Apple [AAPL] has announced that their free case program for the iPhone 4 will end on the 30th of September 2010. Apple launched the free case program a while back after iPhone 4 users had problems with the new antenna on the iPhone 4. Apple is also going back to their normal returns policy, for all … [Read more...] about iPhone 4 Free Case Program Closing 30th September
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New Apple iPad With FaceTime Coming Before Christmas?
We have heard previously that Apple is working on a new version of the iPad, although we were expecting it to be released sometime next year, close to the one-year anniversary of the original iPad. According to recent rumors, Apple is looking to release a new iPad much sooner, possibly before … [Read more...] about New Apple iPad With FaceTime Coming Before Christmas?
Massive UAV Can Leave Satellites Redundant
That is, once all the testing is done and the results are spectacular. So far the Global Observer seems on the right track. Currently being developed by AeroVironment, the hydrogen powered drone can cover vast (and we mean vast) distances over a period of days before needing to land for refueling. … [Read more...] about Massive UAV Can Leave Satellites Redundant
Georgia Tech Scientists Build Robots That Deceive
The whole point of the nimble bots unveiled by a team of Georgia Tech scientists recently is to deceive bad guys while conducting missions. The news first surfaced on the September 3 issue of The International Journal of Social Robotics. If such a devious capability leaves you uncomfortable, do not … [Read more...] about Georgia Tech Scientists Build Robots That Deceive
Scientist Says Brainwave Readings Could Snag Terrorists
Of all the cult sci-fi films out there, it seems like Minority Report is fast becoming the template for our future. Hardly a week after we reported on billboards that profile us, a psychologist has proposed a new method of uncovering terrorist plots by reading a particular brainwave. Where … [Read more...] about Scientist Says Brainwave Readings Could Snag Terrorists
Businessweek Serves Up A Portait Of Foxconn CEO
Utter the name "Foxconn" and the fastest response you'll get would be somewhere along the lines of where-distressed-employees-jump-off-buildings. This can't be farther from the truth, with almost a dozen fatalities in the manufacturer's sprawling industrial facility despite the presence of safety … [Read more...] about Businessweek Serves Up A Portait Of Foxconn CEO
Intel CEO Excited About Upcoming Google TV
Paul Otellini expressed his confidence in the upcoming Google TV that hits stores this month. In a fresh interview with The Wall Street Journal, the CEO talked about the virtues of the Google TV over the Apple TV, the mammoth $7.68 billion purchase of McAfee, and the future of the PC … [Read more...] about Intel CEO Excited About Upcoming Google TV
DARPA Wants To Create Universal Soldiers
Last we heard from DARPA, they were looking for a few good men to build them portable atomic clocks. But super-accurate time pieces aren’t all that’s keeping the research hub busy. The agency has been funding the work of a certain neuroscientist William Tyler and even gone as far as bestowing a … [Read more...] about DARPA Wants To Create Universal Soldiers
Updated Android Google Maps Now Includes Walking Navigation Beta (video)
Google has just announced that its next update of its Google Maps for Android will now include an enhanced 'Walking Navigation' system that combines the already existing 'Navigation' and 'Walking directions'. Walking Navigation has a few useful features to help you find your way while walking. … [Read more...] about Updated Android Google Maps Now Includes Walking Navigation Beta (video)
Pentax K-5 DSLR Leaked
The new Pentax K-5 was supposedly being launched at the Photokina Fair from the 21-16 September 2010. But an image has been leaked by Lens Tip who received the photo from Hoya Corporation. Full confirmed specifications are still a little vague at the moment but Pentax's new K-5 DSLR camera is … [Read more...] about Pentax K-5 DSLR Leaked
Google Says Android 2.2 Not Optimized For Tablets
Google [GOOG] has said that the current release of their Android OS, Android 2.2 (Froyo), is not optimized for tablets, and this would include tablets like the new Samsung Galaxy Tab. It seems that Google may be making a version of Android which is specifically designed for tablets, that would … [Read more...] about Google Says Android 2.2 Not Optimized For Tablets
Australian Scientists Create Extremely Tiny Tractor Beam
Actually, a full fledge tractor beam it is not. The new laser breakthrough by a team of scientists from Australia’s National University is able to move tiny (and we mean tiny) particles a meter and a half. So we dashed your hopes of a spaceship sucking device ala Star Wars right there. Its … [Read more...] about Australian Scientists Create Extremely Tiny Tractor Beam
