This computer is infected with over 200,000 pieces of malware [Image]
Uh... how is it possible to be infected with so many malware?!
Two whales almost swallow divers off the coast of California [Video]
This video is of biblical proportions. (See what I did there?)
Enjoy working in bed? Then you need this upside down laptop stand [Image]
This stand allows you to lay in bed on your back while using your laptop.
Man mods old Contra video game to propose to his girlfriend [Image]
My proposal was no where near as creative as this.
US government “demands” tech companies hand over user passwords, according to report
Since the leak of PRISM by Edward Snowden, there has been a continual stream of information and leaks regarding the activities of the US government. Yesterday we shared with you a story about how US agencies such as FBI and NSA wa...
First porn movie filmed with Google Glass has been made [NSFW]
When adult company Mikandi released its porn app for Google Glass last month, it was pulled hours after being released. Now they’re back with something else: the first Google Glass porn. The porno stars James Deen and Andy S...
Security engineers hack into cars, control the cars using their laptop
In a recent development, security engineers from Indiana have hacked into the software of the 2010 models of both the Toyota Prius and the Ford Escape using laptops which were connected to the cars’ electronic systems. This ...
US military is planning to build a drone launching submarine
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which is essentially the research arm for US armed forces, is currently planning to build what they are calling a drone mothership. The agency has recently announced several d...
Meet RHex, a robot that can do double jumps, flips, pullups, and more
RHex (pronounced “Rex”) stands for robot hexapod. RHex is a six-legged robot which is capable of negotiating all types of terrain and the researchers working on this project at the University of Pennsylvania hope one d...
Pictures and videos of BlackBerry’s next flagship phone have leaked online
Just three months after the official release of BlackBerry’s current flagship phone, the Z10, we’re now getting a glimpse at its successor. A Vietnamese Twitter user that goes by the handle @nvthanh1994 first showed of...
Google shows Unix version of YouTube to celebrate Geek Week
Just in case you haven’t heard yet, YouTube is celebrating Geek Week next week and will be highlighting all sorts of nerdy content. But to celebrate and promote the upcoming celebration, YouTube started a little easter egg h...
Microsoft says indies will now be able to self-publish on Xbox One, retail consoles can be used as dev kits
Microsoft appears to be hell-bent on fixing everything that people have complained about for the Xbox One. After completely reversing their used games policy and online requirements, the company has announced a new stance for how ...
Motorola announces new Droid family for Verizon: the Mini, Ultra, and Maxx
Around a week before Motorola’s scheduled unveiling of the highly anticipated Moto X, the company has announced a trio of new phones coming exclusively to Verizon. Unsurprisingly, since this is Verizon we’re talking ab...
[Windows] Best free file and folder sync software
Here on dotTech we have already covered best free cloud storage services, services that can be used not only to backup and remotely access or share files but also for the purposes of syncing files and folders across multiple compu...
[Windows] BCTextEncoder is a portable cryptography tool that encodes and decodes text
With all this news that big brother is watching everything we do in the tech world –as if that was never a possibility in the first place- it certainly leaves many wondering what they can do to protect themselves. Realistically, t...
[Android] Locket allows you to earn money by viewing ads on your lockscreen
One of the biggest drawbacks of the Android platform is that users are subjected to more advertisements than on other devices. Of course, the consensus about whether or not this is seen as a drawback can be relative. Some users do...
[Android] Little Lingo will test your skills in guessing Internet jargons
The Internet is full of slang words or jargons. As a matter of fact, almost everybody who uses social networks and instant messengers knows a lot of these words. If you’re one of them, then you probably know what LOL or ROFL means...
[iOS] Make traveling in a foreign country less stressful with Jibbigo Translator
Travel can be stressful, particularly if you’re traveling to a place where your command of the local language is shaky at best. Phrasebooks and pocket translators are good options, but if your memory is poor or you don’...
How to install Gnome 3 in Ubuntu [Guide]
There are many people against Unity in Ubuntu but who still might want to use the base version of Ubuntu with a different desktop environment, such as Kubuntu, Xubuntu ,or even Linux Mint. In this guide, I will show you how to ful...
How to autostart (autorun) a program on boot in Ubuntu [Guide]
Many programs automatically run at startup in Ubuntu, but generally they are the just the most important applications for the operating system to function properly. There are times when a user may want to manually add programs to ...
Sunrise inside a forest [Wallpaper]
I see the light. Do you see the light?
Bird takes a bath [Amazing Photo of the Day]
Bird decides to clean up and take a bath before going on a date.
How video gamers save money [Comic]
Saving money one game at a time.
How to turn 300KB of Excel files into a 40MB ZIP file [Humor]
Company continually "compresses" 300KB worth of Excel files until the ZIP is 40MB large.
Epic AT&T fail [Image]
AT&T sends a survey via text message asking responders to rate AT&T service but AT&T's network rejects the reply message.
8 geeky (nerdy) ways to say “I love you” [Image]
"You charge my particles."
Man buys “new $1,049 Sony laptop” from guy at truck stop for $500, gets an old Compaq instead [Image]
Man thinks he is getting a new $1,049 Sony Viao i7 laptop for $500, gets an old limited edition Compaq instead.
Who needs lawn gnomes when you can have a Dalek [Image]
A Dalek in a front yard? Say what?
US Congress votes to allow NSA to continue PRISM massive surveillance program
The uber controversial National Security Agency (NSA)’s PRISM program that allowed the organization to collect the telephone records and other metadata of American citizens will carry on as it always has, because on Wednesda...
HTTPS is no longer safe: US government is pressuring companies to provide access to secret encryption keys, according to report
US government agencies are not completely satisfied with the fact that they have unhindered access to sensitive information from citizens. Apparently, they’ve also attempted — and are continually attempting — to acquir...
Google unveils Chromecast, a $35 device that streams movies, shows, music, and more to your TV
We all knew the Nexus 7 was coming, so Google’s other announcement really stole the show. They introduced the Chromecast, which is a tiny device that you can plug into your TV’s HDMI port then “cast” (strea...
This ring has built-in NFC chip, can be used for unlocking doors, making payments, and more
The potential of NFC or Near Field Communication is astounding. When you stop and think about just how many ways the technology can be used it consumes your brain. There are so many applications possible that it’s a wonder the tec...
Study finds piracy has decreased thanks to services like Netflix and Spotify
Illegal downloading of music, movies and television shows seems to be on a steady decline, according to a Norwegian study by Ipsos MMI. The study found that songs are being pirated in Norway at just 17.5% of the rate that they wer...
Everything you need to know about Android 4.3
At Google’s Chrome and Android event, the company announced the latest version of Android: Android 4.3. This is the third incremental upgrade for Jelly Bean and it adds somewhat minor but useful features to the operating sys...
These streetlights automatically dim when no one is around and illuminate as soon as someone passes by
Believe it or not, streetlights use a lot of energy. It’s a shame too, because late at night when no one is walking the streets or no one needs them they still burn through resources. They’re actually a huge source of C02 emission...