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Google Scoops Up Picnik
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Jason Giacchino on March 1, 2010
Internet juggernaut Google has expanded its empire by acquiring online photo editing software called Picnik. The site gained notoriety by allowing users the ability to edit digital photos directly i...
Apple Stock Soars in Anticipation of iTablet
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Jason Giacchino on December 25, 2009
Never mind the fact that details on Apple's rumored tablet device are sketchy at best, this past Thursday witnessed Apple's stock soar to an all-time high in response to a published report sim...
Apple's Proposal Could Change Television Forever
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Jason Giacchino on December 23, 2009
Apple's been busting down electronics-boundaries left and right it seems so why not push for another miracle sale? According to the latest reports, Apple is in negotiation with CBS and Disney to o...
Apple's Rumored "iTablet" Has Analysts Talking
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Jason Giacchino on December 9, 2009
There’s little debate that Apple has a winner on its hands with the iPhone & iPod lines, but the firm hopes to continue its trend setting success in the realm of tablet PCs. Wall Street analyst...
Wiricity hits back once more...
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Jordan Grodecki on July 24, 2009
Wiricity, wireless electricity has been one of the pipedreams of the world; imagine being able to have all your electricals powered and charged without having annoying tangled cables lying around ever...
Internet Gets Reinvented June 16th Thanks to Opera
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Chris Matier on June 15, 2009
"With 15 years of continuous innovation, Opera will introduce a technology that will forever change the fundamental fabric of the Web," Now, that's a tease. If you haven't already h...
iPhone 3GS, Cheap iPhone, and Leopards - OH MY!
Filed in archive Handhelds , Information About , Tech News Around The World by Chris Matier on June 9, 2009
The good news is there is a cheap iPhone; the better news is that there is an iPhone refresh that is pretty snazzy, and the bad news is that I can have none of it. Today at the WWDC keynote addres...
Sony Has Ebook Announcement Too - Kindle DX doesn't Care
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Chris Matier on May 7, 2009
Amazon isn't the only one making announcements regarding E-Book Readers today. Sony has rolled out a little product upgrade of their own; but nobody cares. Today was all about the Kindle DX - the ...
Yes, I Can Hear You Now - Even on Mt. Everest
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Chris Matier on April 24, 2009
This week we celebrate Earth Day, and there is no better way to celebrate our planets most natural and pristine environments than by installing cell phone towers on them. That's right ladies and g...
ATM Skimmers are High Tech Robbery
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Chris Matier on April 10, 2009
I know about ATM skimmers, and in general I know they are a bad thing. What I didn't know is that their use across the globe and throughout the US is dramatically on the rise. If you aren't fa...
Can You Hear Me Know and Can You Spare a Dime
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Chris Matier on March 24, 2009
Everyone has a cellphone these days right? Well, all except the homeless right there is no way... oh never mind; everyone has a cellphone. A recent survey done by Washington D.C. shows that 30% - 40% ...
No Good Will Come from Automatic Driving Project
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Chris Matier on January 21, 2009
A new project that will soon begin will test the limits of what technology should be allowed to DO. In Japan, The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization will be developing and t...
Obama's Fireside Chat for a New Generation
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Chris Matier on November 17, 2008
In another generation, the "fireside chat" was made famous by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. In this generation, youtube was made famous by a skateboarding dog. What happens when those two...
The Good News is You'd Make a Fine Ninja
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Chris Matier on October 9, 2008
It is tough to catch a break in the news lately, it seems like everywhere I turn there is more bad news. Well, finally there is a bit of good news on the horizon - you may suffer from premature ejacul...
Mac Market Share Is Booming
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Chris Matier on September 18, 2008
I have shared before that I am a Mac fan, and I have been for years. I have an iPhone, MacBook, and iEverthing. So, for me, it is no surprise to me that a recent industry report is declaring that Appl...
Samsung Bets On Big Flash Market Buy
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Chris Matier on September 8, 2008
I bet you can name at least 3 flash device manufacturers. I also bet that the names of Sandisk or samsung were two of the three you named. Well, if Samsung has its way, it will own Sandisk, and be the...
Google Goes Chrome - and Soon
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Chris Matier on September 2, 2008
As a Apple fan, my browser of choice for navigating the internets is Firefox, with Safari a close second. On a Windows machine, I also like the Safari action, but use Internet Explorer, under duress, ...
NASA - Your Virus Definitions are Out of Date
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Chris Matier on August 28, 2008
So, just how prevalent are internet and email viruses? Well, apparently, they are so rampant, that not even the International Space Station is immune. That's right, the ISS, currently in synchrono...
NASA Sails NanoSail-D into History
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Chris Matier on July 25, 2008
I love it when I get to see science fiction become reality. At this point in history, we are so passe' about amazing things like wireless communication, computers, cooking with microwaves, and the...
Shape Up Alarm Clock Requires a Morning Workout
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Mark Rollins on July 17, 2008
I have covered a lot of alarm clocks in the past before, but this one is the most useful. I think we all need a little workout to get us going in the morning, but the Shape Up alarm clock requires it...
Over 1 Billion Computers Served
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Chris Matier on June 25, 2008
How many computers do you represent? Depending how you count, I could be half a dozen. I have 3 at home, an iPhone, a desktop at work, a PS3 and a Wii. Even if you don't count the gaming systems a...
Windows 7 Coming Soon
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Mark Rollins on June 9, 2008
For those of you who haven't purchased Windows Vista yet, that might be a good thing for several reasons. All bad comments about Windows Vista aside, there will be a new version of Windows availa...
Superheated Steam Cleaner
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Mark Rollins on March 4, 2008
I have to say that I like to have things clean. I may not be germaphobic, but I wouldn't mind having the Superheated steam cleaner to help me really get that disinfecting clean. As you can see, ...
TV Tuner For Your Nintendo DS
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Dameon Welch-Abemathy on December 3, 2007
I am amazed at how extendable the Nintendo DS truly is. For a device that was designed to play games, with the right hardware and software, it can do oh so much more. Nintendo of Japan has released t...
Solar Lasers: Mmm, Toasty!
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Dameon Welch-Abemathy on November 1, 2007
Lasers are cool. But why in the world would you want a solar laser? For one simple reason: to generate energy. Here's the theory: these solar lasers heat up sea-water, which contains a lot of mag...
Tokyoflash Geomesh makes Telling Time Difficult
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Mark Rollins on September 13, 2007
Every once in a while, some new technology comes out that is not user friendly, but somehow takes over. This could be the case with Tokyoflash's Geomesh watch. Yes, that's right, that is a wat...
Korean Parents Wants Mobile Phones Without Internet!
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Dameon Welch-Abemathy on August 15, 2007
I think it's more than the Koreans that want this. South Korea is referred to as "The Broadband Capital Of The World." There's broadband. Everywhere. Even mobile. Fast enough to wat...
Detergentless Washing Machine
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Dameon Welch-Abemathy on August 12, 2007
When I moved into my new house recently, we also purchased the high-efficiency washer and dryer that was here already. Considering we previously had a 10 year old washer and dryer, both of which had i...
Unlocked iPhone In October?
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Dameon Welch-Abemathy on August 11, 2007
Rita El Khoury, a Lebanese blogger who covers Symbian S60 devices in her Dotsisx blog, reported a conversation she had with an employee at her local apple store. If the employee is to be believed, the...
Surgeons Finish Surgery By Mobile Phone Light!
Filed in archive Tech News Around The World by Dameon Welch-Abemathy on August 8, 2007
On many occasions, I've used a mobile phone as a flashlight, or a torch if you prefer. It's almost always handy and I can make it light up easily. And there are even some models, such as the N...
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