R2-D2 Droid 2 Comes With Themed Dock [Android]
A collection of new images of the R2-D2 skinned special edition Droid 2 have been unlocked on Verizon's advertorial web site, showing the phone in much more detail—and revealing this rather nice themed dock. More
With Expanded Size Comes Greater Light-Gathering Capability, in Canon’s "World’s Largest" Sensor [Cameras]
As well as popping out news of a massive 120 megapixel sensor last week, Canon's technicians have today announced its biggest ever CMOS sensor—which measures 202 x 205 mm. That's about eight inches square.
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With Expanded Size Comes Greater Light-Gathering Capability, in Canon's "World's Largest" Sensor [Cameras]
Apple Agrees to Replace First-Gen iPod Nanos in Japan [Apple]
Wow, over in Japan Apple's not doing anything by halves—they're not only replacing faulty batteries in first-gen iPod Nanos, they're actually replacing the whole iPod. This comes after the country's government pressured Apple over the overheating iPods issue. More
Former HP Contractor Jodie Fisher Comes Forward, Expresses Regret Over Hurd’s Ousting [Hp]
Jodie Fisher , the former HP contractor who sued former HP CEO Mark Hurd for sexual harassment and then settled out of court, stated this evening that she is "surprised and saddened" the sacked executive is now without a job. More
Here’s a Great Idea: Spinning a Pregnant Lady Around Real Fast so a Baby Comes Out [What]
Patents! They are often completely fucking insane. But here's my question about this one, "Apparatus for Facilitating the Birth of a Child by Centrifugal Force:" it'd work on helping me poop, too, right? More
Thinner and Lighter Kindle Comes with Wi-Fi and Starts at $139 [Kindle]
It may have taken longer than expected, but a replacement for the Kindle 2 has arrived. The addition of Wi-Fi and an aggressive $139 starting price make the new eReader a formidable upgrade. More
Hope For Communication With The Severely Disabled Comes In The Form of… Sniffing? [Cure]
It's true, by attaching sensors to detect pressure changes in nasal tubes, those with severe disabilities or locked-in syndrome are being given the chance to communicate, control a wheelchair, or even conduct internet searches. More
What Comes After the Large Hadron Collider? [Lhc]
What kind of particle smasher will succeed the Large Hadron Collider ? It might seem premature to be asking that already, but it was one of the questions discussed at the International Conference on High Energy Physics in Paris, France. More
Digital City 88: Android fanboys attack, plus the best Netbooks games and iPad man-purses
This week, the Android army comes out swinging, as we discover that Android fans have now joined the ranks of Linux/Apple/Nintendo fanboys in terms of raw enthusiasm. We also bid a ... Originally posted at Digital City Podcast
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