Christian von Koenigsegg is quite the understated genius. No surprise there since most young men who launch car companies for the sake of creating world-class supercars are equally mad and possessed by divine inspiration. The Swedish entrepreneur/carmaker has been in business for almost two decades … [Read more...] about The New Agera R From Koenigsegg Is Just So Darn Sexy
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Google Updates Android Market Security
Last week, Google removed 21 malicious applications from the Android Market. They have just announced that they have now updated the security on the Android Market to protect people who may have downloaded the malicious apps. Google has suspended the accounts of the developers responsible for the … [Read more...] about Google Updates Android Market Security
Sony Ericsson Windows Phone 7 Device Leaked
The majority of new smartphones that Sony Ericsson have been releasing have been Google Android devices. The company has confirmed that it will be releasing a number of Android devices this year. Sony Ericsson's Expansion into Windows Phone 7 Now it looks like Sony will also be releasing Windows … [Read more...] about Sony Ericsson Windows Phone 7 Device Leaked
New Smarthphone Compatible Device Detects Cancer
That's right, instead of your phone giving you cancer—itself an unfounded claim—researchers at Harvard have unveiled a smartphone compatible gadget that helps detect it in its early stages. … [Read more...] about New Smarthphone Compatible Device Detects Cancer
Researchers Discover How To Completely Erase SSD Contents
Two Australian researchers have published a groundbreaking paper revealing how an SSD (Solid State Drive) can completely erase its contents, making it impossible for a time-consuming recovery. This discovery holds significant implications for data security. Imagine how much sensitive information can … [Read more...] about Researchers Discover How To Completely Erase SSD Contents
Need A Brain Upgrade? Scientists Think They Know How
The human brain is a wonderful thing to taste er, test. That's why a new paper explores the possibilities of improving memory by manipulating a specific enzyme. Why is this important? For starters, it could potentially open a new frontier of brain-specific medication. But we're getting way ahead … [Read more...] about Need A Brain Upgrade? Scientists Think They Know How
Valve’s Gabe Newell Throws Down Gauntlet, Makes Steam Password Public
Having just had my very own Steam account hijacked not two weeks ago, I welcomed Valve's recent announcement of their new Steam anti-hijacker protection system with tears of joy and a painful reminder of hitting my shin against a chest of drawers. But mostly joy. This new system, known as Steam … [Read more...] about Valve’s Gabe Newell Throws Down Gauntlet, Makes Steam Password Public
Mozilla Unveils Its First Stable Web Apps Store (video)
Mozilla has unveiled its first developer release of their new Web App Store, which is poised to compete with Google's Chrome Web App Store when launched. This new platform represents a significant step forward in the world of web applications, offering developers a robust environment to create and … [Read more...] about Mozilla Unveils Its First Stable Web Apps Store (video)
WebGL 1.0 Specification Finalised And Supported By All Except Microsoft
Yesterday at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, the Khronos Group released the final WebGL 1.0 specification, marking a significant milestone in the world of web development. This new specification enables hardware-accelerated 3D graphics in HTML5 web browsers without the need for … [Read more...] about WebGL 1.0 Specification Finalised And Supported By All Except Microsoft
Google Release Android Anti-Fragmentation Library
The fragmentation of Android on older devices has been a persistent problem for developers and Google alike. This issue has led to a diverse range of challenges, particularly when it comes to ensuring compatibility across different devices with varying screen sizes and hardware capabilities. … [Read more...] about Google Release Android Anti-Fragmentation Library
Microsoft’s Windows 8 Tablets To Launch In 2012?
We recently heard a rumor that Microsoft would be demoing some Windows 8 tablets some time in June, but it looks like Microsoft won't actually launch any Windows 8 based tablets until next year. According to Bloomberg, Microsoft is currently working on updating Windows 7 to Windows 8, and in the … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s Windows 8 Tablets To Launch In 2012?
Real Time Augmented Reality Edges Closer (video)
Georg Klein, one of the leading researchers in Augmented Reality, has been discussing the development in real-time AR applications with Pocket Lint, and the results of the progress are already very impressive. Watch the video after the jump to see examples of real-time AR in action. Innovations … [Read more...] about Real Time Augmented Reality Edges Closer (video)
