U.S. Government Targets WikiLeaks Email Data Through Secret Order
The American government used a controversial secret court order to obtain information on the email accounts of WikiLeaks volunteer Jacob Appelbaum, from Google Inc. and small-time Internet Service Provider (ISP) Sonic.net Inc.
Apple iPhone 4S Pre-Orders Sold Out; Where Else to Buy it?
Apple's newly released iPhone 4S (the 16GB version) has reportedly been completely sold out on Apple's online store, at BestBuy and with service providers AT&T, Sprint and Verizon. What that means is that if you still want to boast of having the new iPhone on the actual day of the launch, you will either have to shell out more money and order the 32GB or the 64GB version or queue up in front of Apple stores across the country.
iMessage Coming This Week: A Wake-Up Call for Wireless Carriers
Wireless carriers in the U.S., who are earning as much as 20 cents for sending and another 20 cents for receiving a text message, are worried that this profitable source of revenue will no longer be available to them, once Apple's new instant messaging application, iMessage, is released on Wednesday.
California Becomes First State to Ban Sunbed Use by Minors
To protect youngsters from the lethally dangerous radiation used in sunbeds, California Governor Jerry Brown a bill banning the use of sunbeds for anyone under the age of 18.
T-Mobile Coming With Springboard, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (SPECS)
T-Mobile USA, which was selling 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab, the G-Slate and Dell streak earlier, has announced two new Android tabs with Huawei Springboard with Google, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Sony to Produce Film on Steve Jobs: Possible Titles
As reports that Sony Pictures is buying the rights to the biopic on the life of Steve Jobs, the former co-founder of Apple Inc. and Pixar Animation Studios, surface, entertainment pundits have started to speculate on the actor who could be picked to play the iConinc man. In addition, there are also discussions on the possible title of the film.
iPhone 4S Sold Out at Online Store in One Day; People Head to Apple Stores
Apple Inc.'s preorder stock of the new iPhone 4S for delivery on its release date has been sold out, at least on the company's Web site. Now the Web site says of the new smartphone, Ships: 1-2 weeks.
Sony Pictures to Produce Steve Jobs’ Biopic: Report
The biography of one of the greatest inventors of our times is scheduled to hit bookstore shelves Oct. 24. And just days after Steve Jobs' death, media reports suggest a film on his life is likely to be produced by Sony Pictures.
Ozone Layer Found on Venus; Life Still Impossible on the Planet of Love
Even after the detection of ozone layer on Venus, life is still not possible on this planet. Theoretical work by astrobiologists suggests that a planet's ozone concentration must be 20 percent of earth's value before life should be considered as a cause.
iPhone 4S: AT&T Books 200,000 Orders in 12 Hours
The launch of Apple Inc.'s iPhone 4S has become the most successful iPhone release ever for the wireless carrier AT&T.
US Drones Infected With Computer Virus: How Secure Are Afghanistan and Pakistan?
The U.S. Government's unmanned Predator and Reaper drones, which reacked havoc on terrorist organizations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan, have apparently been hit by a computer virus. According to reports, the virus infected software at the drones' command center at Creech Air Force Base in Nevada.
Afghanistan War: One U.S. Fighter Lost Every Two Days
Friday marked the 10th anniversary of the United States' war against terrorism in Afghanistan. During the past decade, U.S. and NATO armed forces overthrew the Taliban. But the price they have paid has been very high.
Steve Jobs: How Artists Paid Tributes to the Apple Founder (Photos)
Apple has always been a famous fruit because of its so-called power to keep doctors away. Sir Issac Newton made it more famous when he formulated his theory of gravity on a fall of an apple. But the fruit remained just a fruit until 1976.
Samsung, Google Cancel Nexus Prime Launch Due to Steve Jobs Death?
Google and Samsung were supposed to release the new Nexus Prime at CTIA Fall on Oct. 11. However, the new product will wait for some more time to get unveiled as both the companies postponed the launch event.
