At E3 this week, Microsoft unveiled its newly updated Xbox 360 E games console, which sports a new outer design together with a few tweaks and enhancements. However, even with a new outer design, the Xbox 360 E's hardware specifications are nearly identical to those of the Xbox 360 S. To see what … [Read more...] about Xbox 360 E Teardown By iFixit Reveals Inner Workings Of New Console
Archives for June 2013
Facebook Data Centre Opens In Luleå, Sweden Powered Completely By Hydroelectric Energy
This week the giant social network has opened up their very first European Facebook data centre, which is positioned on the edge of the Arctic Circle, where the River Lule meets the Gulf of Bothnia, in Luleå, Sweden. The new Facebook data centre is now receiving live traffic from around the world … [Read more...] about Facebook Data Centre Opens In Luleå, Sweden Powered Completely By Hydroelectric Energy
Jet Powered Bike Almost Passes 50mph In Test Run (video)
It must be bike hacking month this month as following on from the recently published flying bike, Colin Furze who has also been responsible for creating the motorised baby carriage has this week published a video of his jet powered bicycle kicking a field test runs and nearly passing 50 mph. The … [Read more...] about Jet Powered Bike Almost Passes 50mph In Test Run (video)
Apple Has 20 Percent Of The E-Book Market
Apple's iBooks is coming under scrutiny at the moment in a trial with the US Department of Justice. The DOJ has implied that Apple's iBooks has failed with the following comment: "Apple forgot to focus on customers, that's why the iBookstore is a failure." Apple has told the court that they … [Read more...] about Apple Has 20 Percent Of The E-Book Market
Researcher Discovers New Human Body Part
A medical researcher from the University of Nottingham named Harminder Dua has discovered a new human body part that was previously unknown. He didn't discover a new bone or what exactly the appendix does; he discovered a new layer in the human eye. He named the new corneal layer, discovered in the … [Read more...] about Researcher Discovers New Human Body Part
Flying Bike Makes Its First Successful Test Flight (video)
Why ride when you can fly! If you are getting a little bored cycling to work everyday, a new flying bike concept might be just the thing to add a little more spice to your daily commute. The flying bike that sounds as though it should be from a Disney film has this week taken its very first … [Read more...] about Flying Bike Makes Its First Successful Test Flight (video)
Ashton Kutcher Jobs Movie Launches 16th August
The Ashton Kutcher Jobs movie has been delayed for a few months, and now we have a date when this new Steve Jobs biopic will launch. It will be available in theaters in the US from the 16th of August. The movie was originally scheduled to launch on the 19th of April, although we were told that it … [Read more...] about Ashton Kutcher Jobs Movie Launches 16th August
Apple Considers 5.7-Inch iPhone According to Rumor
It used to be that the Apple iPhone and its 3.5-inch screen were about the same size as other smartphones on the market. However, recent smartphones have begun to come with significantly larger screens in the area of 4.7 inches or larger, making the iPhone screen relatively small. Rumors are … [Read more...] about Apple Considers 5.7-Inch iPhone According to Rumor
Sony Xperia Z Ultra Photo Leaked
Earlier today we saw a teaser photo from Sony on their new Sony Xperia Z Ultra phablet, and now it looks like we have an actual photo of this new Android smartphone that will feature a 6.44 inch display. The photo below of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra was published on French technology site … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia Z Ultra Photo Leaked
Mad Max Game E3 Teaser Trailer Released (video)
A new teaser trailer has been released for the recently announced Mad Max game, offering gamers a chance to enter the world of the Mad Max films starring Mel Gibson. The new Mad Max game is currently under development by Avalanche Studios, who are also responsible for the Just Cause games, and will … [Read more...] about Mad Max Game E3 Teaser Trailer Released (video)
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 To Come With SN-N900 Model Number
It looks like we may have a possible model number for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, as a yet to be announced device with the model number SN-N900 has appeared on the Samsung Global Download Center. As well as the SN-N900 model number there was another version of the device listed with the model … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 3 To Come With SN-N900 Model Number
DNA Will Be First Carrier To Sell Jolla Smartphones Running Sailfish
Carrier DNA has this week confirmed that they will be the first to sell Jolla smartphones running the Sailfish operating system. The Sailfish operating system on the Jolla is a Linux-based mobile operating system developed by Jolla in cooperation with the Mer project and supported by the Sailfish … [Read more...] about DNA Will Be First Carrier To Sell Jolla Smartphones Running Sailfish
