Fashion Magazines Getting into the Retail Business
Fashion magazines are now selling the goods they cover in e-commerce sites and could potentially become competitors to retail stores like Neiman Marcus and Barneys New York.
Vodafone Australia Hints at iPhone 5, October Release Set?
Vodafone Australia has put a teaser site that allows users to register to get information on "this year's biggest smartphone release," which the ad hints is "coming soon to Vodafone."
Kogan Stops Selling Samsung Galaxy Tab
Apple is currently in a legal battle with Samsung to ban the device from Australia due to patent infringements. Samsung had agreed not to sell in Australia until the hearing in Sydney is concluded. Apple had asked Kogan to withdraw the product and threatened to sue the retailer along with Samsung if it didn't comply.
Social Media Helps Mexicans Fight Drug Cartels
Social media has become a powerful tool for those who don't have a voice in their country. In some cases like in Egypt, social media has helped usher in a new regime. Now social media is being used in Mexico as an alternative means of getting information when traditional media couldn't provide it.
Amazon’s Tablet Could be iPad’s Only Serious Challenger
Several have tried to unseat Apple as King of the Tablets but they've all fallen by the wayside. Samsung, Motorola, Acer and Research in Motion have all fielded their tablets only to be beaten by the Apple giant. Hewlett Packard tried with the TouchPad this summer and is now scrambling to recuperate its losses.
Magnetic Invisibility Cloak Discovered by Spanish Researchers
Ever want Harry Potter's Cloak of Invisibility? Science fiction fantasy may just become a reality as Spanish researchers have developed an magnetic cloaking device that could hide objects from magnetic fields.
Yang Memo: Yahoo Board Considering Sale, Breakup
A reported memo from Jerry Yang, co-founder and former CEO, confirms that the board is looking at various offers to buy the company while assuring employees that Yahoo will survive.
Mutant Cane Toads Invade Oz Territory
A Virginia resident last week sent in proof of the this next step in the evolution of the cane toad with five legs. Five legged cane toads have been discovered before most notably back in 2007 with a five legged frog by the name of Jake the Peg in Tumbling Waters near Darwin River.
Facebook Changes: What You Need to Keep Track of Your Profile
Mark Zuckerberg's keynote at the f8 conference in San Francisco Thursday introduced a radically different FaceBook since its launch. For long-time users these changes could be hard to keep track of or even accept. Here are some of the most important FaceBook changes.
Gartner: iPad will Continue to Dominate Until 2014
The iPad will continue to dominate its rivals until 2014 according to a new report from the research firm Gartner.Apple's iPad will account for 73.4% of tablet sales worldwide and will hold that market dominance for years to come, said Gartner. Bad news for other tablet makers, the analysts also say that no other platform besides Android will have more than a 5% share of the tablet market during this time.
Falling NASA Satellite Passes by Australia
The falling NASA satellite bypassed Australia late this afternoon according to astronomers who have been keeping track of its descent.NASA expects the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite or UARS to crash back to Earth within the next 24 hours but hasn't been able to pinpoint where in the world it would land. So far the possible landing area covers the entire populate planet except for Antarctica.
An Apple a Day Keeps the Depression Away, Doctor Says
Teenagers who eat fruits and vegetables with their regular diet are less prone to mental health problems, a new study shows.The study which was published in the journal PLoS One on Thursday shows that adolescents who had poor diets with junk and processed food were more likely to suffer bouts of depression and anxiety. This is the first study that linked diet quality and mental health among adolescents.
Apple: Taiwanese Company Sues U.S. Giant for Patent Infringement
It seems like Apple's legal troubles are far from being resolved. Apple is now being sued by Taiwan's Via Technologies Inc. for patent infringement.
HP Names Former eBay Chief Meg Whitman as New CEO
Hewlett-Packard has named Meg Whitman, former eBay Inc. CEO and California candidate for governor as its new CEO replacing former chief Lee Apotheker after just 11 months in the position.
