Category Archives: Media

Necomimi: The New Brainwave Sensors

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Alan Shazan

Japan has developed a new hi-tech fashion, called “Necomimi”, meaning “cat’s ears.” These white ears are worn on the head, and they reflect a person’s mood or emotions. Necomimi have two brain-wave sensors which can identify the emotional state of … Continue reading →

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‘Angry Birds’ Developers Plan IPO in Three or Four Years

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Alan Shazan

‘Angry Birds’ is one of the most-downloaded mobile games today. Rovio, the developing company, has its sights on an initial public offering in the next three or four years. “It is very possible that we will be listed in bourse … Continue reading →

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RIM Reveals Newest Upgraded BlackBerry

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Alan Shazan

Research In Motion, also known as RIM, has revealed its newest BlackBerry Bold smartphone. The upgraded software and layout is part of RIM’s effort to reestablish its presence in the smartphone market. According to the company, the new phone will … Continue reading →

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YouTube Introduces Live Streaming

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Alan Shazan

Late last week, Google’s video site YouTube released a page that focuses on live programing, stating that users have been requesting additional live streams. “With over two billion views a day, it’s easy to think about YouTube as a place … Continue reading →

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iPad 2 Popular in the Afterlife

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Alan Shazan

In Malaysia, Chinese families are scrambling to purchase paper replicas of the iPad 2 to burn for their dead, honoring an ancient tradition. The Tomb Sweeping, or Qingming, Festival, is a time duting which Asian communities honor their ancestors by … Continue reading →

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RIM Acquires tinyHippos, Inc.

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Alan Shazan

Research in Motion, the maker of the BlackBerry, has recently announced that it has bought tinyHippos Inc. The Ontario-based startup company invented Ripple, a mobile app development and testing program. Tyler Lessard, vice president of global alliances and developer relations … Continue reading →

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Apple’s iPad 2 Completely Sold Out

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Alan Shazan

Stores have completely run out of the new iPad 2 following its debut weekend. Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray Co. publicized that Apple has sold as many as 500,000 devices. Target, Apple, and Best Buy Co. stores are completely sold … Continue reading →

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Apple Launches Event to Show Off the iPad 2

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Alan Shazan

Apple is preparing for next week’s event, during which it will present the latest generation of iPads as it readies itself for increasing competition in the tablet market. The event will take place on March 2nd at the Yerba Buena … Continue reading →

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Motorola’s Xoom Priced at $799

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Alan Shazan

Motorola’s Xoom tablet is priced at $799 at Verizon Wireless. The WiFi-only version is available for $600. Chief executive Sanjay Jha said “competing with Apple you have to deliver premium products.” He added that the Xoom software is upgradeable. Motorola … Continue reading →

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HP Announces the “TouchPad”

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Alan Shazan

Hewlett-Packard Co. recently announced its “TouchPad” that will be released this summer. The company believes the tablet will keep them up and running in the market next to Apple’s iPad and similar Google devices. HP’s 9.7 inch, 1.5 lb tablet … Continue reading →

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