Apple's iOS Map app has come under a lot of criticism since it was launched with iOS 6 and the iPhone 5, Apple's CEO Tim Cook recently apologized for the app and also announced that Apple are working to improve the application. In the meantime, Apple suggested in their letter from Tim Cook that … [Read more...] about Apple Adds Alternative Maps Section To iOS App Store
Slingshot Master Joerg Sprave Creates Massive 165cm Long Slingshot (video)
Slingshot master Joerg Sprave has been at it again and has this month re-created one of his favourite slingshots but this time has doubled the length of the beast. Doubling the length of the hand winched slingshot has now created a weapon that is capable of firing a 25mm steel ball bearing at … [Read more...] about Slingshot Master Joerg Sprave Creates Massive 165cm Long Slingshot (video)
BlackBerry 10 L-Series Specifications Leaked
Earlier today we saw some photos of a couple of new BlackBerry 10 smartphones from RIM, one of those was the new BlackBerry 10 L-Series, and now it would appear that we may have some specifications on the devices. There will be slightly different versions of the L-Series handsets, mainly the … [Read more...] about BlackBerry 10 L-Series Specifications Leaked
Nokia Signs Maps Deal With Oracle
We have been hearing quite a bit about mapping software over the last few weeks, mainly Apple Maps and Google Maps, and now it would appear that Nokia is the latest company that will be looking to give Google Maps some competition. According to a recent report by the WSJ, Nokia has signed a deal … [Read more...] about Nokia Signs Maps Deal With Oracle
Tears of Steel : Blender Foundation Short Open Movie Released (video)
If you have just over 12 minutes to spare today, this new open movie released by the Blender Foundation called "Tears of Steel" is definitely worth a watch. The short movie Tears of Steel was created using crowd-funding by users of the open-source 3D creation tool Blender and was published to … [Read more...] about Tears of Steel : Blender Foundation Short Open Movie Released (video)
Motorola Announces That Some Devices Will Not Get Android 4.0 ICS Update
Motorola released a list of devices back in February which would be getting the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. The list has now been updated, although it would appear that some of the devices on the original list will now not be getting the update. Three devices which were previously shown … [Read more...] about Motorola Announces That Some Devices Will Not Get Android 4.0 ICS Update
FreedomPop Free 4G Data Service Enters Live Beta
FreedomPop has today announced that their new free high-speed wireless Internet service running on Clearwire's 4G network has now launched into a live beta testing development stage. The new FreedomPop Live beta is now accepting beta orders on a first-come, first-serve basis via its website, … [Read more...] about FreedomPop Free 4G Data Service Enters Live Beta
Samsung Galaxy Note II Launches In The UK
Samsung has launched their latest Android smartphone in the UK, the Samsung Galaxy Note II, and the handset is now available from a number of mobile carriers here in the UK and also as a SIM free device from other retailers. The Samsung Galaxy Note II is Samsung's second generation Note device, … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note II Launches In The UK
Ubuntu 13.04 Working Release Date Announced
This week a tentative launch date for a fully working release of Ubuntu 13.04 has been published on the "R" schedule on the Ubuntu website, ahead of the launch of Ubuntu 12.01 "Quantal Quetzal" on October 18th, 2012. The latest development version of Ubuntu 13.04 has still yet to be named, and as … [Read more...] about Ubuntu 13.04 Working Release Date Announced
AT&T Announces Samsung Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Express And More
US mobile carrier AT&T has already announced that they will be carrying the new Samsung Galaxy Note II smartphone, and now they have announced the device as part of their fall lineup along with two other Samsung smartphones and a tablet. As well as the Samsung Galaxy Note II, AT&T will also … [Read more...] about AT&T Announces Samsung Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Express And More
Maingear Nomad 17 Custom Quad Core 3.8GHz, 32GB RAM Gaming Notebook Launches
Maingear has this week launched a new addition to its powerful range of gaming notebooks, in the form of the Maingear Nomad 17 Custom gaming laptop, which has been created to run even the most intensive and power hungry games. The new Maingear Nomad 17 gaming laptop features support for 3rd … [Read more...] about Maingear Nomad 17 Custom Quad Core 3.8GHz, 32GB RAM Gaming Notebook Launches
RIM’s L Series And N Series BlackBerry 10 Smartphones Leaked
Last week, a video was leaked online showcasing some of RIM's new BlackBerry 10 smartphones, specifically the BlackBerry L Series and the BlackBerry N Series. One of these devices is a touchscreen model, while the other features a physical QWERTY keyboard, catering to different user … [Read more...] about RIM’s L Series And N Series BlackBerry 10 Smartphones Leaked
