Sony Unveils Xperia Tablet S, 3 Android Smartphones - Xperia T, Xperia V And Xperia J At IFA 2012
Sony unveiled an upgraded version of its Android tablet and three new Ice Cream Sandwich smartphones Wednesday at IFA 2012 in Berlin.
Obama AMA: President's 'Ask Me Anything' Thread On Reddit A Great PR Move For His Campaign; 5 Interesting Questions
On Wednesday, U.S. President Barack Obama did something that helped him reach and communicate with millions of people directly. The President spent around half-an-hour on the popular link-sharing website Reddit, answering questions from the general public and became the first ever sitting president to participate in a forum, commonly referred to as an AMA or "ask me anything."
Apple iPhone 5: Report Says NFC Unlikely As Release Date Nears; How Will It Affect Company?
Folks at AnandTech don't think that Apple iPhone 5 will feature NFC. They said in a recent report that the new iPhone's backside ruled out the possibility of NFC within the device. According to the report, inclusion of NFC is very unlikely because of the mostly metal backplate of the next iPhone.
RNC Convention 2012: From Mitt Romney To Chris Christie - Day 2 In Photos
Although the tropical storm Isaac forced the cancelation of Monday's opening session of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, the conference was finally kicked off Tuesday with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie impassionedly challenging the Republicans to start "taking our country back" during his keynote speech.
Bill Cosby Death: Comedian Alive And Well In America, Joins Bill Nye As Yet Another Victim Of Twitter Death Hoaxes
After Bill Nye "the Science Guy," it was the celebrity comedian Bill Cosby who became victim of yet another celebrity death hoax in Twitter and Facebook Monday.
Hurricane Isaac 2012: Tropical Storm Strengthens Into 'Robust' Form, On Path To New Orleans
After targeting the U.S. Gulf coast Monday with ponderous rains and strong winds, tropical storm Isaac's path is now directed toward New Orleans with threats of a projected landfall Tuesday night, nearly seven years to the day since Hurricane Katrina wrecked the city.
'2016: Obama's America' Outpaces 'Expendables 2', 'The Bourne Legacy' For Highest Per Screen Average In $6.3-Million Weekend Box Office Haul
After its expansion to as many as 1,091 screens, the controversial "2016: Obama's America" has stunned Hollywood this weekend by taking in an estimated $6.3 million - the highest per-screen average of any major release.
Apple iPhone 5 Release Date: Yet Another Proof Of September 21 Launch As AT&T Announces Vacation Blackout
Providing even more evidence of a September release for the Apple iPhone 5, TechCrunch reported Sunday, citing an unnamed AT&T sales representative, that just like Verizon, AT&T also has vacation blackout in place for its employees from Sept. 21 to Sept. 30.
Hurricane Isaac 2012: Tropical Storm Heads To Gulf Of Mexico After Churning Off Florida
After lashing South Florida with heavy rain and strong wind Sunday, tropical storm Isaac is now heading northwestward into the Gulf of Mexico, posing a threat to the U.S. offshore oil production.
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OTA Update For Samsung Galaxy S3 T-Mobile Variant Leaked
At a time when Samsung is expected to release the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update - the newest version of Google's mobile operating system - for its Galaxy S3 smartphone Aug. 29, it appears that owners of the T-Mobile version of the device can already try out the update, thanks to a leaked version of the OS.
Apple Vs. Samsung Lawsuit: How The Tech Giants Responded To The $1 Billion Verdict [Full List Of Infringed Products]
Apple had the last laugh in its epic Apple v. Samsung patent-infringement lawsuit and was awarded $1.051 billion in damages by a California jury. Take a look at the list of the patents involved in the lawsuit and the devices that were found to infringe on those patents.
Apple iPhone 5, iPad Mini Release Date Rumors: Will They Share The Same Stage?
John Gruber of Daring Fireball challenged Rene Ritchie's report of iPhone 5 and iPad mini sharing the same stage at the next month's event. He said that the upcoming iteration of the iPhone is not likely to share the spotlight with another new product from the Cupertino tech giant. He opined that there could be two separate events.
Lance Armstrong To Be Banned For Lifetime, Stripped Of 7 Tour de France Titles
Lance Armstrong beat the odds many times. The seven-time Tour de France winner emerged victorious not only in a number of difficult bicycle races, but he also survived stage three testicular cancer. But when the 40-year-old confronted his most recent challenge, he decided not to continue any further.
Sony Mobile To Cut 1,000 Jobs, Move Headquarters To Tokyo As Part Of Operational Restructuring
Sony Mobile announced Thursday that it would lay off about 15 percent (approximately 1,000 personnel) of its global workforce as part of its global operational restructure. The company also announced that it would move its corporate headquarters from Lund, Sweden, to Tokyo, Japan in October.
NASA Mars Rover Curiosity Makes First Movement On Red Planet, Begins Driving From Landing Site [PHOTO]
Being the first ever movement on the Martian surface, Curiosity's drive combined forward, turn and reverse segments, placing the rover approximately 20 feet (6 meters) from the spot where it landed Aug. 5.
