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Time Inc., Apple allow magazine subscribers to access iPad versions for free (Digital Trends)
Digital Trends - The publishing worldâs migration to the iPad continued this week with Time Inc., the largest magazine publisher, reaching a deal with Apple to release free versions of its magazines to print subscribers, reports the Wall Street Journal. The agreement could signal that a compromise has been reached between Apple and disgruntled publishers, who have called the gadget companyâs subscription policy unfair and overbearing.
2011-05-02 15:29:26 | Yahoo NewsAT&T begins monthly data caps for broadband Internet
AT&T's terrestrial data plans have followed in the footsteps of its mobile plans by doing away with unlimited data and adopting monthly limits.
2011-05-02 15:23:21 | Digital TrendsNew rogue antivirus software targets Mac users
Fake antivirus programs (fakeAV) are nothing new. They’ve plagued Windows users for ages, praying on less-savvy users and attacking from behind poisoned search results and compromised advertising networks. Unlike more traditional forms of malware, fakeAV doesn’t sneak onto computer systems quietly through digital back doors. Rather, it’s all about instilling a sense of fear and [...]
2011-05-02 15:19:01 | Geek.comWhat does the world - and Twitter - think of the death of Osama Bin Laden? | Visualisation
What does the world - and Twitter - think of the death of Osama Bin Laden? Data specialists Infomous have produced this stunning visualisationSimon Rogers
2011-05-02 15:14:00 | Guardian.co.ukBlackBerry OS 7 is not coming to older handsets
RIM has confirmed that the newly launched BlackBerry OS 7 will not be coming to older phones.So that means the BlackBerry Torch and older Bold models won't be getting the snazzy new icons and nippy web browsing of the Bold Touch. Is this the end for older BlackBerry's upgrade cycles? If so, Torch owners will likely feel a little bit miffed. Seven month spanAfter all, BlackBerry OS 6 was only launched in August 2010 (...)
2011-05-02 15:11:00 | Tech Radar
Kinect-Controlled Robot
Ever since Microsoft launched Kinect, there have been countless hacks that involved this device. From MIDI controllers to robots, more recently, everything seems to be manageable via Kinect.The autonomous robot designed by the Microsoft Research team is based on Roomba, the vacuum cleaning robot, and employs a Kinect sensor, Kinect ...Continue Reading on Walyou
2011-05-02 15:05:02 | WalyouBrit Week: Dyson: UK must start producing more engineers
Sir James Dyson has told TechRadar of his frustration that the UK is not encouraging enough of its brightest kids to pursue engineering at university. Dyson is considered one of the biggest innovators in UK technology - with the likes of his vacuum cleaners and fans hitting the headlines globally. But in an interview for TechRadar's Brit week, Dyson told us that he believes that Britain is simply not turning out enough graduates in (...)
2011-05-02 15:00:00 | Tech RadarAndroid beats App Store on freebies, soon will overtake in paid apps (Appolicious)
Appolicious - Google’s (GOOG) Android Market store has aced Apple’s (AAPL) App Store for iPhone in sheer number of free apps for downloads, researcher Distimo is reporting.
2011-05-02 14:33:00 | Yahoo NewsRIM unveils Bold phones with new BlackBerry 7 OS, augmented reality, and NFC
RIM has unveiled the BlackBerry 9900 and 9930, which feature a new touchscreen, BlackBerry 7 OS, near-field communication, AR, and a thin new design.
2011-05-02 14:32:23 | Digital Trends
GoQBot Caterpillar Robot
Researchers once again draw inspiration from nature, as they create a caterpillar soft robot that will be used in search and rescue missions.The main problem experienced by robotics engineers when creating soft robots was not the adaptability to the environment, nor the flexibility. Most such robots proved to be very ...Continue Reading on Walyou
2011-05-02 14:25:00 | WalyouGears of Wars 3 beta players can bring in friends by earning buddy tokens
Microsoft and Epic Games launch the "Never Fight Alone" phase of the ongoing Gears of War 3 beta, inviting players to participate in challenges this week in exchange for buddy tokens which can be used to bring friends into the beta.
2011-05-02 14:12:45 | Digital TrendsOsama Bin Laden death raid live-tweeted by accident
Two Pakistani men took to Twitter when reports of helicopters and blasts began to emerge from Abbattabad, Pakistan, late yesterday. Little did they know that they were capturing the death of Osama Bin Laden in 140 characters or less.
2011-05-02 13:53:54 | Digital Trends
Apache's new infrared targeting system spots foes when they fire, doesn't wait for the smoke
It just keeps getting harder for America's enemies to hide from the technological marvel that is the modern US military. A new ground fire acquisition system (GFAS), coming to Apache Attack helicopters next spring, uses infrared sensors to detect muzzle flashes from small arms fire and pinpoint enemy positions to within five meters. Before the sound would have a chance to reach current acoustics-based sensors the source of the shot pops up on the (...)
2011-05-02 13:53:00 | Engadget
A Goomba’s Life
The majority of gamers are familiar with the Super Mario Bros Goomba character, and how indispensable it is throughout the years. But have you ever considered what a Day in the Life of a Goomba really looks like?More Goomba fun: a Goomba Homicide or the Goomba Cake.Image Continue Reading on Walyou
2011-05-02 13:47:22 | Walyou
Eight-Shot Gatling Crossbow Slingshot
Guns aren’t the only ranged weapons, but they’ve effectively replaced slings, bows, and crossbows for the most part. Joerg Sprave isn’t content with that and designs his own brutal crossbows which remind us of the impressive power they have, without the noise created when firing a gun. You may remember ...Continue Reading on Walyou
2011-05-02 13:45:19 | Walyou