It looks like Apple is removing app install incentives from the iOS App Store, in an attempt to clean things up in the app store. Some developers have been using incentives within apps to get users to download more of their apps. For example, some iOS games require in-game credits to proceed … [Read more...] about Apple To Remove Incentive App Installs From Apps
Portal 2 Insane Cube Tricks (video)
If you're still having a few problems getting to grips with the Portal gun in the recently launched Portal 2 game, the video by Schrobotindisguise after the break will show you a few neat tricks that can be performed using the cube. Before the inevitable challenge chambers and leaderboards, … [Read more...] about Portal 2 Insane Cube Tricks (video)
Bose Founder Dr. Amar Bose Leaves Shares To MIT
Its been announced by MIT, Dr. Amar Bose, founder of Bose, a private company that creates high-end audio products, has donated his majority shareholding of the company to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The shares don’t come with voting rights, so MIT won’t have any say in how the … [Read more...] about Bose Founder Dr. Amar Bose Leaves Shares To MIT
Alpha Bike Next Generation Concept Drops Chains And Gears
Five mechanical engineering students from the University of Pennsylvania were provided with one year and a significant sponsorship budget and to design and create a next generation bike, the result : The Alpha bike. The new Alpha bike concept drops the traditional gears and chains and replaces them … [Read more...] about Alpha Bike Next Generation Concept Drops Chains And Gears
Nokia Launches Pink N8 Smartphone
Nokia has added another color to the Nokia N8, with the launch of the Nokia N8 Pink, and apart from the new paint job it shares the same specifications as the N8. As a reminder, the Nokia N8 features a 12-megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss lens and a Xenon flash. The camera is capable of recording … [Read more...] about Nokia Launches Pink N8 Smartphone
Sprint Launching WiFi Only Xoom May 8th
Sprint has announced that it will start selling the WiFi-only Motorola Xoom on the 8th of May, and it will be available for $599.99. As a reminder, the WiFi-only Xoom will come with Android 3.0 Honeycomb and features a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Powerful Hardware … [Read more...] about Sprint Launching WiFi Only Xoom May 8th
The LED-Powered Dining Table You Always Wanted
If you're like me and you've wondered why your table doesn't have embedded lights on it, then you're in luck. Intrepid designer Dennis Vetu has just what you need. Embedded with 1,700 LEDs, it is said to be "a metaphor for the circle of life itself." It certainly looks like it with the … [Read more...] about The LED-Powered Dining Table You Always Wanted
I-O Data Unveils USB 3.0 3TB External Hard Drive
I-O Data has added a new external hard drive to its range with a massive 3TB of onboard storage and which is fitted with the latest USB 3.0 ports allowing for extremely fast connections and data transfer when compared to the older USB 2.0 ports. The new HDCA-UT3.0K is supported by Windows, Linux, … [Read more...] about I-O Data Unveils USB 3.0 3TB External Hard Drive
Ultrafast 100 Terabit Per Second Optical Connection Sets New Speed Record
Researchers in Japan have unveiled new optical connections that are capable of transferring more than 100 terabits of information per second through a single optical fibre. To try and put this in perspective, the data transferred per second through the connection is equivalent to three solid months … [Read more...] about Ultrafast 100 Terabit Per Second Optical Connection Sets New Speed Record
Apple’s iCloud Service Found In Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
We have been hearing for quite some time that Apple is developing a cloud-based service for iTunes, and also that they are working on a new version of MobileMe. Now the guys over at (translated) have found something new in Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, codenamed 'Castle'. It looks like it refers to Apple's … [Read more...] about Apple’s iCloud Service Found In Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Radiation Level LED Watch Is One Awful Concept
For the simple fact that it's neither radioactive nor can it measure radiation like a Geiger counter. Seen below is a very 80s inspired concept for a gimmicky timepiece that does just that—tell time. Ignore the "readings" and the symbols. All this watch is capable of is give hours and minutes. Since … [Read more...] about Radiation Level LED Watch Is One Awful Concept
Finally! A Lightweight Guitar Amp For Penniless Musicians
It all starts with this Australian bloke Tim Brennan who works for Tym Guitars over at Brisbane. Struck by one of those rare and unexpected moments of pure inspiration, Tim set out building the amp that could become every musician's best friend. How come? … [Read more...] about Finally! A Lightweight Guitar Amp For Penniless Musicians
