Card outperform an $80 more expensive AMD GPU in power, gaming, and noise
From Business and financial news – CNNMoney.com: Oil rig workers make nearly $100,000 a year
It may be dangerous, difficult work, but oil drillers are well compensated for the job: In 2011 the average salary for rig workers and other industry personnel was $99,175.
From Engadget: HTC One X camera discovered to have remote shutter functionality with BT headsets
Here’s something fun for HTC One X owners with a knack for Instagram photography. Recently discovered by ePrice on YouTube, the phone apparently features a remote shutter for its camera that’s activated with some Bluetooth headsets. As Droid Life mentions, it can take a certain button combinations to get it working, but it’s certainly intriguing for anyone wanting to rig this svelte slab of Ice Cream Sandwich to a tripod. You’ll find a video demo after the break, but hey, if you’ve got a headset lying around it might be worth a shot. Let us know your results in the comments!
from Engadget
From Lifehacker: Why You Should Watch and Record Video in 720p Instead of 1080i
Despite the many technological advancements we’ve had over the past few years, interlaced video seems to have stuck around. Interlaced is the “i” in 1080i and the reason it’s not quite as good as 720p. It’s in your cable, your televisions, and your camcorders. You should stop using it. Benjamin Higginbotham, the Technology Evangelist, explains why in the above video. More »
from Lifehacker
From Kotaku: PlayStation Division Loses $2.8 Billion
From Morning Edition: Jihadist Group In Syria Adds To Violent Attacks
A relatively new terrorist group has claimed responsibility for recent attacks in Syria. Jabhat al-Nusra Li-Ahl al-Sham, or the Front to Protect the Syrian People, is an al-Qaida-style terrorist group that has apparently entered the fray of violence.
from Morning Edition
From The UberReview: ZBoard: Segway for Hipsters
Remember Segways? They were supposed to be transportation of the future, but now they’re just a silly trend we’ll laugh at in 10 years when we see them on VH1′s “I Love the ’00s.† Segways were for rich yuppies, but the ZBoard ain’t your rich trustfund beneficiary’s skateboard. Electric skateboards are nothing new, but this one is weight-sensing, much like the Silly Seg. Kicking and Pushing is so Lupe Fiasco’s first single (you probably don’t get that reference), but with the ZBoard you won’t have to.
“To ride simply lean forward on the front footpad to accelerate and lean back on the rear footpad to brake.â€
The Z has a top speed of 17 mph and can go 5-10 miles without needing to be re-charged. The boards start shipping this month so go click right here to get yourself one for $499, and/or check the video below.
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from The UberReview