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Next-generation gaming consoles compete at E3 conference We've still got about five months before the new Xbox One and PlayStation 4 launch in North America, and already blood has been spilled. From Microsoft gathering an arguably more impressive stable of exclusive games, to Sony revealing the lack of restrictions on PS4 games and a $100 lower price -- to Microsoft now doing a complete 180 on its DRM policies, this next console launch may be one of the most exciting and brutal yet. And I can't wait to comfortably watch from the sidelines, praising Thor I'm not in either of their shoes. Editors' note (June 19, 4:15 p.m. PT): This story has been updated and expanded since its original publication. Hardware The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 house very similar silicon inside their respective bodies, with a few key differences. According to an exhaustive analysis by Digital Foundry, the biggest difference between the two systems' hardware is the type of RAM each ... [Read more]Related Links:Explore 360-degree 3D models of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4Microsoft's Marc Whitten on why Xbox One offers a better valueAnalyst: Xbox One to cost $399, PlayStation 4 priced at $349Five unanswered questions about the Xbox OneXbox One vs. PlayStation 4

The new system is essentially an artificial pancreas. (Credit: Cambridge Consultants) As recently as the 1950s, one in three people diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes died within 25 years of diagnosis. People in the '50s had to monitor their glucose levels via urine testing and inject themselves with animal-derived insulin. How far we've come. Today, researchers are working to develop an artificial pancreas for people with Type 1 diabetes that works with a smartphone or tablet to both monitors blood glucose levels and disperses insulin 24/7. The goal, they say, is to reduce complications and improve the life expectancy of the millions of people with the metabolic disease -- because even though only 7 percent of them now die within 25 years of diagnosis, this rate is still far above general population mortality. The system, being developed by researchers out of the Institute of Metabolic Science at the University of Cambridge along with product development firm Cambridge Consultants, will rely on a continuous glucose-monitoring sensor implanted in a patient's skin to measure glucose concentration in the user's cells every o... [Read more]Related Links:Chemists developing breathalyzer to detect and monitor diabetesIntel's new fourth-gen 'Haswell' processors: What you need to know (FAQ)Meet Fitwall, where tech and elite fitness get off the groundAtheer bringing 3D augmented reality and gesture control to AndroidSiri-like calendar app Tempo eyes other platforms

At Baselworld a couple months ago I sat down with Alpina and was taken through their 2013 lineup.  They presented an attractive collection, led by a couple of nice heritage pieces (i.e. modern day interpretations of historical pieces) that I will show you before long, as well as a nice variety of new models across three of their lifestyle-themed collections:  Aviation, Diving and Sailing.  The watches I want to comment on today are the new Startimer Pilot Chronograph Big Date models, part of the Alpina Aviation collection. Click through to read and see more © Perpetuelle, 2013. | Serving Up New Luxury and Avant-Garde Timepieces Daily. More Alpina

TokyoFlash has created quite a few intriguing watches over the past few years with interesting time displays. Will the inclusion of a breathalyzer be a worthwhile addition?... read more »The article ToykoFlash Kisai Intoxicated Watch With Breathalyzer first appeared on A BLOG TO WATCH and was written by Patrick Kansa.

Check out these Alexander McQueen sneakers ($860) with stud embossed detail on the toe, sides and back. They feature a green leather bottom that wraps around a black leather upper half, a side zip detail, and a thick white rubber sole. What do you think?

Granola bars can be overwhelming from time to time, which is why the bite-size version is the way to go. Now, I’m not saying that I’m an advocate for cookie-alternatives, but these are great cookie-alternatives. Recipe and image via My Name is Yeh. 1 c rolled oats a pinch of salt a pinch of ground cinnamon a splash of vanilla 1/4 c almond butter 1 tb honey (substitute this for agave syrup to make these vegan) 1/4 c dried berries For preparation instructions, click here. Related PostsYum Alert: Gluten-Free Chocolate Waffles Yum Alert: Raw Vegan Blackberry Lemon Lavender Cheesecake Yum Alert: Fresh Strawberry Coconut Margaritas Yum Alert: No-Bake Vegan Thin Mints Yum Alert: Raspberry Cheesecake Marbled Brownies

