Twitter first launched back in 2006, and since then, the service has become increasingly popular. Recently, Twitter hit another significant milestone with the 20 billionth tweet being tweeted. This milestone is a testament to the platform's widespread adoption and the integral role it plays in … [Read more...] about Twitter Reaches 20 Billion Tweets
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New Version Of JailbreakMe iPhone 4 Jailbreak Released, Unlock On The Way
Earlier we reported that Comex from the iPhone Dev Team had released a jailbreaking tool for the iPhone 4 called Jailbreak Me. Some users had reported problems with that version of the tool, specifically with MMS and FaceTime. Comex has now released a new version of the JailbreakMe iPhone 4 … [Read more...] about New Version Of JailbreakMe iPhone 4 Jailbreak Released, Unlock On The Way
The Lynx Takes You To Space For $95,000
Seeing the price tag might have dashed your hopes for a genuine space odyssey, but hey, the company Xtraordinary Adventures is doing Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic one better by offering a flight beyond the Earth’s atmosphere for half of Virgin’s whopping $200,000. The maiden voyage is … [Read more...] about The Lynx Takes You To Space For $95,000
NY Subway To Get WiFi
Despite endless delays and a massive $900 million dollar deficit, six station platforms near 14th Street will be wired for WiFi and cellular service as part of a longstanding initiative by the NYC Transit Authority. Plans for passengers to receive calls and check their email between stops have … [Read more...] about NY Subway To Get WiFi
Ewee-PT is a German Segway Lite
The Segway was supposed to usher in a new era of pedestrian traffic and bring us closer to a sustainable urban environment... or so we thought. Now here comes the ewee-PT from German manufacturers Ewee. It’s basically a lighter, stripped-down version of the better-known Segway. The ewee-PT (for … [Read more...] about Ewee-PT is a German Segway Lite
Swede Builds Wearable Computer
Besides the Canadian filmmaker who implanted a camera into his eye, someone else in the world is moving ever closer to bionic perfection. Martin Magnusson, a self-professed “researcher and entrepreneur,” sought to literally expand his horizons with the help of some tech lying around his house. The … [Read more...] about Swede Builds Wearable Computer
100,000 Android Applications Submitted To Android Market
AndroLib has posted reports that 100,000 Android Applications have been submitted to the Android Market to date. However, nearly 18,000 have been rejected or removed, leaving approximately 83,000 applications currently available in the Android Market to download. The Rapid Growth of the Android … [Read more...] about 100,000 Android Applications Submitted To Android Market
YouTube Increases Upload Limit To 15 Minutes
YouTube has increased the upload limit for videos from 10 minutes to 15 minutes, because users have asked to be able to upload longer videos to YouTube. Now you will be able to sit through 15-minute gadget unboxing videos instead of 10, and whilst it still isn't enough time for a full-featured … [Read more...] about YouTube Increases Upload Limit To 15 Minutes
HTC Post 58 Percent Revenue Growth
Its been a great second quarter for the Taiwanese handset maker HTC in this financial year, who have just posted their Q2 figures showing roughly a $1.8 billion in revenues, which is up over 58 percent year-over-year, with net profit in the three months to June rose 50.5 percent year on year. Not … [Read more...] about HTC Post 58 Percent Revenue Growth
HTC Desire To Get Android 2.2 (Froyo) This Weekend In Europe
It looks like European owners of the HTC Desire will be getting Android 2.2 (Froyo) this weekend, as HTC has just announced that users will be notified over the weekend when the update goes live. Android 2.2 will bring a range of new features to the HTC desire which include the ability to record HD … [Read more...] about HTC Desire To Get Android 2.2 (Froyo) This Weekend In Europe
UK Watchdog Clears Google Of Wifi Snooping
The UK's Information Commissioner (ICO) ruling that Google did no harm while collecting unauthorised Wi-fi data has outraged and angered privacy campaigners in the UK. After an extensive investigation into the data collection from the Google Street View cars, the Information Commissioner's Office … [Read more...] about UK Watchdog Clears Google Of Wifi Snooping
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro Now Available On O2 UK
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini Pro is now available with UK mobile phone operator O2 on monthly contract plans. Prices start at just £49 on the cheapest monthly contract, and it is also available for free on some of the more expensive monthly contracts. The X10 Mini Pro features a 2.5 inch QVGA … [Read more...] about Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro Now Available On O2 UK
