Meet Netflix's stealthy new logo

Netflix has replaced the white letters and red backdrop of Netflix's iconic logo to flat red letters against a white background. Netflix acts as if the new logo doesn't exist. Netflix did not respond to  CNN and other media outlets seeking comment on the new look. Netflix did not mention the new logo on its social media pages either.

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Social media advice for career-minded students. 10 things to consider.

These steps given by The Staten Island Advance are very helpful to new and experienced social media users. By monitering your language, handling negativity, and using social media for good could benefit your acceptance for a job. These simple tips could help you in the long run.

Apparently This Matters: NASA's new spacesuit

NASA is again deep into developing a whole new spacesuit, and this time, you actually get to help decide the design of the suit by voting. This  "Biomimicry," is inspired by the oceans of Earth and mimics some of the bioluminescent qualities of fish and reptiles. Its electroluminescent wire that stretches across the upper torso and becomes visible in low light.

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This machine makes drinking water from thin air

An Israeli company,Water-Gen, has developed an Atmospheric Water-Generation Units using its "GENius" heat exchanger to chill air and condense water vapor."The clean air enters our GENius heat exchanger system where it is dehumidified, the water is removed from the air and collected in a collection tank inside the unit," says co-CEO Arye Kohavi. THis machine can also filter dirty water into drinkable water. 

Windows Supports Ends

After the most recent update of Windows XP, Windows will no longer be updating this version of the operating. After this update, any problems or possible vulnerabilities will not be fixed. These vulnerabilities will be saved by criminals to attempt to hack your computer. XP users will need to be more vigilant in their use. Source

Meet Cortana, Microsoft's Siri

Microsoft has released it own version of Siri called, Cortona. Cortana is part of Microsoft's new Windows Phone 8.1 software. The personal digital assistant, has the ability to search the Internet, set up alarms, shift calendar appointments, find restaurants, send messages, place calls and more. Microsoft unveiled the update at its Build developers conference in San Francisco on Wednesday.

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The guns that know who is firing them: Can smart tech make firearms safer?

Smart Guns use technology to prevent the misuse of guns. The Identilock device attaches to the trigger and uses fingerprint scanners to make sure the gun can only be fired by an authorized user. The creator expects to launch his smart gun technology in U.S. stores within a year for around $300. 

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Wireless electricity? It's here

The concept of making wireless electricity is becoming a reality. Dr. Hall, the Chief Technology Officer at WiTricity has found a way to make this possible. By putting a magnetic field in the air by using an electric coil of electrified wire that generates a magnetic field when power is attached. Dr. Hall says the idea is very safe and in the future be easy to use as WIFI.

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Amazon increases price of Prime

On Thursday, Amazon has increased thee prices for prime members. The price of the annual membership will now cost $99 a year, which was originally $79. A student membership will cost $49 annually. Amazon says the price increase is due to an increase of fuel and shipping cost. The company also said that it has increased the benefits of the program by offering free shipping on about 19 million items.

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Facebook Looks to Buy Solar-Powered Drone Company to Deliver Worldwide Internet

Titan Aerospace's Solara is a solar-powered aerial vehicle designed to cruise for five years at a time. Facebook is reportedly in talks to acquire the company with a view to using the drones as a means of providing internet access to the world's under-served regions. Facebook is talking to Titan Aerospace for the cost of $60 million. Facebook would construct 11,000 of Titan's aerial drones.

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Educational Technology and Copyright Law

Copyright is a US federal law that protects original " works of authorship". Using, for example pictures, would not be copyright if used for teaching,criticism, commenting, etc. Knowing the difference between copyright infringment anf "fair use" will be useful for the use of pictures, literary works, etc. 

Get your documents by drone... in Dubai

Similar to Amazon, The United Arab Emirates is planning to use drones to send government documents to residents, and to monitor road traffic.This is considered the first of its kind and will help the government respond faster to residents' needs.

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Valve Steam Machine 

A Steam Machine is a PC with components that meet Valve's minimal performance requirements to run Steam OS for gaming. A Steam Machine is like a console for computer gaming. You could install Windows on it if you wanted to and still access Valve's packed games library on the excellent Steam store. 

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