Facebook has announced that they have purchased the popular iOS and Android photo-sharing app Instagram. The news was announced by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook. Facebook also revealed the financial details of the acquisition, stating that the deal is worth a total of $1 billion. Despite … [Read more...] about Facebook Buys Instagram For $1 Billion
Wearable Robotic Rings Being Developed
There have been serious attempts in the past to create robots that can fully function as humans. But until now, the robots in existence have made with limited functions or minimal movements rather. Recently, a new sort of robot is being developed at Keio University. It is the small type, … [Read more...] about Wearable Robotic Rings Being Developed
Former Intel Worker Pleads Guilty to Document Theft
Way back in 2008, an engineer working at Intel named Swamohan Pani was employed at Intel's Hudson, Massachusetts facility. The man turned in a notice that he was leaving Intel on May 29th, 2008, and requested June 11, 2008, to be his last day. What Intel didn't know is that the man had taken a … [Read more...] about Former Intel Worker Pleads Guilty to Document Theft
Mass Effect 3 Resurgence Pack Coming Tomorrow
If you are a big fan of the game Mass Effect 3, tomorrow gamers in North America can download the first free content pack for the game. The content pack is called the Resurgence Pack and brings lots of new content for multiple player gamers. This pack does not fix the screwy ending, that free DLC … [Read more...] about Mass Effect 3 Resurgence Pack Coming Tomorrow
Mobile Lorm Glove For People WIth Hearing And Sight Impairment
In this modern era, communication has made its own way enhancing newly released gadgets with special features. However, most of these known technologies are designed for people without disabilities, and a few only mean for impaired individuals specifically the deaf and the blind. … [Read more...] about Mobile Lorm Glove For People WIth Hearing And Sight Impairment
Gears of War: Exile For Kinect Cancelled
If there were still doubts that Microsoft's Kinect can only function as an ancillary tool at best in mainstream games, this bit of news should put them to rest. Epic's experimental Gears of War using the motion-control peripheral has been quietly put out to pasture, according to Epic Creative … [Read more...] about Gears of War: Exile For Kinect Cancelled
Wii U To Cost $300 At Retail, $180 To Make
Nintendo is the only company that started out the last console generation by making a profit on every unit sold and apparently it aims to keep the same line with the Wii U. Forget the Box reports that the part cost for Nintendo's tablet toting new flagship console is sitting at around $180, with $50 … [Read more...] about Wii U To Cost $300 At Retail, $180 To Make
Google Project Glass Windows Parody (video)
Its not taken long since the unveiling of Google's Project Glass eyewear for a number of parody videos to be created showing the funnier side of what the Google Project Glass project might be like. Check out the video after the jump for a quick glimpse at what the feeling might be like wearing the … [Read more...] about Google Project Glass Windows Parody (video)
Nike Releases NikeFuel API Beta To Developers
Nike has today made available its new NikeFuel API in beta form to developers. NikeFuel has been designed by Nike to provide users with a way to track their activity during the day, and has been created to provide a health band which can link to iOS to start and hopefully Android applications in the … [Read more...] about Nike Releases NikeFuel API Beta To Developers
Microsoft Purchases AOL Patents For $1 Billion
Microsoft has just splashed out over a $1 billion to purchase patents from AOL. The deal worth $1.056 billion will be sealed by the end of 2012 and AOL will exchange 300 patents to Microsoft who will be able to use them under a non-exclusive license. The patents and patent applications relate to … [Read more...] about Microsoft Purchases AOL Patents For $1 Billion
Fan Made Skyrim Video Shows Real Gameplay (video)
Skyrim fan Michael Shanks and Sam McCabe have created a great movie showing how real gameplay within Bethesda's Skyrim game actually pans out for some. Using Skyrim's interface to the best of its ability during the action, they manage to loot and equip items on the fly, providing an authentic and … [Read more...] about Fan Made Skyrim Video Shows Real Gameplay (video)
Autodesk Creates A 3D Model Of Its HQ Using An Octo-Copter And 2D Images (video)
Autodesk has this week released a fascinating demonstration of how it created a detailed 3D model of its headquarters in San Rafael, California, using 2D images captured by an Octo-Copter UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). The technology showcased in this demonstration highlights the significant … [Read more...] about Autodesk Creates A 3D Model Of Its HQ Using An Octo-Copter And 2D Images (video)
