Foxconn's Apple Parts Factories Determined as “First Class”?
The Fair Labor Association has given an initial assessment of the working conditions on Apple's Foxconn manufacturing plants and found that the working conditions are far better than other manufacturing plants in the region.
Is PS Vita for Hardcore Gaming?
Handheld gaming is facing an uncertain future right now. Casual gamers are flocking to smartphones and tablets for simple touchscreen games foregoing traditional portable devices for the more versatile phones and tables. Sony and Nintendo have been feeling the brunt of this new attitude when their portable game devices have failed to make a mark in the market. Nintendo's 3DS had slow sales that forced the company to slash prices just to move units.
HTC and Beats to Take on Spotify, iTunes
HTC is reportedly launching its own music streaming service with Beats Electronics in an effort to turn the company's flagging fortunes around.
Invisibility Cloak Could Hide Buildings From Earthquakes
Scientists have been working on real-world invisibility cloaks that could make light waves pass through objects to shield them from view. Now scientists at the University of Manchester are applying that same principle but instead of light waves the researchers are looking to make the powerful waves of an earthquake pass through buildings.
LG Optimus 3D 2 Specs Leaked
There have been a number of leaked images of the smartphones that are supposed to debut in the upcoming Mobile World Congress. One of the latest leaks is the first image of the LG Optimus 3D 2 smartphone along with its potential specs.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Rumor Round-up: Release date, Specs
The Samsung Galaxy S3 is definitely one of this season's phones to watch and to help you with the gamut of news articles and rumors circulating the Internet here are some of the more prevalent speculation about the Galaxy S3
Google Celebrates Valentine’s Day 2012 with Adorable Animated Doodle
Google's offering to users on this day of hearts is a sweet animated narrative doodle over a minute long and has Tony Bennet crooning "Cold, Cold Heart" as a soundtrack.
Researchers Create Cerebral Cortex Cells, May Lead the Way to Alzheimer’s Cure
Researchers from Cambridge University successfully created brain tissue from a sliver of human skin. The breakthrough could lead to a cure for a wide range of neurological conditions like Alzheimer's, stroke and autism.
Aspirin Linked to Cancer, Could Prevent Cancer Cell Growth
Researchers from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute in Melbourne say they believe that common drugs like aspirin can help arrest the spread of cancer tumors in the body.
Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 S6500 to be Released This Month
The Mobile World Congress is days away, and industry pundits are predicting a slew of new devices from the top mobile makers to make their debut. While Samsung opted out of debuting its Galaxy S III at MWC the company is still expected to announce new devices, possibly the Galaxy Mini 2 S6500.
Apple TV Disappearing from Shelves; New Models Coming?
Apple's set-top box is running out of stock in multiple stores, which could signal that Apple is about to replace it with Apple TV 3.1.
Search for Habitable Alien Planets Hampered by Gravity
The search for habitable alien planets will be harder because tidal forces could remove water from planets to leave them dry worlds.
Google to Pay Users to Browse Web But There's a Catch...
Google Inc. is offering web users $25 a year to browse the web so Google can monitor their browsing habits in detail.
End of Flash? No Adobe Flash for Chrome on Android
Google finally released a beta version of Chrome for Android after years of waiting but it's only available for Android users with the latest Android software, the Ice Cream Sandwich.
Hasbro to Make Farmville, Mafia Wars Merchandise for Zynga
Fans of "Farmville" and "Mafia Wars" will soon have physical merchandise from their favorite online games. Hasbro Inc. and Zynga Inc. announced Thursday a deal where the toy company will create games and toys based on Zynga's popular online games including "Farmville" and "Mafia Wars".
Google will Launch Own Cloud Storage vs. Dropbox
Google Inc. is reportedly close to launching its long-rumored cloud storage service, Google Drive that would rival cloud-storage provider, Dropbox.
What to Expect from the Mobile World Congress 2012
The big names of the mobile industry are set to congregate in Barcelona from February 27 to March 1 for this year's Mobile World Congress trade show. The MWC will once again introduce the biggest launches in the mobile industry so expect new devices coming out of Barcelona in the upcoming trade show. Here's a preview of what you should expect from the mobile industry's largest annual conference.
DARPA Unleashes the Robo-Dog
Let slip the robo dogs of war. The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency or DARPA showcased a robotic mule that is capable of carrying 100 pounds of gear in its first outdoor test.
Meet the Robot that Consumes Food and Expels it Too
If you're concerned about how fast robotic technology is developing then this should set alarm bells off. Robots can now eat biofuel, drink dirty water and excrete the waste.
Google to Offer Motorola Patents on FRAND Terms
Google Inc. is reportedly planning to send letters to different standards organizations to reassure them that the search giant would license Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc.'s patents on reasonable terms if their planned mergers push through.
World’s First Biological Computer Decrypts Images Stored in DNA
An international team of scientists have created the world's first biological computer that is made from biological molecules and can decode images stored and encrypted within DNA.
New Supercontinent Amasia will Form at the North Pole
A few hundred million years from now the Earth will have a vastly different geography. A new prediction for the future sees the Americas and Asia fusing together at the north to form one supercontinent called Amasia.
Soldiers of the Future Could Use Mind Controlled Weapons
The field of neuroscience has made huge breakthroughs in recent years and soon it could provide new weapons that could attack enemy forces by disabling parts of their minds, according to a report from the UK.
Facebook's All-Male Board Hit by Criticism
Just days after Facebook filed papers to go public, a large California pension fund is criticizing the social media giant for having an all-male board of directors.
Google Doodle Honors Charles Dickens’ 200th Birthday
Google Inc. rolled out a new doodle in honor of the 200th birthday anniversary one of the greatest English novelists of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens.
Scientists Recreate Ancient Cricket Song
From 165 million years in the past the mating call of the prehistoric katydids can now be heard again thanks to the efforts of an international team of scientists.
Russian Scientists Caution: "Too Soon" to Confirm Breach of Antarctic Lake Vostok
It's too soon to say if Russian scientists are the first people to reach the buried Antarctic lake, according to Valery Lukin, director of the Russian Antarctic program.
Android Users More Likely to Have One-Night Stands: Match.com
Does the type of smartphone you have determine your dating style? A new survey from Match.com shows a correlation between the type of smartphone you own and your relationship style.
The Best Super Bowl Commercials of 2012
The New York Giants may have won the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy on Super Bowl Sunday, but whose ads got the most attention?
Apple TV Sets: A Release Date This Year?
The specter of the mythical Apple TV rears its head again as a Piper Jaffrey analyst claims that Apple Inc. will release the Apple TV later this year