Google Launches Voice Search in iPhone - 'Sound’s Pretty ImpressiveNovember 14th, 2008 When tech giants like Google and Apple work on a collaborative project, the whole speculation around it goes hyper. We knew that Google was working on some Apple app.
Mayan's made salt... Are you surprised?April 7th, 2005 I have been reading on and on in different feeds how they have discovered that ancient Mayan's made salt. What's the big deal about it?
We make salt too.
AT&T complains to regulators that Google Voice gets unfair advantage from blocking some callsSeptember 25th, 2009 AT&T complains Google Voice blocks calls it can'tSEATTLE — AT&T Inc. said Friday that Google Inc.'s Internet phone program gets an unfair advantage from blocking calls to rural communities where local carriers charge high connection fees.
Can you hear me now? New computer virus could let criminals and spies eavesdrop on Skype callsSeptember 2nd, 2009 Wiretapping Skype calls: virus eavesdrops on VoIPSAN FRANCISCO — Some computer viruses have a crude but scary ability to spy on people by logging every keystroke they type. Now hackers and potentially law enforcement have another weapon: a virus that can eavesdrop on voice conversations that go over computers instead of a regular phone line.
Japanese Scientists Build Breakthrough Brain-Machine InterfaceMay 24th, 2006 Honda scientists have created Brain Machine Interface that translate thoughts into electrical signals which can be used to control machinery. It doesn't require the user to undergo surgery or even extensive training - a major advance over past thought-controlled technologies.
Vonage gets a cheap-calling app on the iPhone, BlackBerry; undercuts on international callsOctober 5th, 2009 Vonage releases calling app for iPhone, BlackBerryNEW YORK — Vonage Holdings Corp., a pioneer in Internet-based home phone service, is launching applications for the iPhone and BlackBerry that undercut the international calling rates of major wireless carriers. The free programs let users place calls that are routed over Vonage's network, at least for the international leg.
Microsoft Vista Final Beta RC2 ReleasedOctober 9th, 2006 Microsoft is making the last trial version (Release Candidate 2) of Vista operating system available to developers and beta testers before it releases the finished product. RC2 version of Vista can only be downloaded by TechNet and Microsoft developer network members.
Reverse engineering Google thought process in developing Google Web AcceleratorMay 11th, 2005 An attempt to demonstrate how such brain-dead schemes gets approved in a corporate setting looking to maximize shareholder values.
Apple 'continues to study' Google Voice for iPhone; AT&T claims no role in blocking programAugust 22nd, 2009 Apple denies 'rejecting' Google Voice for iPhoneSEATTLE — Apple Inc. told federal regulators Friday that it blocked the Google Voice program from running on the iPhone because it alters important functions on the device — yet Apple denied that it has rejected Google's application outright.
First thought reading brain chip implanted in USApril 1st, 2005 A paralysed man in the US has become the first person to benefit from a brain chip that reads his mind. Matthew Nagle, 25, was left paralysed from the neck down and confined to a wheelchair after a knife attack in 2001.
iPhone Hacking: Security Vulnerability Allows Full Remote Control From Malicious Web SitesJuly 24th, 2007 Security researchers Charlie Miller, Jake Honoroff & Joshua Mason claimed and then demonstrated a prrof-of-concept vulnerability in iPhone which can be used by any website to inject codes in iPhone which will allow full remote control of your iPhone over the internet. The hackers can do everything you can do with your iPhone remotely.
Revolutionary Buttonless Cell PhonesAugust 21st, 2006 A new buttonless handset by Pilotfish and Synaptics heralds a new generation of mobiles which understands your signs and gestures and your cheek too. Onyx device understands signs and gestures, thanks to the sensitive touch pad covering most of its surface.
Your Facebook profile can tell who you really areMay 27th, 2009 LONDON - The Facebook profile of any person can easily tell what kind of a person he or she is in real life, according to a new study. The study found that university students considered likeable by people, who met them in real life, appeared to make a similar impression on people who view their Facebook profiles.
AT&T to allow iPhone owners to use Internet calling services on its wireless networkOctober 6th, 2009 AT&T to expand Internet calling services on iPhoneWASHINGTON — AT&T Inc. said late Tuesday that it will begin allowing iPhone owners to use Internet calling services on its wireless network.
BSNL provides affordable broadband in Himachal villagesSeptember 25th, 2009 SHIMLA - Telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has launched cheap broadband connectivity to the internet in Himachal Pradesh for faster penetration of information technology in rural and remote areas, an official said here Saturday. "Under the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), BSNL has launched broadband connectivity in rural and tribal areas of the hill state at a subsidised tariff," a BSNL spokesperson said.