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
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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
IDEA Inc. Hard At Work On Tsunami Capsules
After a frightening tremor that's shaken the seaside neighborhood you live in, the Tsunami alert goes off. What to do? What to do? Grab the kids and rush to the backyard (or rooftop) where sits a reinforced aluminum sphere. After strapping yourself in together with the kids, there's silence. You … [Read more...] about IDEA Inc. Hard At Work On Tsunami Capsules
Hanako 2 Dental Robot Is Very Impressive (Video)
No other country on Earth seems to be more dedicated to realizing Blade Runner and Ghost in the Shell than Japan. They might as well deify Ridley Scott and proclaim him the spiritual father of the country's various humanoid robotics projects. Pictured below is the lovely Hanako 2, a rather … [Read more...] about Hanako 2 Dental Robot Is Very Impressive (Video)
Apple vs Microsoft Infographic Timeline From 1984 – 2011
Over the last 27 plus years, Microsoft and Apple have battled it out, making computer history along the way. As a reminder of the ups and downs of both companies over the years, a great infographic has been put together by the Manolution website. At the bottom of the infographic is a graph detailing … [Read more...] about Apple vs Microsoft Infographic Timeline From 1984 – 2011
Ricoh Acquires Pentax’s Digicam Business For Expansion Plans
It has been confirmed today that Ricoh has purchased Pentax's Digicam business from its current owners, the Tokyo-based Hoya group. According to reports, the sale is worth around $124 million for Pentax, and details have been issued in a statement from Hoya. Ricoh plans to expand its already … [Read more...] about Ricoh Acquires Pentax’s Digicam Business For Expansion Plans
Call Of Duty Gets Its Own Fan Event And $1 Million Tournament
If you are a big fan of the phenomenon that is Call Of Duty together with its sequels and DLC packs, you might be pleased to know that the hugely popular game now has its own 2-day fan event called Call of Duty XP. The first Call of Duty XP fan event will be in Los Angeles during the first half of … [Read more...] about Call Of Duty Gets Its Own Fan Event And $1 Million Tournament
Adobe Offer 50 Percent Discount To Tempt Final Cut Pro Users Over To Premiere Pro
In the wake of the Pro revolt against Apple's latest release of Final Cut Pro X, Adobe has seen an opportunity to grab some new users and has released a new offer tempting current Final Cut Pro users to swap to Adobe's Premiere Pro suite of video editing tools. Adobe's Strategic Move Adobe's Jim … [Read more...] about Adobe Offer 50 Percent Discount To Tempt Final Cut Pro Users Over To Premiere Pro
Twitter Now Handles More Than 200 Million Tweets A Day
This week Twitter has announced passing yet another Tweet milestone revealing that it now sends over 200 million Tweets a day. To put that in context, back in January 2009 users sent two million Tweets a day, and just a year ago, Twitter handled around 65 million Tweets a day. Twitter compares its … [Read more...] about Twitter Now Handles More Than 200 Million Tweets A Day
Due To Insane Demand Google Closes Google+ Invites
After opening up an invite-only service for its new Google+ service earlier this week, Google has now had to close the invitation doors for the night due to insane demand, it reports. Google+ is a new service launched this week by Google to take on the social network giant Facebook at its own game. … [Read more...] about Due To Insane Demand Google Closes Google+ Invites
