According to a recent report, researchers in Korea are working on a groundbreaking new way to charge mobile devices—by using your voice. Sang-Woo Kim, a researcher at the South Korean University, is at the forefront of developing this innovative technology. How It Works The technology operates by … [Read more...] about Future Smartphones To Recharge By Voice?
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Google Goggles 1.4 Brings Some New Features
Google has updated their Google Goggles app, and the latest version, 1.4, brings a range of new features to Google Goggles, which include an enhanced search history and the ability to suggest better results to Google if the image is not matched correctly. Google has also added improved business … [Read more...] about Google Goggles 1.4 Brings Some New Features
LG Optimus 3D To Feature 3D Augmented Reality Browser
We have heard a number of specifications on the new LG Optimus 3D, which is due to go on sale some time in the summer, and now LG just dropped us an email to let us know about a new feature on the Optimus 3D. LG has teamed up with Wikitude, and the Optimus 3D will ship with the first 3D augmented … [Read more...] about LG Optimus 3D To Feature 3D Augmented Reality Browser
Google Adds 3,000 New Movie Rentals To YouTube
Google has teamed up with Sony Pictures, Universal, NBC, and Warner Bros, and they have added a total of 3,000 new movies to their YouTube movie rental service. This gives Google a catalog of over 6,000 movies that users in the US can rent, and prices for a movie rental on YouTube cost between … [Read more...] about Google Adds 3,000 New Movie Rentals To YouTube
Music Beta By Google Launching Today?
We have heard quite a bit about Google's rumored music service over the last couple of months, and Google is expected to launch their online music locker service later today. It is rumored to be called Music Beta by Google. According to a recent report, this new Google Music service will be an … [Read more...] about Music Beta By Google Launching Today?
Microsoft Close To Buying Skype For $8 Billion
Last week we told you that both Google and Facebook were in discussions with Skype, but now it looks like Microsoft is attempting to purchase Skype, and the deal is reported to be worth around $7 to $8 billion. According to the WSJ, the deal could be announced as early as this week. Although things … [Read more...] about Microsoft Close To Buying Skype For $8 Billion
HTC Puccini 10-Incher & Three More Android Handsets Incoming
It's always nice to have more choices, and it's even better when those choices pack a 10-inch screen, 4G LTE connectivity, and even whispers of Honeycomb goodness. Yes, HTC is apparently making another bid for the tablet market with the Puccini, aiming to cover all the bases the Flyer … [Read more...] about HTC Puccini 10-Incher & Three More Android Handsets Incoming
HTC Kingdom Specs Leaked
You know this bit by heart by now, so we'll skip straight to the relevant details: completely unremarkable 4-inch display, 1.2 GHz single-core processor which may be illegal in some states now that the Atrix and Optimus 2x have poisoned the well, 768MB of RAM which is so close to our current … [Read more...] about HTC Kingdom Specs Leaked
Sony Pledging To Restore PSN By May 31st
Or at least one Sony spokesman makes that pledge, but hey, it's a start. Especially considering how close Sony was to restating operations of its multiplayer service before they decided to go back to the drawing board. Take your time and get it right this time, Sony. Keeping the service shut for … [Read more...] about Sony Pledging To Restore PSN By May 31st
PSN Cost Capcom “Hundreds Of Thousands, If Not Millions”
Those of you disheartened by the fact that hackers, security experts, the US Congress, and sue-happy customers keep hitting Sony while it's down might be surprised to find out it could be worse. It's easy to forget that PSN is losing money hand over fist for developers who aren't responsible for its … [Read more...] about PSN Cost Capcom “Hundreds Of Thousands, If Not Millions”
HP Offers DataPass Prepaid 3G Service
There are all sorts of pre-paid data services on the market today and just about every major carrier has one. HP has announced today that it has a new pre-paid service that will be launching soon called DataPass. The service will run on the Sprint network and will carry the HP brand. HP … [Read more...] about HP Offers DataPass Prepaid 3G Service
iFixit Tears Down FBI GPS Tracking Device
iFixit, the team that brings us detailed knowledge of the insides of all our favorite gadgets, has partnered with Wired to bring you a peek inside an FBI car-tracking device. The device was loaned to iFixit by an unknown owner and is similar to the one Yasir Afifi found underneath his car. After it … [Read more...] about iFixit Tears Down FBI GPS Tracking Device
