Apple Files Patent Application For iPad Smart Cover With Secondary Display
Apple filed a new patent application on Thursday, August 2 with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for an iPad Smart Cover that would also function as a secondary touchscreen display for the device.
How Google's Chopping Block Plans To Phase Out Products? Find Out
Search giant Google has announced plans to phase out products that are not fetching expected results and focus on products that are doing well, in order to provide better service for users.
Galaxy Note 2 Release Date Confirmed By Samsung, It's Aug 29
Premium handset manufacturer Samsung has confirmed that the next version of the popular Galaxy Note tablet will be released Aug 29.
Windows 8 OS Final Copy Leaks To File Sharing Sites; Microsoft Remains Mum On Torrent Leak
The final copy of the Windows 8 OS has leaked to file sharing sites, The Verge reported. The leaked version appears to be the enterprise edition of the much-awaited OS.
Facebook Accounts of Major MLB Teams Hacked; Hackers Post Amusing Messages As Status Updates
The Facebook pages of several Major League Baseball (MLB) teams were hacked Thursday afternoon with hackers posting amusing status and downright obscene messages on the wall.
Microsoft Releases Windows 8 OS To PC Manufacturers; Developers Can Download It From August 15
Software Giant Microsoft announced Wednesday that it had released its much-awaited touch-based Windows 8 operating system to manufacturers.
Michael Phelps' Olympic Record Turns Twitter Favourite Too; Sets New Record In Twitter Traffic
Michael Phelps who set an all-time Olympic record on July 31, claiming the 19th Olympic Gold medal across 12 Olympic Games starting 2000, can also lay claim to the most tweeted athlete ever so far in the games, the Twitter announced August 1.
Pirate Bay's Olympic Outing Appears Subdued Despite Olympics 2012 Fever
Pirate Bay, which renamed itself as Olympic Bay and sported a new logo on home page signifying the five Olympic rings with the tagline "this is for everyone," has reverted to its original logo on the home page despite Olympics being the trending topic.
Demonoid Suffers Prolonged Downtime After DDoS Attack; Site To Remain Inaccessible For Longer Period
Demonoid, the popular BitTorrent, site has been inaccessible from July 24 and the downtime is expected to continue for an indeterminate span of time.
Dropbox Confirms Hacking Reports, Adds New Security Features To Bolster Service
Dropbox, the online file storage site confirmed Tuesday that a small number of accounts were hacked on its services and the organization has introduced security features that improve account safety and facilitate robust recovery.
Gore Vidal Leaves Behind Iconoclastic Memoirs That Survive The Ravages Of Time
Celebrated author, playwright, politician and commentator Gore Vidal breathed his last Tuesday and left behind a repository of published works and remarks that were famous for their unconventional wit and wisdom.
How Apple iPhone Turned Resilient Against Several Attempts To Nix It
A report published in the Telegraph Media Group Tuesday revealed how the iPhone survived "multiple attempts" to scrap it owing to design flaws.
Samsung Galaxy Note T-Mobile Variant's Release Date Set For Aug. 8; Device To Cost $250
T-Mobile customers will soon get a chance to experience the phone-tablet sensation Samsung Galaxy Note with the S Pen for $250, the Android Authority reported.
Mountain Lion Downloads Exceed Three Million; Apple Seeds Mountain Lion 10.7.5, iCloud Control Panel With Developers
Apple announced Monday that downloads of the latest OS X, Mountain Lion, had exceeded three million in just four days, making it the most successful OS X release in the company's history.
Microsoft Readies Windows 8 War Chest With Wireless Mice, Keyboard
As Microsoft Corp gears to take on the leaders in the handheld devices market with the Oct 26 release of Surface, its tablet answer to competitor offerings, the software maker has strengthened its war chest with the launch of the wireless mice and keyboard.
NBC Olympics Coverage Draws Flak On Twitterverse
Even as NBC claimed that it registered record audience for its prime-time TV coverage of Olympic Games, the Twitter was flooded with complaints about the U.S. network's streaming efforts and broadcast delays of key competitions.
NOAA's Aquarius, World's Only Undersea Lab Crippled By Budget Constraints (VIDEO)
The future of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Aquarius laboratory, the world's only undersea lab appears bleak owing to budget cuts from the Federal Government.
New Apple Ads Aired During Olympics 2012 Opening Ceremony Earn Widespread Criticism On Digital Media (VIDEO)
Tech giant, Apple launched a new ad campaign during the Olympics 2012 Opening Ceremony featuring three separate commercials that seem to have earned more criticism than goodwill.
NSA Turns To Hackers To Make Internet Secure Against Cyberattacks
The National Security Agency has sought the help of professional hackers to render the Internet more secure against cyberattacks and for intelligence sharing against potential threats.
Apple Accidentally Issues OS X Server Codes For Mountain Lion Up-to-Date Program
Apple Mac Users who were attempting to upgrade to Mountain Lion, the latest operating system, were mistakenly issued with OS X Server components on July 26.
Google, Facebook, Twitter Turn The Spotlight On London Olympics 2012
Google, Twitter and Facebook celebrate Olympics 2012 with special initiatives that has fans hooked to the Internet for more than the usual number of hours.
How Google Fiber Can Be A Game Changer In Internet And Cable Television Markets With Gigabit Speed Service
Google Fiber + TV with its one gigabit per second Internet and cable television service is all set to change the dynamics of the broadcast media though its content line-up is yet to match up with traditional players.
Now, A Cancer Drug That Helps Identify Dormant HIV
Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in collaboration with scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health, National Cancer Institute, Merck and the University of California have identified a drug employed in treating certain types of lymphoma that help dislodge a hidden virus in patients receiving treatment for HIV.
Colorado Shooting: Obama Calls For Gun Control Amidst Growing Concerns Over 'Dark Knight Rises' Premiere Massacre
President Barack Obama, who remained mum on the issue of gun control, has finally broken his silence and called for "consensus" on reduction of gun violence across the United States, Reuters has reported.
Apple Mac OS X Mountain Lion 10.8 Upgrades Take 13 Minutes To Less Than An Hour
Mountain Lion upgrades on Apple's Macs take anywhere from 13 minutes to an hour say reports. Upgrades occur faster in SSD-equipped Mac Laptops in comparison to HD-equipped Macs.
New Apple Malware Identified Ahead of Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Release
A report of a new malware targeting Apple's ninth major OS X release, version 10.8 Mountain Lion, has created a flutter among tech enthusiasts.
Colorado Shooter James Holmes' Online Arsenal Rampage Raises Debate Over Gun Rights And Arms Freedom
It is surprising to note how Colorado shooter James Holmes amassed arsenal without raising an eye of suspicion about his online purchase when internet firms can track customer behavior and profiles online.
Google Commemorates Amelia Earhart's Birthday With Lockheed Doodle On Google Search
Google Search celebrated the 115th birth anniversary of Amelia Earhart, the first woman aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic, by showcasing a Lockheed Vega 5b doodle seen with Amelia Earhart stepping into the flying machine on the home page.
Tam O'Shaughnessy Buoyed Sally Ride To New Feats in NASA And Space Voyage
As news of America's first woman on space Sally Ride's death spread like wildfire, many expressed their support to her grieving family members including Tam O'Shaughnessy her partner of 27 years.
Twitter Partners With NBC To Become Athletes’ Voice During Olympics 2012
Twitter is hosting a special page for London Olympics 2012 that brings together athletes, their families and fans on a common platform in association with Comcast Corp's NBCUniversal.