This structure sure looks like a real space port, until we asked ourselves, do space ports really look like that, and aren't those Lego pieces? Tim Goddard, more known on Flickr as Rogue Bantha, created the Triport Spire, a space port complete with elevators, lights, and possibly any part we can … [Read more...] about Lego Enthusiast Creates Realistic Lego Space Port
HP Unveils New Pavilion Models.
HP listed its new Intel Ivy Bridge equipped Pavilion lineup of laptops with their new mosaic design. The new designs can be viewed on HP.com and will be available on April 8th. HP has released 4 new laptops namely HP Pavilion dv4-5000, HP Pavilion g4-2000, HP Pavilion dv6-7000 and HP Pavilion … [Read more...] about HP Unveils New Pavilion Models.
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion to have Increased Privacy Controls
Apple's OS X 10.8, otherwise known as Mountain Lion, is geared for a summer release, but its 2nd Developer Preview reveals some snippets of what to expect with this OS in terms of privacy. Mountain Lion was seen sporting a dialog box for permission to access your contacts, which was not present … [Read more...] about OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion to have Increased Privacy Controls
New iPad Production Cost is at $375.10
Wondering how much does Apple make for every unit of the new iPad sold? It's not much, according to a detailed teardown analysis by IHS iSuppli. The teardown revealed that Apple just gets by, profit-wise, with its third-generation tablet sold at $499 or more, given that the total cost of … [Read more...] about New iPad Production Cost is at $375.10
New Prometheus Trailer Released
Ridley Scott, famous for the "Alien" series, returns to sci-fi as he launches the trailer for "Prometheus" at WonderCon held last Saturday at the Anaheim Convention Center. The movie will be released on June 8, but many are still wondering; is this a sequel to "Alien" or something else … [Read more...] about New Prometheus Trailer Released
CyanogenMod 9’s Root Access Now A User Configured Option
CyanogenMod Root Access Changes CyanogenMod Root Access Changes CyanogenMod, one of the most popular alternative Android ROMs, will no longer ship with root access enabled by default. Instead, it will now be a user-enabled option. Understanding Root Access Root access is a … [Read more...] about CyanogenMod 9’s Root Access Now A User Configured Option
GeChic Releases Portable Monitor for Smartphones
With a great Smartphone, you can read a book, watch a movie, or surf the internet. Well, barely, the screen is always too small. Until now. GeChic offers a 13.3-inch portable screen as an extension to your smartphone monitor. It is an 8mm thick device with a 1366 x 768 display. This innovative … [Read more...] about GeChic Releases Portable Monitor for Smartphones
LG Revolution Allows Remote Diagnostic Tool
Verizon is updating the LG Revolution for it to deserve its last name. The new phone may not have Android 4.0, but it has another noteworthy feature: a remote diagnostic tool. Remote Diagnostic Tool: A Game Changer Now, whenever users are having trouble with their phones, they can call Verizon … [Read more...] about LG Revolution Allows Remote Diagnostic Tool
Writer: Desire, Anticipated Fun are Reasons Why People Wait in Line
According to Doree Shafrir, "if anticipated line-waiting discomfort (outdoor temperature, bathrooms, will I have to stay overnight, etc.) (A) x expected time in line (T), squared < my hourly earnings (E) x desire for the object or experience (D) x anticipated fun in line (F), then it seems worth … [Read more...] about Writer: Desire, Anticipated Fun are Reasons Why People Wait in Line
Startup Offers Cost-effective Solar Cell Production at Half the Price
Alternative energy sources, while sustainable in the long run, are often dismissed due to the costly building and manufacture of tools. Now here's a speck of hope for solar energy: a startup goes public and claims that they can produce solar cells for about half the price of the ones currently in … [Read more...] about Startup Offers Cost-effective Solar Cell Production at Half the Price
File Transfer Made Easier Through Facebook’s Pipe
Now we have more excuses to do "work" on Facebook. File transfer is coming to Facebook early next week though a new app named Pipe. Pipe is set to be in beta on Monday after the London Web Summit unveiling. Though it is already possible to transfer files through Facebook message attachments, … [Read more...] about File Transfer Made Easier Through Facebook’s Pipe
Pin Lights for a Safer Campsite
Now we need not fear the deep dark outdoors. With Pin Lights, your tent stakes can double as lamp posts too. Ingenious. … [Read more...] about Pin Lights for a Safer Campsite
