Archive for September, 2011
Flying carpets to become a reality?
Published in News, Other News | Written by Matt
In a laboratory at Princeton University, graduate student Noah Jafferis has managed to create a mini “flying carpet” that’s driven by “ripple power” waves of electrical current, which in turn drives thin pockets or air from front to rear underneath, therefore allowing it to hover.
Microsoft have slipped into third place after IBM’s market value exceeds Microsoft’s
Published in News, Technology News | Written by Matt
IBM’s closing price on September 29th was $214bn (£137.4bn), slightly ahead of Microsoft’s $213.2bn (£136.8bn), moving IBM up into second place in the tech giants ranking.
Synology USB Station 2 Review
Published in Drives, Peripherals, Reviews | Written by Matt
With the amount of USB devices that you can attach to your computer, people are always running out of room for them. Well, today we’ve got the Synology USB Station 2, which plugs directly into your router to allow access to any USB device over your network. It’s small and can be placed anywhere, but how well will it perform? Let’s find out…
HMV to sell FIFA 12 for just £1.99
Published in Gaming News, News | Written by Matt
FIFA 12 has only just been released, but the price wars have already begun. Asda priced up the eagerly awaited football game at £35.99, but HMV swooped in and definitely stole the show by selling the game for £1.99 when you trade in your old copy of F1 2011.
Speed limit on the motorway to be raised to 80mph
Published in News, Other News | Written by Rhys
The UK motorway speed limit is set to rise from 70mph to 80mph. Vehicles have advanced ridiculously since 1965 when the 70mph speed limit was introduced, cars are much safer and efficient. Philip Hammond, Transport Secretary believes the current limit is “out of date” and needs to rise “to get Britain moving”.
Spotify launches ‘Private Listening’ after complaints to Facebook integration
Published in News, Other News | Written by Rhys
Spotify is now fully integrated into Facebook and publishes the music and playlists you listen to. However, many users have complained they do not want everything they listen to being published to Facebook. So less than a week after integration, Spotify has responded quickly and launched the ‘Private Listening’ feature.
Microsoft joins Samsung’s fight against Apple
Published in News, Technology News | Written by Rhys
Samsung’s battle of patents just got a little more serious with Microsoft also joining in on the squabble. In return for a cut of Samsung’s profits, Microsoft have agreed to share its patents, providing additional ammunition for Samsung.
PSN downtime tonight confirmed by Sony
Published in Gaming News, News | Written by Rhys
Sony has confirmed more maintenance on the PlayStation Network this evening. The service will be offline from 5PM to 9PM UK time.
Apple to stream iPhone event at London’s Covent Garden retail store
Published in News, Technology News | Written by Rhys
Now, it’s no suprise really that Apple seem to be making one hell of a big deal out of the iPhone event happening on 4th October, who wouldn’t?! So whilst the event is happening live at the Apple campus in Cupertino, it will be streamed live to the Covent Garden Apple Store in London as well.
Google Nexus Prime arriving on 11th October?
Published in News, Technology News | Written by Matt
Thanks to Samsung and Google holding the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event on 11th October, where attendees will get to, “…look at what’s new with Android”, the Google Nexus Prime is edging closer to becoming a reality.
