Microsoft Airs its Side on Mass Suicide Threats in China
The plant unrest at a Foxconn Technology Group plant at Wuhan, China has been resolved and a majority of the workers have returned to work late Wednesday, according to Microsoft Corp.
The Best Ultrabooks at CES 2012
Ultrabooks were the big story at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Intel's trademarked ultrabook took over CES in a big way this year with new devices being unveiled by Acer, Toshiba, and Samsung to name a few. Ultrabooks are ultraportable, slim and stylish notebooks that Intel hopes will turn consumers back to PC.
Will Intel Succeed in the Smartphone Market?
Intel Corp. is entering the smartphone battle with new smartphones developed with partners Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. and Lenovo Group.
Google Responds to Criticisms Over New Search Feature
Google Inc.'s new feature called "Search Plus Your World" will now integrate material from its social network, Google Plus in its Google search results. This move has sparked controversy as social network Twitter complained bitterly that this would skew search results to Google's social network.
Study Finds that Aspirin Harmful to Healthy People
Taking aspirin every day to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease or cancer mortality is not beneficial to individuals with no history of cardiovascular disease as it increases nontrivial bleeding events.
‘Extinct’ Galapagos Tortoises Reappears After 150 Years
Researchers have discovered genetic traces of a giant tortoise species believed extinct for 150 years in living hybrids on the Galapagos island of Isabela.
Dark Matter: Mapping the Cosmos’ Strangest Substance
Astronomers have released a map showing dark matter and galaxies billions of light years across.
Sony Denies PlayStation 4 Rumors
Sony Corp. denied reports that the company is going to announce the next generation PlayStation console at E3 this summer.
Sony Develops New Crystal LED Display
Sony Corp. has introduced a new technology for television that uses 55 million LEDs to create a sharp and clear image that, according to Sony is far superior to traditional LCD displays.
Intel Unveils New Touchscreen Capable Ultrabooks at CES 2012
Intel Corp. took center stage at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to step up the Ultrabook barrage as the chipmaker promised more than 75 ultrabook designs will show up this year.
SpareOne Phone Runs on a Single AA Battery
XPAL Power, the company behind Energizer and PowerSkin, has a solution to your phone's battery life with SpareOne, a super-cheap phone that runs on one AA battery
Lemon Juice Detox and Other Fad Diets Won't Help You Lose Pounds
Dieticians from around the country have revealed what they consider to be three fad diets that you should avoid in the battle of the bulge.
Lenovo's First Attempt at TV: Smart TV That Has Ice Cream Sandwich
Lenovo announced on Sunday that it would release its own smart TV that will run on Google's Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. The planned smart TV is Lenovo's first attempt at making television sets.
Sony's Upcoming Portfolio: Smart TVs, PS Vita, and Cloud
Sony will be introducing new TVs, gadgets and its next generation handheld the Sony PlayStation Vita at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The company is expected to reveal new content for its smart TVs at Sony's press event on Monday at CES. The company is also expected to heavily promote the PlayStation Vita for its upcoming U.S. and European release. The company will likely have some announcements for the Vita and even a hands-on demo for the participants. The PlayStation Vita was...
Scientists Create Super-Soldier Ants
They seem like something straight out of a horror movie. Ants with huge heads and large jaws that is reminiscent of the creature features of the 50's. Unfortunately for those with deep seated phobias of ants, these giant headed insects are due for a comeback as scientists from McGill University in Canada have recreated these super-soldier ants by using ancient genes to trigger their development in modern day ants.
Indian PM Says China has Surpassed India in Scientific Development
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in inaugurating the 99th Indian Science Congress that India's position in the world of science has been declining.
CES 2012 Preview: LG, Samsung, Vizio and Sony to Unveil Google TV
Google Inc. is expanding its Internet-TV coalition as LG Electronics Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. and Vizio Inc. join Sony Corp. in showcasing Google TV products at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this year.
iPad 3 Rumors Roundup
It's a new year which means a spike in iPad 3 rumors. As the whole tech world waits with bated breath for Apple Inc. next generation iPhone 5 and iPad 3 this year, the level of hype and speculation surrounding these two devices have reached a fever pitch. With the iPhone 5 not expected until later in the year, the rumor mill has turned its attention to the next generation iPad 3. Here are the most recent iPad 3 rumors going around the web in the last few weeks.
Ice Cream Sandwich Still in Fewer Than 1% of Android Devices
Google Inc. introduced its next generation operating system, the Ice Cream Sandwich last November 2011 with Samsung Electronics Co. Galaxy Nexus smartphone. The new update was stylish, improved user interface and introduced the Android Beam and face unlock features. The ICS should have been adopted by most Android devices but according to data released by Android developers, ICS is only active on just 0.6 percent of all Android devices worldwide.
Scientists Create First Chimera Monkeys from Multiple Embryos' Cells
U.S. researchers said Thursday that they have successfully produced the world's first genetically modified monkeys composed of cells taken from separate embryos.
Will Apple Drop the iPad 2 to $299?
The iPad 3 rumor mill is at full tilt right now with speculation running wild about tablet's improved specs to when Apple will announce the next generation tablet. But along with rumors about the iPad 3 there are also reports about what will happen to Apple's current tablet, the iPad 2.
Microsoft’s 'Smart' Contact Lens Can Scan Body Glucose Levels
Microsoft Research is collaborating with researchers from the University of Washington to develop a 'smart' contact lens that can directly transmit digital information to the wearer's eye.
Hot Mobile Trends to Expect at CES 2012
Samsung's Galaxy S III and the next generation Galaxy Tab will likely debut at MWC. Despite the spotlight focusing on new smart TVs and Intel's new Ultrabooks that doesn't mean the mobile industry is going to be completely silent at CES. Here are some of the mobile trends to expect at CES 2012.
New Yahoo CEO Faces Many Challenges
Yahoo Inc. finally named its new CEO on Wednesday hiring President of PayPal Scott Thompson in an effort to recharge the flagging Internet company.
Nokia Says Solar-Powered Phones May Not be Viable
Solar-power maybe the future of renewable energy but don't expect Nokia phones to be solar-powered just yet. After conducting tests on phones that can be charged using solar power, the Finnish phone manufacturer decided that solar-powered phones aren't a viable alternative.
Scientists Create Time Cloak to Mask Events
Scientists at Cornell University have done the impossible: they've managed to bend space time to hide an entire event
U.S. Military’s Dream Non-Lethal Weapons Leaked Online
The U.S. military is dreaming of using microwaves, laser beams and high-powered sonar weapons to unleash on its enemies.
Genetically Modified Silkworms Produce Super Spider Silk
Spider silk is one of the toughest materials and adaptable materials around. Spiders use this wonderfully flexible material to trap and crush prey and build durable webs. It's strong and elastic enough to stretch several times its original length.
Are New Cancer Treatments Worth the Cost?
As cancer research advances more cancer treatments are being offered to patients. Unfortunately for hopeful cancer patients these treatments are far from affordable and some of them may not be as safe and effective as conventional radiation treatment.
Fracking in Australia: Should Policy be Changed?
With evidence mounting linking the U.S. energy industry's use of the process of hydraulic fracturing also called fracking to the hundreds of small earthquakes from Oklahoma to Ohio, how safe is fracking in Australia?