A New York Times article highlighted two studies that show our need to "cool off" after absorbing information, which means taking time off staring at LCD screens to recharge. A University of California, San Francisco study found that new experiences create new patterns of activity in the brain … [Read more...] about Device Addicts: Go Outside And Recharge Your Brain
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90 Year Old Sci-Fi Author Ray Bradbury Spits Venom At E-readers
Ray Bradbury may have envisioned future worlds throughout his prolific writing career, from tattooed men to Martian women to the golden apples of the sun, but he’s not very comfortable with e-readers apparently. … [Read more...] about 90 Year Old Sci-Fi Author Ray Bradbury Spits Venom At E-readers
Mophie Now In The Card Swiping Business
Mophie, best known for their juice-carrying iPhone cases, is partnering with Intuit to bring card solution capabilities to anyone with an iPhone. Appropriately dubbed the Complete Card Solution for iPhone, the $179 unit includes a card-swiping phone case and Intuit's GoPayment app. All you need … [Read more...] about Mophie Now In The Card Swiping Business
Samsung’s Zipel Can Do Everything But Play Music
Reviewing the specs of this attractive new kitchen appliance from Samsung makes you wonder what was going on in the minds of the engineers who built it. Take this: It’s a traditional oven/microwave/steamer that’s voice-activated and includes 160 cooking combinations. Even better, the online buzz … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Zipel Can Do Everything But Play Music
EasyBloom May Soon Be Used To Green The Solar System
Okay, maybe we stretched reality a bit too far with the title. But your mind tends to make these assumptions once it grasps the sheer awesomeness of PlantSense’s revolutionary new product, EasyBloom. … [Read more...] about EasyBloom May Soon Be Used To Green The Solar System
Huawei Ideos U8150 Android 2.2 Phone To Launch At IFA
Huawei will be launching their new Froyo Ideos U8150 phone at the IFS next week on September 2nd. The new Huawei Ideos U8150 Android 2.2 Phone will be equipped with a 2.8 inch touchscreen display, HSDPA, GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11n, 3.2MP camera, and a 528MHz processor. Features and … [Read more...] about Huawei Ideos U8150 Android 2.2 Phone To Launch At IFA
Google Trialing Gmail VoIP
Google is reported to be currently testing a new feature on its Gmail that will allow users to place phone calls directly from their Gmail accounts. You could already use Gmail Chat to make voice and video calls to other Gmail users, but needed to use Skype or a similar service to make Web-based … [Read more...] about Google Trialing Gmail VoIP
Virgin Offer Unlimited 3G Data For $40
Virgin Mobile has launched an exciting new data plan that offers unlimited MiFi 3G data. The new unlimited Broadband2Go package was leaked by Virgin a few days ago through Facebook and provides you with as much internet as you can use for just $40 per month. Key Features of the Unlimited … [Read more...] about Virgin Offer Unlimited 3G Data For $40
Apple Blocks iPhone From Green Ranking Scheme
Apparently, Apple has blocked its iPhone from being ranked on factors such as its ecological impact of raw materials, manufacturing process, and energy efficiency. The Green Ranking scheme, which Apple has refused to include the iPhone in, provides mobile phones with an eco rating from zero to five … [Read more...] about Apple Blocks iPhone From Green Ranking Scheme
RIM Buys Mobile Software Company Cellmania
In an attempt to halt its failing foothold on the smartphone market, RIM has invested in the purchase of mobile software company Cellmania, who specialize in developing back-end systems for online mobile application stores. Cellmania will be useful to RIM to help build app stores, sell … [Read more...] about RIM Buys Mobile Software Company Cellmania
Angry Birds Movie In Development?
If you have been a fan one of the 6.5 million players of the Angry Bird games, you might be pleased to know that the developer Rovio is currently in discussions to release TV shows, movies, toys, and comic books to expand the Angry Bird franchise. Over the past few weeks, the developers have been … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Movie In Development?
Dell Aero Arrives On AT&T
Yesterday, Dell launched its new Dell Aero smartphone, which is now available for purchase from the Dell website for £299.99. This sleek and stylish device is designed to cater to the needs of modern smartphone users, offering a range of features and functionalities that make it a competitive option … [Read more...] about Dell Aero Arrives On AT&T
