According to Bloomberg, Apple is currently in advanced talks with News Corp to try and create a deal that will allow Apple to sell 99-cent rentals of TV shows via iTunes. Sources say the deal will allow users to rent programs for up to 48 hours from iTunes and that CBS Corp., NBC Universal, and … [Read more...] about Apple In Talks To Provide 99cent TV Show iTune Rentals
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Epson Launches PowerLite 1220 and 1260 Projectors
Epson is mostly known for its line of printers and the crazy expensive ink cartridges that go along with them. Epson also makes a full line of other gear too like projectors and more. The company has announced a couple of new projectors aimed at the small and medium business user on a … [Read more...] about Epson Launches PowerLite 1220 and 1260 Projectors
Samsung Galaxy S Gets DivX HD Certified
The Samsung Galaxy is the world's first Android phone to be DivX Certified for HD and the second overall DivX HD Certified phone. Samsung has just released a press release announcing the certification and DivX CEO, Kevin Hell, was quoted as saying, 'We’re pleased that Samsung recognizes the … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S Gets DivX HD Certified
Innovations Inc.’s New Draganflyer Lets You Spy On Neighbors
Two years since the first Draganflyer debuted in the pages of this website, Innovation Inc. has unveiled the newest member of its UAV family. Dubbed the Draganflyer X8, this man-portable and lightweight flyer can perform a wide variety of tasks depending on its operator. Applications in Various … [Read more...] about Innovations Inc.’s New Draganflyer Lets You Spy On Neighbors
Solar Panels Will Soon Dust Themselves Off Using Electricity
Thanks to NASA’s preoccupation with Mars rovers, a new technology for protecting solar panels in dry environments may soon enjoy widespread use. Whenever a panel becomes clogged with dust, sensors on its surface trigger an electric current, effectively knocking off up to 90% of the stuff. This … [Read more...] about Solar Panels Will Soon Dust Themselves Off Using Electricity
Equestrian Air Bags Spares You From Cracked Ribs And Other Injuries
To think that for hundreds of years, millennia even, people have been tumbling off horses and suffered the inevitable. In fact, just last year professional equestrians were still bearing with the hardest knocks their profession could give them; an assortment of broken bones and ruptured organs … [Read more...] about Equestrian Air Bags Spares You From Cracked Ribs And Other Injuries
Astronauts Use MARES To Work Those Abs In Zero Gravity
No amount of traditional exercise can keep you fit in outer space, apparently. Small wonder then that astronauts often collapse under their own weight upon returning to Earth after an extended stay up there. But thanks to the pioneering work of Spanish firm NTE-SENER on behalf of the European … [Read more...] about Astronauts Use MARES To Work Those Abs In Zero Gravity
Canon Previews 120 Megapixel Camera Sensor
This morning, Canon has released information about its latest camera sensor that is capable of recording images up to 120 megapixels. If you thought your 12-megapixel camera created large enough files to put a strain on your home storage, just imagine what size files a 120-megapixel camera will … [Read more...] about Canon Previews 120 Megapixel Camera Sensor
Google Mobile iPhone App Updated With Push Notifications
Google has today released an update for its mobile iPhone app that allows it to use Push Notifications from your Google account, keeping you up to date with appointments and email. A new icon badge shows you’ve got new mail in Gmail, and Google Calendar event reminders appear right on your home … [Read more...] about Google Mobile iPhone App Updated With Push Notifications
Nokia 5250 Symbian Touchscreen Phone Becomes Official
Nokia have today confirmed and released details of their new Nokia 5250 smartphone equipped with a 2.8-inch 360 x 640 touchscreen, 2 megapixel camera, Symbian^1 OS. The Nokia 5250 comes with 51 MB of onboard memory and has a microSD memory card slot for extra storage that can support up to … [Read more...] about Nokia 5250 Symbian Touchscreen Phone Becomes Official
Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 With Android 2.2 Leaked
New photographs of the Samsung Tab P1000 have been leaked by Ifanr, sharing not only photos of a prototype tablet but some first-impressions too. First details indicate that the new Galaxy Tab P1000 will be equipped with a 7-inch 1024 x 600 screen and a 3.2 megapixel camera. Initial reports suggest … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 With Android 2.2 Leaked
New Virus Based Batteries To Power US Military
A new virus-based battery that is currently under development could soon find its way into the uniforms and ballistic vests of the US Military. The new virus batteries are based on new cathodes made from an iron-fluoride material and can be sprayed or poured into containers of any size and shape. … [Read more...] about New Virus Based Batteries To Power US Military
