Cleared by US & European regulators after months of deliberation, Microsoft and Yahoo look to put a dent into Google’s 90% market share of web searches with Microsoft’s acquisition of Yahoo. Microsoft’s plans to buy Continue reading “Microsoft-Yahoo Search Deal Approved”.
Ditching designs derived from analysis of the aerodynamics of golf balls and their dimples, designers are more focused on ultra-smooth suits to reduce friction and turbulence as much as 3%. Keep an eye on the Continue reading “Olympic Skiiers Excel with Techie Snow Suits”.
Looking for that late Valentine’s gift? This may not be the best gift for her…or even for him. It is, however, a most unusual computer mouse that for some may be bordering on the obscene. Continue reading “Introducing the G-Spot Mouse”.
Don’t have a iPhone or other smartphone that offers a Facebook app? Facebook has you covered. A slimmed-down version (i.e.- no photos) will be available soon for mobile phones. The world’s biggest social network has Continue reading “Facebook Launches ‘Zero’ Site for Mobile Phones”.
Microsoft is getting serious about OS activation hackers again and will be pushing out a “voluntary ” OS update containing the Windows Genuine Advantage tool. Users running illegitimate copies will receive a black background and Continue reading “Microsoft Targets Windows 7 Activation Hackers”.
Amid concerns of privacy breaches, Google is admitting guilt in failing to adequately test their newest social networking tool – Google Buzz. Part of the problem is the assumption of user preferences which hasn’t gone Continue reading “Google Admits Buzz Testing Flaws”.
The future is here! Long have we dreamed of laser or energy based weapons being put to real world use and now the U.S. Missile Defense Agency has done just that with a 747 mounted Continue reading “U.S. Successfully Tests Airborne Laser on Missile”.
Perhaps spurned from the huge success of the games on Facebook, Flickr co-founder Stewart Butterfield is launching ‘Glitch’ – a free online 2D puzzle solving game. Free you say? Mostly. The money maker comes by Continue reading “Flickr Co-Founder Unveils Online Game ‘Glitch’”.
Old Mr. Sun is getting cranky and churning up its activity which means potential problems for GPS users as they rely on satellite data. Solar flares and radiation may black out the signal and/or give Continue reading “Sat-Nav Devices Face Big Errors as Solar Activity Rises”.
Apple has released it’s much anticipated photo-editing software update with Aperture 3. Added are a slew of new features with the inclusion of the Faces and Places component which has been a big hit with Continue reading “Apple Introduces Aperture 3”.
Beware of file sharing sites (again)! Hackers are skimming Twitter log in and password info knowing that users recycle their passwords and are using the information gleaned to do some dirty deeds. Browse smart and Continue reading “File-Sharing Scam Targets Twitter”.
Care to take a “flight” to view the Titanic at 12,600ft down in the cold Atlantic? No problem at all for the Necker Nymph which is a three person submersible capable of reaching depths of Continue reading “New Underwater Plane To Explore Ocean Depths”.
The more technology driven we become, the more passwords we’ll have to memorize or safely store to maintain access to various systems, devices, and financial accounts. To make this easier, it seems a large percentage Continue reading “Study: 73% Use Bank Password Everywhere”.
While Legit Reviews was at CES Las Vegas ogling the new hardware, elsewhere in Vegas, others were revealing new hardware of their own. Douglas Hines, the inventor of Roxxxy the talking sex robot, has unveiled Continue reading “Inventor Unveils $7,000 Talking Sex Robot”.
Most people would hardly be surprised to hear that bans on cell phone use in cars have been ineffective on reducing accident rates. Maybe it’s because most people disobey the ban as casually they do Continue reading “Text-and-Drive Bans Don’t Matter, Study Finds”.
