Tropical Storm Banyan Spares Central Philippines, Weakens to Depression
Tropical Storm Banyan spared the Philippines Wednesday morning when it weakened to a tropical depression after it made landfall. Banyan, locally named Ramon, is expected to reach the central and southern regions later in the day.
iCloud: How Steve Jobs’ Vision Became Reality
Way back in 1997 when Steve Jobs had re-taken control of an Apple in dire straits he outlined a vision for the company in the annual WWDC
Australian Parents Warned: Keep Babies in Their Own Beds
South Australian parents shouldn't take their infants with them to their beds after the SA health passed new guidelines about safe sleeping.
Is RIM Becoming Unreliable? BlackBerry Crashes in Europe, Africa and Middle East
Millions of BlackBerry users in three continents were left without Internet services on Monday night following a major breakdown in Research in Motion services.
Steve Jobs ‘Died of Respiratory Arrest’ Death Certificate Reveals
Apple co-founder and innovator, Steve Jobs, died of respiratory arrest caused by pancreatic cancer, according to the official death certificate.
Falling Skies: Another Satellite Crashes to the Earth
Brace yourselves for impact. German scientists are warning of another out-of-control satellite that is heading to Earth and is expected to make landfall by the end of the month.
New Study Shows How Radiation from Space could Trigger Extinction Events
Earth lives in a shooting gallery where celestial bodies like asteroids and supernova could hit the planet and potentially cause a cataclysmic event. A new study from Washburn University presents how different scenarios could end all life on Earth.
Amazon Kindle Fire: Top Ten Reasons Why It Burns Apple’s iPad
If reports are to be believed Amazon's new Kindle Fire is just flying off the shelves. Amazon is reportedly taking in 50,000 pre-orders of the tablet every day. Analysts estimate that Amazon is on track to sell 2.5 million Kindle Fire units by November. It seems that the Kindle Fire is living up to expectations as Apple's biggest competitor in the tablet market.
First Look! Max Payne 3: Payne’s Look Gets Updated
Max Payne has undergone a makeover in the years since Max Payne 2. He's shaved his head, ditched his trademark trench coat in favor of a wife beater and he's changed locations to Brazil. But underneath the cosmetic changes, Payne is still the same tortured noir hero gamers have played in two previous iterations and new developer Rockstar Games has kept the same fluid bullet-time combat that made the series a landmark in gaming.
Stem Cell Renewal Sparks Hopes for Arthritis Cure
Australian vets have revealed that they have been successful in curing arthritic dogs with stem cell rejuvenation and researchers are hoping to develop the same technique in treating humans.
Scientists Develop New Therapies to Block Lung Cancer
Australian scientists have discovered a mechanism that causes lung cancer cells to re-grow even after chemotherapy. Scientists hope this discovery can help them find new ways of battling lung cancer.
The 500 Hats of Johnny Depp: Next, Dr. Seuss
It's another casing scoop for Johnny Depp. In another role seemingly tailor-made for him, Depp is slated to play the Dr. Seuss, pen name of author Theodor Geisel in an as yet untitled biopic for Universal Pictures.
Lenovo IdeaPad up for Pre-orders at $199
Customers who are looking for an affordable tablet can stop looking. Lenovo has begun taking pre-orders for its IdeaPad A1 for $199 for 2Gb of storage space.
HTC Launches Sensation XL Model with Beats Audio
HTC has launched a new mobile phone that features a 4.7-inch screen and Dr.Dre's Beats Audio technology.
HP Looks into Release of Android-Enabled TouchPads
Several TouchPad tablets running the Android operating system have been shipped out to consumers, although Hewlett-Packard denying authorizing the shipment.
Steve Jobs Still Overwhelms Internet with Record Number of Tweets, Posts, Search Traffic
Steve Jobs changed the world with his vision and his innovative devices that made his company Apple a house-hold name.
Steve Jobs Knew Death was Near, Bio Reveals
Steve Jobs knew that he was going to die soon, according to the authorized biography of late Apple co-founder and innovator.
Healthy Diet can Lower Risk of Babies with Birth Defects
Women who eat a low-fat, fiber-rich diet in the year leading up to pregnancy are less likely to give birth to babies with birth defects, according to new study.
Aussies Prefer iPhone Over Other Phones
Most Australians prefer the iPhone, and for the first time overtaking Nokia as the Aussie's first choice in mobile phones.
India Launches World’s Cheapest Tablet -- $35
India launched what it calls the "computer for the masses" a tablet that costs $35 and designed so that students will be able to afford the device.
Body Suit could Help the Paralyzed Walk Once More
Publishing their work on Wednesday, lead researcher Professor Miguel Nicolelis and his team showcased their work by demonstrating it with two rhesus monkeys that had been implanted with electrodes to their brains. The monkeys were able to manipulate an electric hand using brain power alone.
Earth’s Oceans May have Come from an Extraterrestrial Source
New research may prove that much of Earth's oceans are the result of a comet colliding with the young Earth bringing loads of ice to our planet.
Bill Gates Pays Tribute to Steve Jobs: “It’s Been an Insanely Great Honor”
Microsoft chairman and co-founder, Bill Gates has released a statement paying tribute to the late Steve Jobs who passed away on Wednesday.
Australian Nobel Laureate Schmidt Didn’t Believe the Prize Call
Australian Nobel laureate, Brian Schmidt first thought when he received the call that would change his professional career was that it was nothing but an elaborate joke.
Apple Rivals May Benefit From Rare Misstep
Apple's rivals are probably rejoicing as the announcement of a new iPhone 4s failed to live up to expectations of a new iPhone 5.
Real Life ‘Invisibility Cloak’ Makes Objects Vanish
Researchers from the University of Dallas in Texas have made fact out science fiction. A new cloaking device that uses the "mirage effect" can hide objects from view and even works under water.
International Scientists on Yeti Hunt in Siberia
Watch out the Abominable Snowman, scientists are out to get you. An international team of scientists including Russian and the U.S. researchers will hunt down the mythical Yeti after a spurt of sightings in Kemerova region of Siberia.
Rhapsody Buys Napster From Best Buy
Rhapsody, one of the oldest Internet-based music subscription services has acquired Napster and its assets from Best Buy while the retailer will get a minority stake in the combined company.
Earlier Bedtimes Makes Children Healthier
A new study by researchers at the University of South Australia shows that children you went to bed and woke up early are more physically fit and active than those who stayed up later.
User Discovers ‘Massive’ Security Flaws in HTC Smartphones
HTC smartphones have a "massive" security flaw that can make HTC Android phones easy for outside users to access private customer information.