Saturday, 31 December 2011

Apple sued over thirdparty reseller inventory practices

Apple has an immensely successful self-run retail arm, but it wasnt always that way.

Once, it depended heavily on the kindness of strangers, and those same strangers (third-party resellers) are now bristling at what they see as unfair business practices.

Source:
http://gigaom.com/apple/apple-sued-over-third-party-reseller-inventory-practices/

Apple sued over thirdparty reseller inventory practices

Apple has an immensely successful self-run retail arm, but it wasnt always that way.

Once, it depended heavily on the kindness of strangers, and those same strangers (third-party resellers) are now bristling at what they see as unfair business practices.

Source:
http://gigaom.com/apple/apple-sued-over-third-party-reseller-inventory-practices/

Kraft Outs Posh iSample Vending Machine That Serves JellO

Kraft Outs Posh iSample Vending Machine That Serves JellO

In what amounts to a small-scale marketing campaign with broad implications, Kraft Foods have rolled out a cutting edge vending machine in Chicago and New York for adult consumers. Why this focus on the grown ups? For starters, Kraft brand Jell-O now has a new line of ‘adult’ flavors. Also, the vending machine deployment is ...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1409859.html

LGs 84 3D UltraDefinition TV Boasts 3840 x 2160 Resolution

Say hello to the TV you'll go to bed dreaming about.

This is more than just a platter of pixels; this is what technology lust is made of. LG has just announced plans to formally unveil the largest 3D Ultra Definition TV at CES 2012. It's an 84

Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/LGs-84-3D-UltraDefinition-TV-Boasts-3840-x-2160-Resolution/

LGs 84 3D UltraDefinition TV Boasts 3840 x 2160 Resolution

Say hello to the TV you'll go to bed dreaming about.

This is more than just a platter of pixels; this is what technology lust is made of. LG has just announced plans to formally unveil the largest 3D Ultra Definition TV at CES 2012. It's an 84

Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/LGs-84-3D-UltraDefinition-TV-Boasts-3840-x-2160-Resolution/

Google top US Web destination in 2011 Nielsen

Facebook notched up 137.6 million unique US visitors a month and Yahoo! 130.1 million.

MSN, WindowsLive and Bing were next with 115.9 million unique US visitors a month, followed by YouTube with 106.7 million. Also 45.7 million a month for Blogger and 23.6 million a month for Twitter, Nielsen said.

Source:
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/12/29/google-top-u-s-web-destination-in-2011-nielsen/

The 10 Best Wireless Routers

A listing of the top ten wireless routers; both dual- and single-band.

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2398080,00.asp

The 10 Best Wireless Routers

A listing of the top ten wireless routers; both dual- and single-band.

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2398080,00.asp

The golden age of journalists noticing new blogs is over

"The reasons, in brief: many top blogs have sold out; staff turnover saw "star" voices slip off the radar; younger audiences like social networking more; and advertising revenue is increasingly hard to get at."

Source:
http://boingboing.net/2011/12/28/the-golden-age-of-journalists.html

Got Spare Cash Stealth Canopy Goes On Sale

A long time ago when stealth technology was pretty much a hush-hush affair, the geniuses at McDonnel-Douglas labored over the A12 Avenger. Never heard of it? That's cool, because it never entered service. In what is now a familiar routine in the sprawling American military-industrial complex, a tangle of lobbying, overruns, and delays nailed the ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

Got Spare Cash Stealth Canopy Goes On Sale

A long time ago when stealth technology was pretty much a hush-hush affair, the geniuses at McDonnel-Douglas labored over the A12 Avenger. Never heard of it? That's cool, because it never entered service. In what is now a familiar routine in the sprawling American military-industrial complex, a tangle of lobbying, overruns, and delays nailed the ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

Friday, 30 December 2011

Fast Five Hangover II make the top ten list of most pirated movies in 2011

With fewer online sources to obtain illegal copies of recent Hollywood blockbusters, the amount of movies downloaded this year seems to follow a similar downward trend as illegal television show downloads.Via: ://

Source:
/movies/fast-five-hangover-ii-make-the-top-ten-list-of-most-pirated-movies-in-2011/

Facebook Messenger for Windows is more than a chat app

Facebook is busy perfecting a Messenger application for Windows that compacts the best of Facebook -- chat, ticker and notifications -- into an always-accessible, dock-able miniature window.

Source:
http://venturebeat.com/2011/12/29/facebook-messenger-windows/

Some of the Better Androids Apps of year 2011

There are more then millions of Android Apps available over internet.

However to get the Best of the Android Apps and that too which are available without any

Source:
http://savedelete.com/top-100-best-free-android-apps.html

Some of the Better Androids Apps of year 2011

There are more then millions of Android Apps available over internet.

However to get the Best of the Android Apps and that too which are available without any

Source:
http://savedelete.com/top-100-best-free-android-apps.html

Fox News Compares New York Times Email Mishap to the Anthony Weiner Sexting Scandal

In a mishap that sent tremors through the media consciousness, the New York Times earlier today sent out an email that was first attributed to spam, possibly a hack, and then acknowledged to be from the Times.

Source:
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/12/fox_news_new_york_times_spam_anthony_weiner.php

Fox News Compares New York Times Email Mishap to the Anthony Weiner Sexting Scandal

In a mishap that sent tremors through the media consciousness, the New York Times earlier today sent out an email that was first attributed to spam, possibly a hack, and then acknowledged to be from the Times.

Source:
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/12/fox_news_new_york_times_spam_anthony_weiner.php

The Occupy Movement Is Taking On Facebook

Occupy activists are building their own more flexible and trustworthy Facebook, using of old formats, authentication protocols and open source software.

Source:
http://gawker.com/5871757/the-occupy-movement-is-taking-on-facebook

The Occupy Movement Is Taking On Facebook

Occupy activists are building their own more flexible and trustworthy Facebook, using of old formats, authentication protocols and open source software.

Source:
http://gawker.com/5871757/the-occupy-movement-is-taking-on-facebook

Thursday, 29 December 2011

Go Daddy Requires Photo ID to transfer

H/T Reddit

Source:
http://i.imgur.com/2PrR1.jpg

Apple May Hurt Shareholders With Patent War

Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc., told his biographer that hed rather wage thermonuclear war� with Google Inc. than make deals to share its technology with the maker of the Android operating system.

Source:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-28/apple-seen-hurting-shareholders-with-jobs-s-thermonuclear-patent-war-tech.html

Apple HDTV Production to Start Soon Suppliers Preparing Materials for Q1 of 2012

Apple HDTV has been in the news for some time, and the latest Apple device is rumored to be launched in mid 2012.

That means we might be able to see the iOS powered Smart TV crash into the market between the second and third quarter of the coming year. Find out more tech news here.

Source:
http://www.devicemag.com/2011/12/28/apple-hdtv-production-to-start-soon-suppliers-preparing-materials-for-q1-of-2012/

Facebook Cofounder Dustin Moskovitz Quit To Build This App

It's still quite baffling.

Source:
http://www.businessinsider.com/asana-mobile-walkthrough

Holographic 3D looks tantalizingly closer in 2012

Applications like holographic TV have long been relegated as the next big thing in the distant future but a Leuven, Belgium-based R&D lab for nanoelectronics has come up with a process that might bring holographic images closer to realtime.

Source:
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-12-holographic-d-tantalizingly-closer.html

Holographic 3D looks tantalizingly closer in 2012

Applications like holographic TV have long been relegated as the next big thing in the distant future but a Leuven, Belgium-based R&D lab for nanoelectronics has come up with a process that might bring holographic images closer to realtime.

Source:
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-12-holographic-d-tantalizingly-closer.html

Wednesday, 28 December 2011

Zuckerberg Enjoys Facebook Free Vacation In Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam � Vietnam may block its citizens from using Facebook, but that didn't stop website founder Mark Zuckerberg from vacationing in the communist country.

Zuckerberg spent Christmas Eve in the popular tourist destination Ha Long Bay, local official Trinh Dang Thanh says.

Source:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/27/zuckerberg-enjoys-faceboo_n_1170764.html

Zuckerberg Enjoys Facebook Free Vacation In Vietnam

HANOI, Vietnam � Vietnam may block its citizens from using Facebook, but that didn't stop website founder Mark Zuckerberg from vacationing in the communist country.

Zuckerberg spent Christmas Eve in the popular tourist destination Ha Long Bay, local official Trinh Dang Thanh says.

Source:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/27/zuckerberg-enjoys-faceboo_n_1170764.html

Apple billing email scam making the rounds

A rather convincingly official-looking e-mail now in circulation attempts to steal personal information.

