Wednesday, January 29, 2014

This Machine Perfectly Filets and De-Bones Fish with X-Rays and Water

Source: http://gizmodo.com/this-machine-perfectly-filets-and-de-bones-fish-with-x-1511542681

Machines that can accurately and efficiently filet a fish have been used for years now to speed up processing plants—though only with farmed fish that are all the same size and weight. Fish caught in the wild usually have to be processed by hand given they vary in size, but a new machine that employs x-ray vision and precise water jets can finally automate the filleting process.

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Posted by Augustine at 3:27 PM

Twitter's adding new search features for web users: filter results by videos, photos, news, or peopl

Source: http://gizmodo.com/twitters-adding-new-search-features-for-web-users-filt-1511760075

Twitter's adding new search features for web users: filter results by videos, photos, news, or people. You can also filter only results from those you follow. [Twitter via The Verge]

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Posted by Augustine at 3:23 PM

Twitter tool tells journalists what's BREAKING!

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/29/twitter-dataminr-for-news/

We've known for sometime that Twitter is looking to make a move in the news game, but what that would look like was still unclear. Today, the blue bird's intentions are starting to look a bit more concrete, with the announcement of Dataminr for News, a tool that pinpoints and alerts journalist of breaking news before every Joe with a dot com is tweeting about it. The tool, created in partnership with NY startup Dataminr, uses machine learning algorithms to identify big and reliable stories and alert journalists via email, mobile alerts, and other means. It will also provide detailed information about the origins and sources behind the information. According to The Verge, CNN has used Dataminr tools for months and is already seeing some payoff: it claims to produce at least two stories a day sourced from the service.

The new initiative feeds into the "me first" media culture that has seen hoaxes rise to the top of Twitter as quickly as real breaking news stories. However, Dataminr claims that its algorithms cut through the bull shit by looking beyond the first tweet to find "corroborating sources on the ground" among other factors. According to TechCrunch, Dataminr CEO Ted Bailey said Dataminr for News will become available to all journalists for an undisclosed price later this year.

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Via: The Verge, TechCrunch

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Posted by Augustine at 2:43 PM

drag2share: A first glimpse of the new 'multiOS' handset from Geeksphone

source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/29/geeksphone-revolution-images-boot2gecko/?utm_source=Feed_Classic_Full&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget&?ncid=rss_full

Though we were able to tell you all about the Geeksphone Revolution's specs last month, the gestation-themed stock photo gave no clue as to how it actually looked. Now, we finally have pictures of the Firefox OS/Android dual-boot handset (there's another after the break) and a further description of how it'll work. First off, Geeksphone is now referring to the Firefox OS option as "Boot2Gecko by Mozilla," harkening back to the original (awful) name for some reason. Nomenclature aside, it'll come with Android installed (a version hasn't been specified yet) and you'll be able to choose Boot2Gecko or "any other community-supported ROM" -- but it won't be dual-boot. You will get OTA updates for whichever OS option you choose though, along with the previously reported dual-core 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, a 4.7-inch 960 x 540 screen, 1GB of RAM and 8-megapixel rear/2-megapixel front cameras. There's still no s! ign of a release date and, more importantly, the price -- that'll no doubt weed out those willing try the MultiOS device from those who prefer the devil they know.

Update: Geeksphone has told us that "Boot2Gecko" is how Mozilla is now branding Firefox OS for carriers, but is otherwise identical. The more you know...

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Posted by Augustine at 1:11 PM

drag2share: Scribd takes on Amazon, brings its subscription e-book service to Kindle Fire tablets

source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/29/scribd-e-book-subscription-kindle-fire-app/?utm_source=Feed_Classic_Full&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget&?ncid=rss_full

The whole point of owning an Amazon tablet is that you're eventually gonna buy stuff. Want movies? Amazon's got you covered. Music? Time to check out Amazon's MP3 store. And then, of course, there's books: Amazon expects you to buy lots and lots of reading material through the built-in Kindle app. Now, though, another company is trying to get in on the action. Scribd, which already runs a $9-a-month e-book subscription service, is opening up shop on Kindle Fire tablets. As on the existing apps (Android, iOS and a web version), the Kindle version offers unlimited monthly access, allowing readers to share what they're reading and embed books onto websites. The catch? Scribd only has a deal with one major publishing house, HarperCollins, with the rest of the catalog comprised of titles from independent publishers. So, while you'll enjoy authors like Michael Chabon and classics like Sh*t My Dad Says, you'll be missing out on things like the Game of Thrones! series. Then again, if you read even two books a month, that $9 fee could pay for itself.

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Posted by Augustine at 1:10 PM

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