, the SCOUT analyzes, records and spits back your vitals, including temperature, respiratory rate, ECG, blood pressure (systolic, diastolic), stress and oximetry levels. Today, Scanadu is announcing three upgrades to Spock's once futuristic tool, in addition to an update to Project ScanaFlo, a disposable urine analysis device.Read more...