Here are the telltale signs. Read this blog post by Topher Kessler on MacFixIt.

Source:
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57348467-263/apple-billing-e-mail-scam-making-the-rounds/

Five US States Now Get 20 Of Their Electricity From Wind Power

It's pretty easy to get down on US renewable energy policy if you're just paying attention to the nonsense coming out of legislators bought and paid for by the polluting class, but there were some truly great milestones in 2011.

Source:
http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/five-states-now-get-20-percent-electricity-wind-power.html

Five US States Now Get 20 Of Their Electricity From Wind Power

It's pretty easy to get down on US renewable energy policy if you're just paying attention to the nonsense coming out of legislators bought and paid for by the polluting class, but there were some truly great milestones in 2011.

Source:
http://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/five-states-now-get-20-percent-electricity-wind-power.html

12 tech leaders resolutions for 2012

How are people like Sun co-founder Scott McNealy, Paypal co-founder Max Levchin, Wordpress founder Matt Mullenweg, Cisco CTO Padmasree Warrior and Foursquare founder Dennis Crowley approaching 2012? We asked 12 of the best-known tech industry leaders to share their New Year's resolutions with us.

Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/12/27/12-for-2012/

Why Berlin is poised to be Europes new tech hub

Berlin is the most un-German of German cities.

It is relatively new in its latest & post-unification incarnation. It is cheap and it has no major industry - for now. But that could soon change. My impression from a visit to what could become Europe's biggest tech-hub.

Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/12/27/why-berlin-is-poised-to-be-europes-new-tech-hub/

Why Berlin is poised to be Europes new tech hub

Berlin is the most un-German of German cities.

It is relatively new in its latest & post-unification incarnation. It is cheap and it has no major industry - for now. But that could soon change. My impression from a visit to what could become Europe's biggest tech-hub.

Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/12/27/why-berlin-is-poised-to-be-europes-new-tech-hub/

YouTube Slam creates battle of the viral videos

A new feature on the video site pits one clip against another in five different categories: Comedy, Cute, Music, Bizarre, and Dance. Viewers decide which video is tops in each area.

YouTube Slam creates battle of the viral videos

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/uDTuB3ojUdY/

Anonymous claims hack on security think tank

A series of tweets claim that Anonymous has hacked Stratfor's e-mail and client list, including snagging credit card numbers. Stratfor's site is "undergoing maintenance."...

Anonymous claims hack on security think tank

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1404825.html

Anonymous claims hack on security think tank

A series of tweets claim that Anonymous has hacked Stratfor's e-mail and client list, including snagging credit card numbers. Stratfor's site is "undergoing maintenance."...

Anonymous claims hack on security think tank

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1404825.html

Tuesday, 27 December 2011

How the iPad 2 Became My Favorite Computer

I think its possible to use an iPad as ones primary device for professional-level content creation.

Actually, scratch that. Im positive its possible�because Ive been doing it for the past three months, and Ive been having a really good time.

Source:
http://techland.time.com/2011/12/26/how-the-ipad-2-became-my-favorite-computer/

How the iPad 2 Became My Favorite Computer

I think its possible to use an iPad as ones primary device for professional-level content creation.

Actually, scratch that. Im positive its possible�because Ive been doing it for the past three months, and Ive been having a really good time.

Source:
http://techland.time.com/2011/12/26/how-the-ipad-2-became-my-favorite-computer/

Hackers hit security think tank Stratfors website

(Reuters) - U.S. security think tank Strategic Forecasting Inc (Stratfor) said its website had been hacked and that some of the names of corporate subscribers had been made public.Stratfor said the breach

Source:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/26/us-stratfor-hacking-idUSTRE7BO0GM20111226

Hackers hit security think tank Stratfors website

(Reuters) - U.S. security think tank Strategic Forecasting Inc (Stratfor) said its website had been hacked and that some of the names of corporate subscribers had been made public.Stratfor said the breach

Source:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/26/us-stratfor-hacking-idUSTRE7BO0GM20111226

Samsungs Galaxy Nexus and a HandsOn Look at Ice Cream Sandwich

The reason this phone is so hot is because it is the first smartphone in the US to run Android 4.0, better known perhaps as Ice Cream Sandwich.

As the latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich is designed to offer a single Android platform that will run on both smartphones and tablets.

Source:
http://hothardware.com/Reviews/Galaxy-Nexus-Smartphone-Review-/

Samsungs Galaxy Nexus and a HandsOn Look at Ice Cream Sandwich

The reason this phone is so hot is because it is the first smartphone in the US to run Android 4.0, better known perhaps as Ice Cream Sandwich.

As the latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich is designed to offer a single Android platform that will run on both smartphones and tablets.

Source:
http://hothardware.com/Reviews/Galaxy-Nexus-Smartphone-Review-/

Sony Samsung dissolve liquid crystal display panel joint venture

Japans Sony and South Korean rival Samsung are dissolving their joint venture in liquid crystal display panels as Sony tries to stanch years of losses in its TV business.

Source:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/industries/sony-samsung-dissolve-liquid-crystal-display-panel-joint-venture/2011/12/26/gIQAxQrJIP_story.html

Sony Samsung dissolve liquid crystal display panel joint venture

Japans Sony and South Korean rival Samsung are dissolving their joint venture in liquid crystal display panels as Sony tries to stanch years of losses in its TV business.

Source:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/industries/sony-samsung-dissolve-liquid-crystal-display-panel-joint-venture/2011/12/26/gIQAxQrJIP_story.html

If Batman had an iPhone hed keep in this dock

iPhones can be a real asset in dangerous situations, but where do you put your phone when you're headed into a riot? This self-defense arm cover called the BodyGuard should do the trick.

Source:
http://dvice.com/archives/2011/12/if-batman-had-a.php

If Batman had an iPhone hed keep in this dock

iPhones can be a real asset in dangerous situations, but where do you put your phone when you're headed into a riot? This self-defense arm cover called the BodyGuard should do the trick.

Source:
http://dvice.com/archives/2011/12/if-batman-had-a.php

Netflix cuts CEOs stock options in half

Reed Hastings caps a tumultuous year with the company's board deciding to drop his stock option allowance to $1.5 million for 2012.

Via: http://news.cnet.com

Netflix cuts CEOs stock options in half

Reed Hastings caps a tumultuous year with the company's board deciding to drop his stock option allowance to $1.5 million for 2012.

Via: http://news.cnet.com

Monday, 26 December 2011

Tech guru accidentally broadcasts explicit sex chat to massive online audience

Leo Laporte, a man who has based his name and career around his web-savvy, accidentally revealed steamy texts to his lover during a recent broadcasts.

Source:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2078355/Tech-guru-accidentally-broadcasts-explicit-sex-chat-massive-online-audience.html

Tech guru accidentally broadcasts explicit sex chat to massive online audience

Leo Laporte, a man who has based his name and career around his web-savvy, accidentally revealed steamy texts to his lover during a recent broadcasts.

Source:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2078355/Tech-guru-accidentally-broadcasts-explicit-sex-chat-massive-online-audience.html

Best Holiday Tech Gift We Have a Winner [CONTEST]

we asked our readers to share the story behind their favorite tech-related holiday gift.

Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/12/25/best-holiday-tech-gift-we-have-a-winner-contest/

Opinion Picking winners and losers in the coming decade of tech

Opinion Picking winners and losers in the coming decade of tech

The past 10 years have been a tumultuous few, and the next 10 promise even more disruption. How will these present-day superpowers fare in the 2010s?...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1401743.html

Opinion Picking winners and losers in the coming decade of tech

Opinion Picking winners and losers in the coming decade of tech

The past 10 years have been a tumultuous few, and the next 10 promise even more disruption. How will these present-day superpowers fare in the 2010s?...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1401743.html

Apple has plans to use hydrogen in batteries allowing iPhones and iPods to hold a charge for WEEKS

Apple submitted patent applications that would use hydrogen fuel cell technology and allow their products to weigh less and last for weeks without needing to recharge.

Source:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2078499/Apple-plans-use-hydrogen-batteries-allowing-iPhones-iPods-hold-charge-WEEKS.html

Quirky ideas rule at EcoProducts 2011 photos

Aside from Sony's battery powered by shredded paper, there were plenty of quirky products and ideas on display at the recent Eco-Products 2011 in Tokyo.

