Archive for June, 2011

It has been recently announced that Wikipedia will soon be adding a new feature called the “WikiLove” button with a purpose to encourage the contributors to keep editing the information despite any corrections and criticisms made by others. More »


From Htcyou: HTC has announced that the EVO 3D will be released in Europe next month. The phone is powered by Android 2.3 and features a 4.3-inch display with qHD (540 x 960) resolution. More »


According to a blog post from Tumblr president John Maloney, the microblogging platform Tumblr has been growing rapidly lately, getting about 8.4 billion page views a month. Being like a combination of Facebook and Twitter, the site attracts a lot of teenagers. More »


From Htcyou: The Qi-certified Wireless Charging Battery Cover for the HTC Thunderbolt is now finally available at Verizon stores. It’s currently not listed in Verizon’s online store for some reason, but you can go to a retail store and get it for $30. However, the charging dock is sold separately for an extra $70. More »


Kids these days are all about electronics. I mean, when I grew up, all I had were Barbie dolls and toy blocks. Nowadays, kids at the age of 5 seem to already be professional with an iPad. Even my cousin bought one for his three year old daughter, saying how it was for her to learn how to draw. Kids just love mesmerizing electronics. LeapFrog realized that too, which is why they are making a tablet for kids. More »


Wireless broadband service WiMAX recently hit about 17.7 million subscribers around the world and estimates from the WiMAX Forum report there will be 45 million by 2013. The director of marketing at the WiMAX Forum, Declan Byrne has admitted defeat to Long Term Evolution technology when it comes to mobile broadband but that won’t stop WiMAX from providing the best quality service. More »


Now, I don’t really see this as a “Who would win?” situation. It just seems that the lions are interested in the military vehicle worth half a million dollars. More »


Today’s Unique USB features a Hello Kitty Mini USB Aquarium! Inside is a mermaid Hello Kitty and her bunny, both with tails and I’m guessing that they can move. More »


George Hotz aka GeoHot is known for hacking into and releasing the PS3 private key. He’s been keeping a low profile since the jailbreak lawsuit was settled in April, but word is that he works for Mark Zuckerberg now at Facebook. More »


From Wirebot: The long anticipated decision to the Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association has finally come. This case originated a few years back, when California wanted to pass state laws to prohibit the sales of violent games to minors. Of course, this caught the attention of the rating systems board (EMA in this case), retailers, and gamers across the nation. More »


From Wirebot: Suspect Ryan Cleary, who was arrested in Essex last week for being linked to hacking group LulzSec, has just been granted bail. Conditions of his bail include a curfew between 9AM and 7PM, as well as wearing an electronic tag. More »


The Logitech Alert HD video security system consists of a bunch of cameras and a wireless network adapter. Basically, you just need to hook the adapter up to your wireless router, place the cameras where needed, and download the Logitech Alert app. If you choose, emails can be sent to you when cameras detect motion, so you will be able to quickly tune in to your cameras. More »


Bike riding is a fun pass time or a good way to travel and get to where you need to be, but not when the ground is full of things like broken glass or random screws that could easily puncture your tire and lead to a lot of hassle. Bike Hacks reader Nicolás recently shared an easy DIY that will help protect your tires from the unseen sharp objects of the world. More »


The IPEVO Cushi stand places your iPad at an angle and provides an area for your hands, head, or wireless Apple keyboard. More »


Glasses are typically made using metal, plastic or wood but these glasses, designed by Azusa Murakami and Alexander Groves, are made from human hair. More »


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