Five Things to Do With Your New Android
Did Santa leave you a brand new Android smartphone this Christmas? If so you might be wondering what to do with your pristine smartphone, what apps to download and what security features to add. Android is an open-source operating system that runs on a variety of smartphones from different manufacturers and carriers. An Android user experience is different on a Samsung phone or Motorola phone, but despite the differences there are still some basic tips you should do right away.
Top Ten Free Apps for Your iPhone 4S
Here are some great free apps for iPhone or iPad that will help you personalize your Apple device. Best of all they're all free to download from the App Store.
Holographic 3D Displays Could be Reality in 2012
Holographic videos have been the ultimate dream for many scientists and manufacturers but unfortunately for consumers the technology doesn't exist outside of science fiction. Truly immersive video that is capable of creating images that are truly three-dimensional is still a fantasy. The closest developers have gotten to real holographic video displays have resulted in blurry images like Microsoft's 3D HoloDesk which used the Xbox Kinect sensor and mirrors to allow users to manipulate 3D s...
Sharp, Samsung Settle Anti-Trust Case for $553 Million
Seven LCD manufacturers in Asia including Sharp Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co. agreed to pay $553 million to settle anti-trust claims for illegally fixing liquid crystal display prices in televisions, notebook computers and monitors.
Are Carriers Limiting the Chances of Windows Phone?
Microsoft Corp's Windows Phone Marketplace now has more than 50,000 apps available which makes the Windows Phone the second fastest growing app store after Apple. That is good news for Microsoft which took a year to reach 40,000 apps on Windows Phone but only 40 days to reach the 50,000 milestone. On any given standard, the fast growing app store, the good reviews for its Windows Phone; one would expect Microsoft to have a better slice of the smartphone market but it only managed to grab just...
Will Electronic Devices Interfere with Airplanes?
Anyone who's ever flown knows the drill before take-off. Seatbelts on and turn off all electronic devices. However according to a study conducted by U.S.A Today more people are refusing to turn off their electronic devices even during take-off, flight and landing. What are the effects of these electronic devices to a plane? Will they really cause a plane to drop out of the sky?
Cancer Risk Reduction: Coffee and Other Foods that Prevent Cancer
Great news for coffee lovers, research suggests that your daily dose of caffeine could help reduce the risk of developing endometrial cancer by as much as 25 percent.
Black Silicon Solar Technology Promises More Efficient Solar Cells
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory has granted Natcore a license to develop its patented black silicon technology. Natcore expects to deliver the first commercial black silicon product in 2012.
Thinking Yellow Slime Mold Could be the Basis for the First Bio-Computer
A brainless amoeboid yellow slime could be the key to figuring out human intelligence and help Japanese researchers build future bio-computers.
Eat More Sweets After a Full Meal, Researchers Say
Feeling a little bloated from your Christmas dinner? Then you should eat more sugary sweets to battle those overeating pangs.
Rebecca Black Tops Google List of Most Searched Terms of 2011
It looks like the whole world wanted to know what Rebecca Black's plans are for Friday night. The Internet sensation managed to top Google's Zeitgest list beating out Google's own social network site, Google Plus in the global rankings.
Sony: We Didn’t Apologize for PS Vita Bugs
Sony Corp. has denied news reports that the company has apologized for the glitches with its newest console the PlayStation Vita. According to Sony, there was no evidence of widespread bugs on the Vita and that the reports about Sony apologizing were not true.
New Xbox 360, PS3 Streaming Apps Brings ABC iView, Quickfix
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is bringing its online catch-up service, ABC iView to Microsoft's Xbox LIVE platform.
Solar Paint Could Revolutionize Energy Technology
A team of researchers from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana has created a new material called "solar paint" which could pave the way for cheaper solar cell technology.
Pinterest Lands in Top 10 Social Interest Sites
Here's another social media site that will keep you up all hours of the night: Pinterest which functions as a virtual pinboard for all your interest. The site has exploded in recent months and is now in the top ten social sites according to Experian Hitwise, which measures and analyzes consumer behavior on the Internet.
Self-Healing Electronics Fix Themselves Using Liquid Metal Capsules
Engineers from the University of Illinois are developing circuits that will automatically fix themselves when its wires are broken. The self-healing system restores electrical conductivity to a cracked circuit in mere microseconds.
RIM Denies Rumors of Blackberry 10 OS Glitches
Research in Motion has denied rumors that it had delayed the launch of its newest operating system because of software problems.
Comet Lovejoy Captured on Video from the International Space Station (VIDEO)
Here's another amazing video of the comet Lovejoy from the International Space Station. The images were captured by NASA astronaut Daniel Burbank, who is currently commander of the International Space Station.
Harvey Norman will now sell Games Online GST Free
Proving the old adage "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em", Gerry Harvey has decided to launch a new website that will sell import European copies of video games at discounted prices.
Dreamers can Learn New Skills, Scientists Say
Could you soon learn new skills while you sleep? According to American scientists people can use dreaming as a tool to learn.
Japanese Researchers Building 13-Foot Tall Robot
Fans of the popular Japanese animated series, Gundam will be happy to note that there will soon be a real life 13 foot tall robot complete with a cockpit.
Smartphone Industry: Device Makers, Developers Winning Big, Carriers Losing?
Mobile devices are set to surpass the traditional desktop PC as the most common way to access the Internet. With more users turning to their phones to send email, downloading applications and watching videos why are U.S carriers still feeling the pinch?
Earth’s Other Moons
The moon isn't the only satellite Earth has according to astrophysicists from the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. Our planet actually gains and losses moons all the time.
Italian Researchers Claim Shroud of Turin wasn’t Faked
A series of experiments conducted by Italian scientists have discovered that the Shroud of Turin could not have been faked with the technology that was available during the medieval period.
Scientists Create Neon Signs From Bacteria
Bioengineers and biologists from the University of California San Diego have created neon signs made from millions of bacteria that light up in unison.
Can Apple Users Get Away with Using Siri Under the No Phones While Driving Ban?
Apple iPhone 4S users who thought they could get away from the total ban against electronic devices while driving by using Siri will still be held accountable if federal regulators will have their way.
Motorola vs. Microsoft: Android Partner Wins 6 of 7
The International Trade Commission issued a preliminary ruling that found Motorola Mobility Holdings of infringing on one of the seven patents held by Microsoft Corp.
Is the Star of Bethlehem Real?
One of the most intriguing mysteries in the Bible is the location of the Star of Bethlehem, the star that led the Three Wise Men to the manger where Jesus was born. Astronomers have proposed countless theories about what the star might have been and where it could be located in the galaxy.
Touch screen Made From Paper
Could the next generation touch screen be made from paper?
Google Patents Self-Driving Car Technology
Google Inc. has successfully patented its futuristic driverless car technology that allows a human driver to pass the wheel to the self-driving car.