This January marks the end of Peek's email services. This text-driven communications device had been on sale for two years past, from about 2008 to 2010. It was available in various models, such as the Peek Classic, Peek Pronto, TwitterPeek and the latest release, Peek 9. … [Read more...] about Sadly, Peek Is Discontinuing All Of Its Services
Archives for February 2012
Crab-Like Robot Used For Stomach Cancer Treatment
Scientists have created a new miniature robot inspired by a sweet and spicy Singaporean crab dish that is surprisingly able to remove early-stage cancers of the stomach without causing scarring. Equipped with a pincer-like limb as well as a hook, the robot is supported by an endoscope and enters … [Read more...] about Crab-Like Robot Used For Stomach Cancer Treatment
Squid Shirt Lets You Get Fit The Geeky Way
A new innovation called Squid could be the answer to your wish of merging tech and fitness in one comfy and breathable bundle. … [Read more...] about Squid Shirt Lets You Get Fit The Geeky Way
Everything Butt Art Is A Delightful iPad Drawing App
A curiously-named new iPad app called Butt Art just launched at the iTunes store. The app was developed by a company with an equally unusual name, Everything Butt Art. … [Read more...] about Everything Butt Art Is A Delightful iPad Drawing App
Vertu Constellation Quest Ferrari: A Ferrari 458 Italia-Inspired Smartphone
Vertu, a manufacturer of luxury cellular phones, has recently announced its newest product, the Ferrari 458 Italia-inspired smartphone. The said phone is called the Constellation Quest Ferrari. Previously, this company has also released similar luxury car-inspired models such as the Ascent Ferrari … [Read more...] about Vertu Constellation Quest Ferrari: A Ferrari 458 Italia-Inspired Smartphone
Data Of Previous Motorola Xoom Owners Found On Refurbished Units
Motorola Inc has announced that it mistakenly sold some refurbished Xoom Wi-Fi tablets with the data of previous owners not completely wiped out. Around 6,000 refurbished Xoom tablets were sold by online retailers in a given period, and Motorola received reports that there were around 100 cases … [Read more...] about Data Of Previous Motorola Xoom Owners Found On Refurbished Units
Study Shows Kids Into Robots For Doing Chores, Playtime
Here’s something that may not come as a surprise to many: Kids think robots are cooler than their parents or teachers when it comes to learning new stuff and playtime. The new study was conducted by research firm Latitude with LEGO Learning Institute and Project Synthesis. The study talked to … [Read more...] about Study Shows Kids Into Robots For Doing Chores, Playtime
My Max Speed 2.0 Smartphone App Keeps Teen Drivers in Check
My kids will have it hard. When I was first driving as a teen, I did all the stupid stuff you can possibly do. So as a parent, I know exactly what to look for. Teens that are just now driving need to be aware that mom and dad now have a new weapon to be sure they're not speeding. The new weapon is … [Read more...] about My Max Speed 2.0 Smartphone App Keeps Teen Drivers in Check
Compal Reference Design Spotted Rocking Trinity APU at AMD Analyst Day
I rarely work on a notebook, mostly because I rarely travel but also because I don't like working from a notebook, I need a big screen. When I do work on the road, I like a notebook to be thin and very portable. A Compal reference design for coming AMD Trinity APU based machine was on display at a … [Read more...] about Compal Reference Design Spotted Rocking Trinity APU at AMD Analyst Day
Aliens: Colonial Marines Launch Pushed Back Until Autumn 2012 (video)
Gamers hoping to get their hands on the new Aliens: Colonial Marines game expected to be launched this spring, are unfortunately going to have to wait a little longer. An announcement was made by its publishers Sega last night, stating that the launch date for the game has now been pushed back to … [Read more...] about Aliens: Colonial Marines Launch Pushed Back Until Autumn 2012 (video)
Mac OS X Update 10.7.3 App Issue Fix Rolled Out By Apple
If you are one of the users who has been experiencing problems since upgrading and installing the new Mac OS X 10.7.3 update that rolled out yesterday, you will be pleased to learn that a new patch has been rolled out by Apple, which now hopes to solve the problems. Shortly after the 10.7.3 update … [Read more...] about Mac OS X Update 10.7.3 App Issue Fix Rolled Out By Apple
Dropbox Offers 4.5GB Free Space To Desktop Beta Testers
Dropbox normally provides 2GB of free storage with its accounts as a free incentive to check out their services and features. If you are coming close to your 2GB limit and fancy earning a little more, Dropbox is offering a nice 4.5GB of additional data storage to users who would like to beta test … [Read more...] about Dropbox Offers 4.5GB Free Space To Desktop Beta Testers
