The good news is he's been released. The awful news is the implications--does charging your phone outside a privately owned building make you a target for police scrutiny? For 23 year old Shawn Fawster this is exactly what happened. One moment the homeless and unemployed young man was charging … [Read more...] about Homeless Dude Thrown In Slammer For Juicing His Phone
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Dropbox Creates User Data Privacy Panic With Release Of New Terms And Conditions
Dropbox has again worried its customers and created a panic through its user base by publishing new terms and conditions. The newly updated terms of service left many customers thinking that Dropbox could share, modify or otherwise use the files that customers have uploaded to their … [Read more...] about Dropbox Creates User Data Privacy Panic With Release Of New Terms And Conditions
Google In Preliminary Talks To Purchase Hulu
Google is currently in preliminary talks to purchase the online video streaming company Hulu according to the L.A. Times. Hulu is a streaming movie subscription service offering ad-supported on-demand shows, movies, webisodes, and other new media. According to the report, Hulu is already meeting … [Read more...] about Google In Preliminary Talks To Purchase Hulu
Sony Demos PS Vita Face Control (video)
Sony has demonstrated its new PS Vita Face Control developments at the Game Tools and Middleware event held in Tokyo this week. In the demonstration, the new software shows users controlling characters' faces while engaged in a video chat with each other. Although this might not be the only use for … [Read more...] about Sony Demos PS Vita Face Control (video)
Apple Attempts To Ban Samsung Devices From The US
Last week we heard that Samsung had filed a complaint against Apple with the ITC, and now Apple has filed another motion with the courts, this one is an attempt to ban imports of certain Samsung devices into the US. Apple is attempting to ban Samsung from importing the Samsung Infuse 4G, the … [Read more...] about Apple Attempts To Ban Samsung Devices From The US
Zynga’s Path To IPO (Infographic)
Zynga, the games development company famous for creating the Facebook games Farmville and Mafia Wars, was first formed back in 2007 and has recently been preparing to file for IPO. According to the New York Times on Friday, Zynga put these plans into action and filed for IPO with a current $20 … [Read more...] about Zynga’s Path To IPO (Infographic)
Valve Releasing Source SDK To All For Free
Following on with Valve's decision to make their Team Fortress 2 game completely free to all, Valve has this week announced that they are now releasing a Source SDK which will be free to all. Previously, developers would need to have purchased a game such as Half-Life 2 or TF2, which included the … [Read more...] about Valve Releasing Source SDK To All For Free
Windows Phone 7 Version of Samsung Galaxy S II in The Works?
Samsung Galaxy S II is Samsung's flagship Android smartphone, and it has been making waves in the mobile market. Earlier today, we heard that Samsung has sold over 3 million Galaxy S II handsets worldwide, a testament to its popularity and the strong demand for high-performance smartphones. Now, … [Read more...] about Windows Phone 7 Version of Samsung Galaxy S II in The Works?
Nexus S 4G Receives Skype Video Chat After Update
If you own a Nexus S 4G and were a little disappointed when Skype 2.0 received a major update that enabled a number of Android phones, including the Nexus S, to use Skype 2.0 for video calls, you are not alone. Many users were eagerly anticipating the ability to make video calls on their Nexus S 4G, … [Read more...] about Nexus S 4G Receives Skype Video Chat After Update
HULC Robotic Exoskeleton Being Tested By US Army
The US Army has started testing Lockheed Martin's HULC (Human Universal Load Carrier) robotic exoskeleton at the US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center in Natick, Massachusetts. The HULC Exoskeleton is being tested to see how much it will improve the endurance of … [Read more...] about HULC Robotic Exoskeleton Being Tested By US Army
Come 2015 South Korean Education Will Be Fully Digitized
Maybe tabletized is the better choice of word. As the world leader in punishing academics, South Korea is about to embark on a multi-billion dollar effort to introduce tablets to every classroom in ever school. The total cost of the program is in the neighborhood of $2 billion dollars. It's unclear … [Read more...] about Come 2015 South Korean Education Will Be Fully Digitized
Gold To Go ATM Online At Westfield, London
So it works by feeding it the plastic card, with a commensurate amount selected producing commensurate measures of gold. FYI, a gram of the glitter costs 40 quid. The heftier the gold, the more cash, meaning it's not an ATM in the traditional sense. Of course, it makes you wonder why a gold ATM … [Read more...] about Gold To Go ATM Online At Westfield, London
