Archive for November, 2008
RIM clears up BlackBerry Storm OS situation
Well, it looks it looks like we can put the first Storm conspiracy theory to rest, as RIM has now come out and said that the supposed delay-causing Storm OS glitch was, in fact, more of a sticker glitch, and that there was never such a thing as an OS version 4.7.0.82. As you may [...]
Nanotech polyester fabric never gets wet, brings back the leisure suit in a big way
Researchers at the University of Zurich have combined the stylish, debonair appeal of polyester with the cutting edge science of nanotechnology to create a material that just cannot get wet. When coated with millions of 40nm-wide silicone nanofilaments, the hydrophobic polyester is protected by a layer of air that prevents water from making contact with [...]
NICT researchers develop new method to make holography more practical
It’s still not quite point-and-shoot, but it looks like some researchers at Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (or NICT) have gone some ways towards making holography a tiny bit more practical. As Tech-On reports, their method is based around a fly-eye lens that consists of a number of micro lenses, which allows [...]
CECT V8800 Dual SIM Card Phone With Bluetooth Function
The CECT V8800 DV camera phone has unique functions of nearly 160 degree flip angle, and 180 degree rotating screen, different angle will bring you different feel. It also has high-definition camera with photoflash lamp, support digital zoom, white balance and night shooting mode, can be taken photos by side.
Production Tesla Roadster gets glorious hands-on: stifle your envy, please
Here at Engadget, we hold a special place in our hearts for Mr. Jason Calacanis, but regardless of whose name is on the pink slip, there’s no denying that the vehicle you’re peering at above just struck all sorts of jealousy in your chest. This Very Orange (seriously) Tesla Roadster is one of the very [...]
G1′s browser getting hijacked like a cab in Liberty City?
There’s already been a G1 firmware pushed out to patch up a browser security issue, but you know how it goes with those — two flaws seem to magically sprout up in place of every one that’s snuffed out. It’s unclear exactly what’s going on here, but some G1 users are reporting that attempting to [...]
