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- Zendesk hack points to overall vulnerability on the Web
Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr have notified their users of a security breach from Zendesk, the customer-software provider that handles their support questions. The breach may confirm a need for tougher security standards for websites and applications.
- What Pinterest reveals about women
Women make up more than 80 percent of Pinterest users. A new company, Repinly, has started mining their pinning choices to draw some interesting conclusions.
- Edward Gorey: writer, artist, and a most puzzling man
Edward Gorey was a man of contradictions. He inspired marginalized groups with his illustrations and words. Yet, for all his dark humor, Gorey’s quirks were simultaneously normal and baffling.
- Sony's PlayStation 4: What you need to know
Sony revealed the PlayStation 4 last night, in what turned out to be a fulfilling and unfulfilling night.
- AirGo: Economy seating for the 21st century airline
A Malaysian engineering student named Alireza Yaghoubi has a bold plane for the airline industry. The name? AirGo.
- Google offers public a chance to test Project Glass (for a price)
Want to test out Project Glass, Google's new augmented-reality headset? You'll have to be lucky. You'll also to have $1,500. Plus tax.
- What to expect from Sony and the rumored PlayStation 4 'Orbis'
In a matter of hours, Sony will make its big announcement, which many believe will introduce a next-generation PlayStation console. Here is some of the speculation about what the console would look like (and the likelihood of them being true).
- How Nicolaus Copernicus moved the Earth
Nicolaus Copernicus, whose 540th birthday is celebrated on Google's homepage Tuesday, kicked off the Scientific Revolution.
- HTC One gets a one-up on the X. But will history repeat?
The HTC One, which is intended to compete directly with the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III, will go on sale next month in the US.
- Apple joins Facebook in ranks of the recently hacked
Apple says it was the target of a malware attack that exploited vulnerabilities in the Java plug-in for browsers.
- Copernicus and the Church: What the history books don't say
Many believe the heliocentric theory was immediately rejected by the Catholic Church. However, the relationship between the Church and Copernicus is much more complex than popular historical narratives suggest.
- How Nicolaus Copernicus rewrote the rules of the solar system
Nicolaus Copernicus was born 540 years ago today.
- Military invests in smart-phone reconnaissance
AOptix signs a $3 million contract with the US Department of Defense to help develop smart phones with Smart Mobile Identity technology, which scans fingerprints and other physical features for identity verification. Biometrics developers say they aren't far from making the technology commercially available.
- HTC One will replace One X as flagship HTC device: report
HTC is poised to release a new phone called the One in the US on March 22, according to one tech site.
- Goodbye, Windows Live Messenger. Hello, Skype.
Microsoft will soon begin shuttling its Windows Live Messenger users to Skype.
- George Ferris's Valentine's Day gift to science teachers
George Ferris, whose 154th birthday is celebrated with a Valentine's Day-themed Google Doodle, didn't just come up with a new amusement park ride; he provided an opportunity for physics teachers to come up with truly terrifying scenarios.
- Enter the Penguin: Steam for Linux arrives
Valve launches its Steam video-game marketplace for Linux and, in typical Valve fashion, is having a huge sale to celebrate.
- Apple prepares to fight for the iPhone name in Brazil
Apple is set to challenge a Brazilian patent agency ruling that states that the iPhone trademark belongs to a Brazilian electronics company.
- Tamagotchi returns: '90s toy becomes Android app
Tamagotchi -- coming soon to an Android near you. The beloved virtual pet of the '90s is coming back as an app.
- George Ferris: Here are all 10 of Google's animal odd couples Google's latest doodle combines two events. The love-themed amusement park celebrates Valentine's Day and the 154th birthday of George Ferris, who invented the Ferris wheel. Clicking on the heart-button located in the center of the doodle makes the two Ferris wheels spin. When they stop, a new couple is formed and they go on a date. Much like real-life dating, some of these dates end well and others, well, let's just say the other dates shouldn't expect a second one. Have you seen all of the couples? If not, here's your chance to see the curious pairs.