Finding Lost Recording From the 1880s

05 February 2012

An anonymous reader writes "The NY Times recently ran a story on the discovery of a cache of wax cylinder records, recorded in Europe in the 1880s, of Otto von Bismarck, Helmuth von Moltke, and various musicians. 'In June 1889, Edison sent Wangemann t...

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Finding Lost Recording From the 1880s

05 February 2012

An anonymous reader writes "The NY Times recently ran a story on the discovery of a cache of wax cylinder records, recorded in Europe in the 1880s, of Otto von Bismarck, Helmuth von Moltke, and various musicians. 'In June 1889, Edison sent Wangemann t...

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Vimeo app lands for Windows Phone, lets you upload your next student film over 3G

05 February 2012

Hello there Mango fans, is YouTube just a little too lowbrow for you? Well, fret not, Vimeo is here to stream all the HD student shorts your little Microsoft-loving heart desires. The official app doesn't just let you browse, search and view clips on ...

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A Google-a-Day Puzzle for Feb. 5

05 February 2012

Google's daily brainteaser helps hone your search skills.

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Windows Phone exec Brandon Watson leaves Microsoft, headed to Amazon

05 February 2012

There's some more corporate reshuffling going on in the Windows Phone universe this week, now that Brandon Watson has confirmed his departure from Microsoft. Watson, who served as head of the WP Developer Experience, announced the news on his Twitter...

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India Turns Down American Fighter Jets, Buys From France

05 February 2012

An anonymous reader writes "While America had offered the F-16, F-18 and now the stealth F-35 fighter, India picked for its new multi-role attack jet a low cost, older French plane. Why? For one, it's cheaper, and two, if American/Indian relations go ...

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Ask Engadget: Best sub-$100 camera/laptop bag?

05 February 2012

We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from Joseph (he's from Atlanta) who needs a camera bag for his semi-professional photography enterpr...

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New Hampshire Passes ‘Open Source Bill’

05 February 2012

Plugh writes "In a victory for transparency and openness in government, and saving tax dollars, New Hampshire has passed HB418. State agencies are now required by law to consider open source software when acquiring software, and to promote the use of ...

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Roland’s iModela 3D milling machine: it’s a crafty tool

05 February 2012

3D printing. Sure, that's pretty neat, but there are other ways to make three dimensional objects at home. Roland's new iModela, for example, is an "affordable" ($899) digital hobby mill that can carve 3D shapes, jewelry, textures and prototypes out o...

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Text Message Brands Quebec Man a Terror Suspect

05 February 2012

An anonymous reader writes "Saad Allami likely never expected that a simple text message of encouragement would have turned his life upside down. But as seen in a similar case of absurd overreaction by authorities, a simple text message is all it take...

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