This photo of an Apple prototype home phone from way back in 1983 has been going around for a while now. I ran across it again and thought it was particularly timely with Apple's recent iPhone touchscreen patents granted. This shows that as frivolous as those touch patents Apple was granted seem, … [Read more...] about Apple 1983 Prototype Home Phone Looks Like iPhone Father
Siri Curses at 12-year-old!?
The geeks that programmed Siri at Apple had a sense of humor. Siri will tell you the answer to life, the universe and everything (42 naturally). Siri will also get cross if you ask it to open the pod bay doors. That is nothing compared to what a mom and her 12-year-old son from the UK claim Siri … [Read more...] about Siri Curses at 12-year-old!?
Hackers Eager To Launch A Satellite In The Name Of Freedom
Something incredible happened over at the Chaos Communication Congress in Berlin on New Year's Eve. According to news reports, the hacker meet united those in attendance to embark on an ambitious program. In fact, outside of government and multinational efforts, no one has quite dreamed up a plan as … [Read more...] about Hackers Eager To Launch A Satellite In The Name Of Freedom
Say Hello To BASH: the Bad Ass Sledge Hammer (Video)
Seen below is the BASH, which is akin to a space-age sledgehammer. Sledgehammers are some of the coolest tools on a construction site, but the BASH is in a league of its own. Oh, and if you haven't made the connection yet, that's BASH as in Bad Ass Sledge Hammer. Funny name, but it lives up to the … [Read more...] about Say Hello To BASH: the Bad Ass Sledge Hammer (Video)
CyanogenMod 9 Equipped With 4G LTE Toggle Switch For Verizon Galaxy Nexus? (video)
If you were a little disappointed to learn that there would be no LTE toggle switch on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, you will be pleased to know that Gregory Sarrica is currently developing a toggle button for the next-gen internet connectivity, to hopefully be included in a future build of CyanogenMod … [Read more...] about CyanogenMod 9 Equipped With 4G LTE Toggle Switch For Verizon Galaxy Nexus? (video)
Asus Eee Memo Pad 7 Inch Tablet Leaked
Earlier today we saw a new netbook from Asus which they will launch at CES 2012 later this month, and now another new device from Asus has been leaked, this time it is a new 7 inch Android tablet. The guys from Notebook Italia have obtained some details on the new Asus Eee Memo Pad, which is a 7 … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Memo Pad 7 Inch Tablet Leaked
Super Talent POD Mini External SSD Storage Unveiled (video)
Super Talent has unveiled a new addition to their range of storage devices with the unveiling of their new external SSD range, the POD Mini. The new POD Mini SSD range is equipped with a metal case, USB 3.0 connectivity, and flash memory available in either 60GB, 120GB, and 240GB capacities. It … [Read more...] about Super Talent POD Mini External SSD Storage Unveiled (video)
Samsung To Launch 7 Inch Galaxy Tab With AMOLED Display?
It looks like Samsung may have a new 7-inch tablet in the works, as a new Samsung AMOLED display has been discovered. This new display is a 7-inch screen with a WSVGA resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. It is possible that Samsung intends to use this new AMOLED display in a 7-inch tablet, and they … [Read more...] about Samsung To Launch 7 Inch Galaxy Tab With AMOLED Display?
Scribr Creates Printed Journals From Your Digital Social Media Posts
Scribr is a new service which has been created to allow social media users to be able to preserve their favourite posts in the form of a printed book. The new service is officially set to launch at the end of this month and will allow you to connect your Twitter, Flickr, Facebook, Tumblr and … [Read more...] about Scribr Creates Printed Journals From Your Digital Social Media Posts
Samsung DualView DV300F WiFi Enabled Compact Camera Unveiled
Samsung has this week unveiled a new compact camera to their range in the form of the Samsung DualView DV300F. This innovative camera is equipped with dual screens, with one positioned on the front allowing you to take photos at arm's length with ease and see the image you will capture. This feature … [Read more...] about Samsung DualView DV300F WiFi Enabled Compact Camera Unveiled
Apple’s Internal Gamestore Testing App Turns Up In The App Store
It looks like one of Apple's internal testing applications has turned up in the App Store. If you search for Gamestore, you will notice an application available for $0.99 or £0.69. The app seems to be some sort of test application, and it offers in-app purchases, although they don't seem to have … [Read more...] about Apple’s Internal Gamestore Testing App Turns Up In The App Store
Asus Netbooks With Intel Cedar Trail To Launch At CES 2012
Earlier today we heard about a new netbook from Lenovo that will use Intel's new Cedar Trail platform, and now we have some details on Asus's latest range of netbooks which will also use the Intel Cedar Trail processors. Asus are expected to show off a number of new netbooks at CES later this … [Read more...] about Asus Netbooks With Intel Cedar Trail To Launch At CES 2012
