Facebook was sued by five different users over their profile being used in Facebook's sponsor stories advertisements on the social network. When the suit was first filed, Facebook said that it was frivolous and without merit. However, it appears Facebook has reconsidered. The social network is … [Read more...] about Facebook Agrees to Pay out $10 Million to Settle Sponsored Stories Suit
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BMW Shows Off i Pedelec Concept Electric Bicycle
We have already seen a couple of electric concept vehicles from BMW, in the form of their i3 and i8 concept cars, and now BMW has shown off another electric powered device although this one is a bicycle, the BMW i Pedelec. According to BMW, the i Pedelec is a high tech form of transport, and it … [Read more...] about BMW Shows Off i Pedelec Concept Electric Bicycle
NEC Announces LifeTouch L Android Tablets
NEC has announced two new Android tablets called the NEC LifeTouch L. Both devices are very similar in specifications, although one is designed for consumers while the other is designed for business users. The NEC LifeTouch L comes with a 10.1-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280 x … [Read more...] about NEC Announces LifeTouch L Android Tablets
Verizon Announces FiOS Quantum With Speed Up To 300Mbps
Verizon has announced the launch of their latest Internet service, called FiOS Quantum. The new service will offer download speeds of up to 300Mbps and upload speeds of up to 65Mbps. This significant upgrade in speed is designed to meet the growing demands of consumers who require faster and more … [Read more...] about Verizon Announces FiOS Quantum With Speed Up To 300Mbps
Samsung Announces Enterprise Ready SAFE Galaxy S III
Samsung has announced a secured version of its Galaxy S III smartphone designed for business, called the SAFE Galaxy S III which stands for Samsung Approved for Enterprise. The SAFE Samsung Galaxy S III offers support for AES-256 bit encryption, VPN and mobile device management functionality, and … [Read more...] about Samsung Announces Enterprise Ready SAFE Galaxy S III
Sharp Announces Feel UX UI For Its Android Smartphones
Sgarp is the latest company to announce a custom user interface for its Android range of smartphones, called the Feel UX. Sharp intends to launch this new UI later this summer. Sharp teamed up with design agency 'frog' to produce its Feel UX user interface, and it will first appear on Sharp's … [Read more...] about Sharp Announces Feel UX UI For Its Android Smartphones
Google’s First Android Tablet To Be Called The Asus Nexus 7
We have been hearing rumors that Google's first Android tablet is being produced by Asus for Google. The device is expected to be launched at the Google I/O developer event, which takes place between the 27th and 29th of June. Now it would appear that we may have a name for the device. It is … [Read more...] about Google’s First Android Tablet To Be Called The Asus Nexus 7
Motorola Solutions Acquires Psion For $200 Million
Motorola Solution has announced over the weekend their intentions to purchase the well-known electronics company Psion for $200 million. Psion, founded back in 1980, was one of the leading pioneers of the Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) back in the 1980s and 1990s. Creating the Psion Organiser, … [Read more...] about Motorola Solutions Acquires Psion For $200 Million
Nokia To Announce PureView 808 For US Later Today
Nokia announced the PureView 808 smartphone a few months ago, and whilst Nokia said the handset would not be available with mobile carriers in the US, they did say they intended to bring the smartphone to the US, we presume via some sort of SIM free offering. Nokia has a special event scheduled for … [Read more...] about Nokia To Announce PureView 808 For US Later Today
Apple I Computer Sold For $374,500 At Sotheby’s Auction
Apple's first ever computer was called the Apple I. It was made in 1976, and each one was hand-built by Steve Wozniak. Only 200 were made, and one was recently sold at a Sotheby's auction. The Apple I computer raised a massive $374,500 at the auction, and there was also a memo sold at the auction, … [Read more...] about Apple I Computer Sold For $374,500 At Sotheby’s Auction
Will The 2012 iPhone Look Like This?
Apple is expected to release their sixth-generation iPhone later this year. The device is rumored to feature a new, larger 4-inch display, plus a new design. We have already seen some leaked parts which are rumored to be for this new device. Gizmodo reader Martin Hajek has created some renderings … [Read more...] about Will The 2012 iPhone Look Like This?
Microsoft Rumored To Launch Own Tablet Later Today
We heard a rumor last week that Microsoft was working on their own Windows tablet, and it is possible that Microsoft may unveil their new tablet at an event later today. According to a recent report by TechCrunch, Microsoft has apparently teamed up with Barnes & Noble, and the Microsoft tablet … [Read more...] about Microsoft Rumored To Launch Own Tablet Later Today
