Set your phasers to stunned — researchers in the Netherlands have made a landmark breakthrough in the field of quantum teleportation that could one day see human beings getting beamed from one point in space to another. While that level of technology is still a long way off, the science community is abuzz with the… Continue reading Dutch researchers are now one step closer to Star Trek-style teleportation
Month: May 2014
The US has sent two unarmed spy drones to Japan
A pair of unarmed Global Hawk surveillance drones have been deployed to Japan by the US Air Force, possibly to keep an eye on North Korea and naval operations in China. According to the Associated Press, the drones will use the Misawa Air Base in northern Japan through October, though the US government has not provided… Continue reading The US has sent two unarmed spy drones to Japan
Luca Maestri has replaced Peter Oppenheimer as Apple’s CFO
In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, Apple announced it officially appointed Luca Maestri as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on May 29. Maestri succeeds longtime finance chief Peter Oppenheimer. Apple first revealed Maestri would be taking over for Oppenheimer in March as part of a planned CFO transition… Continue reading Luca Maestri has replaced Peter Oppenheimer as Apple’s CFO
Over 90% of iPhone users have upgraded to iOS 7
Come WWDC 2014 next week, we expect Apple to unveil iOS 8, although chances of iOS 8 being released will probably be in the later part of the year alongside the release of the iPhone 6. That being said, Chitika has recently revealed some new numbers and according to their findings, it seems that iOS 7’s… Continue reading Over 90% of iPhone users have upgraded to iOS 7
The Moto Maker will live on despite the closing of Motorola’s Texas plant
Earlier, Motorola announced that they would be closing the Texas plant. The plant is currently being used to fulfill orders for Moto X handsets ordered via the Moto Maker website, which basically allows users to customize their phones, like add engravings, match different colors to the handset, and in some cases even replace the plastic backpanel with a wooden option.… Continue reading The Moto Maker will live on despite the closing of Motorola’s Texas plant
WhatsApp has returned to the Windows Phone Store
Earlier Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore announced that WhatsApp for Windows Phone would be making back into the Windows Phone Store “quite soon”. When he said that, we assumed he meant it would arrive in the coming days or week, but apparently it was a lot sooner than we thought because it looks like WhatsApp has made its way back… Continue reading WhatsApp has returned to the Windows Phone Store
Goole will reportedly be announcing Android TV at I/O in June
Google’s rumored Android TV platform will appear at Google I/O in June, according to GigaOm. Sources close to the search giant’s plans claim the new initiative will be similar to Google TV in that it’ll be a platform manufacturers can use in TVs and set-top boxes at their own accord. Google apparently won’t be creating its own hardware,… Continue reading Goole will reportedly be announcing Android TV at I/O in June
Samsung and Oculus VR are creating a media-focused VR headset
Virtual reality company Oculus sure has been palling around with some high-profile outfits lately. First there was the company’s acquisition by Facebook, and now, according to a report by our friends over at Engadget, Oculus is schmoozing it up with Samsung to develop another virtual reality headset. The kicker is, this one will supposedly use your phone. Citing sources “close to both companies,” Engadget… Continue reading Samsung and Oculus VR are creating a media-focused VR headset
A German home automation hub called Qivicon is coming to the US
The smart home space is getting more competition, with Qivicon spreading its multi-provider home automation and security system to the US and UK. Already available in Germany, Qivicon is the handiwork of Deutsch Telekom, Samsung, Miele, and others, connecting smart appliances, thermostats, garage doors, and other devices from over 30 companies to smartphone and tablet apps. Right… Continue reading A German home automation hub called Qivicon is coming to the US
The Lomo’Instant Camera has raised over $500k on Kickstarter
Setting out to bring the next generation of cameras to the market, California-based Lomography launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for the Lomo’Instant Camera. The company originally sought out $100k for the camera, and has excitingly raised $507,828 from 4,139 backers. The brand new device is considered the world’s most creative instant system that has out of this world… Continue reading The Lomo’Instant Camera has raised over $500k on Kickstarter