Some of our readers will remember the company called Lodsys, which is suing a wide range of developers for 'in-app purchases' on both Apple's iOS platform and Google's Android platform, as the company holds a number of patents relating to in-app purchases. Apple already has an agreement in place … [Read more...] about Apple Files Patent For In App Purchases
Will Apple’s iMessage Hurt Mobile Carriers?
On Wednesday, the 12th of October, Apple will launch the latest version of its mobile OS, iOS 5, and one of the major new features in iOS 5 is iMessage, which is basically a cost-free replacement for text messages. There are already a number of different mobile apps that let you communicate with … [Read more...] about Will Apple’s iMessage Hurt Mobile Carriers?
Amazon’s Kindle Fire Spun Off Into New “Seesaw” Company
Amazon recently announced its first Android tablet, the Amazon Kindle Fire. This new device marks Amazon's entry into the competitive tablet market, which has been dominated by Apple's iPad. The Kindle Fire is designed to offer a more affordable alternative while still providing a robust set of … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Kindle Fire Spun Off Into New “Seesaw” Company
Romo Smartphone Robot is Cute and Cool (Video)
Kickstarter is a great place to run across some very interesting projects that might actually make it to production. It's also a great place for people with good ideas to raise the money they need to build their device and sell them to the public. One of the coolest projects I have seen in a long … [Read more...] about Romo Smartphone Robot is Cute and Cool (Video)
Get Your Gangsta on with the Pump Action Slingshot
I have talked about the crazy slingshots that Joerg Sprave makes on a few occasions. The last time I mentioned him was when he invented the slingshot that flings iPhones. Joerg is back with a new slingshot that has a new and very cool design. This is probably the only one of the slingshots Joerg has … [Read more...] about Get Your Gangsta on with the Pump Action Slingshot
Dual Core Processors And LTE Headed To Windows Phone Next Year
Microsoft recently released its latest version of its Windows Phone mobile OS, Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, and now it would appear that Microsoft has a few things planned for 2012. The guys over at All Things D have been speaking to Andy Lees at Microsoft, and according to the report Microsoft intends … [Read more...] about Dual Core Processors And LTE Headed To Windows Phone Next Year
Fear The Tablet Claw, Weapon Of Doom (Video)
What? Relax. The Tablet Claw is totally harmless. Trust us. According to its creators, the Tablet Claw came about after repeated observations of people wielding tablets. It doesn't take a genius to realize that a slim tablet isn't the most ergonomic of devices. Sure, it's great for a lot of things, … [Read more...] about Fear The Tablet Claw, Weapon Of Doom (Video)
Panasonic Outs Shampoo Robot That Is Not Sexy (Video)
If you ever had your hair done someplace, this new 'washing robot' isn't an exotic surprise. That's the problem with robotics these days. The technology is available for programming complex tasks, but the machines that perform them look like appliances. Hasn't Star Wars taught humankind … [Read more...] about Panasonic Outs Shampoo Robot That Is Not Sexy (Video)
Behold This Lego Starship From Battlestar Galactica
The details! The Details! It's really the details that put this interstellar warship a cut above the rest. To be dreadfully honest here, Battlestar Galactica doesn't have the sexiest spaceships around. But, it is an endearing saga and the 2003-onwards series was legendary. The creator of … [Read more...] about Behold This Lego Starship From Battlestar Galactica
SpaceX Working Like Mad On Reusable Launch Rocket
Thank you SpaceX, for keeping the final frontier exciting. SpaceX's CTO Elon Musk recently announced at a recent press conference that his organization has finally designed a viable launch vehicle that's extremely cost-effective. For now, let it be called the Reusable Launch vehicle or RLV. … [Read more...] about SpaceX Working Like Mad On Reusable Launch Rocket
Comet Full Of Frozen Water Surprises Scientific Community
Identify your present location. Then, as if your eye view were a satellite's, imagine your present location as seen from outer space. Pan far, far, away from the Earth until you reach the edge of the solar system. Focus on Pluto. Then zoom out a little and note the Kuiper Belt where floats a … [Read more...] about Comet Full Of Frozen Water Surprises Scientific Community
Solar Cookup200 Sun Roaster Burns Barbecue Chicken Without Remorse (Video)
You can also call it a glittering bowl of death. Not that it can incinerate innocent people who happen to be passing by your yard, but it does spell 'well done' on unsuspecting meat sacrificed for the good of all. The Cookup200 is quite a popular brand in France and has since expanded overseas. … [Read more...] about Solar Cookup200 Sun Roaster Burns Barbecue Chicken Without Remorse (Video)
