Web Giants Win SOPA/PIPA Fight: But For How Long?
The U.S. Congress has decided to put Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA or SOPA's counterpart in the Senate) on indefinite hold, following a flood of protest against the two controversial anti-piracy bills. The Web giants have won the first round in this Hollywood vs. Silicon Valley battle. But will the Hollywood giants keep quiet or will it stage a comeback?
I Printed All of Wikipedia Out in Preparation of SOPA, PIPA?
In the popular gag site, 9gag.com, user 'jolinerae' has uploaded a post titled Don’t panic. I printed all of Wikipedia out last night on Jan. 19 and it's gone viral.
Top 5 Reasons Why Google is the Best Company to Work For
Google has been ranked No.1 in Fortune's latest annual list of '100 Best Companies to Work For.' Wondering why?
Facebook Rolls Out 60 New Apps for Automatic Sharing
Facebook has moved one step forward in becoming the 'Media Hub' of the world, by rolling out 60 new apps that allow Facebook users to automatically share everything, from music to food, fashion and travel tips.
Google Tops Fortune '100 Best Companies to Work For' List
Google has topped Fortune's annual list of '100 Best Companies to Work For' and that's not surprising - with a job growth of 33%. the 13-year old search giant has moved up from fourth place in 2011 to top the list this year.
Anonymous Unleashes DDoS Attacks on DOJ, U.S Copyright Office, RIAA, MPAA and Universal Music Sites
Hackers collective Anonymous, which had gone underground for the past few months, reared its deadly head again, and shut down the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the Universal Music Web sites via The distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, in retaliation against the U.S. government crackdown on Megaupload and Megavideo sites.
George Lucas to Retire From Blockbuster Movies
In Hollywood, George Lucas is one of the pioneers who used the latest technology to bring amazing special effects in movies. The director, known for 'The Star Wars' saga and 'Indiana Jones' series, has now declared that he would not make any more blockbuster film, in his interview with New York Times, ahead of the release of new movie 'Red Tails.'
Apple iBooks Author: Top 10 Limitations Despite Taking Sting Out of Book Creation
Though there is no upfront fee to create the e-book titles and though it must be acknowledged that it is a total miracle in terms of time savings (as Roger Rosner, Apple VP for Productivity Software, rightly said), the new iBooks Author has several limitations.
Apple Revolutionizes Boring EduWorld with iBooks 2, iBooks Author
The much-awaited education event was hosted by Apple on Thursday in New York, as the technology giant took a moment to unveil iBooks 2, which is being touted as a textbook killer.
Wikipedia Back with Thank You Message, What's Next?
Wikipedia has come back with a message saying We're turning the lights back on. Help us keep them shining brightly.
'Babyloid' Therapeutic Robot Can Cure Loneliness and Depression
A therapeutic robot has been invented to prevent elderly people from depression and loneliness in Japan by Dr. Masayoshi Kanoh in Chukyo University in Japan. It is called Babyloid.
Pure Martian Meteorite Found in Morocco, Fetches 10 times more than gold
Scientists have confirmed that a piece of rock which fell into Tissint, Morocco on July 18, 2011 was a pure Martian meteorite. The fireball was spotted in the North Africa sky last summer but discovered six month later.
SOPA Blackout Jan. 18: All You Need to Know About the Controversial Bill, Protesters, Supporters and More
What is SOPA (or the Stop Online Piracy Act)? How will it impact businesses and Web giants? Who are the supporters of the bill? Who are the SOPA protesters? Is there an alternative to SOPA? What is the Jan. 18 blackout all about? Who are participating in the blackout? What can you do to join the anti-SOPA protest? To find out the answers to these questions, read this.
iShower: Water Resistant Bluetooth-enabled Speaker Turns Crowd-puller at CES 2012
iShower, a Bluetooth-enabled, water-resistant shower speaker that was showcased at CES 2012 turned heads, not because of the lovely lady that was posing with the device, but because it works from a whopping 200-foot range, which means you can leave your device anywhere, away from potential water damage.
