Amazon revamps Kindle
Amazon introduced its third generation Kindle ebook reader on Thursday. It will be released with redesigned body and in two versions, with Wi-Fi and 3G, or Wi-Fi only. The new device uses the same E-ink display as the Kindle DX, and shares the same (graphite) shell color too. It weighs 8.7 ounces and … [Read More...]
Is Jennifer Lopez A New ‘American Idol’ Judge?
According to Deadline.com Jennifer Lopez may take over the spot from Ellen DeGeneres in television show American Idol. Sources say that previously Elton John and Justin Timberlake were thrown out from the list, and now the latest potential new judge is Jennifer Lopez. Deadline reports, that J. Lo has … [Read More...]
Sprint set to release 3G-enabling “case” for iPod touch
PhoneScoop reported that according to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) documents, Sprint is set to launch a new case for the iPod touch that would enable 3G networking on the WiFi-only (!) device. The case was manufactured by "ZTE" and called the "Peel", and it's like a mobile hotspot for the … [Read More...]
Paul McCartney takes Jonas Brothers to White House gig
Sir Paul McCartney invited the Jonas Brothers to perform with him at the White House, to play for President Obama’s daughters Malia and Sasha. The former beatle said that "I know my six-year-old and the kids in her class are more likely to be excited by the Jonas guys", and added he is "a very big … [Read More...]
Facebook Personal Info of 100M Users Published
ABC reported, that an internet security consultant has collected and published limited personal data on about 100 million Facebook users to show his concerns about Facebook's privacy settings. Ron Bowles wrote a script which was looking for profile information from users who had not manually opted to … [Read More...]
Entertainment
Is Jennifer Lopez A New ‘American Idol’ Judge?
According to Deadline.com Jennifer Lopez may take over the spot from Ellen DeGeneres in television show American Idol. Sources say that previously Elton John and Justin Timberlake were thrown out from the list, and now the latest potential new judge is Jennifer Lopez. Deadline reports, that J. Lo has … [Read More...]
Paul McCartney takes Jonas Brothers to White House gig
Sir Paul McCartney invited the Jonas Brothers to perform with him at the White House, to play for President Obama’s daughters Malia and Sasha. The former beatle said that "I know my six-year-old and the kids in her class are more likely to be excited by the Jonas guys", and added he is "a very big … [Read More...]
Cars
Porsche 918 Hybrid Supercar
Porsche announced that it will build the 918 hybrid supercar based upon "overwhelming response from the public and customers". The hybrid car will cost about $600,000, but Porsche promises customers that the new car will have exceptional performance along with stellar fuel economy and emissions. Porsche … [Read More...]
Ford to Reveal the 2011 Ford Explorer – win one on Facebook!
Ford is rolling out the new Explorer today, which doesn't just look different from the SUV that was a Ford mainstay for 20 years, it is completely different. The 7-passenger SUV will provide more room and better fuel economy than previous Explorers. Jim Farley, Ford's head of marketing, says his most … [Read More...]
U.S. News
Facebook Personal Info of 100M Users Published
ABC reported, that an internet security consultant has collected and published limited personal data on about 100 million Facebook users to show his concerns about Facebook's privacy settings. Ron Bowles wrote a script which was looking for profile information from users who had not manually opted to … [Read More...]
Tony Hayward to quit BP
Tony Hayward, chief executive of BP, is about to leave the company. Altough BP said that "no final decision" has been made about possible management changes, it is likely that Hayward won't be the chief executive of BP anymore. "BP notes the press speculation over the weekend regarding potential changes … [Read More...]
Technology
Amazon revamps Kindle
Amazon introduced its third generation Kindle ebook reader on Thursday. It will be released with redesigned body and in two versions, with Wi-Fi and 3G, or Wi-Fi only. The new device uses the same E-ink display as the Kindle DX, and shares the same (graphite) shell color too. It weighs 8.7 ounces and … [Read More...]
Sprint set to release 3G-enabling “case” for iPod touch
PhoneScoop reported that according to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) documents, Sprint is set to launch a new case for the iPod touch that would enable 3G networking on the WiFi-only (!) device. The case was manufactured by "ZTE" and called the "Peel", and it's like a mobile hotspot for the … [Read More...]