Sony and a lot of other people thought the PS Vita was going to do really well in Japan when it launched ahead of Christmas. The console sold 300,000 units the first week and then the reality of glitches and issues set in and the second week sales took a beating. The second week the Vita sold … [Read more...] about Sony PS Vita Sales Take a Beating in Week 2
Large Hadron Collider Finally Gets Lego Treatment
Turns out a big fan of CERN from faraway Denmark has done the unthinkable. A short while ago during the aftermath of the latest hysteria involving the Higgs boson, science nerd Sasha Mehlhase decided to build a scale model. Seen below is the fruit of many days' labor, requiring a comprehensive 3D … [Read more...] about Large Hadron Collider Finally Gets Lego Treatment
University Professors Create New Calendar, Want Predictable Year
A lot of crazy stuff goes down at venerable Johns Hopkins University. Since this is the verge of a new year, however, a project initiated by two professors could not have come sooner. Richard Conn Henry, an astrophysicist, has been in cahoots with his economist colleague Steve Hanke to bring forth … [Read more...] about University Professors Create New Calendar, Want Predictable Year
Epic Infographic Explains Why Smartphone Use Causes All Sorts Of Problems
Can't tear yourself away from your smartphone? Relax, because you're not alone. There is a concerned party (they sell eyeglasses), however, who want to inform the public about the dangers of excess smartphone use. They even went so far as to prepare an infographic about what particular aspects of … [Read more...] about Epic Infographic Explains Why Smartphone Use Causes All Sorts Of Problems
Awesome Mini-Submersible Fits Two, Has A Terrible Secret
In what amounts to an impressive example of thinking way outside the box, this newfangled SeaBird from AquaVenture goes around underwater towed. That's right--it's towed. Via a 400 ft cable attached to a boat on the surface. Dashes your dreams of going all Captain Nemo on his Nautilus, right? If … [Read more...] about Awesome Mini-Submersible Fits Two, Has A Terrible Secret
Cloud Backups Headed To Windows Phone?
It would appear that Microsoft is planning something new for their Windows Phone platform for 2012. According to a recent job listing for Microsoft, it looks like the company may bring some sort of backup and restore service to Windows Phone devices. Come join the Windows Phone Backup, Migrate, … [Read more...] about Cloud Backups Headed To Windows Phone?
Nokia Lumia 710 Appears On T-Mobile’s Website
The Nokia Lumia 710 is Nokia's first Windows Phone smartphone to launch in the US, and it would appear that the device is getting closer to release as it has now been listed on the T-Mobile website. Although T-Mobile haven't listed an exact launch date as yet, as it is just listed as coming soon on … [Read more...] about Nokia Lumia 710 Appears On T-Mobile’s Website
Samsung Galaxy Note Headed To The US Early Next Year
Yesterday we heard that Samsung had shipped over one million Galaxy Note handsets, marking a significant milestone for the company. One thing we missed in the announcement was that Samsung has now officially confirmed that the Galaxy Note is headed to the US in 2012. This news has generated … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note Headed To The US Early Next Year
Acer Iconia Tab A700 Coming To CES 2012
Acer recently launched their latest Android tablet, the Iconia Tab A200, and now it looks like they will be launching the new Iconia Tab A700 at CES 2012 in January, as some details of the device have been leaked. The guys from NoMobile (Translated), have got their hands on some photos and details … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A700 Coming To CES 2012
Fake Siri App Lands On Android Market
Google doesn't check apps that appear on its Android Market, and in the past, this has led to a number of fake apps appearing on the Android Market. The latest one is called Siri for Android. The app is published by a developer called 'Official App', obviously an attempt to make people think this … [Read more...] about Fake Siri App Lands On Android Market
Verizon To Charge $2 Fee For Paying Your Bill Online
It looks like Verizon Wireless will be introducing a new fee for its mobile subscribers in January. If you pay your bill online or by telephone, Verizon will charge you an extra $2.00. This new fee is reported to be introduced on the 15th of January, and whilst it hasn't been confirmed by Verizon, … [Read more...] about Verizon To Charge $2 Fee For Paying Your Bill Online
Apple Planning Face Recognition For Future iOS Devices?
Google already has face recognition in its new Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone, and now a new Apple patent has been revealed which could mean that Apple is planning to add face recognition to future iOS devices. The latest Apple patent was discovered by Patently Apple, and you can see below a … [Read more...] about Apple Planning Face Recognition For Future iOS Devices?
