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Pepsi’s Social Vending Machine sends soda gifts to friends instantly
Pepsi's new Social vending machine uses the idea of social networking to allows you to buy soda's for friends remotely.
2011-04-29 16:14:36 | Digital TrendsMozilla: Firefox 5 slated for a June 21 release
According to an update at the Mozilla releases page, Firefox 5 looks like it’s headed for a release on June 21, less than two months away. We haven’t heard anything about what new features the next version of Firefox will have, but when Mozilla said that Firefox 4 would be the last time they waited [...]
2011-04-29 16:10:30 | Geek.com
LCD-equipped Cisco REN301 Residential Gateway stops by FCC, reveals all its dirty secrets
Ah, the all too familiar WiFi troubleshooting dance: the network goes down, you dig through the closet for an Ethernet cable, saunter over to the router, jack yourself in, type in the IP address, and start poking around at your settings. Cisco's REN301 Residential Gateway (a fancy way of saying "router"), which just passed through the FCC, could make things at least a little bit easier thanks to its built-in LCD screen and capacitive (...)
2011-04-29 16:07:00 | EngadgetICANN names Black Hat/Def Con founder as security chief
Jeff Moss - founder of the infamous Black Hat and Def Con security conferences - has been named ICANN's chief security officer.
2011-04-29 16:06:15 | Digital Trends
Bullet Chess Set Made from .223 Caliber Shells
Here is a preview of how chess games of the future can really go extreme. Gone were the days when wooden pieces dominated the boards. This custom made set uses expended .223 caliber shell casings.Think of it as a brilliant marriage of sports, art, and the science of recycling.Available for ...Continue Reading on Walyou
2011-04-29 16:05:28 | WalyouMicrosoft's talking paper clip is back
If you remember "Clippy" -- that googly-eyed paper clip that once hopped out of the corner of the computer screen to "help" with Microsoft Office tasks -- chances are you don't remember him fondly.
2011-04-29 15:56:45 | CNNSony seeking ways to ‘make good’ on continuing PSN and Qrirocity outage
Sony releases another Q&A addressing more common questions being lobbed in its direction as the ongoing PlayStation Network/Qrirocity service outage continues into its tenth day.
2011-04-29 15:51:10 | Digital TrendsAre Frequent Playstation Network Updates Pleasing Gamers?
After a rocky week it finally seems that Sony are pleasing gamers and its not even put the Playstation Network back online yet. The PSN network has been down for over a week now and…Are Frequent Playstation Network Updates Pleasing Gamers? is a post from: Gadgets and gizmos
2011-04-29 15:49:53 | Gadgets and Gizmos
Verizon document suggests LG Revolution will have Netflix pre-installed
We didn't exactly need any more evidence that the LG Revolution would be the first Android phone to support Netflix, but a new, seemingly authentic Verizon document posted by an Android Central forum member has now all but confirmed that fact. What's more, considering that Verizon touts Netflix as one of the phone's main features, it seems safe to assume that the app will also come pre-installed for your convenience. As you can see, (...)
2011-04-29 15:46:00 | EngadgetSony seeking ways to 'make good' on continuing PSN and Qrirocity outage (Digital Trends)
Digital Trends - As Sony continues to inch toward a full two weeks of lost service for PlayStation Network and Qrirocity customers, there is more and more pressure on the company to address the growing numbers of questions being lobbed in its direction. The first steps were taken earlier this week toward addressing the demands of the 77 million users who have had their personal data stolen and been left without service since last (...)
2011-04-29 15:36:10 | Yahoo NewsAmazon Flubs an Apology for Its Epic Server Crash (The Atlantic Wire)
The Atlantic Wire - Two weeks after Amazon's servers crashed causing dozens of websites to go down the company has finally issued an apology for what happened. Its explanation says an employee was trying to upgrade the server's capacity and messed up by shifting all of Amazon's server traffic to the wrong network (one that couldn't bear the load). "We want to apologize," said the company. "We know how critical our services are to (...)
2011-04-29 15:33:39 | Yahoo NewsRIM cuts profit forecast
Canada's Research in Motion is seeing its stock take a beating as it cuts its profit forecasts and analysts question its ability to stay in the smartphone game.
2011-04-29 15:29:27 | Digital TrendsAmazon apologises for cloud fault
The online retailer Amazon has apologised for a fault in its web hosting service that knocked out scores of websites.
2011-04-29 15:27:41 | BBC NewsJames Wan: 'If it weren't for the internet, I would be stuck right now' | Celebrity squares
Filmmaker James Wan can't live without the internet – and anything that could make it faster, and coolerWhat's your favourite piece of technology, and how has it improved your life?This is hard, because I've got so many, but my favourite is probably the internet. I cannot see myself living without the internet these days. If it weren't for the internet and social networking and being able to look things up, I would be stuck (...)
2011-04-29 15:22:00 | Guardian.co.ukApple patent shows a fitness training app may be jogging our way
As one Richard Simmons video title once said, “No if, ands, or butts,” and that’s what Apple has in mind as it works its way into the fitness market. Patently Apple shared a new patent published Thursday by the US Patent & Trademark Office from Apple that shows a very thorough and advanced Fitness Center [...]
2011-04-29 15:20:34 | Geek.com