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The world of lost smartphones – Infographic

April 16, 2012 |  by  |  Cool Stuff  |  No Comments

The below infographic was created by BackgroundCheck.org, which used research by Lookout Mobile Security. It details where and when Americans most often lose their precious phones. Basically, don’t travel to Philadelphia to eat pizza at 2 a.m. on Christmas morning — or at least, don’t bring your phone when you do.

How cellphone may facilitate deception – Infographic

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Online-Education.net, which pulled together separate studies by the University of British Columbia and Common Sense Media to create the below infographic.

How work email has ruined leisure time – Infographic

April 16, 2012 |  by  |  Cool Stuff  |  No Comments

A recent survey of 543 business execs by ad agency Gyro and Forbes Insights found 98% of such workers check email during their “off” time. If that’s not bad enough, 63% say they check on their email at least every one or two hours when they’re out of the office. The trend holds up when the execs are on vacation — only 3% say they don’t check work emails.

RIM drops price of BlackBerry handsets in India

April 16, 2012 |  by  |  Blackberry, News  |  No Comments

Research in Motion (RIM) recently cut prices of its select devices including the PlayBook tablet (13,490 (16GB), 15,990 (32GB) and 24,490(64GB)), BlackBerry Curve 8520, Curve 9380, Curve 9360 and the Torch 9860. The company, facing a stiff competition from Apple's iPhone and Android-based smartphones in the international market, is now aiming to tap the Indian market. The BlackBerry makers believe the price reduction will help boost sales by 25-30 per cent in India. To consolidate its position in the competitive Indian market, RIM may slash price of its handsets even further. Model Old Price New Price Lowest Price BB Curve 9380 20,990 16,990 (-18%) 15,125 BB Curve 8520 10,990 8,990 (-18%) 8,399 BB

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How Linux is built – Video

April 15, 2012 |  by  |  Video  |  No Comments

While Linux is running our phones, friend requests, tweets, financial trades, ATMs and more, most of us don't know how it's actually built. This short video takes you inside the process by which the largest collaborative development project in the history of computing is organized. Based on the annual report "Who Writes Linux," this is a powerful and inspiring story of how Linux has become a community-driven phenomenon. More information about Linux and The Linux Foundation can be found at http://www.linuxfoundation.org and http://www.linux.com

Work smarter not harder – Infographic

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Micro Luggage, luggage that moves you – Video

April 15, 2012 |  by  |  Concepts  |  No Comments

Micro spent 3 years developing Micro Luggage in cooperation with Samsonite and the result is dazzling! A lightweight, hard shell, cabin-sized case with a built-in kickboard scooter. It can be used as a trolley or as a scooter with a case. Fly past the other passengers and always make it to the gate on time! Weight: 5kg Age: 18+ Capacity: 26 litres Permitted as cabin baggage Case has a non-removable built in Kickboard scooter Developed by Micro and Samsonite

Personal Air and Land Vehicle (PAL-V) can be driven on land or flown in the air

April 15, 2012 |  by  |  Automobiles, Cars  |  No Comments

A Dutch company is launching a vehicle which can be driven on land, or flown in the air. The Personal Air and Land Vehicle (PAL-V) can be configured as a gyrocopter, requiring a 165m (540 ft) runway to take-off, or as a three wheeled car. PAL-V chief executive Robert Dingemanse said that private individuals had expressed an interest in the machine, but he was also hoping that military and emergency services could find a use for it. Several test flights have been successfully conducted and the company is now looking for investors to take the PAL-V through the final development stage,

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Insurers now pledge to save your e-reputation

April 15, 2012 |  by  |  News  |  No Comments

A new insurance product promises to protect families against damages to their e-reputation, a new but important concept in this era of fading privacy. But one writer wonders if this isn't all just a scare-mongering way to make new business. First it was Swiss Life, now AXA has joined the party. Insurers have started selling e-reputation insurance products to protect your family’s image on the internet. Called “Protection Famille Intégr@le”, AXA’s new product will protect you against identity theft, credit-card fraud, harm to your online reputation and e-commerce disputes. Both insurers use a dedicated e-reputation agency called the “Reputation Squad”, which

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Hangover Heaven a hangover cure on wheels in Las Vegas

April 15, 2012 |  by  |  Concepts  |  No Comments

Hangover Heaven is a hangover cure on wheels developed by Dr. Jason Burke are based on his own research and real-life experience in treating patients during and after surgery. Their bus continuously make loops up and down the Las Vegas. Most of the larger casinos have a “Tour Bus” pick up area, that’s where you’ll want to crawl and wait for them to pick you up. After having an epic night, the human body breaks alcohol down into toxic compounds know as aldehydes. Hangovers occur when the body is overwhelmed with these compounds. Unfortunately, the human body does not get rid

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