“The invention would allow Apple to run a MVNO system that could collect rate information from participating wireless networks within a region and automatically select or allow users to select the best option.” “Apple’s system could set off a bidding war between providers, potentially driving prices down.” http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/09/apple_granted_patent_where_carriers_bid_for_iphone_service.html
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Apple granted patent where carriers bid to provide service to iPhones
February 9th, 2011
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Surfing The Web With Kinect
November 25th, 2010
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Google Has A Fleet Of Automated Cars!
October 10th, 2010
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Apparently Google has automated cars already on the road driving around the US which have logged over 140,000 hours already! There has only been one accident, when someone rear-ended a Google car Source: Official Google Blog: What we’re driving at.
Wolfram | Alpha
July 14th, 2010
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I remember reading about this a long time ago and only just saw that it has gone live: http://www.wolframalpha.com/ The idea is that you ask a question, and unlike Google where you are (usually) presented with a list of potentially relevant resources, you are given an answer. It still doesn’t understand a lot of things [...]
Google Buys Plink
April 28th, 2010
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Google recently purchased a company named Plink, a company focused on creating image-based search engines. The initial concept allows users to identify a piece of artwork simply by taking a photo of it with their phone, but the possibilities for visual search seem limitless: Google Buys Plink to Improve Visual Mobile Search
HP Buys Palm
April 28th, 2010
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Struggling Palm has been bought out by Hewlett-Packard according to the HP website. This will allow HP to make a strong move into the Smartphone marketplace. Palm shares closed Tuesday at $4.63 but after the announcement that HP would pay $5.70 per share have climbed over 25% to $5.83 in after hours trading. Here’s the [...]
The Next iPhone
April 19th, 2010
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Apparently the next model of the iPhone was found on the floor of a bar disguised as a current iPhone model and was sold for $10,000 by the finder. Huge oops or clever publicity stunt? This Is Apple’s Next iPhone – Iphone 4 – Gizmodo
Winscape
April 16th, 2010
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These screens are embedded into the wall and track one person in the room (using a Wii remote) to provide perspective. It has to be seen to be appreciated, it looks really cool, the limitless variety of movies and images is very appealing. Check out the video: For more info visit the Winscape website where [...]
