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You may remember how we reported on Google’s announcement that it was working on a modular smartphone project named Ara, which would effectively allow users to build and customize their mobile phone handset. Well, now Google has revealed plans to host its first Ara Developers’ Conference in April this... Read more
Netflix May Soon Cost More For You To Stream
Internet March 2, 2014
Do you regularly stream Netflix? So do I. Maybe a better question would be, “Who doesn’t regularly stream Netflix?” Honestly, I find it hard to believe that most everyone isn’t already a subscriber. There aren’t too many deals out there for $7.99 per month which allow you to stream... Read more
Luca Parmitano became the first Italian ever to participate in a spacewalk, however it has been revealed that his near-death experience that occurred on July 16th 2013 could have been prevented. Forty five minutes in to the mission, which was to carry out works on the International Space Station,... Read more
Kaspersky Announces Anti-Phishing Browser
InternetPrivacy and SecuritySoftware Reviews March 2, 2014
Cyber security specialist, Kaspersky Labs, have just announced ‘Safe Browser’ for Windows Phone. Kaspersky announced the launch at MWC this week. The browser is an alternative to Internet Explorer, which protects against phishing attacks. It does this by automatically blocking dangerous links. The browser is available now on the Windows Phone Store... Read more
Depending upon whereabouts on the planet you reside, public transportation is expensive (it is where I live anyway). It is especially so, if you are on a low income. Wouldn’t it be nice if a wealthy benefactor helped you out now and again with some free rides to... Read more
MLB AtBat 2014 Has New Features
Internet March 1, 2014
I love baseball! It is a great game for the entire family but if you live outside of North America, it can be difficult keeping up with the latest baseball live information. Even if you live where MLB is available on television, it can be difficult keeping up. To... Read more
There’s a reason parts of the midwest are referred to as Tornado Alley – year after year, more and more tornadoes seem to make themselves at home throughout this stretch of the United States. As someone who has spent a big chunk of their life living in and around... Read more
In the film Terminator 2, the T-1000 was made from a liquid metal that could change into any shape it wanted. Although this may seem far-fetched for a real robot, researchers think they have a found a way to manipulate liquid metal, achieving the beginnings of what we see... Read more
A woman has claimed she was assaulted and robbed in a bar in San Francisco. The reason for the attack? The woman was wearing Google Glass. Sarah Slocum who is a contributor at Newsdab, arrived at Molotov’s bar early Saturday morning at approximately 1:45 a.m., according to her YouTube page. The alleged... Read more
The Japanese messaging service, LINE, is about to launch a new data-based call service that is attempting to undercut the voice-call pricing structures of typical land-lines and mobile carriers. The company announced that people in US, Mexico, Spain, Thailand and the Philippines will only have to wait a short... Read more
Nearly 5 Million People Download Telegram as Whatsapp Alternative
InternetMessagingMobileSocial Media February 28, 2014
While WhatsApp was down over the weekend, people turned to the messaging service Telegram instead; nearly five million people signed up for the app, placing it at the top of the App Store chart. Telegram is now the number one app in the social networking category, beating WhatsApp, Facebook... Read more
If you are someone who owns a Windows phone, you have probably noticed by now that the Facebook Messenger app, which is so prevalent on Android and iOS devices, is not available for your device. Don’t misread me – Windows phones do have a version of Facebook Messenger built... Read more
Watch This Man Defy Gravity & Run A Loop-The-Loop
Internet February 27, 2014
For the average person it is physically impossible to do a loop-the-loop just on foot. However, free-runner Damien Walters is not your average person. Sponsored by PepsiMax, Walters attempted the impossible feat using a human-sized loop-the-loop. He calulated that in order to have any chance at succeeding he needed... Read more
Playing Tetris Could Help With Weight Loss
Internet February 27, 2014
Psychologists have made the claim that playing Tetris may help with weight loss and smokers’ cravings. According to a new study, playing the classic puzzle game for just three minutes might cut cravings by almost 25%. Researchers claim the visual stimulation offered by the game provided an “essential boost... Read more
Google Chrome has dominated the browser market and eventually become the most used browser globally since being released six year ago. Google has worked hard to develop and refine Chrome, resulting in a fast and secure browser that can be tailored and customized to suit the user. In Version... Read more
Lagos Recycle Scheme Wecyclers, Helps Locals Earn Material Basics
Internet February 25, 2014
Lagos, Nigeria’s biggest city, has a population of about 20 million and produces over 10,000 tonnes of waste everyday. Much of the waste ends up on the streets or floats in open sewage systems. Forty percent of the city’s waste is collected and transported to colossal dumps, where people... Read more
Woman Manhandled By Police For Jaywalking While Wearing Earbuds
Internet February 25, 2014
Most all of us learn the proper etiquette for crossing the street when we are young children. You know the rules – be sure to look both ways before you cross, make sure it is safe to cross in the first place, etc. And, depending on where you lived... Read more
Bitcoin Price Index Created By Winklevoss Brothers
Internet February 24, 2014
There is a new financial index on the block and it’s called, the Winkdex. Yes, you’ve guessed it, it comes from the minds of the Winklevoss brothers. The Winkdex was released publicly Wednesday 19 February and it provides a regularly updated figure for the price of the virtual currency,... Read more