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May 11 Tech news roundup: Apple launches new iPad Pro, OpenAI wants to launch its own search engine, Google no longer needs your phone number for 2SV

News May 11, 2024

Apple releases iPad Pro with M4 chip Apple has launched a new tablet called the iPad Pro 2024. The device is powered by a brand-new Apple M4 Silicon chip, which is 1.5x times faster than the M2 CPU, and can deliver up to 10 hours of battery life. The iPad…

Adobe Acrobat Pro is the ultimate solution for increased productivity

Business Sep 1, 2022

Disclosure: Our team is always looking for things we think our readers will value. We have received compensation for publishing this article. Despite our many technological advances today, we still sit with situations where we open several apps for a task. You use one to compile a document, another one…

GOM Mix Max’s Big Launch

Video Dec 8, 2021

GOM & Company is releasing its newest video editing software, GOM Mix Max, with a big launch celebration. Focused on balancing high-quality and plentiful features, GOM Mix Max will be a powerful tool for new editors and veterans alike. Users who sign up now can get GOM Mix Max for free for…

Sony Reveals New PS Vita Model & PS Vita TV

Internet September 10, 2013

The next few months are shaping up to be quite busy for Sony. Besides the launch of its next generation PlayStation 4 console in November, the Japanese company has also announced a new PS Vita model and unveiled an exciting piece of hardware called PlayStation Vita TV. Sony made... Read more

NSA Can Reportedly Spy on Your Smartphone

Internet Mobile September 10, 2013

The NSA spying scandal is far from over, as new reports emerged that the U.S. intelligence gathering agency has cracked security codes protecting all major smartphones. German weekly Der Spiegel reported that both the National Intelligence Agency and its UK counterpart GCHQ have set up special teams to spy... Read more

Logitech G602 Gaming Mouse Has 1,400h Battery Life

Software Reviews September 9, 2013

A wireless mouse can be a gamer’s best friend as it allows more freedom of movement when your virtual in-game life depends on it. But what if the battery runs out in the middle of a crucial battle? What if there’s a delay between the commands and the onscreen... Read more

Zeoform: Building with Water and Cellulose

Internet September 9, 2013

A new building material invented by Australian company Zeo has every chance to become the next big thing in the industry and a viable alternative to the traditional use of wood, plastics and resins. Called Zeoform, this new building material is made only of cellulose fibers and water, but... Read more

Does Life on Earth Come from Mars?

Internet September 8, 2013

We’ve all heard the theory that life on Earth originated on Mars, but now there is fresh evidence to support it. New research presented at a recent scientific conference suggests that the Red Planet was actually a much better place for life billions of years ago and therefore the... Read more

Kisai Blade Puts Unique Spin on Telling Time

News September 6, 2013

If you’re a fan of planes and fancy cars and are looking for an accessory that would match both, this new funky timepiece from Tokyoflash may be the answer. The Kisai Blade is an interesting blend of aviation and automotive themes with a unique design that turns reading the... Read more

Xbox One to Launch November 22

Internet September 5, 2013

After much speculation, Microsoft has officially announced a release date for its next generation console. The Xbox One will launch on November 22, a bit later than anticipated and a week after its main rival, Sony’s PlayStation 4. The Xbox One will retail for $499 and will be available... Read more

Nissan Self-Driving Cars Available by 2020

Internet September 5, 2013

Japanese car maker Nissan is joining the big league of Google and auto manufacturers working on the development of autonomous vehicles. The company is planning to have such self-driving cars ready by 2020. The Nissan self-driving cars would begin to undergo road testing as of 2014 and the company... Read more

Nintendo Launches 2DS Handheld for $130

News September 4, 2013

In a rather surprising move, Nintendo has recently announced the launch of a new handheld console, slated for an October release in both North America and Europe. The new 2DS is an entry-level console which will support all DS and 3DS games but will not feature 3D capabilities. Featuring... Read more

Pavlov Poke: Electric Shocks to Cure Facebook Addiction

Internet News September 4, 2013

Your deadline is looming yet you can’t stay away from checking your Facebook news feed every five minutes? You are most likely a social media addict and the sooner you accept that the better. This new invention might help you on your path to recovery. Called Pavlov Poke, it... Read more

First Miniature Human Brain Grown In Laboratory

Internet News September 3, 2013

A group of Austrian researchers have grown miniature human brain in a lab dish, in an attempt to better understand neurological disorders and their triggering mechanisms. These artificially grown mini organs in the future may serve to illustrate how brains develop and function throughout a person’s life, and illustrate what... Read more

LG G Pad 8.3 Tablet Boasts 1920×1200 Display

Mobile Software Reviews September 3, 2013

LG has officially unveiled one of its most anticipated products, the G Pad 8.3 tablet, believed to be the first device of its size to feature a full HD display. The LG G Pad 8.3 was unveiled just a few days before the IFA 2013 in Berlin, which is... Read more

Zephyr: NASA’s Sailing Rover to Venus

News September 2, 2013

If you thought landing a rover on Mars was difficult, learn that NASA has even bigger plans about some of our neighboring planets. The U.S. space agency has its eyes set on the second planet from the sun and is working out a plan to send a sailing rover... Read more

Vanish from the Internet with JustDelete.me

Internet News September 2, 2013

Almost everything we do online remains stored somewhere and getting rid of the tracks is almost impossible. If you have old accounts you want to delete or social media sites you want erased, this new site named JustDelete.me can help. The website, launched by designer Ed Poole and developer... Read more

Out-Of-Body Experience Triggered by Heartbeats

Internet August 31, 2013

Triggering an out-of-body experience could be easier than previously thought, new research suggests. By using synchronized heartbeats, scientists found that such an extracorporeal experience can happen quite effortlessly. The study’s findings could pave the way to the development of new treatments for people suffering from self-perceptual disorders such as... Read more

MIT Flow Battery Promises Cheap Energy Storage

Internet August 30, 2013

We’re always on the lookout for cheap, efficient ways to store energy. A new invention from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is likely to be the solution we have all been waiting for. MIT researchers have recently unveiled a new battery design that practically reinvents how traditional batteries work.... Read more

Apple Patent to Allow iPhone Status Sharing

Mobile August 29, 2013

Do you always forget to turn off your phone and it rings at the most inappropriate times? If you own an iPhone you might soon be able to let other users know if you’re available, by using a status sharing system similar to IM statuses. The iPhone status sharing... Read more

Carbyne: World’s Strongest Material

Internet August 29, 2013

Step over graphene and diamond, there’s a new super-strong form of carbon in town! Named carbyne, this may very well be the world’s strongest material. The substance is not entirely new but its properties have been described in detail by scientists for the first time. A paper published by... Read more