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UK Government to Ban Google Glass for Drivers
Internet August 2, 2013
Google‘s new smart, wearable glasses are set to join mobile phones on the driving blacklist. The Department for Transport has taken action to ban drivers from using Google Glass, and even before Google’s smart eyewear launches to the general public. The government is concerned about the potential for distraction that could... Read more
If you’ve seen as many science fiction films as I have, you’re probably familiar with how characters with are shown to move virtual objects in midair with their hands, without ever touching a keyboard or a touchscreen. The idea is pretty impressive and has become the staple for computer/virtual... Read more
Autographer: The Wearable Camera
Internet August 1, 2013
There is a new kid on the block and he’s only small, very small, but really interesting and the makers of the Autographer had this in mind when they created this tiny piece of kit. OMG Life, the company behind it, have realised, in a world where you wish... Read more
The television has been around since anyone can remember, and it certainly is one of those things that manufacturers, marketers, and content producers want to exploit. After all, everyone watches TV, right? Google has not left this niche alone and has, in fact, tested the waters in the past. Its new... Read more
Hackers Fail in Plot to Frame Security Expert
Internet August 1, 2013
A cyber security expert has been the target of cyber criminals after suffering a number of attacks over the past year. Brian Krebs, who formerly worked for The Washington Post outing online scammers, now blogs about security on Krebs on Security. Back in March he described how his website... Read more
World’s Oldest Calendar Dates Back 10,000 Years
Internet July 31, 2013
Humankind has been developing systems to track time for thousands of years, but a recent discovery shows that such systems were already in use a lot earlier than previously thought. Archeologists found what is believed to be the world’s oldest calendar in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The lunar calendar is about... Read more
NASA Fails in Cloud Computing Security
Internet July 31, 2013
The space agency NASA has been increasingly moving data to the cloud but according to a new report from the agency’s Office of the Inspector General, NASA needs to work on strengthening its information technology security practices. “We found that weaknesses in NASA’s IT governance and risk management practices... Read more
Viber, the Mobile messaging and VoIP service provider, has introduced a new ‘doodle’ feature to its Android application, which allows users to graffiti over photos or create drawings from scratch. The recent update comes close to three months after Viber increased its Skype-rivaling credentials by rolling out video-calling apps for Windows... Read more
Since January 2013, Google has received requests to remove more than 100 million links to web pages that are considered to be in breach of copyright laws. This is proof that publishers are determined to stamp out internet piracy, especially when you consider that the number of requests has... Read more
Researchers have managed to bring Christopher Nolan’s 2010 mind-bending film Inception to life at least for mice, by successfully implanting false memories in the minds of rodents. The experiment was conducted by the same Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) team that discovered that memories are stored in individual neurons.... Read more
Microsoft’s 1 Million Servers: What Are They For?
Internet July 29, 2013
Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer recently revealed that the company has over one million servers in its datacenter infrastructure. The statement, made at Microsoft’s 2013 Worldwide Partner Conference, was the first time the company officially acknowledged the extent of its infrastructure. But what do Microsoft’s 1 million servers mean for... Read more
Facebook quarterly profit and sales exceed Wall Street’s expectations, sending stock soaring in afterhours trading. Facebook shares soared 25% on Thursday, the morning after it posted strong results and said its mobile advertising business continues to gain traction. Facebook has reported second-quarter revenue of $1.8 billion on Wednesday, exceeding analysts’... Read more
Google caused a stir at the “Breakfast with Sundar” event, by releasing the Chromecast; a small dongle that plugs into the back of your TV, allowing you to stream content from any device. It is worth noting that this little dongle will cost you only $35. The Chromecast looks... Read more
The Heat Is On For Web Firms Master Encryption Keys
Internet July 28, 2013
Internet Companies use master keys for their web encryption and the NSA and FBI are trying to gain access to these, now whether this is legal or not, it has not stopped the United States government from trying. These demands for master encryption keys, which, as you would expect, have... Read more
Are you a game developer wanting to get some funding? Have you been wracking your brains to no avail? Well, OUYA and Kickstarter may have something to help you out. Of course, the premise is that the game you are developing is going to be on OUYA. This month,... Read more
Nintendo’s stocks have seen a significant rise lately, amid a surge in 3DS sales, especially in the U.S., and due to enthusiasm over upcoming Wii U original games. The Japanese gaming giant’s stock just hit a two-year high and is on a steady climb. Another reason for this, according... Read more
Flipboard has arrived on your desktop as a Web-based version of the Flipboard program went live on Tuesday, bringing the motion loved by millions, the flip, to their desktop PC’s. The new app means anyone can view, share and “flip” their magazine content online, a vision that is closer to the company’s... Read more
It was announced on Wednesday that after disputing over the patents obtained from Motorola, Google have at last agreed a final settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. Competitors had accused Google of refusing to license standards-essential patents known as FRAND patents. These are an important part of any industry... Read more