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Archive for April, 2011
3 things I like and dislike about Xbox Live
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Playstation Network is still down after 9 days, which got Betanews reader Robert Johnson thinking about what he likes about Microsoft’s game console and online service and what should change.
A dozen downloads you missed this week
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By Chris Wiles
After a quiet start, the week ends with a rush of new releases and updates to popular software, including Chrome 11, Hard Disk Manager 11 and CCleaner 3.06. Come grab them all.
Despite Sony’s claims, PSN hackers may have credit card numbers
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Sony says there was no evidence that hackers have obtained PlayStation Network user’s credit card info. However, new reports indicate that they have it, and are selling it to the highest bidder.
Scientists create artificial synapse
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Researchers from the University of Southern California have successfully created an artificial functioning synapse circuit, the same as those which allow electrical impulses to be passed between neurons deeps within our brains.
This is a particularly big development and means that scientists are now one step closer to creating larger, synthetic parts of the brain.
In the long-run this will not only be a huge technological feat, but will help those who have suffered brain injuries and work towards creating more intelligent systems and robots.
Read More...Leica i9 concept pairs camera with iPhone
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As more photo applications enter the mobile app market and the camera capabilities of the iPhone improves, it’s no wonder people are leaving their cameras behind in favour of their smart phones.
Black Design Associates has created a new concept that combines iPhone 4 photography with a Leica fixed lens rangefinder camera, which could be used as just a case but also enables optical zoom, shutter dials and flash.
Read More...Protection Travel Themed Checkpoint Friendly Pouch Sleeve Sack (Blue) for Archos 9 PC Tablet
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Read More...8000 Observers Report on Nigerian Elections via Text Message
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One of the largest parallel vote tabulation efforts is under way right now in Nigeria to observe and monitor gubernatorial elections. Project 2011 Swift Count is observing the national assembly, state assembly, and gubernatorial elections with 8000 trained election observers. The observers are also working across six high-priority states to complete parallel vote tabulations to verify the official results in six corresponding gubernatorial elections.
Read More...TweetingSeat combines online and offline interactions
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Although there are plenty of virtual worlds, fake identities and secret lives played out online, more and more people are using the Internet (particularly social networks) in a way that is no longer distinct or separated from their real lives. In fact an increasing number of people switch between online and offline worlds quite naturally, whether that be speaking about a real life experience on Twitter or talking to someone in real life and arranging to go and meet them on Facebook Chat later.
Read More...The Royal Wedding online
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Everyone here in the UK (and those much further afield as well, I imagine) is getting ready for tomorrow, to see the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton now known globally as The Royal Wedding.
As much as some people pretend they’re not interested, there’s certainly a sense of excitement in the air in London today as people hang bunting, put up flags and begin preparations for the various street parties taking place all over the country.
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