It seems offline social interaction is now going to be the ‘new thing’, replacing online social communication (however, online social interaction will be needed to make the offline gathering happen!) . Springwise has a list of five online services for getting together offline.
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A prototype of iPad arcade cabinet from Freekade / Image Source: Engadget
We’ve seen a prank iPad arcade cabinet from ThinkGeek called iCade that madeus all wish it was ‘real’. Well, it seems our wishes are about to be granted as the folks at Freekade are working to make the iCade ‘real’.
“This really real arcade cabinet integrates Apple’s slate, hooks it up to a set of old school controls, and lets users go to town with such old timer classics as Mr. Do!” explains Vlad Savov at Engadget.
The real iCade is still a prototype but hopefully Freekade will make it a reality soon. Check out the video below to see the iPad arcade cabinet in action. (more…)
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The advent of optical fibres led to a revolution in high capacity and high speed internet. However, many researches and studies have been underway to further enhance the network design to boost the current internet speeds and capacity. A group of MIT researchers has demonstrated a method of network topology that “could make the Internet 100 or even 1,000 times faster while actually reducing the amount of energy it consumes.” (more…)
With Apple claiming to have sold 1.7 Million iPhone 4′s in just three days, despite the great flaw in the positioning of the reception and antennae, you must be wondering why you should buy it. Well, Jason Chen at Gizmodo has reviewed the phone and has come up with an in-depth analysis to make your decision easier. Following are some of the excerpts from the review.
On iPhone 4’s screen Chen says “It’s the one thing iPhone 4 users should be proud of. It has more pixels in a smaller space than all the other phones I’ve ever used. It’s sharp. Tiny text is readable, and everything is just better. I take it outside. It’s no brighter, or more visible in the sun, but everything looks great.”
According to Chen, the phone looks “more breakable” with exposed glass and more use of aluminium. The camera and screen of the new iPhone “create the illusion” that the camera is placed behind the other person in the video call.
“The dual-microphone noise cancellation setup makes a huge difference for filtering ambient noises from a speakerphone. But regular calls aren’t much better than before,” observes Chen.
It is disappointing to see that “there’s no free, usable and decent turn-by-turn bundled with the iPhone 4.” Apple should have come up with something close to Google Maps for Android, if not the same.
“I can’t go back to the 3GS. The speed, the camera, the screen, the non-humpback, the video chatting; once you have it, you can’t give it up,” Chen sums up the new iPhone 4. For detailed review click here.
There are many software companies that offer free versions to download. These normally contain the most basic features of the package that can be helpful, informative and save you a lot of time and hassle in the long run. In the following list I’ve picked out my own favourite free software packages that I use.
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If you want a protective case for your new iPhone or iPad, then Pad & Quill have a good option for you. The case is inspired by the Moleskine notebook with leather cover. (more…)
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Apple has announced that it has sold 1.7 million iPhone 4′s in just three days after its launch (from June 24 to June 26). This is another landmark in Apple’s history as it marks the most successful product launch despite some problems with the antenna and reception. (more…)
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Many of us use smartphones more than our desktop or laptop computers nowadays, a general trend that seems to be increasing all the time. The iTunes store has several iPhone apps to enhance your productivity, but you have to dig really deep into that ocean of apps to come out with some really good ones. Christina Warren from Mashable has done that just for you and has compiled a list of 5 iPhone apps to boost your productivity. (more…)
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If you’re a Skullcandy fanatic, then take a look at these little beauties. They are the new Aviator Headphones. Not only do they look quite cool, but they feature a “20-20kHz frequency response, 650Ohms impedance, 40mW of input power, 100mW of output and a 3.5mm gold-plated plug” says Device Daily. (more…)
Choppy Indian Ocean waters (yellow) contrast with the calm Baie de Diego (blue) / image source: the BBC
Scientists have pictured the earth in 3D, taking technology to a whole new level. German satellite, TanDEM-X, was launched from Kazakhstan last Monday on a mission to make the most precise 3D map of the Earth’s surface and has returned its first images, reports the BBC.
“This digital elevation model (DEM) will support a multitude of applications, such as the programming of navigation computers in military jets to enable them to fly ultra low. The data will also be given to relief workers to show them where an earthquake has wrought most damage in a city,” explains Jonathan Amos at BBC News.
