Using the iPad 2's front-facing camera, the team over at Engineering Human-Computer Interaction Research Group has been able to create a facial tracking application that provides a 3D interface for Apple's new device. The application uses a feed from the front-facing camera, together with software … [Read more...] about iPad 2 3D Interfaces Without The Need For 3D Glasses (video)
Nokia X7 Smartphone Announced
As well as launching the new Nokia E6, Nokia has added another smartphone to their range with the launch of the Nokia X7, which Nokia describes as their first '4 inch entertainment smartphone'. The Nokia X7 features a 4 inch AMOLED touchscreen display with a resolution of 640 x 360 pixels, it … [Read more...] about Nokia X7 Smartphone Announced
Nokia E6 Business Smartphone Announced (Video)
Nokia has officially announced the Nokia E6, which is designed as a business smartphone and Nokia are obviously hoping to take on BlackBerry with this new QWERTY smartphone. The Nokia E6 features a 2.46-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 640 by 480 pixels, there is also … [Read more...] about Nokia E6 Business Smartphone Announced (Video)
Intel Unveils New Atom Z670 Tablet Processor
Intel has announced a new addition to their processor range in the form of their new Intel Atom Z670 designed and created for tablet devices. The new Intel Atom Z670 runs at 1.5GHz and until recently the Intel chip was coded named “Oak Trail.” and is Intel's version of the Tegra 2 chip. The Intel … [Read more...] about Intel Unveils New Atom Z670 Tablet Processor
U.S. Warship Pew Pews A Target In Laser Weapon Test
If Decepticons are reading this, they must be having second thoughts about crashing into Earth. This time humanity is ready with our own pew pew guns via the U.S. Navy, who recently made a first: A solid state laser mounted on the deck of the USS Paul Foster disabled a small target in a series of … [Read more...] about U.S. Warship Pew Pews A Target In Laser Weapon Test
Winkelvoss Twins Lose Facebook Settlement Appeal
If you have seen the movie "The Social Network," then you know about the Winkelvoss twins, who settled with Facebook back in 2008 for a total of $65 million after they accused Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg of stealing their idea. The twins, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, claimed that Zuckerberg had … [Read more...] about Winkelvoss Twins Lose Facebook Settlement Appeal
Amazon Launches Kindle With Adverts For $114
Amazon has launched a new version of their popular Kindle eBook reader, which Amazon call the 'Kindle with Special Offers', and this new version is $25 cheaper than the existing Kindle and retails for $114. Amazon will display adverts on the Kindle, where the screen saver normally is, and it will … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches Kindle With Adverts For $114
DIY Angry Birds Easter Eggs
Angry Birds has become one of the most popular mobile games, and Rovio Mobile has released a number of accessories that follow the Angry Birds theme. The game's success has inspired fans worldwide to create various themed items, from plush toys to clothing, and even unique holiday decorations. One … [Read more...] about DIY Angry Birds Easter Eggs
Sony vs GeoHot Lawsuit Settled With Permanent Injunction
So much for the resistance, we guess. It seems like PS3 hacker George Hotz has thrown in the towel. Despite the cheeky rhetoric of the past few weeks, he will be conceding, with a conciliatory soundbite to boot. Although he's bound to catch some flak for talking a big game and then giving up, we … [Read more...] about Sony vs GeoHot Lawsuit Settled With Permanent Injunction
Ace Attorney Investigations 2 Not Seeing Western Release
If the name Edgeworth brings back fond memories, prepare to have your day ruined, because the latest entry in the Ace Attorney series featuring everyone's favorite ruffly neckerchief-ed prosecutor is skipping an English language release this time around. And while we wish it was some kind of … [Read more...] about Ace Attorney Investigations 2 Not Seeing Western Release
You Can Now Play Classic Doom 2 On A Pocketbook 360 Plus eReader
For starters, E Ink eReaders aren’t meant for gaming, but a couple of nerds recently uploaded a version of the classic shooter Doom 2 to stretch the technology's limits. The experiment was a success and quite a bit of gaming went on via a Pocketbook 360 Plus, which is one of the many eReader gadgets … [Read more...] about You Can Now Play Classic Doom 2 On A Pocketbook 360 Plus eReader
Australian Scientists Create Space Beer For Orbital Flights
Since space tourism is going to take off any moment now, Australian scientists have gone great lengths preparing the right beverage for such trips. While orange juice seems like a good idea, certain clients might prefer a cold beer to go with their orbital flight and its breathtaking Earth view. … [Read more...] about Australian Scientists Create Space Beer For Orbital Flights