Fumitate Matsuoka from Tokyo-based Kurumaya, one of the few rickshaw makers left in Japan, poses with the latest model. It has a lightweight aluminum frame and a design featuring the new Tokyo Sky Tree, a tower that opens in 2012. It seats three and carries a price tag of 2,100,000 yen ($26,900).

Source:
http://news.cnet.com/2300-17938_105-10010668.html?tag=mncol

Disruptions Norelco on Takeoff Fine Kindle No

The FAA doesn't allow Kindles and iPads to be on during takeoffs and landings.

A visit to a testing lab shows that a Kindle is a glorified calculator.

Source:
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/disruptions-tests-cast-doubt-on-fcc-rules-on-kindle-and-ipad-html/

Disruptions Norelco on Takeoff Fine Kindle No

The FAA doesn't allow Kindles and iPads to be on during takeoffs and landings.

A visit to a testing lab shows that a Kindle is a glorified calculator.

Source:
http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/disruptions-tests-cast-doubt-on-fcc-rules-on-kindle-and-ipad-html/

BioShock 2 Arriving On Mac OS X January 2012

Bioshock fans will be please to learn that the sequel to the popular Bioshock game, will be arriving on Mac OS X in January 2012. The port on to the Mac is being created by Mac dev Feral Interactive, who will also be responsible for the Mac version of Bioshock 2′s distribution online. Original Story ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

BioShock 2 Arriving On Mac OS X January 2012

Bioshock fans will be please to learn that the sequel to the popular Bioshock game, will be arriving on Mac OS X in January 2012. The port on to the Mac is being created by Mac dev Feral Interactive, who will also be responsible for the Mac version of Bioshock 2′s distribution online. Original Story ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

Sunday, 25 December 2011

The weatherpredicting sculpture

For any British person, trying to predict the weather is an impossible art.

Source:
http://www.shortlist.com/cool-stuff/design/the-weather-predicting-sculpture

What Mattered in 2011 for Social Media

2011 was certainly the year when social media took center stage.

It saw large IPOs, new technology, celebrity breakdowns, and cultural uprisings. As the year comes to a close, we take a look at which social media trends and events hit the spot and which ones missed the mark.

Source:
http://www.flowtown.com/blog/what-mattered-in-2011-for-social-media

8 Tech Trends from 2011 and 3 to expect in 2012

The year is over.

Where has tech been? Where is it going?

Source:
http://www.ign.com/blogs/infographics/2011/12/23/8-tech-trends-from-2011-and-3-to-expect-in-2012

Best Buy oversight causes online order cancellations

Best Buy bites off more than it can handle, cancels online orders from Thanksgiving sales glut. ...

Best Buy oversight causes online order cancellations

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1399713.html

House of the Rising Sun ancient computers version

The term "ancient" is relative and unfortunately I can remember using many of the machines in this video, but compared to what we have today, the various equipment used here are "older than the internet," so to speak.

It makes the end result, an ...

Source:
http://www.techi.com/2011/12/house-of-the-rising-sun-ancient-computers-version/

House of the Rising Sun ancient computers version

The term "ancient" is relative and unfortunately I can remember using many of the machines in this video, but compared to what we have today, the various equipment used here are "older than the internet," so to speak.

It makes the end result, an ...

Source:
http://www.techi.com/2011/12/house-of-the-rising-sun-ancient-computers-version/

GoDaddy lost 72354 domains this week Its not enough

Despite a massive Twitter campaign and a blog post that claims "Go Daddy no longer supports SOPA legislation" the company and their CEO have dodged questions about opposing the bill.

In essence, they are taking a lesser role by not showing suppor ...

Source:
http://www.techi.com/2011/12/godaddy-lost-72354-domains-this-week-its-not-enough/

Apple Eyes Fuel Cell MacBooks

A pair of new patent apps show that Apple is eyeing MacBooks that have fuel cells for power. The fuel cell isn't a new concept, but so far there are no notebooks on the market using them. The fuel cell is cool because there is no charge time, you just add more fuel and you ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

Apple Eyes Fuel Cell MacBooks

A pair of new patent apps show that Apple is eyeing MacBooks that have fuel cells for power. The fuel cell isn't a new concept, but so far there are no notebooks on the market using them. The fuel cell is cool because there is no charge time, you just add more fuel and you ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

Saturday, 24 December 2011

Keepers of the Internet face their greatest challenges ever

The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Source:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/22/tech/web/icann/index.html

Keepers of the Internet face their greatest challenges ever

The Internet doesn't have a flag or a national anthem, but it does have a government.

Source:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/22/tech/web/icann/index.html

Mobile Minute Data Created By 60 Seconds of Smartphone Use

We swim in a world full of data.

Every time we play a mobile game and swipe a piece of fruit, shoot a bad guy, fling a furious fowl at a pen of swine or tap an ad, data is being created. Over the days and weeks that data adds up an to the point where we can break it down into larger trends and take a full look at the landscape that has been created. That is the macrocosm view. What about the microcosm? How much data are we producing per minute? W

Source:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/mobile_minute_data_created_by_60_seconds_of_smartp.php

Mobile Minute Data Created By 60 Seconds of Smartphone Use

We swim in a world full of data.

Every time we play a mobile game and swipe a piece of fruit, shoot a bad guy, fling a furious fowl at a pen of swine or tap an ad, data is being created. Over the days and weeks that data adds up an to the point where we can break it down into larger trends and take a full look at the landscape that has been created. That is the macrocosm view. What about the microcosm? How much data are we producing per minute? W

Source:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/mobile_minute_data_created_by_60_seconds_of_smartp.php

Best BluRay Playback Suite

If you're planning to hit the road with your Blu-ray enabled laptop for the holidays, or you just built an HTPC with a Blu-ray drive in it, your next job (after picking the movies you want to watch) is to select the Blu-ray compatible player you want to watch your movies in.

Source:
http://lifehacker.com/5870626/best-blu ray-playback-suite

Best BluRay Playback Suite

If you're planning to hit the road with your Blu-ray enabled laptop for the holidays, or you just built an HTPC with a Blu-ray drive in it, your next job (after picking the movies you want to watch) is to select the Blu-ray compatible player you want to watch your movies in.

Source:
http://lifehacker.com/5870626/best-blu ray-playback-suite

The Year in Review Apple

PCMag takes a look back at the good, the bad, and ugly to come out of Cupertino in the last year.

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2397944,00.asp

The Year in Review Apple

PCMag takes a look back at the good, the bad, and ugly to come out of Cupertino in the last year.

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2397944,00.asp

Ainol Novo7 Paladin Android 40 Tablet Now Available To PreOrder For 120

You might remember the budget tablet that was announced by Ainol which was hoped would be priced around $100. Well its now been made available for pre-order, but the price has increased a little to $120. Which is still a great price for a 7 inch tablet running Android 4.0. For the money there are ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

Ainol Novo7 Paladin Android 40 Tablet Now Available To PreOrder For 120

You might remember the budget tablet that was announced by Ainol which was hoped would be priced around $100. Well its now been made available for pre-order, but the price has increased a little to $120. Which is still a great price for a 7 inch tablet running Android 4.0. For the money there are ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

iPhone strong in Britain but underwhelming in rest of Europe

Apple's iPhone 4S has propelled Cupertino's smartphone share back to growth in many markets, including Britain, according to new data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech released Thursday.

But Apple's latest smartphone isn't leading to runaway success everywhere, owing in part to economic concerns.

Source:
http://gigaom.com/apple/iphone-strong-in-britain-but-underwhelming-in-rest-of-europe/

Friday, 23 December 2011

15 Controversial Apps Pulled from iTunes in 2011

Do you remember the Apple Smuggler Truck� App that allowed users to smuggle� illegal immigrants across the border? Read more about it and all the 15 Controversial Apps Pulled from iTunes in 2011 that made our end-of-year list.

How many do you remember?

Source:
http://www.techaheadcorp.com/blog/iphone/15-controversial-itunes-apps-2011/

15 Controversial Apps Pulled from iTunes in 2011

Do you remember the Apple Smuggler Truck� App that allowed users to smuggle� illegal immigrants across the border? Read more about it and all the 15 Controversial Apps Pulled from iTunes in 2011 that made our end-of-year list.

How many do you remember?

Source:
http://www.techaheadcorp.com/blog/iphone/15-controversial-itunes-apps-2011/

Use Your iPad to Scribble on Photos and Screenshots With Skitch For iOS

When the much-loved screen shot and image annotation Mac app Skitch was purchased by Evernote a few months ago, an iOS version of the service was said to be forthcoming.

Evernote has made good on that promise by launching Skitch for iPad, with an iPhone-friendly version coming soon.

