Tesla Motors showed off their battery pack-swapping process earlier this week to show how recharging an electric vehicle could take less time than filling a gas tank. Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla Motors, put the process to the test against what he claimed was the fastest pump in LA. … [Read more...] about Tesla’s 90 Second Battery Swap (video)
AMD’s Console Revival
Computer chipmaking company AMD has been hurting recently, but it’s about to dig itself out of poverty and well into riches. Regardless of who ends up on top during this next generation of console gaming, AMD is going to make out like a bandit. All three systems, Xbox One, PS4, and even Wii U, make … [Read more...] about AMD’s Console Revival
Instagram Video to Kill Vine?
Everyone staying in the technological “know” has probably at least heard of Vine by now. It’s a little app that allows you to easily take 6 second videos and share them with people via Twitter. That app has started gaining a lot of popularity, with the biggest user complaint being that 6 seconds … [Read more...] about Instagram Video to Kill Vine?
Kickstarter Bans Seduction Guides
Kickstarter is a great tool for anyone looking to fund just about any project imaginable, but there are decency rules to follow. One user, who posted a project for a “guide to getting awesome with woman”, seems to have crossed the decency line. The project, which shattered its $2000 goal by more … [Read more...] about Kickstarter Bans Seduction Guides
Jay-Z’s Samsung Deal won’t appear on the Billboard
In case you were unaware, rapper Jay-Z made a deal with Samsung to give away a copy of his new album Magna Carta Holy Grail ahead of the record’s official release date to the first million people who download the free app onto a Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note II, or Galaxy S4. While Jay-Z did get paid by … [Read more...] about Jay-Z’s Samsung Deal won’t appear on the Billboard
Samsung ATIV One 5 All-in-one Desktop Unveiled
The final system on Samsung's list of new devices unveiled last night is the new Samsung ATIV One 5 all-in-one desktop, which features a slim metallic bezel edge and a glossy white surface design. The Samsung ATIV One 5 comes supplied running Microsoft's latest Windows 8 operating system and has … [Read more...] about Samsung ATIV One 5 All-in-one Desktop Unveiled
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus Ultrabook Unveiled With 3200 x 1800 Pixel Display
Samsung has launched a new ultrabook this week in the form of the Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus which is fitted with a 13.3-inch display sporting a resolution of 3200 x 1800, similar to the recently announced Samsung Ativ Q hybrid tablet. The new Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus has been designed to compete … [Read more...] about Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus Ultrabook Unveiled With 3200 x 1800 Pixel Display
Yahoo Officially Completes Tumblr Acquisition For $1.1 Billion
After announcing their intensions to purchase the Tumblr website and photo sharing service back in May of this year. Yahoo has today completed the deal for $1.1 billion and adds the service to their photo sharing portfolio which already contains the Flickr photo file sharing service that was … [Read more...] about Yahoo Officially Completes Tumblr Acquisition For $1.1 Billion
Vizio MT11X-A1 Windows 8 Tablet Launches For $600
Vizio has this week added a new addition to their range of Windows 8 tablets, in the form of the newly launched Vizio MT11X-A1. The Vizio MT11X-A1 is fitted with an 11.6 inch 10-point capacitive touchscreen display sporting a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, offering Full HD viewing. This … [Read more...] about Vizio MT11X-A1 Windows 8 Tablet Launches For $600
YouTube iOS App Updated With Video Suggestion Overlays
YouTube has this week rolled out a new update, version 1.4, to their YouTube iOS application, which brings with it a number of new tweaks and enhancements. One of the most notable new features is the addition of recommended YouTube videos to watch next as you are watching others. This feature aims … [Read more...] about YouTube iOS App Updated With Video Suggestion Overlays
Archaeologists Discover Lost Maya City in the Mexican Jungle
I've long blamed Indiana Jones for my fascination with archaeological findings and lost cities hidden in the jungle. A group of archaeologists say that they have found an ancient Maya city that has been lost in the Mexican jungle for centuries. The discovery was made in the rain forests of the … [Read more...] about Archaeologists Discover Lost Maya City in the Mexican Jungle
Xbox 360 LoveFilm Instant App Update Brings New Re-Design And More
Amazon has today rolled out a new update to its Xbox 360 LoveFilm Instant app that brings with it a number of new features together with a re-designed user interface. The new Xbox 360 LoveFilm Instant app now features an improved search function as well as a newly updated Watchlist and … [Read more...] about Xbox 360 LoveFilm Instant App Update Brings New Re-Design And More
