Microsoft announced another win today in sorting out the patent and litigation mess that is Android. The announcement stated that it has signed an agreement with Compal Electronics, Inc. to cover Compal's tablets, mobile phones, e-readers, and other devices that use Android or Chrome platforms. This will net Microsoft continual royalties from Compal's products. "We are pleased … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
IEEE Explains How Google’s Automated Cars Drive
One of Google's more sci-fi projects that it's working on is its automated vehicles - cars that could drive themselves without a human actively driving them. They see the road and other traffic through sensors. We first got the scoop on this project a year ago. More recently, the Google self-driving cars project was part of a keynote given by those working on the project, … [Read more...]
It’s National Protect Your Identity Week – Go shred documents free
October 16-22, 2011 has been Protect Your Identity Week. The week of encouraging consumers to take steps to protect themselves from identity theft and be knowledgeable if it strikes them is a program of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, The National Association of Triads, Inc., and the National Sheriffs' Association with sponsorship from CINTAS, AllClear ID, and … [Read more...]
Recent YouTube Updates Summarized
I thought I noticed some changes with YouTube the past few weeks but I just assumed I must have missed some announcement and it was old news. Fortunately, I'm neither losing my mind or missing things. The YouTube blog summarized some recent updates to the site yesterday. They discuss 6 different updates, some more noticeable than others. … [Read more...]
Lytro’s Focus-Later Cameras Are Now Available For Pre-Order
Back in June, we reported on the Lytro light-field camera that wants to change modern photography to let you focus after the photo has been taken. Pre-0rders are now open and the Lytro camera reveals its pricing and its different tubular form factor. You can get the Lytro camera in red, grey, or blue. The red can hold 16GB or 750 pictures. The grey and blue only have 8GB of … [Read more...]