A New York Professor, Wafaa Bilal, has taken the concept of surveillance and self-documentation to a whole new level by installing a camera mount in the back of his head. This bold and innovative project involves attaching a camera to the mount, which will take pictures every minute for the next 12 … [Read more...] about New York Professor Installs Camera In The Back Of His Head (Video)
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Sprint Epic 4G Gets Android 2.2 Froyo
It looks like Sprint has finally started rolling out the latest version of Google's Android OS, Android 2.2, to the Epic 4G, as a number of users are reporting that they have received an OTA update. If you haven't received the OTA update, you can manually download and install the update yourself. … [Read more...] about Sprint Epic 4G Gets Android 2.2 Froyo
Beezz First WP7 Twitter Client To Support Push Notifications
A newly developed Twitter client called Beezz for the new Windows Phone 7 OS will be the first Twitter app on the OS to offer a push notification feature. In fact, Beezz will be releasing two much-needed features, Live Tile support and support for toast notifications. Both of the new features will … [Read more...] about Beezz First WP7 Twitter Client To Support Push Notifications
Kite UI For Android Looks Amazing (Video)
The Kite UI for Android is currently in the concept stages, but from the video below, it looks amazing. This innovative user interface is being developed by some of the talented members over at the XDA forum, a community known for its contributions to mobile software development and … [Read more...] about Kite UI For Android Looks Amazing (Video)
Did Groupon Just Turn Down $6 Billion From Google?
We heard a rumor last week that Groupon was in talks with Google, and the deal was reported to be worth a total of $6 Billion, with a reported payment of $5.3 billion up front and $700 million in earn outs. Now according to Bloomberg, Groupon may have just turned down the $6 billion offer from … [Read more...] about Did Groupon Just Turn Down $6 Billion From Google?
Zuckerberg Reveals A New Look For Facebook
Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg, yesterday unveiled a new look for Facebook, as members' profile pages have been overhauled. The new look puts a great emphasis on photos and personal information sharing, which is now prominently displayed at the top of the page. Enhanced Personal Information … [Read more...] about Zuckerberg Reveals A New Look For Facebook
Android 2.3 Gingerbread To Be Announced Today
We have been hearing quite a bit about Google's latest version of their Android OS recently, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and we are expecting them to officially announce the OS later today at the D:Dive Into Mobile Event. Now it seems there is more evidence that we will get an official Android 2.3 … [Read more...] about Android 2.3 Gingerbread To Be Announced Today
Sony PlayStation Phone In Action (Video)
We have already seen a brief video of the new Sony PlayStation phone in action. Now, a couple more videos have appeared on the web, giving us a better look at this yet-to-be-announced PSP smartphone. This device has generated significant buzz among tech enthusiasts and gamers alike, as it promises … [Read more...] about Sony PlayStation Phone In Action (Video)
Pope Benedict Wants A Solar-Powered Upgrade For His Ride
Like all significant trends, going green just won't die. Yesterday we featured a wind-powered iPhone charger called the iFan. Today we bring news of the Pope's holiest desire for a car upgrade, specifically the armored Benz known as the Popemobile. The Popemobile has kept many a Vicar of Christ … [Read more...] about Pope Benedict Wants A Solar-Powered Upgrade For His Ride
Researchers Claim Future Internet Use Will Drain Power Supply
According to a couple of Bristol University researchers the rate of global media consumption via the internet by 2030 would put a strain on energy infrastructure. If nothing is done to curb the looming crisis, a meltdown of some sort can be expected. Uh oh. … [Read more...] about Researchers Claim Future Internet Use Will Drain Power Supply
DARPA Releases Concept Pics Of Flying Humvee
Michael Bay must be chucking to himself right now after reading this. You know what the prototype is called? The TX, short for Transformer. It's supposed to debut in the rugged landscape of Afghanistan and give U.S. troops over there the airborne edge. … [Read more...] about DARPA Releases Concept Pics Of Flying Humvee
NASA Sofia Jumbo Jet Makes Successful Debut
Sofia, a.k.a. SOFIA as in Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy, pulled off her maiden flight on November 30 with flying colors. The child of an unprecedented collaboration between NASA and its German counterpart, the DZLR, Sofia's specialty is tracking interstellar phenomena with a 100 … [Read more...] about NASA Sofia Jumbo Jet Makes Successful Debut
