Angry Birds is quickly becoming one of the most popular games of all time, and the latest version of the game, Angry Birds Rio, which is based on the new animated movie Rio, looks like it might be their most popular to date. Rovio Mobile announced on Twitter that Angry Birds Rio has reached a … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Rio Hits 10 Million Downloads In 10 Days
The Portable Computer Is 30 Years Old
The first portable computer was unveiled 30 years ago yesterday. It was introduced by Adam Osborne and was called the Osborne 1. This groundbreaking device quickly gained popularity before the company unfortunately went bankrupt just eighteen months after its launch. If you look at the photo below, … [Read more...] about The Portable Computer Is 30 Years Old
Samsung Galaxy Neo Android Smartphone Announced For Korea
Samsung is adding a new member to its Galaxy family of smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy Neo, which will only be available in Korea. This new device features a design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Ace we reviewed recently, although the new Galaxy Neo has some upgraded specifications over the … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Neo Android Smartphone Announced For Korea
Gmail Motion Becomes Real With Kinect Hack (Video)
Last Friday we showed you one of Google's April Fools pranks, Gmail Motion, which was basically Gmail controlled by a range of funny hand actions. This prank video humorously suggested that users could compose and send emails using exaggerated body movements. Now, the innovative team over at the … [Read more...] about Gmail Motion Becomes Real With Kinect Hack (Video)
New iPod Nano To Feature A Camera?
When Apple announced the 6th generation iPod Nano last year, it featured a much smaller design compared to the fifth generation. One notable change in last year's model was the removal of the camera, which had been a feature in previous versions. This decision left many users disappointed, as the … [Read more...] about New iPod Nano To Feature A Camera?
Apple Patent Shows iWeb Is Headed To the iPad
We have already seen a number of Mac apps arrive on the iPad. We have had Keynote, Pages, Numbers, GarageBand, and iMovie, and now it looks like Apple will be bringing iWeb to the iPad according to a recent patent. The guys over at Patently Apple discovered a filing for electronic documents … [Read more...] about Apple Patent Shows iWeb Is Headed To the iPad
Hands Free Laser Activated Faucets Are Teeming With Bacteria
Doctors at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins were in for a shock when they checked their water systems. Water samples taken from 20 laser-activated faucets contained an alarming percentage of Legionella bacteria. The reason why is currently unknown, though the current theory is that the engineering of the … [Read more...] about Hands Free Laser Activated Faucets Are Teeming With Bacteria
Circuit Board Neck Tie Is Mandatory For Software Engineers, Etc.
If you work in a startup or earn your bread as a freelance programmer, nothing must stop you from wearing this circuit board tie. It's fashion statement and geeky abomination rolled into one, a subtle declaration of techcentric intent in a world of boring square people. It's also freakin' … [Read more...] about Circuit Board Neck Tie Is Mandatory For Software Engineers, Etc.
Miniature Box Art Will Blow Your Mind
Below is just one fine example of box art from this French dude named Gatz. Monsieur Gatz likes to create tiny dioramas of breathtaking detail and put them in a box. Some of the "scenarios" he created are based on video games. There's even a funny riff off Tetris that just kills us a dozen different … [Read more...] about Miniature Box Art Will Blow Your Mind
Create Wonderful Sounds With The Ziggybox Synthesizer
Not with your fingers though, but using cigarettes. Yes, cigarettes. Them cancer sticks have a productive outlet after all aside from poisoning your lungs. Called the Ziggybox, this synthesizer allows smokers to produce sounds by interacting with its contents. … [Read more...] about Create Wonderful Sounds With The Ziggybox Synthesizer
Say Hello To Our Ugly Malformed Planet
That's no Photoshop wizardry, boys and girls. It's a satellite rendition of our dear little Earth shaped by the gravity deep within its molten core. It's a far cry from the glowing verdant orb found in every class room. Instead, we have a quite literal patchwork of landmasses bumping and grindin'. … [Read more...] about Say Hello To Our Ugly Malformed Planet
iPhone 5 To Feature 8 Megapixel Camera?
We have been hearing a lot of rumors recently about what will be inside the new iPhone 5, and now there is a rumor that the next generation iPhone will feature and 8 megapixel camera, and it may end up being supplied to Apple from Sony. The news comes from an interview with Walt Mossberg from the … [Read more...] about iPhone 5 To Feature 8 Megapixel Camera?
