Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul wants to abolish all income taxes — but he says he’ll have to completely destroy the “welfare system” to do it. - 3 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 5:04pm -
Buried in its latest fiscal report, Nintendo revealed it plans to bring Mario back to the 3DS within its next fiscal year - this time in 2D. - 4 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 4:03pm -
We often see third-party device teardowns but Samsung bucks the trend by showing breakdown of its 5.3-inch Galaxy Note. Those who say Android screens are getting larger mainly because of LTE radio size need to take a closer look at this dissection. I think they're wrong. - 4 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 3:53pm -
In what will likely be a constant back and forth between Apple and Samsung, the iPhone maker has apparently reclaimed the title of the world’s largest smartphone vendor for the fourth quarter of 2011. - 4 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 3:51pm -
Apple has defended its ethical standards after a newspaper reported factories in China rely on child labour, 24 hour days and unsafe conditions to manufacture iPhones, iPads and computers. - 5 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 3:03pm -
Students increasingly go to college as a path toward better jobs, not to pursue particular interests. Researchers found that 85.9 percent of freshmen said they're in college "to be able to get a better job." - 6 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 2:38pm -
Samsung suffered another reversal in its patent battle with Apple Friday morning, as the Mannheim Regional Court in Germany dismissed the Korean company's second patent complaint related to 3G/UMTS technology. Last week, the same court rejected another similar Samsung complaint about 3G tech. - 6 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 2:30pm -
On the heels of a record quarterly profit, Apple was slammed in the press yesterday by a lengthy New York Times article highlighting the poor working conditions in the Chinese factories that make Apple products. - 6 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 2:21pm -
In an interesting twist, it looks like the 360 has clawed back the lead built up by the PS3 due to the holidays in the US. Both the consoles sell 11 million each. - 8 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 12:31pm -
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Every day we're on the lookout for ways to make your work easier and your life better, but Lifehacker readers are smart, insightful folks with all kinds of expertise to share, and we want to give everyone regular access to that exceptional hive mind. Help Yourself is a daily thread where readers can ask and answer questions about tech, productivity… - 39 mins ago, 27 Jan 12, 7:30pm -
We've had a lot of discussion about SOPA and PIPA recently, the bills that want to cripple the internet, but there are still plenty of people who aren't clear on the issues. And although the bills have been shelved for now, similar threats (e.g., ACTA) loom and it's wise to stay informed of the issues at stake. This infographic lays SOPA's and PIPA… - 1 hour ago, 27 Jan 12, 7:00pm -
Despite the large number of Twitter clients available for Linux, none of them are perfect. Our favorite would have to be the powerful, customizable Choqok. More » - 2 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 6:30pm -
Your professor says an awful lot of things during class. You can't possibly write it all down, nor should you. To take the best notes (and ace your exams), pay attention to your professor's cues—conscious and subconscious. More » - 3 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 5:30pm -
If you're in the market for a new camera but still doing your shopping virtually, add Camera Size to your list of helpful webapps. The site places digital cameras side by side so you can easily find which one fits you best. More » - 3 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 5:00pm -
You've had a long week, and let's face it, none of us are too happy having learned how sitting all day is wreaking havoc on our bodies. So here's a reminder: Stand up, walk around, then join your fellow lifehackers in this week's open thread. More » - 4 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 4:30pm -
Google Alerts can be a great tool for monitoring any search term you care about—including your own name and other personal information. This means you can use Google Alerts to regularly check if a thief is using your info anywhere online. More » - 4 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 4:00pm -
Firefox/Chrome/Safari: Netflix's new interface may not be the most fun to navigate, but you can ease a bit of the pain with a user script that adds Gmail-like keyboard shortcuts to the entire thing. More » - 5 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 3:30pm -
Storing files in Dropbox is great, but if you need to make quick edits when you're on the go it's not the best tool. TextDropApp is a simple solution that allows you to create or edit plain text files directly in your browser and syncs them automatically with Dropbox.More » - 5 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 3:00pm -
RePress is a new WordPress plugin that turns any WordPress site into a proxy that can be used to circumvent national firewalls, including the systems used in The Netherlands, Italy, Finland and other countries where The Pirate Bay is blocked. The plugin is developed by the hosting company Greenhost and allows everyone with a WordPress [...] - 16 mins ago, 27 Jan 12, 7:53pm -
From the Guardian: "Earlier this month the FBI quietly published a request for information (RFI) looking for companies that might help it build a new social network monitoring system looking at "publicly available" information. Contractors have until 10 February to suggest solutions." - 40 mins ago, 27 Jan 12, 7:29pm -
If you're working on a DIY version of the Hubble Space Telescope, this may come in handy. It's apparently the Vehicle Power Interface Console used at the Goddard Flight Center during pre-launch testing of the HST, and you can buy it now on eBay for $75,000. From the listing: Everything is housed in a very [...] - 43 mins ago, 27 Jan 12, 7:26pm -