Source:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/use_your_ipad_to_scribble_on_photos_and_screenshot.php

Use Your iPad to Scribble on Photos and Screenshots With Skitch For iOS

When the much-loved screen shot and image annotation Mac app Skitch was purchased by Evernote a few months ago, an iOS version of the service was said to be forthcoming.

Evernote has made good on that promise by launching Skitch for iPad, with an iPhone-friendly version coming soon.

Source:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/use_your_ipad_to_scribble_on_photos_and_screenshot.php

iPad satisfaction rate at 84 according to new survey

Wichita State Universitys Software Usability Research Laboratory conducted a survey of iPad owners and found that 83.65% of users are satisfied with the tablet. 62% rated the Apple tablet as excellent,� 21% said it was good� and 10% of respondents said it was the best imaginable� tablet.

Source:
http://www.bgr.com/2011/12/22/ipad-satisfaction-rate-at-84-according-to-new-survey/

iPad satisfaction rate at 84 according to new survey

Wichita State Universitys Software Usability Research Laboratory conducted a survey of iPad owners and found that 83.65% of users are satisfied with the tablet. 62% rated the Apple tablet as excellent,� 21% said it was good� and 10% of respondents said it was the best imaginable� tablet.

Source:
http://www.bgr.com/2011/12/22/ipad-satisfaction-rate-at-84-according-to-new-survey/

The Best of 2011 Best Goodies of 2011 You Should Not Miss

This list presents best of 2011 - best games of 2011, best iPhone games 2011, best android apps of 2011, best films of 2011, best gadgets of 2011, best smartphones of 2011, best albums of 2011, best products of 2011, and best antivirus of 2011, etc

Source:
http://zoomzum.com/best-of-2011-best-books-of-2011-best-websites-of-2011-best-iphone-games-2011-best-films-2011/

Microsoft Nokia linked to comments on negative Lumia review

Author who called the Lumia 800 a "noPhone" looks up IP addresses associated with disparaging comments posted to the review.

Via: http://news.cnet.com

Microsoft Nokia linked to comments on negative Lumia review

Author who called the Lumia 800 a "noPhone" looks up IP addresses associated with disparaging comments posted to the review.

Via: http://news.cnet.com

iPhone 4S Increases Apples UK And US Market Share Android Up In Europe

It looks like the launch of Apple's iPhone 4S has helped the company increase its smartphone market share in both the UK and the US, according to a recent report by Reuters. Apple's iPhone 4S rose to 36 percent in the US for the last quarter, this is up from 25 percent for the previous ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

Apple loses one in its iPad tablet war with Samsung ZDNet

A German court has made a preliminary ruling that Samsungs redesigned Galaxy Tab 10.1 does not violates Apples iPad intellectual propert

Source:
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/apple-loses-one-in-its-ipad-tablet-war-with-samsung/10046

Apple loses one in its iPad tablet war with Samsung ZDNet

A German court has made a preliminary ruling that Samsungs redesigned Galaxy Tab 10.1 does not violates Apples iPad intellectual propert

Source:
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/open-source/apple-loses-one-in-its-ipad-tablet-war-with-samsung/10046

Thursday, 22 December 2011

How SOPAs circumvention ban could put a target on Tor

Hollywood-backed Stop Online Piracy Act goes further than earlier versions and targets software that can 'bypass' or 'circumvent' anti-piracy blocks.

The Tor Project worries it could be at risk. Read this blog post by Declan McCullagh on Privacy Inc..

Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-57346592-281/how-sopas-circumvention-ban-could-put-a-target-on-tor/

How SOPAs circumvention ban could put a target on Tor

Hollywood-backed Stop Online Piracy Act goes further than earlier versions and targets software that can 'bypass' or 'circumvent' anti-piracy blocks.

The Tor Project worries it could be at risk. Read this blog post by Declan McCullagh on Privacy Inc..

Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-31921_3-57346592-281/how-sopas-circumvention-ban-could-put-a-target-on-tor/

Untethered Jailbreak iOS 501 on iPhone 4 Demo

pod2g the famous personality in iPhone jailbreak community has just tweeted about an update of Untethered Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 on iPhone 4 and upload a demo

Source:
http://www.techoncept.com/untethered-jailbreak-ios-5-0-1-on-iphone-4-demo/

Untethered Jailbreak iOS 501 on iPhone 4 Demo

pod2g the famous personality in iPhone jailbreak community has just tweeted about an update of Untethered Jailbreak iOS 5.0.1 on iPhone 4 and upload a demo

Source:
http://www.techoncept.com/untethered-jailbreak-ios-5-0-1-on-iphone-4-demo/

Verizons 4G network Can you hear me now

Verizon Wireless suffered its second 4G LTE data outage.

Is Big Red losing its reliability edge?

Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-57346219-266/verizons-4g-network-can-you-hear-me-now/

Sony slapped with classaction suit over nosue clause

A new class-action lawsuit filed last month cries unfair business practices over the Sony PSN no-sue clause in the new TOS.

Sony slapped with classaction suit over nosue clause

Source:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/sony-slapped-with-class-action-suit-over-no-sue-clause/

Sony PlayStation Vita is a Huge Success in Japan 321400 Units Sold in 2 Days

Sonys newest portable gaming device PlayStation Vita made its debut in Japanon Saturday.

It is estimated that Sony sold 321400 pieces in the first two days.

Source:
http://www.devicemag.com/2011/12/21/sony-playstation-vita-is-a-huge-success-in-japan-321400-units-sold-in-2-days/

DLink Amplifi HD Media Router 2000 DIR827

The hardware makes the DIR-827 a fast single-band router, but issues with software and throughput at range leave room for improvement.

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2397849,00.asp

DLink Amplifi HD Media Router 2000 DIR827

The hardware makes the DIR-827 a fast single-band router, but issues with software and throughput at range leave room for improvement.

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2397849,00.asp

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

How to Turn Your Dumbphone Into a Smartphone Using Nothing But SMS

The smartphone revolution may be in full swing, but there are still a lot of you out there rocking a basic, inexpensive phone that doesn't have any "smart" features�or so you've been told.

Source:
http://lifehacker.com/5869666/how-to-turn-your-dumbphone-into-a-smartphone-using-nothing-but-sms

How to Turn Your Dumbphone Into a Smartphone Using Nothing But SMS

The smartphone revolution may be in full swing, but there are still a lot of you out there rocking a basic, inexpensive phone that doesn't have any "smart" features�or so you've been told.

Source:
http://lifehacker.com/5869666/how-to-turn-your-dumbphone-into-a-smartphone-using-nothing-but-sms

Cablevision adds HBO Go and MAX Go streaming

Cablevision joined Time Warner Cable's move in adding support for HBO Go and MAX Go streaming.

Those on iPads, iPhones, and some Android devices can watch every current and past episode from the best shows on either network, including some...

Source:
http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/12/19/cablevision.joins.twc.with.hbo.go.access/

After A TrillionView Year Whats Next For YouTube

YouTube reflected on its banner year today, announcing that it served over 1 trillion playbacks in 2011. "That's about 140 views for every person on the earth," YouTube's Rewind blog post says.

YouTube saw record traffic and mobile growth this year. It gets 3 billion views per day, and video uploads have doubled since last year. Looking at the trends, it's clear YouTube viewers are looking for quick entertainment, music and humor. The report excl

Source:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/after_a_trillion-view_year_whats_next_for_youtube.php

UK is the most digitally aware nation in Europe

Not only are there more Britons online; but UK users are also the most digitally aware as well.

Source:
http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/ofcom-uk-is-the-most-digitally-aware-nation-in-europe/7714893

UK is the most digitally aware nation in Europe

Not only are there more Britons online; but UK users are also the most digitally aware as well.

Source:
http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/ofcom-uk-is-the-most-digitally-aware-nation-in-europe/7714893

iPhone OS 313 users unable to download new apps

A possible glitch is preventing iPhone and iPod Touch users from downloading new apps from Apple's App Store, according to several comments on Apple's Support Communities.

Read this blog post by Lance Whitney on Apple.

Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57345575-37/iphone-os-3.1.3-users-unable-to-download-new-apps/

Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Samsung Expands Apple Patent Row In Germany Sues Over Emoticons

SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics has filed new claims in its patent war with Apple Inc over alleged patent infringements in Germany, a spokesman for the company said on Monday.

Source:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/19/samsung-apple-patent-germany-emoticons_n_1157003.html

Samsung Expands Apple Patent Row In Germany Sues Over Emoticons

SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics has filed new claims in its patent war with Apple Inc over alleged patent infringements in Germany, a spokesman for the company said on Monday.

