The iPhone 5 and iOS 7 are examples of Apple’s penchant for putting design and user considerations first so it comes as no surprise for Apple to turn to the fashion world…
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China’s new supercomputer is bigger than yours.
In a list of supercomputers compiled by the National University of Defence Technology which is a government run institution China’s new supercomputer Tianhe-2 has topped the 500 strong list. The system was…
Apple Buys WiFiSLAM indoor mapping company – Will their map soon rival Google Maps?
Technology giant, Apple, have purchased Silicon Valley startup WiFiSLAM, for a reported $20 million. WiFiSLAM specializes in creating technology for indoor GPS tracking, such as their facility to track the location of…
Astronaut Holds Live Reddit Chat 220 miles Above Earth
A Canadian astronaut has held a live web chat via Reddit from space. Chris Hadfield, who is set to take command of the International Space Station next month hosted the web chat…
IBM’s Watson to be used for Cancer Research
IBM’s super computer ‘Watson’, which has been developed to be fluent in all languages, is to be used as a tool for medical diagnosis in America. Watson is famed for beating the…
Sony Announces the End of its MiniDisc Stereo System Production
Sony will produce its final MiniDisc stereo system in March. The Japanese electronics firm is putting the product to bed after the system was launched in 1992. MiniDiscs were never an overwhelming…
Razer Reveals ‘Edge’ Gaming Tablet
US computer peripheral manufacturer, Razer has revealed its latest innovation – a high spec gaming tablet. Unveiled at the Las Vegas’ Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Razer hopes to bring the great graphics…
Tactus Introduces Pop Up Buttons to Tablet Technology
Hardware manufacture, Tactus Technology recently showed off its latest innovation that aims to bring the comfort of real keys to touchscreen tablet devices. The Californian company showed off the new technology during…
Toyota Unveils Self-Driving Car Previews
Car giant Toyota has given a sneak preview of plans to introduce self-driving car technology to improve road safety. A video clip was posted on the Lexus (a division of Toyota Motoring)…
New iMac to Make Original Pre 2013 Release Date
Apple has released information detailing that both the new models of their iMac range will be available to purchase in the UK before the New Year. The 21.5 inch model should be…
Raspberry Pi Coding Contest Won By Time-Lapse Camera
12-year-old Aaron Hill has taken first prize in the Raspberry Pi summer coding contest for youngsters for his software that turns the computer into a time-lapse camera. PySnap allows users to attach…
Apple and HTC Settle Patent Disputes and Enter 10-Year Licensing Agreement
It seems Apple and HTC have finally buried the hatchet over their ongoing patent disputes with the two technology giants reaching a settlement after 2 years of lawsuits and counter-suits. In addition…
Apple Launches iPad Mini
The latest Apple product the iPad mini was launched at a conference in San Jose yesterday – Tuesday 23rd October 2012, hosted by Tim Cook and Phil Schiller. The new product has…
OnLive Gaming Tech Was Sold For Under $5 Million
A wealth of new details about the sale of cloud gaming service OnLive have been emerged, including the fact that the company was bought for just $4.8 million. OnLive announced its sale…
Sony Stops Xperia Tablet S Sales due to Manufacturing Error
Sony has suspended sales of its new waterproof Xperia Tablet S after a manufacturing fault has reportedly left it vulnerable to water. According to Sony, an error at their Chinese manufacturing plant…