Amazon’s Ebook Lending is Live
Amazon has launched its new service that allows U.S. based Kindle users to borrow ebooks from 11,000 libraries across America. The service is now in the Beta testing stage in two libraries in Seattle and will eventually be available on other libraries in the U.S.
Sim Social is Fastest Growing FaceBook Game
Electronic Arts and PlayFish's "The Sim Social", has topped the list of fastest growing FaceBook games with more than 50 million users playing the social game last week. The game attracted 15.5 million new users to take the top spot with 51.5 million total monthly players.
Microsoft will Update Mango in Two Weeks
Microsoft will start updating the Mango OS for its Windows Phone in a "week or two" according to a senior staffer.
Dolby and RIM Drop Lawsuits, Reach Licensing Deal
Dolby Laboratories and Research in Motion have reached an agreement and has agreed to a licensing deal.Under the agreement, RIM maker of BlackBerrys and PlayBooks will pay Dolby licensing fees to use some of Dolby's technologies. In return Dolby has dropped its two patent infringement lawsuits against the manufacturer.
Google Chief Defends Search Giant at Senate Anti-Trust Hearing
Eric Schmidt, Google Inc.'s CEO, stood up to U.S senators Wednesday to defend his company against allegations that it skews search results in favor of its own online services.
Radical New Treatment Could Replace Skin Grafts
A new technique developed by Royal Adelaide Hospital burns surgeon could replace the painful skin grafts for burn patients.
Android Port on HP TouchPad Advances
The team at CyanogenMod has been busy working on its Android port for the defunct HP TouchPad and the port is now a few steps closer to full compatibility.
New Drug Lights up Brain Cancer Cells
A new drug that makes brain cancer cells glow during surgery has been successfully used for the first time in a surgical procedure in Australia.
Company Behind Shane Warne Undies Brand in Liquidation
Lime Door Brands, the Australian company that manages Shane Warne's underwear brand has entered into voluntary liquidation.The company which is also behind the lingerie and dress line by burlesque star Dita Von Teese held a creditors' meeting yesterday but hasn't released a statement about the future of the company.
Aussie Gamers Spared from Sony’s ‘Agree or Boot Out’ Rule
Aussie PlayStation gamers have escaped Sony's controversial 'agree or boot out' strategy that U.S. and Canadian gamers have to follow.The new clause will allow Sony to ban gamers from the PlayStation Network unless they agree to forfeit the right to pursue legal action should the PSN have future security breaches. Users will need to agree to the new clause after they log in or they won't be able to use their online accounts.
Asteroids 'Cleared' in Extinction of Dinosaurs
Scientists went on record Wednesday to clear the name of the prime suspect behind the mass extinction of dinosaurs.New evidence from NASA's Wide Field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, clears the name of the Baptistina family of asteroids that many thought was responsible for crashing into Earth and triggering the mass extinction.
Think Twice in Taking More Red Wine
Wine drinkers who tout the drink's health benefits particularly for preventing heart attacks will have to eat their words as health experts bust this long believed myth.
Samsung Planning to Block Apple’s iPhone 5 Sale in Korea
Apple's iPhone 5 hasn't been released yet but Samsung is already planning to launch an aggressive legal campaign to ban the device in Korea.Insiders at the South Korean company told the Korea Times that the company plans to up its legal battle with Apple with the next generation of smartphones, starting with the much anticipated iPhone 5.
Genetic Link Between Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Found
Scientists have confirmed a genetic link between bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, according to a recent study published on Monday.
Samsung Files Countersuit Against Apple in Australia
Samsung Electronics Co. filed a countersuit against Apple in Australia, while also appealing a German court ruling, intensifying a global legal dispute between the two tech companies.
Heidi Klum Tops List of Most Dangerous Celebrities on the Web
Top Ten lists are a staple in the entertainment industry but this is one list that celebrities would rather not be a part of. McAfee has released its annual list of its most dangerous celebrities on the internet. Searching the names of these celebrities will yield more than a ten percent chance of running into a website that will crash your computer. Don't say you haven't been warned.