Source:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/19/samsung-apple-patent-germany-emoticons_n_1157003.html

Mystery Men Forge Servers For Giants of Internet

The net's biggest names -- including Google, Facebook, and Amazon -- have caused a tectonic shift in the worldwide server market.

These are the companies that need more servers than anyone else in the world, and they're moving away from traditional server makers such as Dell and HP, embracing mystery server makers like Hyve, a company based in Fremont, California. These mystery companies can help them build servers for their particular needs.

Source:
http://www.wired.com/wiredenterprise/2011/12/secret-servers/

Want Google Wallet No need to root your Galaxy Nexus

Early adopters with a Galaxy Nexus can now add Google Wallet software without rooting their handset.

The older method of a hacked installation on a phone with root access is no longer needed, because a Wallet installation file has surfaced on the web.

Source:
http://gigaom.com/mobile/want-google-wallet-no-need-to-root-your-galaxy-nexus/

Want Google Wallet No need to root your Galaxy Nexus

Early adopters with a Galaxy Nexus can now add Google Wallet software without rooting their handset.

The older method of a hacked installation on a phone with root access is no longer needed, because a Wallet installation file has surfaced on the web.

Source:
http://gigaom.com/mobile/want-google-wallet-no-need-to-root-your-galaxy-nexus/

Brits drunk in 76 percent of Facebook shots

A survey claims that more than three quarters of Brits are out of their faces when they show their faces on Facebook. Is that an overestimate or an underestimate?...

Brits drunk in 76 percent of Facebook shots

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1391214.html

MIT launches online learning initiative

'MITx' will offer courses online and make online learning tools freely available.

Source:
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2011/mitx-education-initiative-1219.html

MIT launches online learning initiative

'MITx' will offer courses online and make online learning tools freely available.

Source:
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2011/mitx-education-initiative-1219.html

PlayStation Vita lands in Japan

PlayStation Vita lands in Japan

The gadget's launch in Japan has apparently gone off without a hitch. But long lines or no, will Sony's decision to release the Vita so late in the year--and, indeed, delay its U.S. launch till February--put the kibosh on a post-PSP Sony comeback?...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1390660.html

PlayStation Vita lands in Japan

The gadget's launch in Japan has apparently gone off without a hitch. But long lines or no, will Sony's decision to release the Vita so late in the year--and, indeed, delay its U.S. launch till February--put the kibosh on a post-PSP Sony comeback?...

PlayStation Vita lands in Japan

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1390660.html

Yo Amazon Please dont hijack the web on Kindle Fire

Amazons Kindle Fire, arguably considered a successful 7-inch tablet, is locked down more than people might think.

When trying to browse the Google Android Market website in the Fires web browser, the device instead opens up Amazons Kindle Fire application store.

Source:
http://gigaom.com/mobile/yo-amazon-please-dont-hijack-the-web-on-kindle-fire/

Monday, 19 December 2011

FORGET ALL THE MEMES of 2011

That awkward moment when you realize that the memes listed in KnowYourMemes Best of 2011 list sucked � I just had it.

What happened? Is Rebecca Black really a meme? Has something as profound as OccupyWallStreet replaced something as meaningless as the Rickroll?

Source:
http://www.techi.com/2011/12/forget-all-the-memes-of-2011/

FORGET ALL THE MEMES of 2011

That awkward moment when you realize that the memes listed in KnowYourMemes Best of 2011 list sucked � I just had it.

What happened? Is Rebecca Black really a meme? Has something as profound as OccupyWallStreet replaced something as meaningless as the Rickroll?

Source:
http://www.techi.com/2011/12/forget-all-the-memes-of-2011/

Explosion rocks Apple suppliers factory

As-yet-opened factory in Shanghai was expected to produce parts for current and future generations of the iPad, Reuters reports.

Explosion rocks Apple suppliers factory

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1389138.html

Explosion rocks Apple suppliers factory

Explosion rocks Apple suppliers factory

As-yet-opened factory in Shanghai was expected to produce parts for current and future generations of the iPad, Reuters reports.

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1389138.html

US wages Twitter war against Taliban

The U.S. military launched its Twitter campaign during a September assault on the U.S.

Embassy in Kabul. Its hard to say who is winning the war of words. If the number of followers is the benchmark, @isafmedia is far ahead. Over the past year, the number of users following the coalition has swelled from 736 to nearly 18,000. The two Taliban accounts � @alemarahweb, which mainly links to press releases and official statements, and the more pu

Source:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/us-military-taliban-use-twitter-to-wage-war/2011/12/16/gIQAKnJ32O_story.html

Stylectrical Exhibiting the Work of Apples Jony Ive

Currently exhibiting at Museum f�r Kunst Und Gewerbe Hamburg in Germany, an intriguing new show features a retrospective look at the vast collection of the industrial design works Jonathan Ive has created for Apple throughout the years.

Source:
http://www.visualnews.com/2011/12/15/stylectrical-exhibiting-the-work-of-apples-jony-ive/

Stylectrical Exhibiting the Work of Apples Jony Ive

Currently exhibiting at Museum f�r Kunst Und Gewerbe Hamburg in Germany, an intriguing new show features a retrospective look at the vast collection of the industrial design works Jonathan Ive has created for Apple throughout the years.

Source:
http://www.visualnews.com/2011/12/15/stylectrical-exhibiting-the-work-of-apples-jony-ive/

Yes a GPS device is still a good gift idea

There are plenty of circumstances under which a standalone navigator still has advantages over a GPS-enabled smartphone.

Yes a GPS device is still a good gift idea

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/dw9fz_nYg78/

Whats the right social cocktail for you

The largest companies in the world are in process of figuring out how they can incorporate public social conversations into their daily business operations.

Chris Moody from social media data company Gnip explains why social media for your company is not a one-size-fits-all.

Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/12/18/moody-gnip-social-cocktail/

Imagine feeling texture on your touchscreen

These prototypes aim to add another sensory dimension to your mobile experience.

Source:
http://www.thecreatorsproject.com/blog/imagine-feeling-texture-on-your-touchscreen

Sunday, 18 December 2011

Beware of Scams Targeting Cellphones and Social Networks Think Before You Click

The latest scams target cellphones and social networks.

Here's how to protect yourself. Consider "grandparent scams," in which con artists call senior citizens, often late at night. One of them poses as the victim's grandchild, often sounding like they are sobbing or extremely upset and say they are in jail or in trouble and need cash right away. "All scams have an emotional hook," says Peter Ziverts, vice president of policy development at Weste

Source:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204844504577100502415928134.html

Jurors Deadlock in 1B Lawsuit Against Microsoft

Jurors deadlock in Utah company's $1B lawsuit against Microsoft, panel discharged

Source:
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/jurors-deadlock-1b-lawsuit-microsoft-15177149

This will always be remembered as the week GTA 3 came to iPhones

If you experienced the Inception app released last year by RjDj, which augmented your surroundings by pulling noises from your environment and turning them into an acoustic wonderland through your headphones, then you already know what youre in store for.

Source:
http://www.thecreatorsproject.com/blog/byte-the-app-must-see-apps-of-the-week-1215

Cox Communications Selling Spectrum To Verizon The Turf War Begins

If you haven't been paying close attention to the mobile landscape, you may be missing the biggest spectrum-based turf war in ages.

These days, it's a race to snap up spectrum, and as the old saying goes, the boys with the most, win. Cox Communications pondered a start in the telecom world once, but now they've decided that it's probably best...

Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Cox-Communications-Selling-Spectrum-To-Verizon-The-Turf-War-Begins/

Vint Cerf SOPA means unprecedented censorship of the Web

Vint Cerf, the legendary computer scientist known as one of the fathers of the Internet, warns Rep. Lamar Smith that his bill will be ineffective and dangerous.

Via: http://news.cnet.com

Vint Cerf SOPA means unprecedented censorship of the Web

Vint Cerf, the legendary computer scientist known as one of the fathers of the Internet, warns Rep. Lamar Smith that his bill will be ineffective and dangerous.

Via: http://news.cnet.com

Google Deletes RuFraud Scam Android Applications

Google has deleted 22 Android applications from its Android Market after they were found out to have contained fraudulent software such as Angry Birds.

Source:
http://tribune-news.com/2011/12/17/google-deletes-rufraud-scam-android-applications/

Google Deletes RuFraud Scam Android Applications

Google has deleted 22 Android applications from its Android Market after they were found out to have contained fraudulent software such as Angry Birds.

