Google [GOOG] will settle a lawsuit that was brought against them because of privacy issues for Google Buzz when it was launched for a total of $8.5 million. The lawsuit was brought against Google by seven Gmail users, who were less than happy with the privacy controls in Google Buzz when it was … [Read more...] about Google To Settle Buzz Lawsuit For $8.5 Million
IBM Says Their New 5.2GHz z196 Processor IS The Worlds Fastest
IBM is claiming that their new 5.2GHz z196 processor is the worlds fastest processor. Of course we have seen consumer processors reach greater speeds, although this usually involves a serious amount of cooling. The new IBM 5.2GHz z196 processor is an enterprise processor that was manufactured … [Read more...] about IBM Says Their New 5.2GHz z196 Processor IS The Worlds Fastest
Nova Black Hole Coffee Table Sucks You Right In
If you’re keen on having a black hole right in your living room and have cash to spare, the Nova Black Hole Illuminated Coffee Table comes highly recommended. This John Gilmore-designed must-have is perfect for that futuristic setting you want to convey in your crib. Design and Features Since … [Read more...] about Nova Black Hole Coffee Table Sucks You Right In
New iPod Touch Features Vibrating Motor
Apple announced their new iPod Touch last week, which will feature a front-facing video camera and a rear camera to make use of Apple's FaceTime video chat service. Now it seems that the new iPod Touch also features a vibrating motor just like on the iPhone that will alert you to incoming FaceTime … [Read more...] about New iPod Touch Features Vibrating Motor
UN Official Pushes For Treaty To Prevent Devastating Cyber War
No less than the Secretary General of the UN International Telecommunications Union called for a “cyber treaty” amid growing fears of an imminent cyber war. To Mr. Hamadoun Touré’s credit, not only has he been monitoring instances of cyber warfare but he’s convinced hackers alone can commit … [Read more...] about UN Official Pushes For Treaty To Prevent Devastating Cyber War
Hannspree Tegra 2 10 Inch Android Tablet In Action (Video)
Last week we told you about the new Hannspree Android Tablet, which features a 10.1 inch multitouch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600, and it will come with Android 2.2 and a 1GHz Tegra 2 SOC processor. The Hannspree Android tablet is due to go on sale in November for £399, and the guys over … [Read more...] about Hannspree Tegra 2 10 Inch Android Tablet In Action (Video)
NASA Scheduled To Launch Solar Missions By 2018
No, we don’t mean solar-powered missions, though solar power has been a mainstay of NASA vehicles for ages. We mean missions to the sun. Officially dubbed the Solar Probe Plus, the purpose of the 2018-scheduled odyssey is straightforward enough: studying the sun’s surface. This has been impossible … [Read more...] about NASA Scheduled To Launch Solar Missions By 2018
iPad Video Call Testing Shown On Debug Screen
We have heard rumors that the next generation Apple iPad would come with front and back facing cameras, similar to the new iPod Touch which would allow users to use Apple's FaceTime video chat feature. The guys over at 9 To 5 Mac have posted an image of a debug screen on the iPad, which shows video … [Read more...] about iPad Video Call Testing Shown On Debug Screen
Samsung Galaxy Tab Android Tablet Coming To Sprint
We have already heard that Samsung's new Android Tablet is coming to Vodafone in the UK, Verizon in the US, and now according to the BGR, the Samsung Galaxy Tab will also be available with mobile carrier Sprint in the US. The Galaxy Tab features a 7-inch touchscreen WSVGA display and it comes with … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab Android Tablet Coming To Sprint
New Japanese Vending Machine Can Profile Customers
Comparisons to Minority Report aside, a new vending machine in Tokyo’s Shinegawa train station has a camera that profiles its customers. With the help of its 47-inch touch screen, it then suggests what drinks different kinds of people might want. Uhm, so it’s not exactly like the 3D billboards from … [Read more...] about New Japanese Vending Machine Can Profile Customers
Droid 2 R2-D2 Edition, More Photos
When Motorola announced the new Droid 2 Android smartphone, they also unveiled a special edition R2-D2 themed Droid 2. This unique version of the Droid 2 is designed to captivate Star Wars enthusiasts with its distinctive design and exclusive features. Motorola has released some new photos of this … [Read more...] about Droid 2 R2-D2 Edition, More Photos
Apple Launching iOS 4.1 8th September
Apple [AAPL] announced that it would be launching a new version of its iOS at its recent iPod event, iOS 4.1, which Apple's CEO Steve Jobs said would fix the speed issues users had been experiencing on the iPhone 3G. Now it seems that users won't have long to wait as Apple will be releasing iOS 4.1 … [Read more...] about Apple Launching iOS 4.1 8th September
