Chris Hughes, Co-founder of Facebook who left back in 2007, has now launched his own much-talked-about social network site, Jumo. Jumo has been created to allow users to find, follow, and support social causes that are near and dear to them. Currently, Jumo already has 3,500 organizations … [Read more...] about Facebook Co-Founder Chris Hughes Launches Jumo Social Network
iPad 2 Camera Supplier Selected?
We are expecting Apple to announce the iPad 2 early in 2011, and have already heard a bunch of rumors about what will be inside the second generation Apple iPad, including the possibility of dual cameras just like the iPhone 4. Now according to Digitimes, the company who currently makes the cameras … [Read more...] about iPad 2 Camera Supplier Selected?
Visual Basic Tools Released To Windows Phone 7 Developers
Today, Microsoft has released a new Visual Basic Tools add-on for developers, aimed at creating applications for Windows Phone 7. This new add-on pack is supported by Visual Studio 2010 Professional, Premium, or Ultimate editions, and it enables developers to create Silverlight apps specifically for … [Read more...] about Visual Basic Tools Released To Windows Phone 7 Developers
Lego Death Star Tree Ornament
Fancy having your very own collection of Death Stars hanging from your tree this holiday? Well, Powerpig shows you how using the Lego Digital Designer software and ordering your Lego pieces from Lego.com. If you don't already have the Lego Digital Designer 4.0, you can download it from the link. … [Read more...] about Lego Death Star Tree Ornament
Windows Phone 7 Handyscan Document Scanner
Handyscan is a new application for Windows Phone 7 that allows you to transform your Windows mobile into a handy portable scanner in your pocket. Simply use your mobile's camera to capture the document you require. Handyscan then allows you to convert this into either a PDF or .jpeg image which you … [Read more...] about Windows Phone 7 Handyscan Document Scanner
Google Facing EU Antitrust Enquiry
We told you back in February that the European Commission was looking into Google after a number of complaints from a range of companies who claimed that Google wasn't ranking its competitors fairly in its search results. The original complaint came from a number of companies which included … [Read more...] about Google Facing EU Antitrust Enquiry
Teacup Stirling Engine Kit
If you have never come across a Stirling engine, these fantastic pieces of engineering were first built in the early 19th century. The Stirling engine operates by cyclic compression and expansion of air or other gas and can run on the heat from your hand or the steam from your coffee, as pictured … [Read more...] about Teacup Stirling Engine Kit
Cybercriminal Hacks Columbia U. Account, Steals Millions
So the story goes this George Castro guy who may or may not be an employee of Columbia U. finds a loophole in the school's accounts-payable system. He then wasted no time setting up a dummy account in his name, thus allowing him to siphon $4 million in just two months. … [Read more...] about Cybercriminal Hacks Columbia U. Account, Steals Millions
Acer Working On Windows Phone 7 Smartphones
Acer certainly has been launching some interesting smartphones recently, we previously saw the new 4.8 inch Android smartphone from the company, and now they have announced that they will also be releasing a range of Windows Phone 7 smartphones. Acer's CEO Gianfranco Lanci mentioned in a recent … [Read more...] about Acer Working On Windows Phone 7 Smartphones
Cowon 3D Glasses Free Media Player
Cowon has just released what it claims is the world's first glasses-free media player, the Cowon 3D. This small yet powerful media player runs on Windows CE 6.0 and is equipped with a 4.8-inch 800 x 400 widescreen display, making it a compact and versatile device for media consumption. The Cowon 3D … [Read more...] about Cowon 3D Glasses Free Media Player
Google To Pay $6 Billion For Groupon?
Yesterday we told you about the possible purchase of Groupon by Google. Initially, it was rumored that Google would pay around $2.5 billion for Groupon. However, new information has surfaced suggesting that Google will pay more than double what was originally thought. According to Kara Swisher from … [Read more...] about Google To Pay $6 Billion For Groupon?
Foki Vacuum Footwear Concept
Designer Adika Titut Triyugo has come up with an innovative design concept to help with your household chores, the Foki Vacuum footwear. The idea behind the design allows you to do multiple tasks at once. Simply slip on the shoes and while moving around your home, you are hoovering the floor, … [Read more...] about Foki Vacuum Footwear Concept
