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NASA finances the printing of a 3D pizza

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:37:03 GMT

While until now it has been known that NASA was interested in 3D printers to develop complex engine pieces, this new printing format today received funding for a different object.

Samsung confirms more than 10 million Galaxy S IV shipped, new colours to come this summer

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:40:02 GMT

Having only hinted at it until now, sales of Samsung’s Galaxy S IV has finally officially shipped more than 10 million units.

Rumour: Apple’s iWatch in testing phase before production

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:50:01 GMT

Apple’s connected iWatch is in pre-production phase, with the device coming with a 1.5" OLED display.

Samsung Galaxy S IV Active: first pictures

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:45:01 GMT

The Samsung Galaxy S IV Active should be the first model with a case resistant to scratches and dust. This Smartphone is now starting to be unveiled.

Samsung Redwood and Melius: the first Tizen Magnolia Smartphone’s?

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:43:07 GMT

We are impatiently waiting for the first Tizen Smartphone to be released by Samsung, but it is now possible that we may see two released in the same quarter: the Samsung Redwood and Samsung Melius.

Windows 8: indifference to modern applications?

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:10:01 GMT

According to the results of a study conducted by Soluto, 60% of Windows 8 users on a desktop or laptop computer run a Modern UI application less than once a day.

LG’s Flexible and unbreakable OLED screen demonstrated in video

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:34:59 GMT

As planned, LG is present at the SID show in Vancouver, with the company creating a sensation by presenting their flexible and unbreakable OLED screen.

Flickr reinforces their user interface and extends their storage capacity

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:27:19 GMT

Yahoo! Called the worlds press together yesterday to make an announcement. While most expected this to be related to their purchase of the Tumblr network, it was instead the release of a new version of Flickr.

Android 4.3 for release on June 10?

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:01 GMT

Missing from the Google I/O conference, the Android 4.3 update is planned for release on the 10th of June.

Skype: your conversations read by Microsoft?

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:10:01 GMT

While Microsoft oriented part of their campaign against Google by pushing the story that they read users emails, Microsoft could also now be behind the same action on Skype.

MegaUpload: Kim Dotcom obtains the Supreme Courts attention

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:36:35 GMT

New Zealand’s Supreme Court will examine Kim Dotcom’s request to have access to all details of the lawsuit against him in the MegaUpload case so that he can content the extradition case to the United States currently running against him.

Google Maps integrates Google Earth, provides full immersion and custom maps

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:25:02 GMT

This was the subject which people wanted the most details on at Google’s conference, with the new version of Google Maps to soon bring a range of new features.

Pirate3D Buccaneer: a 3D printer for $347

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:01:02 GMT

3D printers are starting to become more common, with the market to only grow in the coming months and years. The manufacturer Pirate3D wants to be a part of this growth market, with the company offering a model starting at $347.

Blue: Windows 8.1 update to be available for free

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:48:43 GMT

Windows Blue will be Windows 8.1. An update to Windows 8 will be freely offered to users through the Windows Store.

Windows 8: Microsoft hits back at criticisms

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:30:01 GMT

Microsoft’s vice-president of communications is disappointed by the lack of understanding in the criticisms made against Windows 8, with his view being that the product is improving each day.

Gmail, Drive and Google+ Photos to use 15 GB of unified storage

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:10:01 GMT

Google is offering an all-in-one storage solution with 15 GB of capacity to be available for sharing between Gmail, Drive and Google+ Photos. A few concessions have been made though.

Apple: data encryption too complex for the police, with the company inundated with requests

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:29:55 GMT

In a previous report, the ATF indicated their frustration with Apple’s encryption system, as it made the agencies life difficult for the collection of proof to incarcerate criminals. Apple has since then created a list speciality dedicated to Police services.

Microsoft ready to purchase Barnes & Noble’s Nook Media for 1 billion dollars

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:10:01 GMT

Nook Media, the company set up to bring together Microsoft and Barnes & Noble to conquer the school textbook market, could be purchased by Microsoft for 1 billion dollars.

The plans to the first 3D printed weapon downloaded more than 100 000 times, the ITAR says stop

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:04:56 GMT

Last week, Cody Wilson once again started controversy by bringing up the legality of weapons created by 3D printers by presenting the first 100% printed weapon. The plans were released to the internet with more than 100 000 downloads recorded in the first 5 days.

YouTube releases subscription service

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:10:01 GMT

Google’s online video sharing platform has launched a subscription service. This service is being conducted through a pilot program, with partner channels being offered for 99 cents a month, with a 14 day trial being offered for free.

Nook HD/HD+: Barnes & Noble announces their arrival on the Google Play portal

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:45:01 GMT

Losing speed due to the increased competition from Amazon and their Kindle Fire products, book retailer Barnes & Noble has announced their integration into the Google Play portal for their Nook HD and Nook HD+ tablets.

Microsoft: Surface II tablet to be unveiled during the Build conference in June?

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:10:01 GMT

The new generation of Microsoft’s Surface tablets could be presented during the Build developer’s conference in June.

HTC M4: visually very similar to the HTC One?

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:30:02 GMT

The HTC M4, the smaller brother of the HTC One/HTC M7, could share a lot of visual similarities with the larger model, although in a slightly smaller format.

Google Now arrives on iOS via Google Search

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:30:02 GMT

It won’t be available as a native application, but rather as an update to Google Search, with the Google Now assistant appearing on Apple’s iOS platform.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3: an official 7” Android tablet

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:10:02 GMT

Surprise: while we were waiting for the new Galaxy Tab 3 range to be unveiled with an 8" tablet, it is a 7” version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 which will open the product line.