"Eccentric millionaire" John McAfee finally reveals his strategy for removing his namesake anti-virus software. (Credit: Screenshot by Eric Mack/CNET) In the past year, estranged antivirus kingpin John McAfee has been accused of being many things -- madman, drug addict, and murderer, just to name a few -- but as the video below proves, you certainly can't accuse him of taking himself too seriously. In the very NSFW four-minute clip, McAfee slams the software he created (but has had not contact with for more than a decade, as he points out) for its tendency to update itself at the most inconvenient times and ultimately offers an, uh, unorthodox method for uninstalling it. Related storiesJohn McAfee brings his 'Where's Waldo' act to PortlandJohn McAfee said to be released from Guatemalan detentionAntivirus guru John McAfee sells rights for movie about his life Bu... [Read more]Related Links:New tech can detect even viruses yet to be discoveredMicrosoft, feds disrupt massive Citadel botnetNew proof-of-concept malware demonstrates virus for OS XNew sex sim aims for hottest VR action ever'Neda' four years later and other viral moments

This is just one piece of a giant panorama. (Credit: Screenshot by Amanda Kooser/CNET) NASA is going big. Very big. The space agency used technology from panoramic equipment and software company GigaPan to help stitch together a massive image of the surface of Mars that hits 1.3 billion pixels. The interactive view of the Rocknest landscape is courtesy of the Curiosity rover. It took the rover's three cameras and image collection activities spread over several different days to gather all the visual data. This is the first NASA-produced image from the surface of Mars to top the 1-billion-pixel mark Related stories Buzz Aldrin has a plan to get us to Mars by 2035 Mars Curiosity Rover gets second life as Lego model "It gives a sense of place and really shows off the cameras' capabilities," says Bob Deen of the Multi-Mission Image Processing Laboratory at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The image is composed of around 900 frames from Curiosity's cameras. The panorama is fun to ex... [Read more]Related Links:Mars Curiosity Rover gets second life as Lego modelMars rover confirms dangers of space radiationIE piggybacks on Everest celebration to showcase new browser techEpisode 38: Google's ChromeBook Pixel gets the ultimate road testExperimenting with fireballs in space

Chocolate syrup glides off a shoe coated with NeverWet. (Credit: Screenshot by Christopher MacManus/CNET) Imagine spilling red wine or chocolate syrup on your shirt, only to watch it glide off as if nothing ever happened in the first place. Hogwash? No, it's called NeverWet. Awhile back, I wrote about NeverWet, a superhydrophobic coating that can be applied to nearly any surface and repels liquids startlingly well. To bring NeverWet to the masses, developer Ross Nanotechnology licensed the product to Rust-Oleum, which recently started selling the spray for $19.97 at Home Depot. Related stories Shape-shifting hydrogel takes cue from plants, moves to light A high-tech way to walk through rain and not get wet ... [Read more]Related Links:Crave giveaway: Rugged Incipio Atlas case for iPhone 5Watch water freeze instantly as it poursCrave giveaway: Boombotix Boombot Rex portable speakerEight things the Moto X needsNew smart fabric mimics the way skin perspires

You have to love the boy and girl icons. (Credit: Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET) Sometimes my CNET handlers like to challenge me. Or perhaps they're sending me a discreet message. Today, for example, one of my knowing leash-pullers sent me details of an app he thought might interest me. I took one look and wondered what he might have meant, for this was not something I would ever Pinterest. You see, I now have set indelibly in my mind that there exists an app called STD Triage. I know you're already slightly ahead of me in understanding what service this app might offer. For it aims to lift the embarrassment from your need to know right now where you've been. The idea is that you photograph your fears and discomforts. Next, they are reviewed within 24 hours by a licensed dermatologist. About 20 million Americans a year discover they have contracted a sexually transmitted disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells us (PDF). But the CDC has also noted (PDF) that STDs are a "hidden epidemic," with many people being too sheepish to report infection. With STD Triage, your anonymity is guaranteed -- but, of course. Moreover, when ... [Read more]Related Links:Gmail service Mailbox redesigns app with iPad in mindStar Apps: eBay's Steve YankovichCheck your Mac's serial number after repair servicesUse Duolingo on Android to learn languages while mobileForget what you know, next-gen consoles change everything