We heard a rumor last week that Groupon was in talks with Google, and the deal was reported to be worth a total of $6 Billion, with a reported payment of $5.3 billion up front and $700 million in earn outs. Now according to Bloomberg, Groupon may have just turned down the $6 billion offer from … [Read more...] about Did Groupon Just Turn Down $6 Billion From Google?
Zuckerberg Reveals A New Look For Facebook
Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg, yesterday unveiled a new look for Facebook, as members' profile pages have been overhauled. The new look puts a great emphasis on photos and personal information sharing, which is now prominently displayed at the top of the page. Enhanced Personal Information … [Read more...] about Zuckerberg Reveals A New Look For Facebook
Android 2.3 Gingerbread To Be Announced Today
We have been hearing quite a bit about Google's latest version of their Android OS recently, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and we are expecting them to officially announce the OS later today at the D:Dive Into Mobile Event. Now it seems there is more evidence that we will get an official Android 2.3 … [Read more...] about Android 2.3 Gingerbread To Be Announced Today
Sony PlayStation Phone In Action (Video)
We have already seen a brief video of the new Sony PlayStation phone in action. Now, a couple more videos have appeared on the web, giving us a better look at this yet-to-be-announced PSP smartphone. This device has generated significant buzz among tech enthusiasts and gamers alike, as it promises … [Read more...] about Sony PlayStation Phone In Action (Video)
GoSmart Clip Secures Your iPhone To Your Steering Wheel
Though using your PDA or iPhone on the road is a no-no, GoSmart has gone the distance with their new clip to make vehicular iPhone use convenient and safe and practical. As indicated in the 2-D diagram above, the no-nonsense GoSmart clip clenches your iPhone without intruding on the touch screen. … [Read more...] about GoSmart Clip Secures Your iPhone To Your Steering Wheel
Pope Benedict Wants A Solar-Powered Upgrade For His Ride
Like all significant trends, going green just won't die. Yesterday we featured a wind-powered iPhone charger called the iFan. Today we bring news of the Pope's holiest desire for a car upgrade, specifically the armored Benz known as the Popemobile. The Popemobile has kept many a Vicar of Christ … [Read more...] about Pope Benedict Wants A Solar-Powered Upgrade For His Ride
Exercise Chair Keeps You From Getting Fat At Work
You like to snack while typing away at the cubicle farm that pays you a salary? Are those resulting extra pounds a painful blow to your otherwise positive self-image? Fret no more, here comes the GymGym chair. … [Read more...] about Exercise Chair Keeps You From Getting Fat At Work
Researchers Claim Future Internet Use Will Drain Power Supply
According to a couple of Bristol University researchers the rate of global media consumption via the internet by 2030 would put a strain on energy infrastructure. If nothing is done to curb the looming crisis, a meltdown of some sort can be expected. Uh oh. … [Read more...] about Researchers Claim Future Internet Use Will Drain Power Supply
This Chick Just Built Her Own Handheld X-Ray Scanner
The Dame pictured below is Jeri Ellsworth. In her hand is an X-ray scanner that incorporates parts of a satellite dish plus a few other bits of hardware. There's been a load of TSA jabs that has stuck to this built like iron fillings to a magnet since news of Ms. Ellsworth's build surfaced. It's no … [Read more...] about This Chick Just Built Her Own Handheld X-Ray Scanner
iFan Charger Is More Than Just Hot Air
For the green minded (as in your thoughts are eco-conscious), the iFan charger is the ultimate gizmo for keeping your dearly beloved iPhone juiced up. … [Read more...] about iFan Charger Is More Than Just Hot Air
DARPA Releases Concept Pics Of Flying Humvee
Michael Bay must be chucking to himself right now after reading this. You know what the prototype is called? The TX, short for Transformer. It's supposed to debut in the rugged landscape of Afghanistan and give U.S. troops over there the airborne edge. … [Read more...] about DARPA Releases Concept Pics Of Flying Humvee
NASA Sofia Jumbo Jet Makes Successful Debut
Sofia, a.k.a. SOFIA as in Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy, pulled off her maiden flight on November 30 with flying colors. The child of an unprecedented collaboration between NASA and its German counterpart, the DZLR, Sofia's specialty is tracking interstellar phenomena with a 100 … [Read more...] about NASA Sofia Jumbo Jet Makes Successful Debut
