Hosting company Rackspace is open sourcing the software that it uses for its cloud storage and computer platforms and is preparing to launch OpenStack, an open-source cloud platform to which it is donating the source code. NASA has already joined the OpenStack project, adding its NASA Nebula Cloud … [Read more...] about Rackspace Open Sources Their Cloud Platform
Last Shipment of Nexus One Phones
If you're still considering whether or not to purchase a Google Nexus One phone from Google, you need to start making a decision, as the last shipment of Nexus One phones has now been received by Google from HTC. After closing the Nexus One web store back in May, once the devices in this last … [Read more...] about Last Shipment of Nexus One Phones
Tour de France 2010 iPhone App
If you're a big fan of the Tour de France, you will be pleased to know there's now an Apple App that combines both racing and real-time strategy. With 21 stages to complete, you need to consider the terrain and your stamina throughout the whole race for you to win. Immersive Racing … [Read more...] about Tour de France 2010 iPhone App
StarCraft II Cost $100 Million to Create
After being 12 years in development, Starcraft II is nearly with us, and as you can expect, expectations for the new game are slightly high, to say the least. Activision Blizzard has invested more than $100 million into the development of the sequel. To invest so much into a PC-based game could be … [Read more...] about StarCraft II Cost $100 Million to Create
Google Posts Q2 Results With 24 Percent Revenue Growth YoY
Google [GOOG] has just posted its second quarter results, announcing solid growth in their core business and very strong growth in their emerging businesses, with a 24% revenue growth year over year. Google posted revenue of $6.82 billion for the quarter (up 24% YoY), a net income of $1.84 billion … [Read more...] about Google Posts Q2 Results With 24 Percent Revenue Growth YoY
DJ Hero Renegade Xbox 360 $65 On Amazon
If you're looking to grab a bargain, the DJ Hero Renegade edition on Xbox 360 is now currently $65 on Amazon. In addition to the DJ Hero game, the Renegade Edition includes a premium Renegade Turntable Controller, a hardshell Turntable Carrying Case that converts to a performance-ready DJ stand, … [Read more...] about DJ Hero Renegade Xbox 360 $65 On Amazon
Vibration Powered Self Charging Batteries
A new AA sized generator has been developed by Brother Industries that is capable of charging a connected AA battery using vibrations. The new AA generator contains an electromagnetic induction generator and an electric double layer capacitor and is designed for devices that need small amounts of … [Read more...] about Vibration Powered Self Charging Batteries
Worlds Largest Skateboard
Wow.. this is one BIG skateboard! California Skateparks brought the world's largest skateboard to Camp Woodward PA one afternoon for a little fun. Checkout the video after the jump of it being ridden down a few hills and doing a few jumps, sometimes on its own. The skateboard, which is more like … [Read more...] about Worlds Largest Skateboard
iFinger iPhone Stylus Pen
If you need a compact stylus for your iPhone or iPad, Linksinternational is imminently going to release a new stylus called the iFinger. However, not having used the iFinger, I'm not sure it's going to provide any advantages over using your finger apart from not leaving a fingerprint smear. As the … [Read more...] about iFinger iPhone Stylus Pen
2010 Wii Tournament Starts Friday 16th July
If you think your Wii gaming skills are up to it, you could prove your worth by attending one of the many state-side Nintendo-hosted "Wii Games: Summer 2010" competitions in a number of US cities. This exciting event is a fantastic opportunity for gamers of all ages to showcase their talents and … [Read more...] about 2010 Wii Tournament Starts Friday 16th July
Futuristic Mercury Bullet Train Set to Become UK’s Fastest
A new futuristic concept high-speed bullet train named Mercury has been designed by Priestmangoode and unveiled in the UK. The new design would be capable of speeds up to 225 mph. The London-based design studio has created the design to entice the UK government into upgrading the UK's older … [Read more...] about Futuristic Mercury Bullet Train Set to Become UK’s Fastest
Aliens Anthology Released On Blu-Ray
If you're a big fan of the Aliens movies, you will be pleased to know that 20th Century Fox will be releasing a Blu-ray edition of all the films in an Aliens Anthology Blu-ray boxset. The new Aliens Anthology set contains even more never-before-seen bonus material together with an interactive … [Read more...] about Aliens Anthology Released On Blu-Ray












