Monsters and Critics

Sexy summer months are a crash hotspot for male drivers

30. Jul 2010, 13:45

Yes, the Pope is a Catholic, frogs have watertight butts, and bears often poop in the woods. And, while we’re busy stating the obvious, apparently a new report has discovered that scantily clad women can often cause men to crash their cars during the summer months.

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X Prize offers $1.4 million for Gulf of Mexico oil-removal solution

30. Jul 2010, 11:53

With BP having lost $32 billion USD during its efforts to end the current catastrophic oil disaster, the non-profit X Prize Foundation has revealed an ambitious $1.4 million USD challenge seeking fresh solutions to help assist clean up efforts throughout the savaged Gulf of Mexico.

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YouTube offers clip makers '15 Minutes of Fame'

30. Jul 2010, 11:13

We’re all well aware that YouTube has a mouth and a voice, but it would appear the Google-owned clip service is also keen to show it has ears too. Moreover, having listened to user feedback, YouTube is now extending its upload time limit from 10 minutes to 15 minutes.

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Nintendo posts massive quarterly loss ahead of 3DS announcement

30. Jul 2010, 10:08

Citing the progressively stronger yen and also flagging demand for its dual-screen DS portable videogame console, Nintendo’s net loss for the quarter (ending June 30) was $289 million USD, which is a substantial shortfall compared to the $489 million USD profit it registered during the same period in 2009.

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Ballmer sees bright Tablet future for Microsoft

30. Jul 2010, 06:41

When it comes to the emerging popularity of tablet devices, Microsoft may have chosen to shelve its own Courier concept, but that doesn’t mean the American software giant isn’t still pushing to be a major market player.

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Black Hat 2010 – Day Two Roundup

30. Jul 2010, 00:05

Las Vegas, NV. Black Hat 2010 – The Tech Herald is in Las Vegas this week, covering one of the largest security gatherings of the summer. Here is a recap of day two.
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Dell's M101z: Is it a pushy Netbook or a modest notebook?

29. Jul 2010, 12:06

It’s getting increasingly more difficult to peg new portable computer hardware these days, and Dell’s latest offering is no exception. Specifically, it would appear the Dell Inspiron M101z is caught in limbo somewhere betwixt the Netbook and notebook categories.

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Kmart to sell Augen Gentouch78 tablet computer for $150

29. Jul 2010, 11:36

So you want a tablet computer but you can’t stump up the cash for an Apple iPad, where should you look for an affordable alternative. How about Kmart? That’s right, everyone’s favourite budget-conscious retailer is to begin offering a tablet device that’s pocket friendly beyond just physical sizing.

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Touchscreen and keyboard-equipped BlackBerry 9800 heading for August 3 debut

29. Jul 2010, 06:20

The BlackBerry product portfolio, which is predominantly filled with handsets sporting physical QWERTY keyboards, has thus far failed to register an unequivocal success when venturing into touch-screen territory – with the Storm and Storm2 quickly fading into the shadow of Apple’s iPhone.

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New and improved Kindle 3 formally unveiled by Amazon

29. Jul 2010, 05:29

Resisting pressure to ape tablet devices by introducing a full-colour display and a touch-screen interface, online retailer Amazon has formally revealed its new Kindle 3, which includes a smattering of core improvements and is both smaller and lighter than existing Kindle platforms. ... more

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NASA scientists warn of incoming planet killer

29. Jul 2010, 04:35

Although the planet killer’s threat factor was initially pegged as fairly low, European scientists and those from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the United States claim more detailed computer simulations of 1999 RQ36's predicted movements now warrant a stronger warning.  

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Black Hat 2010 - Day One Roundup

29. Jul 2010, 03:06

Las Vegas, NV. Black Hat 2010 – The Tech Herald is in Las Vegas this week, covering one of the largest security gatherings of the summer. Here is where you will find a recap of day one. ... more

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Stieg Larsson honoured as first million-selling Kindle author

28. Jul 2010, 12:58

Having recently shouted from the rooftops that Kindle eBooks are outselling tradition hardback publications through its online store, Amazon has this week taken to the slates once again to further boast of its achievements, the appeal of Kindle, and the momentum of digital books.

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Panasonic trumpets 'world's first consumer 3D camcorder'

28. Jul 2010, 12:30

While looking not unlike an ordinary camcorder, the HDC-SDT750 comes equipped with a special 3D conversion lens that records dynamic images. This is made possible by capturing both right-eye and left-eye content simultaneously through its dual-lens system (960 x 1080), which then allows users to experience 3D images during playback. ... more

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Apple's new Mac Pro is built on power and configuration

28. Jul 2010, 06:59

Whether you’re a longstanding Apple Mac fan considering a hardware update, or an otherwise stalwart PC user drawn inexorably towards Apple’s line of computers, the new Mac Pro line might be about to test your hardware resolve… and your bank account. ... more

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Magic Trackpad targets humble computer mouse

28. Jul 2010, 06:12

Building on the Multi-Touch gesture navigation established through its popular line of Mac notebooks, Apple has unleashed the wireless Magic Trackpad, its latest attack on the humble computer mouse.

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Apple refreshes LED Cinema Display line with 27-inch variant

28. Jul 2010, 05:30

Of course, dumping your old Mac monitor in favour of the 27-inch LED Cinema Display doesn’t come cheap – this is Apple after all. Moreover, while the display is certainly feature packed, consumer desires might by tempered somewhat by the accompany $999 USD price tag.

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Aspire Predator AG7750 looks to devour rival gaming rigs

27. Jul 2010, 07:32

Enthusiast gamers looking to remain on the evolutionary bell curve should prepare to lose sleep and a hefty amount of cash following the unveiling of Acer’s new Aspire Predator desktop, which exudes enough burning intimidation to melt clean through the chassis towers of rival gaming PCs.

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Kepler observatory locates 700 planets in just six weeks

27. Jul 2010, 06:41

NASA’s planet-hunting Kepler observatory has the hearts of stargazing scientists all aflutter after early deep space images collected by the mission revealed more than 700 new planets, of which around 140 are similar in size to Earth.

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Grand Theft Auto V rumoured to be returning to San Andreas

27. Jul 2010, 06:00

Although Rockstar is currently keeping tight-lipped regarding all aspects of Grand Theft Auto V, reports suggest series publisher Take-Two Interactive will reveal the game’s location during an upcoming event for Max Payne 3.

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