Stanford Uni makes open source camera By Mark Harris in Seattle published 4 September 09 Researchers are Stanford University in California have invented an open source camera that can be loaded with new features in a flash.
Dolby Axon gets beta release By Mark Harris in Seattle published 4 September 09 Dolby Laboratories today announced a limited beta release of its new Dolby Axon desktop client software that brings surround sound voice technology to a chat room environment.
Vonage iPhone app gets OK from Apple By Mark Harris in Seattle published 1 September 09 Vonage has announced that Apple has approved its mobile application for iPhone and iPod Touch
Apple sets iPod launch day for September 9 By Mark Harris in Seattle published 31 August 09 Apple has sent out invitations to its annual iPod event, for next Wednesday September 9.
Canada forces Facebook to improve privacy By Mark Harris in Seattle published 27 August 09 Canadian Privacy Commissioners wins changes in terms of use, apps
Snapfish launches 'magic' photo books By Mark Harris in Seattle published 27 August 09 Snapfish by HP today announced a simple new way for people to quickly create custom photo books, along with a host of convenient tools designed to make accessing and sharing photos easier.
Hollywood finally embraces DivX By Mark Harris in Seattle published 26 August 09 Film Fresh to sell $10 digital downloads of blockbusters
Social networks leak personal data By Mark Harris in Seattle published 26 August 09 Study finds Facebook and MySpace handing out identifiable info
Neural nets clean up music libraries By Mark Harris in Seattle published 26 August 09 Computer scientists in Taiwan have devised a neural network program that can successfully classify a computerised music file based on its beat and tempo.
Roboni-i mixes robotics and gaming By Mark Harris in Seattle published 25 August 09 Robonica, a South African/U.S. start-up focused on developing new forms of robotic entertainment, announces the launches of an all-new product category - Robotic Gaming - with its Roboni-i system.
Segway-alike GoPet adds wheel, removes tech By Mark Harris in Seattle published 25 August 09 Cut-price electric trike now comes with basket!
Microsoft's OneApp targets non-smartphones By Mark Harris in Seattle published 24 August 09 Lightweight gateway app accesses social networking and widgets
A tweet a day keeps the doctor away By Mark Harris in Seattle published 24 August 09 Twitter is emerging as a potentially valuable means of real-time, on-the-go communication of healthcare information and medical alerts, say doctors
MicroFueler runs cars on old beer By Mark Harris in Seattle published 24 August 09 $10,000 home pump automates conversion of waste to ethanol
Ricoh CX2 offers high dynamic range and more By Mark Harris in Seattle published 21 August 09 Ricoh today announced the launch of a 10.7x (28-300mm) superzoom offering automatic high dynamic range shooting, 5fps continuous shooting and more.
Robo doc detects cancer 40% better than humans By Mark Harris in Seattle published 21 August 09 Canadian researchers have created a touchy-feely robot that detects tougher tumour tissue in half the time, and with 40 per cent more accuracy than a human.
Scientists propose creating black holes By Mark Harris in Seattle published 21 August 09 Boffins at Dartmouth University in New Hampshire are proposing a new way of creating a reproduction black hole in the laboratory on a much-tinier scale than their celestial counterparts.
Mozilla boss votes against browser ballot By Mark Harris in Seattle published 20 August 09 Mozilla Foundation Chair Mitchell Baker has slammed Microsoft's proposal for a browser ballot to give users a choice of internet browsers on Windows PCs.
Scientist suggests aircraft made of teeth By Mark Harris in Seattle published 20 August 09 Well, the Tooth Fairy has got a lot of ground to cover
Chemists probe touchscreen mysteries By Mark Harris in Seattle published 19 August 09 Not all smudge and anti-reflection coatings are the same, apparently
Quite Interesting wireless power tech agreed By Mark Harris in Seattle published 18 August 09 The Wireless Power Consortium announced that it has chosen the logo Qi to represent the first international wireless power standard for consumer electronic devices.
US Army to spend $3 million on death rays By Mark Harris in Seattle published 18 August 09 Laser Guided Energy beam weapons nearly ready to deploy
Ford's electric cars will talk to the grid By Mark Harris in Seattle published 18 August 09 Vehicles can be set to charge up using cheap or green power
Did hacker steal 130m credit cards? By Mark Harris in Seattle published 17 August 09 Albert Gonzalez, 28, of Miami, Florida, was indicted today for conspiring to hack into computer networks and stealing data relating to more than 130 million credit and debit cards.
Scientists working on corpse sniffer By Mark Harris in Seattle published 17 August 09 Forensic gadget will find and date corpses