When Google announced the latest version of their mobile OS, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, one of the coolest features we saw was the ability to unlock the device with Google's new face unlock feature. Not it would appear that the face unlock feature isn't that secure, and it can actually be … [Read more...] about Android 4.0 Face Unlock Feature Hacked With A Photo (Video)
Archives for November 2011
LG To Debut Google TV At CES 2012?
The other day we heard that Logitech had decided to cancel their Google TV set top boxes, the Logitech Revue, but it would appear that other companies are still interested in developing devices with the Google TV platform. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, LG will be showing off their … [Read more...] about LG To Debut Google TV At CES 2012?
Kobo Touch With Offers $100 eReader Announced
It looks like Kobo has decided to follow Amazon, as the company is launching a cheaper version of its Kobo Touch eReader, which is supported by adverts, the Kobo Touch with offers. The Kobo Touch with offers will retail for $99.99, $40 cheaper than the original Kobo Touch. There is a catch, though, … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch With Offers $100 eReader Announced
iTunes 10.5.1 Beta 3 Released To Developers
Apple has released their latest beta version of iTunes to developers, iTunes 10.5.1 Beta 3, which also comes with Apple's iTunes Match, and it looks like the developers have had their iTunes Match libraries wiped again. We were expecting Apple to launch iTunes Match at the end of October, as this … [Read more...] about iTunes 10.5.1 Beta 3 Released To Developers
Amazon Kindle Fire Gets Reviewed
Amazon's first Android tablet, the Amazon Kindle Fire, goes on sale in the US tomorrow, and it is expected to be an extremely popular tablet due to its $200 price tag. But will the Kindle Fire be any good? The Kindle Fire features a 7-inch IPS touchscreen display, which offers vibrant colors and … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire Gets Reviewed
Lego Darth Vader Key Chain Has A Led Light In its Foot
So yeah, Lord Vader has got a lamp on his foot. Oh wait, make that feet. Both of them got the sparkly stuff. Odd placement but keep in mind this is a Lego miniature. Dubbed a Mini Torch (emphasis on mini), this Darth Vader incarnation can't do much else besides a minute amount of illumination. Oh … [Read more...] about Lego Darth Vader Key Chain Has A Led Light In its Foot
Airdrop Irrigation Turns Air To Water (Video)
Being an inventor rocks. No surprise that Edward Linacre is probably feeling great right now. Not only is he $14,000 richer thanks to acing the 2011 Dyson Award, but his little device could change the world. Airdrop Irrigation is a clever contraption that collects condensation, humidifies it, and … [Read more...] about Airdrop Irrigation Turns Air To Water (Video)
Microsoft: Get Free Swag In Exchange For Internet Explorer 9 Usage
The surprising part is how much free swag Microsoft is dangling in front of users. Okay, so Internet Explorer isn't exactly the sexiest browser out there. Some would even argue it never was, but hold on. Microsoft is pretty hot on Internet Explorer 9 and to entice its use, why, Microsoft is going … [Read more...] about Microsoft: Get Free Swag In Exchange For Internet Explorer 9 Usage
Sportiiis Projects An HUD Onto Your Sunglasses
That's no typo. It's really spelled Sportiiis. Yup, with a lot of iiiiiisss. But hold on, because this is one impressive gadget. Too bad it can’t be used for gaming. See, the health uber-conscious part of the population has a tendency to sport cool eyewear. What the Sportiiis does is use a series of … [Read more...] about Sportiiis Projects An HUD Onto Your Sunglasses
US Army To Deploy Paintball Projectiles For Bomb Deterrence
The awful truth is after years of campaigning in two different theaters, the US Army and other branches are still grappling with roadside bombs. You might have learned about them through their other, more pedantic, moniker IED. The problem with roadside bombs is, well, they can’t be beat. Heavily … [Read more...] about US Army To Deploy Paintball Projectiles For Bomb Deterrence
First Gen iPod Nano Recalled Globally
Listen up iPod Nano owners, here's the score. Apple issued a bad batch of first generation Nano's in late 2005. Now, after so many years, they've realized how bad it actually is. Or should it be was? Grammar is confounding! Anyway, in a gesture of corporate responsibility a global recall is now … [Read more...] about First Gen iPod Nano Recalled Globally
Party Hub Blacktop 360 Fryer Cooks Pretty Much Anything
For some bizarre reason, cooking appliances have the bad habit of making it on this site. It's cool though, since as of late, so many cooking appliances have arrived armed with really neat features. Guilty of the same is the Blacktop 360, a novel saucer-shaped four-legged frying and deep frying … [Read more...] about Party Hub Blacktop 360 Fryer Cooks Pretty Much Anything