Source:
http://tribune-news.com/2011/12/17/google-deletes-rufraud-scam-android-applications/

Saturday, 17 December 2011

SiriEnabled Rotary Phone is the New Talk of the Town [wVideo]

Siri, Apples addition to their iOS platform was part of the iPhone 4S pack when it was launched back in October.

The voice-activated feature is now going through many an experiment among the hacker community.

Source:
http://www.devicemag.com/2011/12/15/siri-enabled-rotary-phone-is-the-new-talk-of-the-town-video/

100 Excellent Hints and Tips for every Computer User

If you're a fan of our regular Internet Tips section then you will love this bumper selection of 100 great ideas Savedelete's Hints & Tips page is one of

Source:
http://savedelete.com/100-excellent-hints-and-tips-for-every-computer-user.html

8216iPad mini with 785inch screen rumored for late 2012

The 'iPad mini' rumor mill is turning again, with the latest reports suggesting such a device will be launched by Apple late next year, with a 7.85-inch screen. ...

8216iPad mini with 785inch screen rumored for late 2012

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1385579.html

UK Broadband Growth On the Fast Lane

289,000 broadband lines were added in the UK this past quarter. This beats the previous quarter of 240,100.

People are starting to spend so it looks like that predicted double-dip recession in the UK is not going to happen.

Source:
http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/uk-broadband-growth-on-the-fast-lane-talk-of-a-double-dip-recession-falls-flat/7714827

UK Broadband Growth On the Fast Lane

289,000 broadband lines were added in the UK this past quarter. This beats the previous quarter of 240,100.

People are starting to spend so it looks like that predicted double-dip recession in the UK is not going to happen.

Source:
http://www.broadband-expert.co.uk/blog/broadband-news/uk-broadband-growth-on-the-fast-lane-talk-of-a-double-dip-recession-falls-flat/7714827

4 Awful Ways The Internet Is Tainting Everything Else

The real, non-internet world has become infected by the obsessions and memes of internet geeks... only they've been twisted, spoiled, and recycled until we're all ashamed to have ever been associated with them.

Source:
http://www.cracked.com/blog/4-awful-ways-internet-tainting-everything-else/

Sony Ericsson Releases Android 40 Ice Cream Sandwich Alpha ROM

Sony Ericsson is expected to release Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for its Xperia range of devices early next year, possibly January and they have now made an Android Ice Cream Sandwich alpha ROM for Xperia devices available for developers. The video below shows Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich running on an Xperia smartphone, and ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

Steve Jobs Is 1 on Barbara Walters Most Fascinating People List

This is the first time someone who is not current alive was selected as the Most Fascinating Person, but Steve Jobs deserved the title.

Source:
http://www.tvovermind.com/tv-news/steve-jobs-barbara-walters-most-fascinating-people/112409

Friday, 16 December 2011

YouTube sensation Marcel the Shell interviewed by Brian Williams

The tiny shell with pink shoes makes a television debut on "Rock Center" Read more by Chenda Ngak on CBS News' Tech Talk.

Source:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_162-57343116-501465/youtube-sensation-marcel-the-shell-interviewed-by-brian-williams/

Now Playing Newsroom Content on Top News

Earlier this week, we began rolling out changes to Top News to better connect Newsrooms to the 144 headlines that make Top News each day...

Source:
http://about.digg.com/blog/now-playing-newsroom-content-top-news

Carrier IQ exec says company has learned lessons

Carrier IQ marketing exec discusses the company's missteps with CNET.

Via: http://news.cnet.com

Carrier IQ exec says company has learned lessons

Carrier IQ marketing exec discusses the company's missteps with CNET.

Via: http://news.cnet.com

Everything Youll Hate About the New Facebook Timeline

This morning, after previewing its Timeline in New Zealand, Facebook has made the feature available worldwide.

As with anything new and different, they're girding for user backlash. Considering the design, layout and concept changes, the new profile page is one of the biggest redesigns since Facebook's 2004 inception. We're here to walk you through it..

Source:
http://news.yahoo.com/everything-youll-hate-facebook-timeline-144043431.html

Sherlock Holmes A Game of Shadows review

Guy Ritchie, Robert Downey Jr., and Jude Law return for a sequel that is light on the detective work, but heavy on action.

Via: http://www.digitaltrends.com

Just how fast is the information age moving [VID]

THERES A GOOD chance you dont know anyone whos not on Facebook.

After all, it currently has 800 million users, and projections based on historical data of its growth (its been expanding in a linear fashion) suggest that it will hit 1 billion by July 2012. Thats roughly 1/7th of the worlds population.

Source:
http://matadornetwork.com/life/information-age-social-media/

Thursday, 15 December 2011

Your face is being tracked

Across the Web and around the world, your face is being detected and recognized.

Here are 6 of the more prominent examples.

Source:
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2011/technology/1112/gallery.face-recognition-apps/index.html

Google Acquires a Virtual Assistant Alfred But Still a Long Way To Go To Compete Siri

Those Android users who have been keenly waiting for a fully functional and integrated reply to the Apples Siri sadly would have to wait a little bit longer.

Source:
http://www.techieapps.com/google-acquires-a-virtual-assistant-alfred-but-still-a-long-way-to-go-to-compete-siri/

Top 10 Best Free Antivirus Android Apps

A common misconception about Android smart phones is that, due to not being a fully fledged PC, theyre immune to viruses, malware and generally being infected maliciously.

Source:
http://www.voiceable.org/best-free-antivirus-android-apps.html

Top 10 Best Free Antivirus Android Apps

A common misconception about Android smart phones is that, due to not being a fully fledged PC, theyre immune to viruses, malware and generally being infected maliciously.

Source:
http://www.voiceable.org/best-free-antivirus-android-apps.html

Verizon scares the Snooki out of Jersey

Verizon apologizes for sending out a text message telling Jerseyites that they needed to "take shelter."...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1381325.html

Verizon scares the Snooki out of Jersey

Verizon apologizes for sending out a text message telling Jerseyites that they needed to "take shelter."...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1381325.html

Caltech sets new world data transfer record at 186 Gbps

With a sustained data rate of 186 gigabits per second, high-energy physicists demonstrate the efficient use of long-range networks to support cutting-edge science.

Source:
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/12/internet-speed-record/

Study Xbox 360 PS3 owners are turning to video streaming over physical discs

While the amount of streaming options available on gaming consoles is increasing rapidly each year, more consumers are taking advantage of streaming content over DVD or Blu-ray. ...

Via: http://www.digitaltrends.com

Study Xbox 360 PS3 owners are turning to video streaming over physical discs

While the amount of streaming options available on gaming consoles is increasing rapidly each year, more consumers are taking advantage of streaming content over DVD or Blu-ray. ...

Via: http://www.digitaltrends.com

Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Domain seizure oversight lax and broken targets out of luck

Can the government really hold a domain for a year and then return it without so much as an apology? A legal expert tells Ars the courts have have done a poor job overseeing the domain seizure program, but the victims are unlikely to receive significant compensation.

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/12/expert-domain-seizure-oversight-too-lax-targets-out-of-luck.ars

Domain seizure oversight lax and broken targets out of luck

Can the government really hold a domain for a year and then return it without so much as an apology? A legal expert tells Ars the courts have have done a poor job overseeing the domain seizure program, but the victims are unlikely to receive significant compensation.

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/12/expert-domain-seizure-oversight-too-lax-targets-out-of-luck.ars

SMS attack on Windows Phone forces reboot disables messaging

Attackers can send a maliciously-crafted SMS to a Windows Phone, causing it to reboot and disable messaging functionality.

Yet Microsoft is offering a free Windows Phone to Android malware victims if users are willing to share their 'droidrage.'

Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/sms-attack-windows-phone-forces-reboot-disables-messaging

SMS attack on Windows Phone forces reboot disables messaging

Attackers can send a maliciously-crafted SMS to a Windows Phone, causing it to reboot and disable messaging functionality.

Yet Microsoft is offering a free Windows Phone to Android malware victims if users are willing to share their 'droidrage.'

Source:
http://www.networkworld.com/community/blog/sms-attack-windows-phone-forces-reboot-disables-messaging

Caltech sets 186Gbps internet speed record

A delicious combination of high-energy physicists, engineers, and computer scientists from Caltech and University of Victoria have broken the world record for sustained, computer-to-computer transfer over a wide area network.

Source:
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/108731-caltech-sets-186gbps-internet-speed-record

Apple Pushing Out New Low Power Bluetooth 40

Apple is bringing aboard the new Bluetooth 4.0 standard.

