Twitter Turns Six With 140 Million Active Users
Happy Birthday, Twitter! The wildly popular micro-blogging platform turns six today. On its sixth birthday, the site now boasts more than 140 million active users, Twitter announced on its blog Wednesday. Users now send 340 million tweets a day, which is more than 1 billion every three days. Six years ago, on March…
New iPad heat complaints latest attack against Apple
New iPad heat complaints latest attack against Apple – The Washington Post “Antenna-gate” Apple’s iPhone 4 and a rubberized protective case called a bumper are held for a photo on July 16, 2010. Apple’s then-CEO Steve Jobs said the company knew that the iPhone 4 can lose reception when held George Frey / Bloomberg
Acamar Transfomer Windows netbook converts into a tablet
Convertible tablet-style netbooks aren’t exactly new, but I came across an unusual model form Chinese company Acamar today. There are two things that set the Acamar Transformer apart from other convertibles. For one thing, it has an 8.9 inch display. For another, it has an unusual design which allows you The…
Jellyfish-Inspired Robot Runs on Hydrogen
A new jellyfish-mimicking robot runs on hydrogen to fuel its artificial muscles as it propels itself through water. Although the current version requires tanks of hydrogen and oxygen to provide the fuel, the researchers hope the robot, called “Robojelly,” may one day be able to fuel itself by gathering hydrogen…
New iPad Has Users Complaining About Wifi Issues
Last Friday Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) launched their new third generation iPad (also known as new iPad). Many reported on Apple’s forum that the new device has problems with WiFi signals. Weak WiFi signal means reduction in speed of wireless Internet connectivity and thereby affecting browsing experience. A user named…
New iPad owners complain WiFi too slow and LTE too fast
Apple can’t seem to catch a break among new iPad owners, with heat complaints being joined by feedback that the WiFi is too slow (or indeed non-existent) while the 4G is too fast. Several early-adopters have taken to Apple’s support communities to voice concerns about the range of the tablet’s…
Windows 8 may have October launch date
The initial rollout will include devices running Intel Corp. and ARM Holdings Plc chips, making good on Microsoft’s promise to support both standards, said the people, who declined to be named because the plans are confidential. In embracing ARM technology, Microsoft is using the same kind of processors as Apple…
Henrico, Martinsville robotics teams win big at regional FIRST event
High school teams from Henrico County, Martinsville and Raleigh, N.C., emerged Saturday as top winners in the 2012 FIRST Robotics Competition Virginia Regional. A two-day robotic basketball tournament brought together 59 teams from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Connecticut and Washington to face off at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center. Top…
Why there aren’t more Android tablet apps, by the numbers
I’ve been an Android dev from the early days of the G1. I LOVE Android on phones; can’t stand it on tablets. That’s because (IMO) as a user there’s too much real estate to manage. That’s great on a phone to have that much customization. But on a tablet, I’m…
Job Seekers Asked For Facebook Passwords: Debate Roars
Job Seekers Asked For Facebook Passwords: Debate RoarsAs part of the vetting process, some companies are asking job candidates to provide their Facebook credentials. Would you? Should you? As part of the vetting process, some companies are asking job candidates to provide their Facebook credentials. Would you? Should you? It’s…
