Pierre Perron, Sony’s European mobile chief, told TechRadar that the company is currently talking to Microsoft about developing a Windows Phone. Perron noted that Sony doesn’t want to be a “single OS manufacturer” and that it’s seeking to create a wide variety of mobile devices that utilize various … [Read more...] about Sony Windows Phone Incoming?
Jelly Bean on the Horizon!
Android just released their first bout of device share data for 2014 and Jelly Bean seems to be on the rise. 59.1% of Android devices now use Jelly Bean, which is up from 54.5% in December, while only 1.4% of devices currently use KitKat. The rest of the reported devices run older versions of … [Read more...] about Jelly Bean on the Horizon!
A Visualization of Reddit
For those not quite tuned into the internet like the rest of us, Reddit is a thing. It’s steadily risen in popularity since it was started in 2005 and is now a central point on the internet for damn near everything. A PhD student from Michigan State created a graphic that shows the how the topic … [Read more...] about A Visualization of Reddit
Neiman Marcus Hacked!
Neiman Marcus, a premier US fashion retailer, recently lost a large amount of consumer credit card data to hackers. Suspicions were aroused after an unusually large increase in debit and credit card fraud activity was noticed last month. Apparently the cards all came from people who had recently … [Read more...] about Neiman Marcus Hacked!
LiFi Incoming?!
CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, happened, in case anyone wasn’t aware. All kinds of goodies were shown off during the week long convention, showcasing the future of consumer electronics. One of the most interesting booths at the convention was Oledcomm’s LiFi showcase. … [Read more...] about LiFi Incoming?!
Miniature Windmills?!
Smitha Rao and J.C. Chiao, researchers at UT Arlington, have invented a new way to charge devices. They’ve created miniature windmills that are 1.8mm in length and made of a nickel alloy that ensures they can’t be easily destroyed. Supposedly it’s possible for these wind turbines to be attached to a … [Read more...] about Miniature Windmills?!
New Behind-the-Scenes Star Wars Pics
The actor who played Chewbacca in the original Star Wars film series, Peter Mayhew, posted a bunch of behind-the-scenes pictures from the Star Wars films on twitter. The pictures include everything from Mayhew lounging on set to Carrie Fisher and her stunt double in their princess costumes to an … [Read more...] about New Behind-the-Scenes Star Wars Pics
Droplr for Mac Updated with New Design, Screenshot Annotation Tools and More
Droplr is yet another file sharing application that lets users share any type of file seamlessly, in a few simple clicks. Recently, it also received an update, bumping it to version 3.5 and comes with several new features and bug fixes, including crashing issues on OS X 10.7. Along with the usual … [Read more...] about Droplr for Mac Updated with New Design, Screenshot Annotation Tools and More
Instapaper for iOS Updated with Many New Features and Bug Fixes
Instapaper is one of the most popular service that give users the ability to save files for offline reading, on-the-go, anytime, anywhere. The application has dedicated mobile applications that feeds your reading addiction on-the-go. Recently, the developers behind Instapaper pushed an update for … [Read more...] about Instapaper for iOS Updated with Many New Features and Bug Fixes
CloudApp for Mac Gets A Big Update, Brings New Features and Bug Fixes
CloudApp is a very popular application for Mac that lets users share files seamlessly with their friends or family in a few simple clicks. All you need to do is drop the file in the CloudApp, and it will automatically copy the link to the clipboard. Later, the link can be shared with anyone over … [Read more...] about CloudApp for Mac Gets A Big Update, Brings New Features and Bug Fixes
Pegatron to Manage Half of iPhone 6 Supply (Rumor)
Pegatron, which currently handles the production of the iPhone 5C and iPad Mini is expected to score a contract that will see it manufacturing half of the supply of the alleged iPhone 6, according to a new report from a Taiwanese publication Liberty Times. The report didn't mention which supplier … [Read more...] about Pegatron to Manage Half of iPhone 6 Supply (Rumor)
Samsung Galaxy S5 To Launch with Gesture Controls (Rumor)
There are all sorts of rumors flying around all over the internet about the purported Samsung Galaxy S5, ranging from its specifications, how it could look like, launch dates, and more. Now, another rumor has popped up saying that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 might feature gesture controls. … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S5 To Launch with Gesture Controls (Rumor)