This is intended for the iPhone, iPad and iPod accessory developers using which they will be able to transmit data between Apples mobile devices.

Source:
http://www.devicemag.com/2011/12/13/apple-pushing-out-new-low-power-bluetooth-4-0/

Nook Color Gets Software Update

If you are an owner of the Barnes & Noble Nook Color eReader, you will want to be looking at for the coming software update. The update is rolling out sometime in the coming week and will be free. The update is bringing a bunch of different things to the Nook Color. The Nook Color ...

Nook Color Gets Software Update

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1379595.html

MIT slows down light with trillionframespersecond video camera

If you thought slow-mo videos of watermelons being exploded by bullets and chubby, jowled faces recoiling from slaps was as good as it gets, think again: MIT Media Lab has created a camera-and-laser rig that's capable of capturing one trillion exposures per second; fast enough to visualize the speed of light and to see the effect of individual photons as they collide with surfaces.

Source:
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/108773-mit-slows-down-light-with-trillion-frames-per-second-video-camera

MIT slows down light with trillionframespersecond video camera

If you thought slow-mo videos of watermelons being exploded by bullets and chubby, jowled faces recoiling from slaps was as good as it gets, think again: MIT Media Lab has created a camera-and-laser rig that's capable of capturing one trillion exposures per second; fast enough to visualize the speed of light and to see the effect of individual photons as they collide with surfaces.

Source:
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/108773-mit-slows-down-light-with-trillion-frames-per-second-video-camera

Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Megaupload to Sue Universal Joins Fight Against SOPA

File-hosting service Megaupload has told TorrentFreak that it will sue Universal for wrongfully taking down its content from YouTube.

Universal took action Friday to remove a Megaupload-produced pop video which featured leading artists singing the cyberlocker service's praises. The move has also prompted the company to enter the SOPA debate, with a call for like-minded people to join forces and fight for an Internet without censorship.

Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/megaupload-to-sue-universal-joins-fight-against-sopa-111212/

Megaupload to Sue Universal Joins Fight Against SOPA

File-hosting service Megaupload has told TorrentFreak that it will sue Universal for wrongfully taking down its content from YouTube.

Universal took action Friday to remove a Megaupload-produced pop video which featured leading artists singing the cyberlocker service's praises. The move has also prompted the company to enter the SOPA debate, with a call for like-minded people to join forces and fight for an Internet without censorship.

Source:
http://torrentfreak.com/megaupload-to-sue-universal-joins-fight-against-sopa-111212/

Apples Mac App Store reaches 100M downloads

The Mac App Store is not quite a year old, and it just passed the 100 million download mark, according to Apple.

Originally launched in January, the Mac App Store is now the "largest and fastest growing PC software store in the world," Apple says.

Source:
http://gigaom.com/apple/apples-mac-app-store-reaches-1m-downloads/

FBI Carrier IQ files used for law enforcement purposes

More details emerge about the spook in your pocket: FOIA request to the FBI for "manuals, documents or other written guidance used to access or analyze data gathered by programs developed or deployed by Carrier IQ" was met with a telling denial.

In it, the FBI stated it did have responsive documents - but they were exempt under a provision that covers materials that, if disclosed, might reasonably interfere with an ongoing investigation.

Source:
http://www.muckrock.com/news/archives/2011/dec/12/fbi-carrier-iq-files-used-law-enforcement-purposes/

Amazon Kindle Fire update coming

Amazon Kindle Fire update coming

Plagued by performance complaints, the recently launched tablet will get an over-the-air update in the next two weeks, the Internet retailer tells The New York Times...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1377753.html

Photoblocker Beer Bucket Sabotages Incriminating Pictures

Okay, so this clever ad agency in South America outed a particularly fun gadget whose only function is to ruin photos. How can that be fun? Well, to answer the question you need to know the backstory of this Norte Photoblocker. Turns out over in Argentina a popular beer brand Cerveza Norte has teamed up ...

Via: http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

Face Recognition Technology Comes to Malls and Nightclubs

The privacy concerns around the tracking of consumers and targeted advertising online may be coming to the physical world.

At a Federal Trade Commission workshop about the privacy implications of face recognition on Thursday, all eyes were on the new Find My Face� feature in Google+, announced at the conference. The event, however, also focused on how face detection is being used offline in smart sign� technology and other applications.

Source:
http://techland.time.com/2011/12/12/face-recognition-technology-comes-to-malls-and-nightclubs/

Most Popular Android Apps by Age Facebook Takes a Top Spot

A Nielsen survey released Monday reveals that the six most popular Android apps are the same across all age groups.

Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/12/12/popular-android-apps/

Most Popular Android Apps by Age Facebook Takes a Top Spot

A Nielsen survey released Monday reveals that the six most popular Android apps are the same across all age groups.

Source:
http://mashable.com/2011/12/12/popular-android-apps/

Monday, 12 December 2011

Can Frugalo singlehandedly fix the floundering daily deals phenomenon

The only thing certain about the future of daily deals is that the industrys future is uncertain.

Its not a play on words or a failed attempt at sounding clever. If you ask 10 people where daily deals will be a year from now, youll probably get 10 completely different responses. The truth is, nobody knows for sure.

Source:
http://www.techi.com/2011/11/can-frugalo-single-handedly-fix-the-floundering-daily-deals-phenomenon/

Can Frugalo singlehandedly fix the floundering daily deals phenomenon

The only thing certain about the future of daily deals is that the industrys future is uncertain.

Its not a play on words or a failed attempt at sounding clever. If you ask 10 people where daily deals will be a year from now, youll probably get 10 completely different responses. The truth is, nobody knows for sure.

Source:
http://www.techi.com/2011/11/can-frugalo-single-handedly-fix-the-floundering-daily-deals-phenomenon/

Why Spotify can never be profitable The secret demands of record labels

Record labels are the monopoly to end all monopolies.

And as Michael Robertson, founder of MP3.com, explains, their over-the-top demands of music subscription services quash innovation, as well as any dreams of profitability. Heres what those record-label NDAs have been hiding. Michael Robertson, MP3tunes

Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/12/11/why-spotify-can-never-be-profitable-the-secret-demands-of-record-labels/

Why Spotify can never be profitable The secret demands of record labels

Record labels are the monopoly to end all monopolies.

And as Michael Robertson, founder of MP3.com, explains, their over-the-top demands of music subscription services quash innovation, as well as any dreams of profitability. Heres what those record-label NDAs have been hiding. Michael Robertson, MP3tunes

Source:
http://gigaom.com/2011/12/11/why-spotify-can-never-be-profitable-the-secret-demands-of-record-labels/

New zeroday vulnerabilities found in Adobe Flash Player

Something similar to the zero-day exploit recently discovered in Adobe's Reader and Acrobat tools has been found for its Flash Player as well.

Via: http://reviews.cnet.com

Clamp On WHILL Temporarily Gives Manual Wheelchairs Electric Drive

It might look like a monstrous set of headphones, but the WHILL is actually an electric drivetrain designed to clamp onto manually powered wheelchairs, temporarily giving them a powered boost when longer distances have to be traveled.

The prototype�which was recently demonstrated at the 2011...

Source:
http://gizmodo.com/5866915/clamp-on-whill-temporarily-gives-manual-wheelchairs-electric-drive

Notorious Siri Video

Dare I squeeze three at your cherry M-3?

"Siri's speech synthesis is synced to the beat using the timestamps obtained from the Echonest API which were then manually tweaked, to smooth out delays in the text-to-speech engine." via Robb on Vimeo

Source:
http://chime.in/user/sheigh/chime/82973819427950592

Google plans to combine Gmail with Google Circles

While Google+ features continue to slowly seep into other Google-owned products, Gmail is getting some social love with a direct tie into the Google+ Circles system. ...

Via: http://www.digitaltrends.com

Google plans to combine Gmail with Google Circles

While Google+ features continue to slowly seep into other Google-owned products, Gmail is getting some social love with a direct tie into the Google+ Circles system. ...

Via: http://www.digitaltrends.com

Games take largest share of Androids first 10bn downloads

Stuart Dredge: Google breaks down its milestone by category while chairman Eric Schmidt predicts developer upswing in 2012

Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/appsblog/2011/dec/09/android-games-downloads

Games take largest share of Androids first 10bn downloads

Stuart Dredge: Google breaks down its milestone by category while chairman Eric Schmidt predicts developer upswing in 2012

Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/appsblog/2011/dec/09/android-games-downloads

Sunday, 11 December 2011

The Apple blogs vs Android

The Apple blogs vs Android

Apple blogs play an important role. But the reality can get a bit distorted at times.