Apple iPhone 5: LG Starts Mass Production Of New Displays As Release Date Nears [Report]
One of the very likely features that iPhone 5 is expected to have is a bigger and thinner display, compared to previous iPhone models. Adding further credence to this information, Reuters came up with a report Wednesday, saying that South Korean LCD panel maker LG Display has started producing new displays using the so-called in-cell technology that are widely expected to be used in Apple's upcoming iPhone iteration.
Worldwide Application Development Software Market To Exceed $9 Billion In 2012: Gartner
According to a new Gartner report, the worldwide application development (AD) software market is expected to cross $9 billion in 2012, an increase of 1.8 percent over 2011. The report said that the growth will be driven developing software delivery models, new development methodologies, emerging mobile application development and open source software.
Apple iPhone 5 Release Date For September 21 Apparently Confirmed By Verizon Vacation Blackout [Report]
According to a latest report, U.S. carrier Verizon is going to have an all-staff vacation blackout starting from September 21 to September 30. The report has claimed that the vacation blackout clearly indicates that the next iPhone will "almost certainly be available in stores" on the first day of the blackout.
Millions Of Years Old Dinosaur Footprint Found At NASA's Goddard Campus In Greenbelt [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
About 112 million years ago, a plant-eating dinosaur, known as nodosaur, roamed what is now NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, leaving a huge footprint in the Cretaceous mud that came to notice only this summer.
NASA Announces New InSight Mars Mission For 2016: Robot To Drill Red Planet To Study Deep Interior [VIDEO]
NASA has announced a new Mars mission that will measure the red planet's subterranean geology by looking deep into its interior. The new mission, named InSight, is set to launch on March 27, 2016 and will examine the deep interior of Mars to see why the Red Planet evolved so differently from Earth as one of our solar system's rocky planets.
Apple iPhone 5 Features: How Next iPhone Dock Connector And Headphone Jack Fit In Rear Shell
Many reports came up with a number of leaked iPhone 5 parts from different sources. While majority of them looked quite convincing, there are people, who are still doubtful about the legitimacy of those parts, claimed to be of the new iPhone. iResQ, a Kansas-based Apple certified repair shop took newly leaked headphone jack/docking port assembly and placed it in a rear shell, claimed to be of the iPhone 5.
Verizon Wireless Enhances 4G LTE Network Coverage In Albany Area
Verizon Wireless recently activated new 4G LTE coverage on sites in Ballston Spa and Austerlitz, further expanding coverage on the high-speed wireless data network, which the company launched locally in August 2011.
Apple iPhone 5 Release Date Could Bring 'Biggest Handset Launch In History'; What Lies Post Release?
Apple is expected to release the next iPhone, aka iPhone 5, September 12 and according to Jefferies analyst Peter Misek, the upcoming release of the next iPhone will be the "biggest handset launch in history."
Apple TV Set-Top Box Rumors: Device To Feature DVR-Like TV On Demand Capabilities, iPad-Like Interface
Just a day after reporting that Apple was in talks with cable operators over a set-top box, The Wall Street Journal came up with another report Thursday, saying that the rumored device might feature an iPad-like interface and superior cloud-based DVR-like capabilities, blurring the line between live and on-demand content.
How To Install Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean On Samsung Galaxy S3 Using Leaked ROM [VIDEO]
Just a couple of days after it was reported that Samsung's latest flagship smartphone the Galaxy S3 is going to receive Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update on August 29, a leaked build of the OS surfaced Thursday with the claim of giving users "the chance to test the first Jelly Bean ROM by Samsung." Here are the steps to install Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy S3.
Apple iPhone 5: 250 Million Units Of Next iPhone Could Be Sold Over Its Life Cycle, Says Analyst
With the highly rumored September 12 release date of Apple's next gen iPhone, the so-called "iPhone 5," approaching fast, speculations concerning the 2012 version of the flagship smartphone have flooded the Internet over the last few months. Given the enormous buzz among people, it's pretty much sure that the device's sales, no matter how it finally launches - as "iPhone 5" or as the new iPhone, will touch new heights.
Powerball Numbers Released: Jackpot Reaches $320 Million, Fourth Largest In Game's History
It's time to check your Powerball tickets as the winning numbers were released at 11 p.m. ET Wednesday. The $320 million Powerball numbers are - 6, 27, 46, 51, 56 and 21.
Mars Rover Curiosity Pictures: Panoramic Photo Turns Into Interactive Graphic To Let You Navigate Martial Surface
The world has been spellbound by the striking images of the never-before seen region of the Red Planet sent by NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover. But here's something that would stun you even more by allowing you to experience a virtual tour of Mars.
Mobile Banking On The Rise, 46% Of US Bank Account Holders To Use Service By 2017: Report
According to a recently released report by Forrester Research, mobile banking is growing both in the United States and in Europe. By 2017, there will be 108 million mobile banking users in the U.S., accounting for about 46 percent of all bank account holders in the country.
Apple iPhone 5: Possible Release Date Approaches, Likely Features Leaked But Naming Still Remains A Mystery
While Apple is yet to speak anything related to its upcoming iPhone iteration, unofficially dubbed the "iPhone 5," numerous sources have indeed quenched the thirst of many enthusiastic minds to some extent by providing information about the device, ranging from its design and features to a possible release date. However, one thing still remains a mystery - the name, by which Apple's sixth generation iPhone will finally be called.
