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Concise History of Slot Machines - Meet the Pokies
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Pokies - that’s gamer slang for slots - have formed one of the staple parts of the gaming industry for over a century, offering that classic casino adrenaline rush, all over the world.
On 3/26/2013 by Matt Pooled... Comments (0) Read more
HP Takes $8.8 Billion Write Down Due to Losses from Autonomy Acquisition
HARDWARE, ENTERPRISE, BUSINESS NEWS
HP today reports that they have found accounting irregularities that completely threw off their earnings for the entire quarter and by extension, year.
On 11/20/2012 by Anshel Sag... Comments (0) Read more

Get Ready to Grab Prometheus on 3D Blu-ray
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
The science fiction thriller from director Ridley Scott debuts on Blu-ray 3D next week. You can get a collector's copy for yourself come October 9.

On 10/2/2012 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Talking Hands No Longer Silent
HARDWARE, BLOGS NEWS
A new technology is emerging for hearing individuals who don't understand the special technique of talking with your hands.
On 7/15/2012 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

Brits Are Frugal, Germans Are Paperbound, Americans Are Online
BLOGS NEWS
A study by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, University of Oxford characterized how the public accesses their news.
On 7/12/2012 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Fingerprints Used to Detect Drug Abuse
SECURITY, SOFTWARE ANALYSIS
Not only can your fingerprints identify you, now they can identify which drugs you are using. Intelligent Fingerprinting in the NRP Innovation Center at UK's Norwich Research Park says your sweat can give you away.
On 11/14/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

Amazon.co.uk Still in Hot Water Over TouchPad Refund Saga
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Earlier this week we reported about how Amazon.co.uk, the UK subsidiary of Amazon, let their customers stand in the rain when it comes to providing refunds for HP TouchPads sold at the original price. The saga continues...
On 9/4/2011 by Marcus Pollice... Comments (0) Read more
Amazon.Co.UK Fumbles HP TouchPad Liquidation
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
In an attempt to liquidate the now defunct HP TouchPads some retailers are having issues dealing with correct pricing and supply.
On 8/29/2011 by Marcus Pollice... Comments (0) Read more

Solar Cars Strut Their Stuff in Australian Event
BUSINESS NEWS
This year’s World Solar Challenge will pit vehicles from 21 countries against 3000km of sun drenched terrain in Australia. It is only one of several events where solar cars are put to the test.
On 8/19/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
It's Coming. HP TouchPad to Arrive July 1
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
On Thursday, HP announced that its HP TouchPad tablet will become available on July 1st. The TouchPad, which was first unveiled at a media event in February, is the first webOS-powered tablet offering from HP.
On 6/9/2011 by John Oram... Comments (0) Read more

Nintendo Fans Bust Down the Doors
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
The US braces for the launch of the Nintendo 3DS.
On 3/26/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Going Over-the-Top, Britain and Spain Join Hands
ENTERPRISE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, BUSINESS NEWS
Oregan Networks and Telefónica have joined hands to provide OTT services: Oregan brings the ability to easily search and playback content using Telefónica's high speed broadband access.
On 10/11/2010 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

Tourism gets a boost from augmented reality
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
iTacitus uses global positioning technology, image recognition software, and user preferences to give travelers a planning and learning tool – all on their mobile device.
On 8/13/2009 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Invisible Hand shows some shopping potential
BUSINESS NEWS

In a sea of price comparison engines, one provider is trying to push its service using a Firefox plug-in. We checked the Invisible Hand to see is it as good as the company says...

On 8/9/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

Verizon Wireless CEO Debunks Mythical Myths. Or does he?
ENTERPRISE, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Lowell C. McAdam, president/CEO of Verizon Wireless wrote a letter to New York Times editor Arthur Sulzberger Jr. to debunk "myths" about the US cellphone market.
On 7/28/2009 by Toby Hudon... Comments (0) Read more
Offshoring i.e. Overseas outsourcing - is it a good idea?
BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Lately, outsourcing to offshore vendors has become a popular trend in IT departments. You may reduce the employee benefits outlay, but is there is truly a benefit to your company in the long run?
On 7/20/2009 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

LG's Dick Tracy watch phone coming to UK
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS

On CES 2008 LG announced their a mere 13.9mm thick 3G Touch Watch Phone with curved tempered glass face. Orange UK is bringing it to market in August.

On 7/8/2009 by Thomas Gordon... Comments (0) Read more
Christian Bible in Greek, the Codex Sinaiticus, is digitized
BLOGS NEWS
Written by hand more than 1600 years ago, and divided into four institutions in as many countries, the Codex Sinaiticus is all together again – online.
On 7/7/2009 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

IDC: EMEA PC market drops modestly in Q1'09, but Russia crashes -40%
BUSINESS ANALYSIS

The real effect of global economical doom'n'gloom was felt around EMEA region, with PC shipments dropping by 10% overall. However, look at the numbers reveal the real truth.

On 4/18/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
2009: The Year when Internet freedom dies?
BLOGS ANALYSIS

While western countries are attacking China, at the same time they're putting even worse censorship antics. Great Firewall of UK, Germany, Australia... and now, a dangerous precedent for search engines: The Pirate Bay verdict

On 4/17/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

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