Earlier today we told you that Microsoft were planning on buying Skype, and Microsoft has now officially confirmed the acquisition of Skype, in a deal which is worth $8.5 billion. Microsoft announced the deal on their website, which says that the deal is worth $8.5 billion in cash, and this … [Read more...] about Microsoft Buys Skype For $8.5 Billion
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GRASP Lab Quadrocopters Learn To Fly In Formation (video)
If you thought one quadrocopter was scary enough flying towards you, how about a swarm, in formation? The University of Pennsylvania's GRASP Lab has been teaching their quadrocopter to do some synchronized formation flying. GRASP explains that it's relatively straightforward to control a couple of … [Read more...] about GRASP Lab Quadrocopters Learn To Fly In Formation (video)
Pioneer Launches Augmented Reality Navigation System
Pioneer has launched a new satellite navigation system, the Pioneer AVIC-VH09RS, and it is the first navigation system to feature Augmented Reality built in, with an AR Scouter Mode. As you can see from the photo below, it displays the road in front of you. It does this via a camera which is … [Read more...] about Pioneer Launches Augmented Reality Navigation System
Nokia To Announce First Windows Phone 7 Device Next Week?
When Nokia and Microsoft announced their partnership earlier in the year, they told us that we would see the first Windows Phone 7 smartphone from Nokia later this year, and we may end up seeing it as early as next week. Nokia has sent out an invite to a special press event for next Tuesday, the … [Read more...] about Nokia To Announce First Windows Phone 7 Device Next Week?
Google Calendar Receives Colour Coding
Google has rolled out a new update to its Google Calendar service which has brought with it new colour coding options for calendar entries. The new feature now allows users to colour code individual events, instead of just entire calendars. The new feature now enables you to organise your calendar … [Read more...] about Google Calendar Receives Colour Coding
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Coming June 8th
Samsung announced the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 at MWC earlier this year, and now it looks like it may end up going on sale in June, with the WiFi version going on sale on June the 8th. As a reminder, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 features a 10.1 inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. This … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Coming June 8th
New Skype For Mac Update Fixes Critical Security Issues
Following on from last week's discovery within Skype for Mac of a critical security flaw, which allowed instant messages to be used to gain remote access to another Mac machine, Skype has today rolled out an update to fix this critical security issue. Apparently, the fix had been created by Skype … [Read more...] about New Skype For Mac Update Fixes Critical Security Issues
Future Smartphones To Recharge By Voice?
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?
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?