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1374030.html

The Apple blogs vs Android

Apple blogs play an important role. But the reality can get a bit distorted at times.

The Apple blogs vs Android

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1374030.html

Windows 8 App Store Few More Points You Need To Know

Microsoft is preparing to unveil its newest product i.e.

Windows Store for Windows 8. Windows App Store is going to be one of the biggest additions to Microsoft

Source:
http://www.techoncept.com/windows-8-app-store-few-more-points-you-need-to-know/

Top 5 apps in education news for making yourself smarter

The iPhone isnt just a communications tool, its a personal computer connected to every piece of electronic information in the world.

Its the most powerful tool in existence and the biggest thing to happen to education news since the inve ...

Source:
http://www.techi.com/2011/12/top-5-apps-in-education-news-for-making-yourself-smarter/

Top 5 apps in education news for making yourself smarter

The iPhone isnt just a communications tool, its a personal computer connected to every piece of electronic information in the world.

Its the most powerful tool in existence and the biggest thing to happen to education news since the inve ...

Source:
http://www.techi.com/2011/12/top-5-apps-in-education-news-for-making-yourself-smarter/

Razer Blade Gaming Laptop Approaching Preorder For Christmas Delivery

Razer Blade Gaming Laptop Approaching Preorder For Christmas Delivery

Gamers looking to treat themselves this holiday season, might be interested to know that Razer's new Blade gaming laptop is approaching pre-order status, and deliveries will be made in time for the holidays, says Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan. Original Story Razer Blade Gaming Laptop Approaching Pre-order For Christmas Delivery � Geeky Gadgets, 2011. | Permalink ...

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/geeky-gadgets/~3/uqa6cm_bzJM/

FreedomPop to offer free broadband to everyone in America

Niklas Zennstrom, a co-founder of Skype, has decided to invest some money to bring broadband to the masses. He has an idea to bring free broadband access to everyone in America.

Read more here.

Source:
http://www.broadbandexpert.com/blog/mobile-broadband/lightsquared/freedompop-to-offer-free-broadband-to-everyone/

Monster Sized iPhone Dock Weighs 700 Pounds 10K Watts Costs 30 Grand

Everything in moderation, right? Don't go spouting off such nonsense to the insane folks at German audio equipment maker Behringer, who just pimp-slapped the consumer market with the iNuke Boom.

What is it, you ask? Only the loudest iPod and iPhone dock in the world, not to mention the heaviest at 700 pounds, and the most expensive at $29,999.99....

Source:
http://hothardware.com/News/Monster-Sized-iPhone-Dock-Weighs-700-Pounds-Costs-Thirty-Grand/

Flipboard finally makes its way onto the iPhone

One of my favorite apps for the iPad is Flipboard, which turns the links found in your RSS, Twitter and Facebook feeds into a slickly laid-out digital magazines.

The free app is a great way to catch up on news shared by your friends and colleagues if youve not had a chance to check in with your preferred social network for a while. And now theres a version of Flipboard for the much smaller screens of the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Source:
http://blog.chron.com/techblog/2011/12/flipboard-finally-makes-its-way-onto-the-iphone/

Saturday, 10 December 2011

30 Questions and Commands for Siri

The best way to understand what Apple's Siri on the iPhone 4S can and can't do is to see examples of its successes and failures.

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2394834,00.asp

30 Questions and Commands for Siri

The best way to understand what Apple's Siri on the iPhone 4S can and can't do is to see examples of its successes and failures.

Source:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2394834,00.asp

Google Rolls Circles Into Gmail

Gmail has caught the Circles bug as the Internet giant continues the integration of Google+ across the spectrum of its products.

Read this blog post by Rachel King on Digital Media.

Source:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57339631-93/google-rolls-circles-into-gmail/

Great cowboy games for iOS

This week's collection of iOS apps are all sharp-shootin' cowboy games. The first is a target shooter with extra elements that make it extra fun. The second is a dual-stick shooter with missions and evil bosses to gun down. The third lets you explore a huge and open 3D world on horseback--and it won't cost you any gold at all.

Great cowboy games for iOS

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/XkMCj5T79Tk/

Great cowboy games for iOS

Great cowboy games for iOS

This week's collection of iOS apps are all sharp-shootin' cowboy games. The first is a target shooter with extra elements that make it extra fun. The second is a dual-stick shooter with missions and evil bosses to gun down. The third lets you explore a huge and open 3D world on horseback--and it won't cost you any gold at all.

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/XkMCj5T79Tk/

2011 The Year Skrillex Got Mentioned In A Lot Of Facebook Status Updates

The increasingly tentacle-extending social-networking site Facebook has released Memology 2011, a quantification of popular topics discussed on the service.

Amy Winehouse's death in August was the seventh-most-discussed news topic of 2011, right behind the royal wedding and ahead of the new Call Of Duty game.

Source:
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2011/12/facebook_memology_skrillex_amy_winehouse.php

2011 The Year Skrillex Got Mentioned In A Lot Of Facebook Status Updates

The increasingly tentacle-extending social-networking site Facebook has released Memology 2011, a quantification of popular topics discussed on the service.

Amy Winehouse's death in August was the seventh-most-discussed news topic of 2011, right behind the royal wedding and ahead of the new Call Of Duty game.

Source:
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2011/12/facebook_memology_skrillex_amy_winehouse.php

Instagram photography app finally coming to Android

A popular iPhone-based photo-sharing service (and app) � is finally heading to Android.

Source:
http://gadgetbox.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/08/9298627-instagram-photography-app-finally-coming-to-android

Censorship foes roll out antipiracy plan say stop butchering the Internet

Rep.

Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) have released a draft of their new OPEN Act, which tries to stop online piracy. Hollywood hates it.

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/12/censorship-foes-roll-out-antipiracy-plan-say-stop-butchering-the-internet.ars

Censorship foes roll out antipiracy plan say stop butchering the Internet

Rep.

Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) have released a draft of their new OPEN Act, which tries to stop online piracy. Hollywood hates it.

Source:
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/12/censorship-foes-roll-out-antipiracy-plan-say-stop-butchering-the-internet.ars

Friday, 9 December 2011

From Fukushima to Charlie Sheen the Twitter hashtags that dominated 2011

Twitter has revealed its top hashtags of 2011, showing what the world's tweeters had on their mind

Source:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/pda/2011/dec/06/twitter-top-hashtags-2011

Enhance Skyrims In Game Experience With Nvidias PC Tweak Guide

Enhance Skyrims In Game Experience With Nvidias PC Tweak Guide

PC gamers that have purchased Bethesda’s new Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim game are already experiencing enhance graphics over consoles, if they have a good enough PC that is. But even if your PC is not a monster there may be other ways to tweak your Skyrim settings to enhance your graphics and gaming within Skyrim. ...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1371138.html

Enhance Skyrims In Game Experience With Nvidias PC Tweak Guide

Enhance Skyrims In Game Experience With Nvidias PC Tweak Guide

PC gamers that have purchased Bethesda’s new Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim game are already experiencing enhance graphics over consoles, if they have a good enough PC that is. But even if your PC is not a monster there may be other ways to tweak your Skyrim settings to enhance your graphics and gaming within Skyrim. ...

Source:
http://makin257.livejournal.com/1371138.html

13 Accessories You Really Dont Need for Your Apple

A dozen plus ways to waste money on Apple gadgets this holiday season

Source:
http://ecosalon.com/icrap-13-home-accessories-you-really-don’t-need-for-your-apple-466/

13 Accessories You Really Dont Need for Your Apple

A dozen plus ways to waste money on Apple gadgets this holiday season

Source:
http://ecosalon.com/icrap-13-home-accessories-you-really-don’t-need-for-your-apple-466/

TV shows hit international Apple TVs emphasizing the iTunes lead

Apple turned on streaming of purchased TV shows on the Apple TV for customers in the U.K., Canada and Australia on Wednesday night.

The change doesn't even require a user-initiated update, and should be available on all current Apple TVs in those countries right now.

Source:
http://gigaom.com/apple/tv-shows-hit-international-apple-tvs-emphasizing-the-itunes-lead/

HP Folio ultrabook availableinitially on the cheap

HP Folio ultrabook availableinitially on the cheap

Hewlett-Packard's Folio 13 ultrabook can be had for as little as $703 but that initial offer will likely be very short-lived.

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/tYl8EdkrnvQ/