Should the X-Files prove prophetic and the takeover of Earth by aliens happen later this year, if you've got an Acer computer, the warranty won't cover it.
SciFi to SciFact: Climb Walls Like Spidey
February 17, 2012 By 2 Comments
If you've always wanted to do whatever a spider can, we're a step closer. A biologist as the University of Massachusetts along with a team of polymer scientists, have been studying how the sticky-toed lizards are able to grip and release surfaces without the benefit of a radioactive spider bite—and they believe they've finally figured it [...]
SciFi to SciFact: "Terminator" Glasses
February 8, 2012 By 4 Comments
Remember the glasses from the Terminator movies that showed information on the lenses? Google is working on something similar. The company has reportedly produced a new pair of augmented reality glasses that beam real-time information from services such as Google Maps in a Terminator-style heads-up display (HUD). 9to5Google claims to have seen a prototype of the Google [...]
Chrome Launches On Android
February 8, 2012 By 2 Comments
If you've got a Droid phone, you can start browsing the web with Google Chrome.
A mobile version of the popular browser launched this week.
BT Junkie Shuts Down
February 7, 2012 By 2 Comments
File sharing site BT Junkie has decided to call it quits. In the wake of MegaUpload's being shut down earlier this year, BT Junkie has voluntarily decided to throw in the towel. A statement on the website reads, “This is the end of the line my friends. The decision does not come easy, but we’ve decided to [...]
DirectTV Partners with SI Swimsuit Issue
February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is just a few weeks away and this year it's going interactive.
Apple Pushing For iPads in Schools
January 18, 2012 By 3 Comments
Apple is courting school systems, trying to get them to use their popular iPad tablets instead of textbooks and more traditional computers.
Build a Tricorder, Win a Prize
January 12, 2012 By 2 Comments
A lot of the technology from classic Star Trek has become a part of every day world. And while many of us dream of the day the transporter becomes a reality (especially when it comes time to move), it's still looking like that one is a long way off.
MySpace Unveils TV App
January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Seeking to regain some of its former glory, MySpace has unveiled a new application for televisions called MySpaceTV.
Barnes and Noble Considers Spinning Off Nook
January 5, 2012 By 2 Comments
With sales for its Nook tablets hitting an all-time high for the fourth quarter of 2011, Barnes and Noble is considering spinning-off the popular e-reader as a business line.
Sweden Recognizes File-Sharing As A Religion
January 5, 2012 By 8 Comments
A new religious sect that includes file sharing as part of its tenants has been recognized as an official religion in Sweden.
Hawking Hiring
January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Looking for a job in tech support? British physicist Stephen Hawking is hiring.
Facebook Helps Unite Donors
January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Oh sure, you can play Farmville or Words with Friends, reconnect with lost friends and update your status on Facebook. But how about finding a kidney? That's what some people are doing via the popular social networking site. According to the Associated Press, some users are logging in to find a potential matching kidney donation. [...]
Penguin Suspends Library E-Books
November 22, 2011 By 2 Comments
Penguin Books has decided to suspend library loaning of their books for e-readers. "We have always placed a high value on the role that libraries can play in connecting our authors with our readers," the publisher announced in a statement Monday. "However, due to new concerns about the security of our digital editions, we find [...]
AOL Revamps AIM
November 17, 2011 By 2 Comments
AOL is looking to keep a piece of the instant messaging pie with new they're revamping their AOL Instant Messenger service. According to the Associated Press, the software will have a new look and features. It's hoped the move will keep users who are headed for other chatting services and may even bring back users [...]
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