Researchers at Manchester University in the UK have been busy figuring out how to bring facial recognition to mobile devices. With most modern phones now having front-facing cameras, it surely won't be long until mobile phone facial recognition is used in our daily lives. This technology could … [Read more...] about Facial Recognition With Mobile Phones Mastered (video)
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Acer Tablets Launching November 23rd
We haven't heard much about Acer's new range of tablets for a while; the last thing we heard was that they were going to be launching next year. Now it seems that Acer will launch their tablet range on the 23rd of November 2010. The tablets will be priced from $299 to $699, and there really aren't … [Read more...] about Acer Tablets Launching November 23rd
Yahoo Mail Receives A Facelift
Yahoo Mail has just released a new look interface complete with Twitter and Facebook integration. If you do have a Yahoo mail account, once you log in, you can view the new features in the interface by visiting the “What’s New” page. Social Media Integration You can now track your friends on … [Read more...] about Yahoo Mail Receives A Facelift
Google Giving Away 10,000 Google TVs To Developers
Google is looking to get Android developers to develop applications for their new Google TV platform, and it seems one way to do this is by giving out Google TV enabled devices to developers. They are giving out 3,000 Logitech Revue set top boxes at the AdobeMax event, and the other 7,000 devices … [Read more...] about Google Giving Away 10,000 Google TVs To Developers
Viewsonic ViewPad 7 Android Tablet Now Available To Pre-Order In The UK
Viewsonic announced the ViewPad 7 Android tablet a while back, and it is now available to pre-order in the UK. The Viewsonic ViewPad 7 comes with Android 2.2 Froyo, and features a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. Other specifications include 3G, WiFi, … [Read more...] about Viewsonic ViewPad 7 Android Tablet Now Available To Pre-Order In The UK
Apple Online Store And App Store Opens In China
Apple has opened its online store in China, and now customers in China will be able to order products directly from the online Apple store. This significant move means that all Apple products, including the iPhone 4 and iPad, are now available for purchase through the online platform. This … [Read more...] about Apple Online Store And App Store Opens In China
Apple Looking To Acquire Spotify?
Reports are circulating that Apple may be on the prowl and looking to purchase the music service Spotify. TechCrunch has disclosed that Apple is already in the early stages of negotiations with the company about a possible purchase. Google has already been in discussions with the music service … [Read more...] about Apple Looking To Acquire Spotify?
MacBook Air Upgrade Kit Gives You 256GB of Solid State Storage
The new MacBook Air comes with solid state storage, and now PhotoFast has released an upgrade kit that will increase the capacity on the 11.6 inch model up to 256GB. The kit also comes with an Air USB 3 adapter, that lets you use your existing storage inside the MacBook as a USB 3.0 drive, which … [Read more...] about MacBook Air Upgrade Kit Gives You 256GB of Solid State Storage
Google Nexus 2 Launching In Europe Before Christmas?
Google announced back in July that they had no plans to make a next generation of their Nexus One smartphone. However, recent rumors suggest that Google will be launching the Nexus Two Android smartphone in Europe before Christmas. This has sparked considerable excitement among tech enthusiasts and … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 2 Launching In Europe Before Christmas?
German Electric Car Manages 372 Miles On One Charge, Sets New Record
The EV Vehicle, an Audi A2 with an electric engine, has just set a new distance record, managing a total of 600km or 372 miles on one charge. It was created by DBM Energy and lekker Energy, and it drove from Munich to Berlin without having to recharge. The 372-mile journey took seven hours to … [Read more...] about German Electric Car Manages 372 Miles On One Charge, Sets New Record
New Apple MacBook Air Benchmarked
The guys over at Macworld have been testing out Apple's new MacBook Air to see how it performs. They have tested all four of the models available, and as you would expect, they have all outperformed the previous models. This is a significant achievement for Apple, as it demonstrates their commitment … [Read more...] about New Apple MacBook Air Benchmarked
White iPhone 4 Delayed Until Spring 2011
Yesterday we told you that Apple may be about to start selling the white iPhone 4, after it appeared in the 'Store' iPhone app. Unfortunately, it seems that you won't be seeing a white iPhone 4 anytime soon. According to reports, Apple has stated that they won't be releasing the white iPhone 4 … [Read more...] about White iPhone 4 Delayed Until Spring 2011
