ATTiny based Electronic Candle
Our friend Pete Mills developed this great ATTiny based Electronic Candle, we have seen electronic candles before but what makes this one shine is how the flickering was done. Pete actually sampled the actual flicker patterns of a real candle flame so that this reproduced flame would look as close to the real thing as [...]
Samsung Galaxy Note now available for pre-order from AT&T and Best Buy
AT&T will begin to take pre-orders today for the Samsung Galaxy Note, the 5.3-inch phablet will be sold in carbon blue or ceramic white, and check in at $299 with a new agreement. Orders are set to be delivered by Feb. 17, just a bit too late for Valentine's Day. Also scheduled to be in [...]
‘Xperia Sola’ trademark hints at another possible Sony handset
In contrast to the letter-based naming scheme that it's using internationally, it seems Sony may be sticking with something a bit more unique for one future device. Following the unveiling of the Xperia Ion at CES, it's emerged today that Sony has filed to trademark the name "Xperia Sola" at the U.S. Trademark [...]
Apple removes standard Mac OS X 10.7.3 download due to bugs, offers combined download instead
Apple’s latest Mac OS X 10.7.3 release is a pain for some users due to its bugs surrounding CUI issues and the crashing of applications. Apple has already been investigating the issues with test groups, and it has apparently decided that the best thing to do at this point is remove the standard 10.7.3 update [...]
Google has a Bouncer in the Android Market to keep Malware at bay
Fighting malware has become an everyday phenomenon for mobile OS makers and one of the most targeted mobile OS is Android due to its reach and popularity. Google has now confirmed that to combat the attacks, they’ve implemented a new solution codenamed as Bouncer that scans each and every app in the Android Market for [...]
The best Australian Android phones – As of Feb. 4, 2012
We're back for another look at the best Android Phones, and this time we're heading down under. We've teamed up with our pals at Ausdroid.net for this one for the best Android smartphones available in Australia.
So without further ado, let's get to it. And be sure to check out our other Best Phones lists below.
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MIUI ROM is going open-source
MIUI is not the ROM for everyone, we get that. But for those that do enjoy using it, things just got a little better — Xiaomi has decided to release the source code changes and is in the process of open-sourcing the project. As of the time of this writing, you'll find the core patches [...]
Samsung launches Champ Deluxe Duos Touchscreen Phone in India
Samsung has expanded its dual-SIM lineup with the new Champ Deluxe Duos. It’s an entry-level touchscreen phone that is light on the pocket yet gives functionality comparable to smartphones like surfing the web, quick access to social networks et al.
The phone also comes pre-loaded with Samsung’s own ChatON messaging service which is a cross-platform [...]
Apple updates Mac OS X with bug fixes, new language support
Apple has released a new maintenance update for its Mac OS X Lion OS. The third maintenance update squashes some impending bugs as well as adds new language support.
In addition to that, the v10.7.3 update also brings improved stability, compatibility and security to the operating system.
The 700+MB update is available via Software Update or can [...]
Sony confirms Kazuo Hirai as President and CEO
Sony has confirmed the new President and CEO and it’s none other than Kazuo Hirai. Hirai’s promotion was speculated last month but Sony shot down saying nothing was planned. But with the official announcement Kazuo Hirai will assume the new positions from April 1, 2012 whereas the current CEO and President, Sir Howard Stringer will [...]