Gothamist digs into whether NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly's statements and actions regarding the production of an Islamophobic propaganda film "screened on a continuous loop for over 1,200 NYPD officers" may have been a violation of NYPD conduct codes. If you're new to the story, first read this NYT item, then this followup. - 50 mins ago, 27 Jan 12, 7:19pm -
Photographer Edi Go made a beautiful photograph of an ugly plastic bag. "Elastic" by Edi Go (Behance, via Imaginary Foundation) - 1 hour ago, 27 Jan 12, 7:06pm -
After noticing a lack of space for Rob's vintage synthesizer collection, Happy Mutants has decided not to purchase the ICBM silo and air park for sale in New York's Adirondacks. Instead, we have our sights on the Jamesburg Earth Station now for sale in Carmel Valley, California. As we speak, Weisberger is pawning a handful [...] - 1 hour ago, 27 Jan 12, 6:53pm -
Dunchead sez, "RBS boss Stephen Hester has accepted his bonus of £963,000 on top of his annual salary of £1.2 million. RBS is 80% owned by the UK taxpayer. This image represents his annual income as 2.2 million pixels, comparing it in 'income parade' style with other taxpayer-employed workers." RBS boss Stephen Hester's annual salary [...] - 1 hour ago, 27 Jan 12, 6:45pm -
"On Sept 16, 1981, Representative Stewart McKinney and I introduced legislation designed to end bureaucratic interference in the use of marijuana as a medicant. We believe licensed physicians are competent to employ marijuana, and patients have a right to obtain marijuana legally, under medical supervision, from a regulated source." Newt Gingrich, hypocritical piece of shit, [...] - 2 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 6:27pm -
Several years ago, VH1 made a documentary about the Langley Schools Music Project, and you can watch the whole thing on YouTube. If you're not hip to the Langley Schools Music Project, you're in for a real treat. Between 1976 and 1977, music teacher Hans Fenger and a group of middle school students recorded two [...] - 2 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 6:19pm -
"Just as prohibition of alcohol failed in the United States in the 1920s, the war on drugs has failed globally. Over the past 50 years, more than $1 trillion has been spent fighting this battle, and all we have to show for it is increased drug use, overflowing jails, billions of pounds and dollars of [...] - 2 hours ago, 27 Jan 12, 6:14pm -
Display your products differently in grid view or even list view, all with responsive layouts Tokokoo Key Features of Paloogada GetShopped integration Hero Photo Slider Zoom-able product images Facebook Page Integration Auto thumbnail resize Custom options panel Price/Preview/Download Single License – $75.00 Demo | Download Niche Tags: Ecommerce, Non-Blogging, Shopping - 2 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 2:00pm -
The goal with this design is to create something very minimalist and easy on the eyes in order to really make the showcased items stand out. Themefuse Key Features of VideoGrid 2 color schemes Masonry gallery with filter sort Jquery image/video lightbox Auto image resizing Font-face custom font Search engine optimized Widget ready Custom options [...] - 2 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 2:00pm -
Inspired by the beautiful Swedish capital, the minimalist design offers an unique and balanced layout for a magazine or photography theme… the contrast is perfect for showcasing high-quality images. Gabfire Key Features of Stockholm 5 color schemes Solid large featured content slider Multiple header layouts Multiple category layouts Media Gallery Module Auto-sized thumbnail management Dropdown [… - 2 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 2:00pm -
A feature-rich theme that can be used for video sites, news & magazine sites or anything types of sites that you can imagine. Theme Junkie Key Features of VideoPlus Stylish multimedia featured slider Automatic video thmubnails Custom shortcodes Dropdown menu navigation Social media ready Localization ready Advertisement ready Widgets ready Price/Preview/Download Single License – $29.95 [...] - 11 days ago, 16 Jan 12, 2:00pm -
A truly unique newspaper theme with features typically found only on sites with large budgets and staff. Gabfire Key Features of City Desk 7 color schemes Featured content slider Multiple authors ready Auto-sized thumbnail management Dropdown menu navigation Advertisement ready Widgets ready SEO optimized Price/Preview/Download Single License – $59.00 Demo | Download Niche Tags: Blogging, [...] - 16 days ago, 11 Jan 12, 2:00pm -
A next generation WordPress Portfolio Theme with fluid layout and impressive flexibility. Frog Themes Key Features of FolioGrid Pro 7 color schemes Fluid grid based layout with infinite scroll Easy video embedding Automated video and image resize Widgets ready Theme option pages Price/Preview/Download Single License – $48.00 Demo | Download Niche Tags: Blogging, Photo, Portfolio, [...] - 18 days ago, 9 Jan 12, 2:00pm -
An ultra modern business WordPress theme that allows business owners to showcase their business, services and products in a way that focuses the eye. Frog Themes Key Features of Bespoke Pro Google Font support Built-in Lightbox Smooth jQuery Drop-down Menus Portfolio/Showcase/Jobs/Recruitment/Testimonial custom post Automated image resize Social media ready Widgets ready Theme option pages Price/P… - 18 days ago, 9 Jan 12, 2:00pm -
A next generation high impact WordPress photography theme that boasts an array of features like EXIF data pages and fluid photo gallery. Frog Themes Key Features of 365 Pro 3 color schemes Fluid grid based layout with infinite scroll Photo page template with thumbs slider Photo EXIF page UX layout filters Automated image resize Social [...] - 18 days ago, 9 Jan 12, 2:00pm -
A hybrid business and e-commerce theme where your products can be as much or as little a focus as you desire with a dedicated shop page available WooThemes Key Features of Shelf Life 3 color schemes Responsive design Featured content slider WooCommerce plugin ready Sales reports and statistics Shipping and tax options Customers orders management [...] - 21 days ago, 6 Jan 12, 2:00pm -
When using the [ gallery ] shortcode, the individual photos are linked to the photo attachment page in the rss feed e.g when your visitors click on the above first photo in Google Reader, they are brought to the thumbnail attachment page (http://ericulous.com/demo/2007/07/19/full-of-images/attachment/01/). Which may be confusing to your visitors if your theme does not [...] - 23 days ago, 4 Jan 12, 1:00pm -
