Archive for September, 2010

Sharing is caring, and sharing YouTube videos is obviously the epitome of all things friendship. Introducing Socialvision, a company who’s goal is to get you to watch videos with your friends, via YouTube Social. More »


Handyman Neil Weiner saved over 400 images of child pornography onto his boss’ computer in order to get his boss, a school caretaker knocked off the job and sent local authorities CDs full of 177 images of child pronography in 2006, claiming they were from caretaker Eddie Thompson’s laptop. More »


Wi-Fi has completely changed the way we do things over the past few years due to its ease of use and accessibility, but after a 5-0 unanimous vote by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on September 23rd approved the use of unlicensed “white space” by wireless devices, wireless device users might soon be introduced to a new and improved “white space”-compatible Wi-Fi — one that can use the empty airwaves that exist between TV broadcast channels. In other words…say hello to “super Wi-Fi!” More »


My TV’s a good 42 inches (diagonal), but that’s nothing compared to the 200 feet by 80 feet monster HD screen coming to Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina in May 2011. It will weigh 165,000 pounds and will be comprised of 9 million LEDs. More »


Google Mobile has recently come up with a new unique ad, promoting its new feature that lets users search for things nearby without entering their location. It means when you’re searching for ‘pizza’ in Chicago, just type or speak ‘pizza’ and Google gives you the nearest pizza store to your location. More »


So, sometimes have to say that I really dislike watching TV cause of all the over-exaggerated commercials. I mean I look forward to something so much just to be let down. Well, that is exactly the case with one store’s window display for Nike’s Air Max shoes. More »


From Ningin: When there are people like me who can’t even remember what they ate for breakfast, nothing’s better than an important reminder every now and then! So here are all the goodies we’re currently giving out around the Mixr Media Network: More »


CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you can find everything from a nesting tables to fantastic fitness equipment to cookware! Even the two things we can’t live without: gadgets and shoes. Lucky for you, we’re giving away one $75 gift certificate courtesy of CSN Stores that may be used for shopping on either ShoesGotSole.com (shoes) or HouseholdAppliances.com (appliances and gadgets). Entering to win is easy: More »


Feeling unloved? Heysweetheart will solve your feelings of being unloved with a simple phone call, for $15 a month, or $10 if you want to sign up for the auto-recurring monthly bill. Heysweetheart will give you a call and a male or a female, depending on which one you chose will phone you up and tell them how much they love you, admire you, whatever they want to say to make your bad day bright again. It’s just a bit weird to have to pay for someone to say ‘I love you’ down the phone. They will even leave a voicemail if you don’t pick up the phone. More »


With the variety of games being released once in a while, the quest for the perfect gaming keyboard still continues and if you happen to look for a highly customizable gaming keyboard then you have to check out SteelSeries’ Shift Gaming Keyboard. More »


From Htcyou: The Android 2.2 (Froyo)-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab with Google’s latest OS has had a video released by Samsung to see it in full action with its features. More »


From Htcyou: Anyone who was planning to pre-order T-Mobile’s G2, a screenshot confirmation from TmoNews reveals that you can place an order for one starting today, September 24. More »


From Htcyou:

Some of Android devices will apparently be getting lots of ROM update this week. The included devices are AT&T;’s Samsung Captivate (Galaxy S Variant), Sprint HTC Hero, Verizon Samsung Fascinate (Galaxy S Variant), Verizon LG Ally, Sprint HTC Evo 4G, and Sprint Samsung Moment. More »


British researchers say that technology, especially those that allow Internet access, makes you happier. According to the study, it improves a person’s sense of well being and satisfaction with their family life, social life, job, etc. This report claims the complete opposite of what was previously assumed: that people use the internet in depression and that constant internet use has negative effects like isolation and obesity. Instead, technology “helps to empower people and thus gives them a sense of freedom and being in control.” More »


Are you fussy with how messy your iPad screen gets with all those fingerprints? There has been a DIY stylus made for your iPad tutorial by mrhogg on Youtube. Looks pretty simple, since all that’s needed is a candy bar wrapper, sticky tape, scissors and a pen Check out the video below to find out how to make your own stylus. More »


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