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VIDEO: Apple Acquires C3, Maker of Incredibly Detailed 3D Maps
APPLE, BUSINESS NEWS
VIDEO: Apple Acquires C3, Maker of Incredibly Detailed 3D Maps
Nine months ago, we wrote about a Swedish startup C3 and their incredibly detailed 3D maps of Oslo, the capital of Norway. Their work was so good, that the company was acquired by Apple.
On 10/31/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
80,000 Year Old Technology Helped Develop the Human Brain
BLOGS ANALYSIS
80,000 Year Old Technology Helped Develop the Human Brain
Although homosapiens physically looked like us some 200,000 years ago, their brains and social behavior were quite different. The reason for the transformation? Technology.
On 6/27/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Did Vikings Use the Same Compass as Birds and Bees Do?
NEWS
Did Vikings Use the Same Compass as Birds and Bees Do?
If you've been wondering how Vikings found their way from Scandinavia to America, polarizing light birds and bees use as a season-and-latitude-independent compass calibration reference may be the answer.
On 2/8/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
From Sweden: Next-gen, NSA-like 3D Maps That'll Knock Your Socks Off
CLOUD COMPUTING, SECURITY NEWS
From Sweden: Next-gen, NSA-like 3D Maps That'll Knock Your Socks Off
This military-grade 3D mapping technology from a Sweedish startup leaves old-school maps from Google, Yahoo and Microsoft in the dust. Heck, even Google Earth can't touch maps from C3 Technologies.
On 1/17/2011 by Christian Zibreg... Comments (0) Read more
United Nations WSA Awards: The Shift in Mobile Power
SOFTWARE, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
United Nations WSA Awards: The Shift in Mobile Power
UN WSA 2010 Hosting the closing keynote is an honor by itself. However, what impresses the most is the level of innovation coming from places you would not expect…
On 12/11/2010 by Tomi Ahonen... Comments (0) Read more
BenQ: Just Ask the Gaming Experts
HARDWARE NEWS
BenQ: Just Ask the Gaming Experts
When BenQ set out to design a new LED monitor for gaming, they went to the experts for advice.
On 9/30/2010 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Suspected Pirate Bay Hosts Raided
SECURITY, SOFTWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Suspected Pirate Bay Hosts Raided
In an attempt to take The Pirate Bay offline, a series of raids were conducted across Europe to take the popular torrenting site offline.
On 9/8/2010 by Anshel Sag... Comments (0) Read more
GTC 2010 Exhibits Lure Attendees
ENTERPRISE, BUSINESS NEWS
GTC 2010 Exhibits Lure Attendees
There were several categories of exhibitors at GlobalFoundries’ GTC 2010 with many similarities within the technical categories. It was somewhat like going to the Auto Mall: you can choose, but they all are cars.
On 9/7/2010 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Google Adds New Voice Feature
CLOUD COMPUTING, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Google Adds New Voice Feature
On Wednesday, Google added a new calling feature to Gmail which allows users to dial phone numbers. Google is now competing with Skype, which has dominated the Internet phone service marketplace for nearly seven years.
On 8/25/2010 by John Oram... Comments (0) Read more
Pirate Party wins a seat in EU parliament!
BUSINESS NEWS
Pirate Party wins a seat in EU parliament!

After a botched The Pirate Bay trial, Pirate Party rode the mainstream Swedish and European media and won a seat in EU parliament with 7.1% of all Swedish voters.
On 6/7/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
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