No, we don’t mean solar-powered missions, though solar power has been a mainstay of NASA vehicles for ages. We mean missions to the sun. Officially dubbed the Solar Probe Plus, the purpose of the 2018-scheduled odyssey is straightforward enough: studying the sun’s surface. This has been impossible … [Read more...] about NASA Scheduled To Launch Solar Missions By 2018
Archives for September 2010
iPad Video Call Testing Shown On Debug Screen
We have heard rumors that the next generation Apple iPad would come with front and back facing cameras, similar to the new iPod Touch which would allow users to use Apple's FaceTime video chat feature. The guys over at 9 To 5 Mac have posted an image of a debug screen on the iPad, which shows video … [Read more...] about iPad Video Call Testing Shown On Debug Screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab Android Tablet Coming To Sprint
We have already heard that Samsung's new Android Tablet is coming to Vodafone in the UK, Verizon in the US, and now according to the BGR, the Samsung Galaxy Tab will also be available with mobile carrier Sprint in the US. The Galaxy Tab features a 7-inch touchscreen WSVGA display and it comes with … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab Android Tablet Coming To Sprint
New Japanese Vending Machine Can Profile Customers
Comparisons to Minority Report aside, a new vending machine in Tokyo’s Shinegawa train station has a camera that profiles its customers. With the help of its 47-inch touch screen, it then suggests what drinks different kinds of people might want. Uhm, so it’s not exactly like the 3D billboards from … [Read more...] about New Japanese Vending Machine Can Profile Customers
Droid 2 R2-D2 Edition, More Photos
When Motorola announced the new Droid 2 Android smartphone, they also unveiled a special edition R2-D2 themed Droid 2. This unique version of the Droid 2 is designed to captivate Star Wars enthusiasts with its distinctive design and exclusive features. Motorola has released some new photos of this … [Read more...] about Droid 2 R2-D2 Edition, More Photos
Apple Launching iOS 4.1 8th September
Apple [AAPL] announced that it would be launching a new version of its iOS at its recent iPod event, iOS 4.1, which Apple's CEO Steve Jobs said would fix the speed issues users had been experiencing on the iPhone 3G. Now it seems that users won't have long to wait as Apple will be releasing iOS 4.1 … [Read more...] about Apple Launching iOS 4.1 8th September
500 Zune HDs To Be On United Airlines Asia-Pacific Flights
In case you’ll be on a Hong Kong or Australia-bound flight in the next few weeks, expect to get your paws all over a Microsoft Zune HD courtesy of the new agreement between Microsoft and United Airlines. 500 of the OLED devices will be available wrapped in a special rubber case and bursting with … [Read more...] about 500 Zune HDs To Be On United Airlines Asia-Pacific Flights
New StealthArmor COLOR Series Keeps Your iPod Touch Scratch-Free
If you’re afraid of getting scratches on your iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad, the guys at Fusion of Ideas have exactly what you need: their new StealthArmor COLOR line. This protective casing comes in a vibrant array of colors including red, blue, violet, green, pink, purple, yellow, and orange. If … [Read more...] about New StealthArmor COLOR Series Keeps Your iPod Touch Scratch-Free
Castiv Guitar Sidekick Lets You Practice On iPhone Tabs
The whole point of the Guitar Sidekick is to assist your six-string shenanigans via a helpful handheld device. How? Since it clips on your headstock or any available space between the guitar’s neck and head, you can use its clamp to hold an iPhone from where you view the tabs you’re … [Read more...] about Castiv Guitar Sidekick Lets You Practice On iPhone Tabs
ColorWare Customization For Blackberry Torch Has Begun
Rather underwhelmed by the look of your Blackberry Torch? Then head over to the Colorware site and do a custom paint job on it. Let’s have the official press release teaser to entice you. “With enhanced features and new design, the Blackberry Torch has everything you’ve been hoping for in a … [Read more...] about ColorWare Customization For Blackberry Torch Has Begun
Carnegie Mellon Snake Robots Slither Toward Perfection
At their present incarnation, this species of bot being developed by Carnegie Mellon looks like interconnected beer cans. That is, until you see them in action. What these prototypes have over the competition—your average humanoid/apelike bot designs—is their adaptability. Able to swim, climb, … [Read more...] about Carnegie Mellon Snake Robots Slither Toward Perfection
Samsung Galaxy Tab Android Tablet Headed To Vodafone UK
Last week, Samsung took the wraps off their first Android tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and now it seems that UK mobile phone operator Vodafone will be selling the Samsung Galaxy Tab. There are no details as yet on how much Vodafone will be selling the Galaxy Tab for. It will probably be sold for … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab Android Tablet Headed To Vodafone UK
