Lodsys, a company which owns some patents relating to in-app purchases for mobile devices, is in the process of suing Apple's iOS developers and Google's Android developers. We have heard quite a bit from Apple on this, who are attempting to act on behalf of its iOS developers, but we hadn't heard … [Read more...] about Google Looks To Help Android Developers In Lodsys Patent Cases
Archives for August 2011
HTC Holiday Prototype Leaked
We have already seen a photo and heard some specifications on the HTC Holiday, and now a prototype of the HTC Holiday has appeared on Craigslist, and the device was purchased by one of the guys from the XDA Developers. The photos show the device with a broken display, but if you have a look at the … [Read more...] about HTC Holiday Prototype Leaked
ixxi Lets Cash-Strapped Blokes Create Huge Graphic Print Designs
A Dutch company named ixxi has come up with a novel solution for mounting large flat prints on large flat walls. It's called ixxi, a styling moniker that best captures the sensible tools necessary for the job at hand. The job being to mount large prints on large surfaces. For the record, 'ixxi' … [Read more...] about ixxi Lets Cash-Strapped Blokes Create Huge Graphic Print Designs
Un-Stylish Millennium Falcon Coffee Table Looks Heavy
We always believed it was tough being a coffee table. Unlike other functional surfaces such as desks or supper tables, both of which have clear cut purposes, coffee tables always had to have a broad role. Too low for a pleasant dinner, too small to hold a lot of stuff. What the humble … [Read more...] about Un-Stylish Millennium Falcon Coffee Table Looks Heavy
Jeff Bezos Patents Air Bags For Smartphones
Apparently, achievements like revolutionizing how people read and a secret 10,000 year clock haven't sated Jeff's appetite for greatness. So according to a reliable news source, the Amazon founder has successfully filed a patent for smartphone air cushions. What? Yes, the medication wasn't doing … [Read more...] about Jeff Bezos Patents Air Bags For Smartphones
Yotel Publicizes Its Yobot Robot Luggage Handler
We have no idea why it's called Yotel, but they're quite the experience to stay in. Inspired by first-class airline accommodation, the Yotel franchise has been around for a couple of years now with outposts in London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, and a new one in New York that opened in June. The Yotel is … [Read more...] about Yotel Publicizes Its Yobot Robot Luggage Handler
Epidermal Electronic System Suggests A Cyborg Future For Humanity
Call it EES for short. Since the near future is shaping up to be a mix of Blade Runner, the Matrix, Terminator, and Brave New World, it comes as no surprise that engineer-scientists are hard at work melding electronic parts unto human flesh. Seen below is a viable prototype of the EES, which could … [Read more...] about Epidermal Electronic System Suggests A Cyborg Future For Humanity
id Kept Rage’s Sewers Out Of Used Copies
The entertainment industry in general and the game industry in particular has been a place where people on both sides of the counter aren't doing things because they should, but because they can. Customers shouldn't pirate games and developers shouldn't go around sabotaging used copies of their … [Read more...] about id Kept Rage’s Sewers Out Of Used Copies
New Counter-Strike Game Coming 2012
It's been a while since Valve has turned its gaze upon one of its best workhorses in the early days of Steam. The Half-Life mod arguably helped make Valve's digital delivery service what it is today and is still one of the most played games on the planet. Whether it has what it takes to square off … [Read more...] about New Counter-Strike Game Coming 2012
Small Island State To Issue Star Wars Coins
A recent while ago (now actually) in an island state far, far away, a limited edition set of Star Wars coins are being minted for collectors. Say hello to Niue (population: 1,400), one of those obscure dots in the Pacific Ocean that's also a British Commonwealth member. Turns out Niue is in a bit of … [Read more...] about Small Island State To Issue Star Wars Coins
Desktop Jellyfish Tank Needs Pledges (Video)
That means it's a Kickstarter project. If you've always been fascinated by sea creatures other than fish, then this project might interest you. It's masterminded by this guy named Alex, a San Franciscan who's obsessed with having jellyfish for pets. See, for quite a while now Alex has been modding … [Read more...] about Desktop Jellyfish Tank Needs Pledges (Video)
SETI Raises Enough Cash To Go Live Again
The launch will actually happen next month, thanks to the multitude of generous crowdsourced backers who donated $207,000 total. If your memory serves you well, remember that SETI's financial woes began in April this year when funding from the U.S. government dried up. Very unfortunate, as it meant … [Read more...] about SETI Raises Enough Cash To Go Live Again
