FreedomPop rolled its WiMAX-capable sleeves for Apple gadgets such as the iPod Touch a while back. These sleeves sell for about $100 and add 4G connectivity to older devices. The company has a sleeve that has been at the FCC for testing for a long time now for the iPhone 4 and 4S. FCC Approval … [Read more...] about FCC iPhone Sleeve Delay Has Cost FreedomPop over $500k
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Nokia Sells 4.4 Million Lumia Windows Phone Handsets In Quarter 4 2012
It would appear that things could be looking up for Nokia, and the Lumia range of Windows Phone smartphones, as the company has released some details on how many Lumia devices they sold in quarter 4 of 2012. Nokia managed to sell a total of 4.4 million Nokia Lumia Windows Phone devices in the last … [Read more...] about Nokia Sells 4.4 Million Lumia Windows Phone Handsets In Quarter 4 2012
German Scientists Build Fully Operational Double Barrelled 50 Kilowatt Laser Turret
If you thought laser turrets were only for computer games and science fiction, it might be time to have a re-think. German scientists have built and unveiled a fully operational laser turret. The German defense electronics firm Rheinmetall has created a double-barreled laser turret, pictured below, … [Read more...] about German Scientists Build Fully Operational Double Barrelled 50 Kilowatt Laser Turret
Google’s Eric Schmidt Asks North Korea To End Internet Ban
Google's Eric Schmidt and the former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson have been on a trip to North Korea over the last few days. The trip was opposed by the US government and has come under quite a bit of criticism. Now the former Google CEO, and now the company's Chairman, Eric Schmidt has … [Read more...] about Google’s Eric Schmidt Asks North Korea To End Internet Ban
Apple Locking App Screenshots For Developers
Apple has announced they will be locking screenshots for applications submitted to their App Store, and once an app screenshot has been added to app descriptions, they will be locked once the application has been approved. Beginning January 9, app screenshots will be locked in iTunes Connect once … [Read more...] about Apple Locking App Screenshots For Developers
Samsung Shows Of Youm Flexible Display At CES 2013
We have previously seen Samsung's flexible smartphone display, which is called Youm, and now the company has shown it off again at this year's CES. This time, however, the Youm display was showcased in a working prototype device, giving us a glimpse of its potential applications and … [Read more...] about Samsung Shows Of Youm Flexible Display At CES 2013
Facebook Invites The Media To “Come and see what we’re building” On January 15th
Facebook has sent out mysterious invitations to the media this week inviting them to a press event on January 15th, 2013 to “Come and see what we’re building.” Is Facebook unveiling a new smartphone, which has been rumored to be developing for some time, or something new and unique it is rolling … [Read more...] about Facebook Invites The Media To “Come and see what we’re building” On January 15th
RIM To Launch Six BlackBerry 10 Devices In 2013
We know that RIM will have two new BlackBerry 10 smartphones at the official launch of the BlackBerry 10 OS on the 30th of January, the BlackBerry Z10 and another BlackBerry Curve style device. Now we have some more information on RIM's BlackBerry 10 plans for the rest of the year. The company … [Read more...] about RIM To Launch Six BlackBerry 10 Devices In 2013
Nexus 7 Dock Headed To The US In Two Weeks For $39.99
The last news we heard about Google's Nexus 7 dock was that it would be available from the 10th of January, which is today, although now it would appear that you may have to wait slightly longer to get your hands on one. According to the guys over at The Verge, the Google Nexus 7 dock will start … [Read more...] about Nexus 7 Dock Headed To The US In Two Weeks For $39.99
Cellular iPad Mini Headed To China Later This Month
Apple launched their new iPad Mini in China last month, and now Apple's CEO Tim Cook recently announced on a visit to China that the cellular version of the iPad Mini would be available in China later this month. Apple obviously has big plans for China, as the Apple CEO has said that he thinks … [Read more...] about Cellular iPad Mini Headed To China Later This Month
HTC One X On Rogers Canada Gets Android Jelly Bean Update
Owners of the HTC One X on Rogers Canada will be pleased to know that the carrier has started rolling out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update, and the update is around 634MB in size. The Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update brings a range of new features to the HTC One X and it is available now as an over … [Read more...] about HTC One X On Rogers Canada Gets Android Jelly Bean Update
MIT Researcher Creates Ice Cubes To Track Alcohol Intake (video)
After experiencing an alcohol-induced blackout after three drinks, MIT Media Labs researcher Dhairya Dand has created a unique way of measuring his alcohol intake using new ice cubes he has created. Electronics encased inside the glowing ice cubes keep a track of the alcohol you have consumed, … [Read more...] about MIT Researcher Creates Ice Cubes To Track Alcohol Intake (video)