Solowheel is Here: Should Segway be Afraid?
Segway is a leader in personal, green transportation. However, it is now facing a big threat from Solowheel, the world's first single wheel-drive, battery-operated, self-balancing personal transportation to hit the market.
Twitter Calls Wikipedia's Anti-SOPA Blackout 'Foolish': Who's Right?
The protest against SOPA is picking steam but surprisingly the reactions of Wikipedia and Twitter are opposite.
Wikipedia Threatens Anti-SOPA Blackout for 24hrs: Do not Harm Open Internet
Wikipedia, the world's most popular free online encyclopedia, has declared a shutdown of the English language version service for 24 hours worldwide, beginning at 12:00 A.M US Eastern Time on Wednesday, January 18 to protest against SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (the Protect Intellectual Property ACT).
Contour Hands-free HD Video Cameras Come to the Rescue of Thrill Seekers
There are lots of gears designed for thrill seekers but not many gadgets to capture the perfect moment - whether you're hang-gliding, surf-boarding, scaling a cliff, dirt-biking or bungee jumping. However, thankfully, there's Contour.
Windows 8 Predicted to Debut October 2012: Will it Change the Market Composition?
The launch of Windows 8 was one of the hottest topics at CES 2012. Its special feature is that it will support laptop, desktop and tablet PCs.
First Claimed Preview of iPad 3 Out: Call it 'iPad 2S' Instead
As the anticipation for the launch of Apple's next-generation tablet grows, apparently the very first review (or preview) of the tablet is already out.
Facebook May Hit 1 Billion-User Mark in August: 1 of 7 People Would be Under Facebook Roof
It appears to be only a matter of time before Facebook hits the 1 billion-user milestone. But it is not all that surprising as global villagers are already getting used to living in the Facebook world.
CES 2012: Interview with Vivick Studio Vice President Andy Hu
Canada-based Vivick is not just another industrial design company. It is a company that is out on a simple, yet serious mission – creating designs that represent a perfect marriage of form, fashion and functionality. So what makes Vivick a world-class design studio for IT peripherals and accessories? Find out here.
Ask Siri: Why Beijing people threw eggs at Apple Store
Apple iPhone 4S made its debut in Beijing, China after a great deal of labor pain.
Apple to Transform Education on Jan 19, Jobs' Last Wish Embedded
For those who missed Apple's presence at CES 2012, there is some good news - Apple is going to hold an event in New York City and this time, it is about education. Disappointed? But it is still an Apple event!
Razer Unveils Project Fiona - World's First True Gaming Tablet
San-Diego, Calif.-based gaming products and accessories maker Razer unveiled the world's first true gaming tablet, nicknamed Project Fiona, at CES 2012 in Las Vegas.
NEC LT-W Android Cloud Communicator: Something to Sing and Dance About?
Japanese technology major NEC showed off a clamshell-hinged Android-powered device called LT-W Cloud Communicator at CES 2012 in Las Vegas, but is it really such a great device to sing and dance about?
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx Debuts at CES 2012: Same Smartphone, Better Battery Life
Here's a good news for Droid Razr fans. If you've been whining about the smartphone's battery life, then whine no more because Motorola has launched the Droid Razr Maxx, which boasts of a better battery life.
Razer Blade Gaming Laptop Unleashed at CES 2012: Should Alienware be Afraid? (Photos)
When we think of gaming laptops, a few names that come to mind are Asus, MSI and , of course, Alienware, the current leader in the gaming laptop market. However, they all now face a new threat called Razer Blade.
Tim Tebow Touchdown Tweets Beat Beyonce Pregnancy: Set Record 9,420 Per Second (Photos)
Here comes a new Twitter breaking record: The game winning moment by Tim Tebow's 80-yard touchdown in overtime on Sunday night, Jan 8 is the one.
Actor Lee Reherman Makes 'Firefall' War Hero 'Typhon' Come Alive (Photos & Video)
Red 5 Studios has announced that it has cast Lee Reherman as model for 'Typhon' a powerful war hero character in 'Firefall', an online shooting game.