Foursquare is continuing to grow at an impressive pace with now more than 3 million reported users. It took Foursquare a year to reach one million users, two million was quicker in just three months, and now it has reached three million users in just a month and a half. There was speculation that … [Read more...] about Foursquare Now Has 3 Million Users
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YouTube To Launch Pay Per View Movies By End Of The Year
According to the Financial Times, Google [GOOG] intends to launch a pay-per-view YouTube movie service before the end of the year. It seems that Google has been in talks with a range of Hollywood movie studios for a couple of months. This move marks a significant step for Google as it aims to expand … [Read more...] about YouTube To Launch Pay Per View Movies By End Of The Year
Apple App Store Hits 250,000 Applications
Apple [AAPL] is holding a special event on Wednesday, where they will announce a range of new products, including iPods. Additionally, we are also expecting them to announce that the App Store now has over 250,000 applications. According to 148apps.biz, there are now a total of 252,894 individual … [Read more...] about Apple App Store Hits 250,000 Applications
AMD To Drop ATI Brand
When you think of AMD graphics cards, you think of the popular ATI brand, that AMD acquired about four years ago. The chipmaker has announced that it will no longer make graphics cards under the ATI brand. Graphics cards and chips produced by AMD will now be rebranded under the AMD brand which will … [Read more...] about AMD To Drop ATI Brand
Samsung Galaxy Tab Android Tablet To Feature CDMA
We have been hearing about the Samsung Galaxy Tab Android tablet for quite some time now, and expecting Samsung to give us more details of this new tablet at the IFA. An Android application developer in Israel has got his hands on the new Samsung Galaxy Tab, and there are now a few more details … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab Android Tablet To Feature CDMA
1 Million Gmail Voice Calls Made in 24 Hours
Google [GOOG] recently added the ability to make voice calls to your contacts directly from Gmail, and it seems like the service is already a hit amongst Gmail users as there have been over 1 million calls made through Gmail in the first 24 hours. The service is only available in the US at the … [Read more...] about 1 Million Gmail Voice Calls Made in 24 Hours
Apple iPad Now Shipping Within 24 Hours
Since the Apple iPad launched a couple of months ago, it has been extremely popular, and Apple had a hard job meeting demand for their new tablet. Initially, if you had ordered an iPad, it would take up to a couple of weeks for it to ship. This has now changed, and if you order one now, it will ship … [Read more...] about Apple iPad Now Shipping Within 24 Hours
Artist Theo Kamecke’s Circuit Board Furniture Has Incredible Wow Factor
Rather than consign tech and e-waste to places like Nigeria or China, electronic junk can be better used for furniture as lovingly exhibited in the Egyptian-themed chests, cabinets, and sculptures of Theo Kamecke. With artists like him around, ideas for redundant electronics become more than just … [Read more...] about Artist Theo Kamecke’s Circuit Board Furniture Has Incredible Wow Factor
Embrace Infant Warmer Keeps Vulnerable New-Borns Alive
Designed with the substandard healthcare of developing countries in mind, the Embrace is an instant infant warmer for those crucial hours when a premature newborn has to be incubated. This innovative device addresses a critical need in regions where access to advanced medical facilities is limited … [Read more...] about Embrace Infant Warmer Keeps Vulnerable New-Borns Alive
Ferroelectric Storage Takes Great Leap Forward
Most of you might never have heard of Ferroelectric storage, so here’s a short introduction. … [Read more...] about Ferroelectric Storage Takes Great Leap Forward
Paul Allen Suing Spree Over Patent Infringement Targets Google, Apple etc.
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is currently seeking damages for what he believes are gross patent violations by Google, Apple, FaceBook, eBay, AOL, and Netflix. … [Read more...] about Paul Allen Suing Spree Over Patent Infringement Targets Google, Apple etc.
Solarve The Solar Cell-Equipped Bus Debuts In Japan
In case you’re wondering about the name, Sanyo’s latest venture in green public transport stands for Solar Vehicle, hence Solarve. The Solarve’s unique feature are the solar cells on its roof that absorb energy for the bus’ interior LED lights. Aside from lighting, the cells also run the air … [Read more...] about Solarve The Solar Cell-Equipped Bus Debuts In Japan
