New Patent Shows Google May Bring Android OS To Desktops

May be, in the future, your Android smartphone could run the same apps on your Google powered computer too. A recent patent filing by Google shows the tech giant is in the process of bringing its mobile operating system, Android, to desktop and notebook computers. With Apple already integrating more iOS powered features into its next OS X, Mountain Lion, the trend of the tablet moving into the desktop space started. Even Microsoft is in the race with Windows 8 and Windows Phone operating system. ...

February 22, 2012

Nevada in The United States Approves Google’s Self Driving Cars

Google’s self driving cars vision is becoming reality now. Nevada has become the first state in the US to approve self-driving cars. Las Vegas is the largest city in this state. This could be the real future in the automobile industry. Nevada’s Department of Motor Vehicles along with its Legislative Commission gave the stamp of approval provided that these autonomous test vehicles are distinguished from regular vehicles by a red license plate. Once the technology in the test vehicles have developed enough for public use, they will then carry a green license plate. ...

February 18, 2012

Apple Unveils OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion – Inspired By iOS - 100 New Features

Meet the latest Mac OS from Apple – Mountain Lion OS X 10.8, inspired by iOS. This next generation OS will be released this summer. The main features include deep integration of Twitter, iCloud, iMessage, Notification Center, Game Center. While Apple claims this release contains more than 100 new features, many inspired by iOS. Highlights include - iCloud Messages Reminders Notes Notifications Center Share Sheets Twitter Game Center AirPlay Mirroring (to Apple TV) Gatekeeper security ...

February 17, 2012

Microsoft Officially Confirmed New Windows Logo

Microsoft changed its Windows Logo, an inspired design from its new Metro interface. A day after Apple unveiled its next operating system Mountain Lion, Microsoft announced in an official blog confirmation that it has redesigned the Windows Logo. This new logo is truly inspired from its well known mobile operating system Windows Phone. The new design is the biggest change from its classic 90s logo. In an official post, Microsoft’s Principal Director of User Experience for Windows confirmed that the new logo carries Metro principle of being ‘Authentically Digital’. ...

February 17, 2012

Breaking: Microsoft India Store Has Been Hacked. Passwords In Plain Text Format Exposed [Update]

Well, this is huge! Microsoft’s India online store website has been hacked and all user information which was stored in plain text format without any encryption has also been exposed. It looks like the hacker team got remote access to the whole web server. The main reasons behind this hack are still unknown but from the homepage replaced information, its been predicted that a non well known hacker organization EvilShadow is behind all this invasion. ...

February 13, 2012

ChinaSnow Promises To Unlock iPhone 4S (1.0.11, 1.0.13, 1.014) and iPhone 4 (1.59.00, 2.10.04, 3.10.01, 4.10.01)

Just like Gevey SIM which requires the user to actually place the SIM interposer between the network’s SIM card, a new Chinese development ChinaSnow claims that they have successfully unlocked iPhone 4S (1.0.11, 1.0.13, 1.014) and also iPhone 4 (1.59.00, 2.10.04, 3.10.01, 4.10.01) on the latest iOS 5.0, iOS 5.0.1 versions. This is really great news for all those who are waiting for several months, especially iPhone 4 owners who are using them as music devices. ...

February 13, 2012

Google Wallet Has Been Hacked – Two Vulnerabilities Discovered

The magic has been paused – Google Wallet which is an innovative way of payment technology from Google has been hacked today. Not with one vulnerability, but two. The first hack is able to use brute-force attacks to reveal the Google Wallet PIN which keeps the application secure. The second hack allow access to Wallet app in your Android device and will add the ability to add the prepaid balance that is tied to the device. ...

February 10, 2012

Weird Gadgets To Gift On This Valentine's Day: Go Wacky!

If you have a geeky boyfriend or girlfriend and you really find it tough to impress him/her with the conventional roses, chocolates and teddies, then try something wacky that will get them noticing you and the gift in no time! Here are some weird gadgets that your beau is sure to adore this Valentines: 1. The ‘Control Your Spouse’ talking remote This talking remote will surely have your man or woman cracking up with the verbal one-off sounds and effects that will put your spouse back on track! Now the famous one-liners can be belted out with the help of a button mimicking the popular “What were you thinking?”, “What about my needs?” or the “All right, hand over the credit cards!” and many more! You could buy this talking remote in either male or female varieties - which will make your love, think of you all the time! ...

February 9, 2012

Screenshots of Newly Jailbroken iPhone 4S [Updated]

For the past four months, I’ve used a stock iPhone 4S. That was not my choice as there wasn’t a jailbreak for iPhone 4S. Today, I’ve jailbroken my iPhone 4S to experience the magic of Cydia! You are probably thinking – why should you consider jailbreaking your device? Some simple reasons are mentioned here despite many. First day screenshots from my new device - The Notification Center - Notice the ‘Superman’ logo replacing the official carrier logo. Date, Time, free memory in the status bar. Instant call, One touch twitter, search google, spy cam, and more – all from the notification center ...

February 5, 2012

20 Things Android Can Do Better Than iPhone

The very first iPhone was launched on the 29th July 2007 and on that day, the world of mobile phones changed for ever. Other cell phone manufacturers cowered, whispering amongst themselves. No single phone blew its horn in challenge. And then came Android. And today we are actually talking about 20 things that Android can do better than iPhones! 1. Android Supports Multiple Hardware Options About 10 brands of smartphones use Android OS at the moment, and the list is growing. iOS, on the other hand, is used only by iPhones and other Apple devices. ...

February 4, 2012