According to a recent study by All About Windows Phone, Microsoft's Windows Phone Marketplace now has over 40,000 apps. This is up from 35,000 applications in October. It looks like over 10,000 new apps have been added within the last 90 days, and there are now over 10,000 developers creating … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s Windows Phone Marketplace Hits 40,000 Apps
Archives for November 2011
Brain Pleasure And Video Games Go Hand In Hand, Apparently
Now this sounds interesting. After having read the actual report, it's quite a mild surprise too. Turns out a group of European scientists may have debunked the whole 'video game addiction' conundrum. Emphasis on the word 'may' because the actual experiment that produced the startling results still … [Read more...] about Brain Pleasure And Video Games Go Hand In Hand, Apparently
By The Power Of Thor! SISU War Hammer Gives You A Godly Workout
Not to make fun of avid gym goers who spend hours bulking up, but this latest War Hammer called SISU is something else. Apparently, it's part of some exercise that involves demolishing things. Nothing wrong about that, since if you've ever experienced demolishing a house with a sledgehammer, you … [Read more...] about By The Power Of Thor! SISU War Hammer Gives You A Godly Workout
ReCell Makes Replacement Spray-On Skin in 30 Minutes
It’s now entirely possible to treat severe burns with skin grafts in just half an hour. ReCell is a product by Avita Medical that uses regenerative medicine technology to literally grow skin. It is a small kit that comes with a syringe which has a nozzle at the end of it instead of a needle. That’s … [Read more...] about ReCell Makes Replacement Spray-On Skin in 30 Minutes
Toba Eco-Stove Heats Your Home While Adding Style
If you’re thinking about installing a fireplace in your living room but worried about how it might clash with your modern interior, then the Toba Eco-Stove may be the answer you’re looking for. Just by looking at its clean minimalist form, it isn’t surprising that this heating system appliance won … [Read more...] about Toba Eco-Stove Heats Your Home While Adding Style
Meet iZac The Android Bartender
The Android operating system is renowned for its flexibility and versatility in running a wide range of applications. It is commonly used for smartphones, tablets, and digital TVs. However, the programmers at Google probably didn’t anticipate someone using it to run a cocktail-mixing robot bartender … [Read more...] about Meet iZac The Android Bartender
Crouching Tiger Rollercoaster Walkway Bends The Fabric Of Reality
It's actually called the Crouching Tiger and Turtle, a walkway that recently opened in the German city of Duisburg. If it reminds you of a roller coaster, it's because it is designed after a roller coaster. Oh well, pedestrian walkways have always been too pedestrian for their own good. It doesn't … [Read more...] about Crouching Tiger Rollercoaster Walkway Bends The Fabric Of Reality
Bizarre: The Deadpool Pencil Cup
Seen below is Deadpool, the biggest mouth in the Marvel-verse, with a bunch of pens stuck to his head. Don't worry, it's intentional. This rather grotesque bust is the latest in the Gentle Giant line of Marvel hero office accessories. Unfortunately, there's a bit of a downside to this appealing desk … [Read more...] about Bizarre: The Deadpool Pencil Cup
Master Chief Breaks Up With Fiancé, Turns To Blogging
He should've stuck to Cortana. No human girlfriend will ever understand how bad it got with the Covenant and then the Flood. Nah, kidding! The true backstory behind this Master Chief mystery is almost too weepy to handle. The bad part is Eric Smith, the guy who spent a ridiculous amount of dough to … [Read more...] about Master Chief Breaks Up With Fiancé, Turns To Blogging
3D Printed Spiders To Help During Emergencies
Some time in the near future, you’ll be seeing mechanical spiders creeping up and into burning buildings to help rescue trapped people. This is what researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA are developing today. They’re using 3D printing technology, … [Read more...] about 3D Printed Spiders To Help During Emergencies
mPowerPad Has So Many Gadgets Crammed Into it
Blessed with an accelerometer, the mPowerPad is an all-in-one gadget that can do a lot. It even repels bugs with an ultra-sonic alarm. The accelerometer bit allows the mPowerPad to be controlled via certain movements since it doesn't have a control panel. This means to access its radio or smartphone … [Read more...] about mPowerPad Has So Many Gadgets Crammed Into it
Amazon Sells Kindle at a Loss
According to global research firm IHS, a Kindle Fire tablet computer costs $201.70 to manufacture. Take a look at the price tag for this recently released slate; it’s sold for $199. That would mean Amazon is actually losing $2.70 for every unit they sell. The research firm’s take on the situation … [Read more...] about Amazon Sells Kindle at a Loss