Unlocked iPhone 4S Coming in November
Apple's newly released iPhone 4S will hit stores on October 14th and the preorders for the new device are open now. However, the unlocked version of the new generation iPhone is also coming this November.
Apple iPhone 5 Release: Samsung Getting Ready with Legal Weapons
Only a couple of hours left for Apple Inc.'s Let's talk iPhone event where the company is expected to launch its most awaited iPhone 5 and a cheaper version of iPhone 4 (iPhone 4S). But it doesn't appear to be a smooth sail for iPhone 5 in Korea since Samsung is getting ready with all the legal weapons it has got to block iPhone 5 sales in that country.
Kindle Fire's Latest Teardown Puts Amazon on 'Profit-Receiving' End
Amazon Inc's Kindle Fire, within just a week of its announcement, has analysts passionately speculating on the possibility of the 7-inch tablet making either a profit or a loss. One among the many such speculations and rumors is a recent virtual teardown of the Kindle Fire by UBM TechInsights, which suggests that the tablet's manufacturing cost stands at $150.
World's Cheapest Tablet Priced $35 Arriving Amid iPhone 5 Mania
Here is yet another good news for tech geeks who are upbeat about Apple Inc's iPhone 5 and Samsung's Galaxy Tab.
Apple Rejects Samsung Offer; Legal Battle on Patents Continues
South Korea-based Samsung Electronics Co.'s hopes of launching its Galaxy range of tablet computers in Australia, for the Christmas holiday season, suffered a big blow on Tuesday, when rivals, California-based Apple Inc. refused its offer to settle the legal dispute on tablet technology.
Leaked Screenshots Hint at BlackBerry Messenger for Android
Research in Motion, which has been denying reports that its BlackBerry Messenger might launch on non-BlackBerry platforms, might be having second thoughts.
'Arrested Development' Coming With New Episodes, Film
After years of rumors, the arrival Arrested Development film has now been revealed by producer of the Emmy Award-wining comedy series, Mitchell Hurwitz.
ALMA Gets Down to Business, Releases First Image
The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), the most complex ground-based astronomy observatory, is now open for astronomers, and the first picture from the under-construction telescope has also been released.
Amanda Knox Verdict: 'I've Lost a Friend in the Worst, Most Brutal Way Possible'
American student Amanda Knox, pleaded for her release on Monday, after spending four years in an Italian jail.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Gets Wheels From 14 Bike Co.
One of the biggest competitors of Apple's iPad 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab will now be carried on bicycles.
Alibaba Chief 'Very Interested' in Acquiring Yahoo
The world's largest online business-to-business trading company, Alibaba, is thinking of taking over the troubled Internet firm Yahoo, its chairman says.
Brooklyn Bridge Reopened After the Arrest of 700 Protesters (Protest's Live Streaming)
After the arrest of 700 protesters for blocking traffic on Brooklyn Bridge during a protest march by the supporters of Occupy Wall Street movement, the police reopened the bridge Saturday evening.
Amazon to Sell Kindle Fire at a Loss, Still Make Nice Profit
Amazon.com Inc.'s recently announced 7-inch tablet -- Kindle Fire -- appears to have already stoked the flames of the tablet market, even before it has been released.
Senior Haqqani Leader Captured; Big Blow to Taliban-Supported Terror Network
NATO captured Haji Mali Khan Tuesday in an operation in Afghanistan in the Jani Khel district in Paktika Province.
Forget The Arabian Nights; This ‘Flying Carpet’ is Real
As soon as you hear the phrase flying carpet, your brain, in a fraction of second, draws a picture of characters out of The Arabian Nights sitting on it. However, the time of The Arabian Nights is over, and a flying carpet has landed in the real world.
Kodak Says It Will Not File for Bankruptcy Protection
The Eastman Kodak Co. issued a statement Friday saying it was committed to meeting its obligations, and had no plans to file for bankruptcy protection.