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Stream Your Media With Orb...

Stream Your Media With Orb

| November 3, 2009 | 436 Views |

If you’re based in Asia like me, then digital set-top boxes that provide services such as Hulu, Netflix and Apple TV are pretty much useless because streaming U.S (or UK) TV programs is in most cases, unavailable to those outside of the country’s borders. And while nearly all set-top boxes such as the Roku box, Western Digital TV Live, Seagate’s FreeAgent Theater,...

Internet Gets Multi-Lingual Web Addresse...

Internet Gets Multi-Lingual Web Addresses

| November 1, 2009 | 320 Views | 1 Comment

Thanks to a new regulation passed at a recent the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN ) meeting in Seoul, Internet addresses will soon be able to contain non-Latin characters. The move, stated as one of the biggest changes in the Internet’s 40-year history, will open the Internet up to more users around the world as addresses could be characters as diverse...

Navy Ships With Shark Skin...

Navy Ships With Shark Skin

| October 28, 2009 | 359 Views |

The U.S Navy has announced that it will begin coating the hulls of its ships with a bacteria-busting film, Sharklet, designed to inhibit or enhance microorganism growth. The new film, inspired by the rough skin of sharks, is the first no-kill, non-toxic surface developed to control bacteria including Staph a., MRSA, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. coli and others. The Sharket surface,...

Radar Upgrade For Troops Helmets...

Radar Upgrade For Troops Helmets

| October 26, 2009 | 433 Views |

The U.S. Army is seeking a helmet-mounted radar system that will warn them of lurking threats before stumbling directly upon them. United States Military The U.S Army has plans to upgrade one of the oldest pieces of infantry armor, the helmet, into an effective tactile device by installing radar. Know as the The Helmet Mounted Radar Systems, the program specifically calls for: “A...

TV Streaming Websites...

TV Streaming Websites

| October 24, 2009 | 1,210 Views |

By now most of you may have heard that Hulu, one of the most popular video streaming websites, will begin charging for its content in 2010. So what does that mean for all the rest of us cheapskates looking to watch free TV? Lucky enough, not much, you’ll just have to spend a little extra time, hunting and bookmarking your favorite video streaming sites. Free TV and Video Streaming...

Sony 360 Degree 3D Display...

Sony 360 Degree 3D Display

| October 22, 2009 | 461 Views |

Sony has unveiled its new 360 degree cylindrical 3D display. The cylindrical display can be viewed from all angles, furthermore, the user need not wear the glass usually required to see the 3D image. Sony is keeping technical details quite for now, however we do know that the display is about 10.6-inches tall and 5.1-inches in diameter, has a resolution of 96 pixels by 128 pixels, and...

ASUS W-90 Laptop with Office 2007...

ASUS W-90 Laptop with Office 2007

| October 20, 2009 | 428 Views |

Starting October 1 through October 31, 2009 we will be offering Microsoft Office 2007 Software Suite pre-installed on the hot new ASUS W90 laptop at no additional cost. The Microsoft Office Suite is an essential part of computing and offers users powerful tools for a broad array of needs. The software retails at over $300 but will be available with the ASUS W90 FREE. Click Here To...

Google Android Used For Military Applica...

Google Android Used For Military Application

| October 18, 2009 | 466 Views |

Defense contractor Raytheon has developed software that transforms Google’s mobile operating system into a military application. Using Android software tools, Raytheon engineers built a basic application for military personnel that combines maps with a buddy list. The application, known as the Raytheon Android Tactical System (RATS), allows soldiers to track fellow...

New Wi-Fi Spec Better Than Bluetooth...

New Wi-Fi Spec Better Than Bluetooth

| October 16, 2009 | 391 Views |

Almost as soon as the 802.11n wireless standard became official in September, a new Wi-Fi specification is on the horizon – Wi-Fi Direct. The new spec will allow devices such as phones, cameras, printers, computers, keyboards, and headphones to directly connect to one another, individually or to multiple devices. Wi-Fi Alliance’s Marketing Director, Kelly Davis-Felner, said:...

USS New York...

| October 14, 2009 | 485 Views |

The USS New York, a Navy ship built with tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center towers, began its maiden voyage last Tuesday, down the Mississippi River on route to New York. The USS New York, was built and named to commemorate the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. But the ship means so much more to many, as the workers were tragically hit by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, during the...

Raytheons VR Combat Simulator...

Raytheons VR Combat Simulator

| October 12, 2009 | 506 Views |

Military defense contractor Raytheon, has developed a new combat simulator in which fully rigged soldiers are able to roam freely while engaging enemies through their virtual reality goggles. Teaming up with the Oscar-winning 3D company Motion Reality Inc, Raytheon developed the simulator to train up to 12 soldiers on small unit tactics and clearing IEDs. During the simulation,...

Remotely Destroy Cell Phone Data...

Remotely Destroy Cell Phone Data

| October 8, 2009 | 1,206 Views | 5 Comments

Getting over the loss of misplacing or having your cell phone stolen can be difficult for anyone, especially for those who store sensitive data on it. While acquired cell phones have a certain value on the black market, the personal data stored on the phone’s SIM, internal memory or flash drive can hold its own worth in the wrong hands. Identity theft is an increasing problem...

Switching From Windows To Mac...

Switching From Windows To Mac

| October 6, 2009 | 800 Views |

“If you spend more time trying to get your computer to work and less time doing what you want, it’s time to get a Mac. Because Apple makes both the software and the hardware, everything works together, just as it should. That’s why people who get a Mac love a Mac. And why you will, too.” Well, Apple would say that, but no matter how much you stand to benefit, the thought of...

DIY Emergency Cellphone Charger...

DIY Emergency Cellphone Charger

| October 4, 2009 | 706 Views |

There are many situations when a DIY emergency cellphone charger would save the day> Well, if you have access to a few cheap parts (say, from a local Radio Shack store) you could be making that all important phone call in no time. To rig your emergency charger you will need, a few AA batteries, a four AA battery tray, two wires (red and black), two alligator clips, and a paperclip....

The Navy’s Command Center Of The F...

The Navy’s Command Center Of The Future

| October 2, 2009 | 492 Views |

A prototype facility being built at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SPAWAR) in San Diego, may become the Navy’s new command center. And looking at the images, the place is clearly inspired by Star Trek. The The Command Center of the Future (CCoF) prototype is designed to bring together senior decision makers from remote locations to make strategic decisions,...

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