The New York Times reports that a slew of Google emails released by a Massachusetts court reveal a few of Google's negotiation tactics over the use of geolocation data by Android handset makers. Apparently, Motorola had made a deal with a company called Skyhook to provide said geolocation data, … [Read more...] about Google Using Coercive Tactics Against Handset Makers?
Chrome Browser Hacked By Vupen Security?
After withstanding everything the Pwn2Own hacking competition could throw at it, it now looks as if the Google Chrome browser may have fallen foul of a hack from Vupen Security. The hack is initiated by allowing the Chrome browser to visit a web page loaded with a dastardly script. This script then … [Read more...] about Chrome Browser Hacked By Vupen Security?
Microsoft Buys Skype For $8.5 Billion
Earlier today we told you that Microsoft were planning on buying Skype, and Microsoft has now officially confirmed the acquisition of Skype, in a deal which is worth $8.5 billion. Microsoft announced the deal on their website, which says that the deal is worth $8.5 billion in cash, and this … [Read more...] about Microsoft Buys Skype For $8.5 Billion
GRASP Lab Quadrocopters Learn To Fly In Formation (video)
If you thought one quadrocopter was scary enough flying towards you, how about a swarm, in formation? The University of Pennsylvania's GRASP Lab has been teaching their quadrocopter to do some synchronized formation flying. GRASP explains that it's relatively straightforward to control a couple of … [Read more...] about GRASP Lab Quadrocopters Learn To Fly In Formation (video)
Pioneer Launches Augmented Reality Navigation System
Pioneer has launched a new satellite navigation system, the Pioneer AVIC-VH09RS, and it is the first navigation system to feature Augmented Reality built in, with an AR Scouter Mode. As you can see from the photo below, it displays the road in front of you. It does this via a camera which is … [Read more...] about Pioneer Launches Augmented Reality Navigation System
Retractable Lens Cap For The Olympus XZ-1
If you are like me and always losing lens caps or have to attach them to your camera via a leash to make sure you don't forget it, this new retractable lens cap design might interest you. With this innovative design, you will never need to remove your lens cap and push it in your pocket again to … [Read more...] about Retractable Lens Cap For The Olympus XZ-1
Duke Nukem Forever Coming To iOS Devices
Duke Nukem Forever is due to launch next month on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and the PC, and now it looks like it may also be headed to the iPhone and iPod Touch. The guys over at Touch Arcade have spotted references to Apple's App Store in the licensing agreement for Duke Nukem Forever, which … [Read more...] about Duke Nukem Forever Coming To iOS Devices
Nokia To Announce First Windows Phone 7 Device Next Week?
When Nokia and Microsoft announced their partnership earlier in the year, they told us that we would see the first Windows Phone 7 smartphone from Nokia later this year, and we may end up seeing it as early as next week. Nokia has sent out an invite to a special press event for next Tuesday, the … [Read more...] about Nokia To Announce First Windows Phone 7 Device Next Week?
Google Calendar Receives Colour Coding
Google has rolled out a new update to its Google Calendar service which has brought with it new colour coding options for calendar entries. The new feature now allows users to colour code individual events, instead of just entire calendars. The new feature now enables you to organise your calendar … [Read more...] about Google Calendar Receives Colour Coding
Crysis 2 Retaliation Map Pack DLC Arriving Soon (video)
EA has today confirmed that its new Crysis 2 game is set to receive its first DLC content this month. With the release of the new Crysis 2 Retaliation Map Pack, featuring four new gaming maps. The four new maps in the DLC will be named: Park Avenue, Transit, Shipyard, and Compound. All the maps are … [Read more...] about Crysis 2 Retaliation Map Pack DLC Arriving Soon (video)
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Coming June 8th
Samsung announced the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 at MWC earlier this year, and now it looks like it may end up going on sale in June, with the WiFi version going on sale on June the 8th. As a reminder, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 features a 10.1 inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. This … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Coming June 8th
HP Unveils 21.5 Inch Ultra Slim Elite L2201x Display
HP has unveiled its latest ultra-slim 21.5-inch LED backlit LCD display, the Elite L2201x, which is just 10 mm thick and boasts a 1920 x 1080 resolution and a 5000:1 contrast ratio. The Elite L2201x has been designed to create the picture-perfect view in any environment according to HP, and is … [Read more...] about HP Unveils 21.5 Inch Ultra Slim Elite L2201x Display
