Originally published on http://mashable.com/2014/12/25/fitness-tracking-multiple-sclerosis/?utmcampaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utmcid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utmmedium=feed&utmsource=feedly&utm_reader=feedly Amateur athletes use fitness bands like the Fitbit to track their adrenaline-fueled adventures and then brag to friends. Others use the band to count their footsteps and the calories they burn.
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Behavior Multipliers: Four Factors That Can Lead to Success
Originally published on http://lifehacker.com/behavior-multipliers-four-factors-that-can-lead-to-suc-1674960789 Our constant quest to achieve more and work faster results is a trap. We get so obsessed with the goal that we forget to consider the factors that can help our hinder our success. Here are four behavior multipliers that can help you along the way toward your goals.
Los mejores cortos de fantasía y ciencia-ficción de 2014
Originally published on http://es.gizmodo.com/los-mejores-cortos-de-fantasia-y-ciencia-ficcion-de-201-1674824645 En solo unos minutos, los cortos nos pueden brindar ideas fascinantes, abrumarnos con escenas espectaculares o introducirnos a personajes extraños y misteriosos. A continuación os dejamos con algunos de los cortos de este año que simplemente no podemos quitarnos de la cabeza.
Crazy spinning giant Thai rocket is the awesomest thing
Originally published on http://sploid.gizmodo.com/crazy-spinning-giant-thai-rocket-is-the-awesomest-thing-1675476638 I mean, damn. That's a good show.
After Alleged Rape In New Delhi, Uber Lays Out Additional Safety Measures In India
Originally published on http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/27/uber-india-safety-measures/ Following an incident in which one of its drivers allegedly raped a female passenger in New Delhi, ride-hailing company Uber has announced additional safety measures it is taking in India.
LEGO Halo Pillar of Autumn Model is 7-feet Long
Originally published on http://technabob.com/blog/2014/12/26/lego-halo-pillar-of-autumn/ We love us some LEGO around here and this is one of the coolest spaceships we’ve seen built from those little plastic blocks. The gigantic 7-foot long model of the Pillar of Autumn from Halo weighs in at 200 pounds and took the dude who built it three years to complete.
How to trick your brain with M&Ms
Originally published on http://boingboing.net/2014/12/26/how-to-trick-your-brain-with-m.html
Why Lizard Squad Took Down PSN and Xbox Live On Christmas Day
Originally published on http://games.slashdot.org/story/14/12/26/0357246/why-lizard-squad-took-down-psn-and-xbox-live-on-christmas-day DroidJason1 writes Early Christmas morning, hacker group Lizard Squad took credit for taking down PlayStation Network and Xbox Live for hours. This affected those who had received new Xbox One or PS4 consoles, preventing them from playing online.
Un ataque DDoS dejó una Navidad sin videojuegos
Originally published on http://es.engadget.com/2014/12/26/ataque-ddos-navidad-xbox-live-psn/ Ni en bueno de Tim Burton podría haber imaginado un guión tan maléfico para su pesadilla antes de Navidad. Un ataque DDoS organizado por el grupo Lizard Squad dejó a miles de usuarios sin poder jugar a sus nuevos juegos y consolas durante el día de Navidad.
Cool samurai Star Wars clearly shows the saga's Japanese influences
Originally published on http://sploid.gizmodo.com/cool-samurai-star-wars-figures-clearly-show-the-sagas-j-1675331292 Now that Disney bought Star Wars, I hope they get a little bit riskier and produce new stuff loosely based on the classic trilogy. A Japanese version would look amazing, as these cool action figures demonstrate.
Wait, Now You'll Be Able To Own Every Pacific Rim Jaeger As A Toy
Originally published on http://toybox.io9.com/wait-now-youll-be-able-to-own-every-pacific-rim-jaeger-1675535683 Okay, so I was wrong.
Staples breach may have affected over a million credit cards
Originally published on http://www.engadget.com/2014/12/19/staples-malware-hack/ Good grief, the hacks just don't stop. Now office-supply store Staples believes that it suffered an attack that compromised some 1.16 million payment cards.
Joystiq Streams: Halo 5 beta, live and uncut
Originally published on http://www.joystiq.com/2014/12/19/joystiq-streams-halo-5-beta-live-and-uncut/ Halo is on the brain this December. We're chock full of conflicting emotions about Master Chief, personable AI, and the many ancient technology entanglements they find themselves snared in.
The secret engine technology that made the SR-71 the fastest plane ever
Originally published on http://sploid.gizmodo.com/the-secret-engine-technology-that-made-the-sr-71-the-fa-1673510951 On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers flew the first airplane ever at 6.8 mph (10.9 km/h). Only 61 years and five days later, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird took off. It's still the world's fastest airplane with a speed of 2,193 mph (3,530 km/h.
Watch: Take A 96-Minute Masterclass On The Art Of Filmmaking With Alfred Hitchcock
Originally published on http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/watch-take-a-96-minute-masterclass-on-the-art-of-filmmaking-with-alfred-hitchcock-20141218 There are many different kinds of directors. Some are actor’s directors, others masters of spectacle and awe. Then there are directors who just get the schematics of film on a gut level.
Jerry Seinfeld Nails Consumerism
Originally published on http://www.core77.com/blog/objectculture/jerryseinfeldnailsconsumerism_28006.asp It's a sad fact, but true, that most of us industrial designers know the feeling of working on something that we don't care about.
Admiral Ackbar Mouse Trap: IT’S A TRAP!!
Originally published on http://technabob.com/blog/2014/12/15/admiral-ackbar-mouse-trap/ Admiral Ackbar wasn’t exactly a big character in the Star Wars films. We only remember him because of his fish-like features and his famous “It’s A Trap!” line in Return of the Jedi. Ackbar has found new life on the web as a meme, and some geek genius has burnt his face onto an actual trap.
Pasta Making Machines' Mesmerizing Extrusions
Originally published on http://www.core77.com/blog/food/pastamakingmachinesmesmerizingextrusions_28018.asp It's a clinical way of looking at it, but that's what pasta is: A bunch of extrusions. The same production method used to make aluminum cooling fins, vinyl threshold inserts and rubber hosing is also what creates tasty fusilli.
Get A Good Look At Iron Man's Avengers: Age Of Ultron Suit
Originally published on http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=42997 Chances are you’ve already caught a few glimpses of Tony Stark’s new Iron Man duds in the teaser trailer for Avengers: Age Of Ultron that debuted back in October. But if you were itching to get a closer look to see how it compares to past suits, Hot Toys has you covered with its new toy.
Marvel reveals plot details for Ant-Man movie
Originally published on http://arstechnica.com/the-multiverse/2014/12/marvel-reveals-plot-details-for-ant-man-movie/ Marvel's upcoming Ant-Man wrapped shooting last week, and now the studio has finally released the official plot details for the film.