Twitter would really, really like to make ad-driven TV experiences central parts of its service, and it just confirmed that laser-like focus through an expanded deal with ESPN. The sports broadcaster will soon show in-tweet video highlights of foo…
Raspberry Pi camera module comes to the UK May 14th, lands early for some
Remember that Raspberry Pi camera module we wrote about a few months ago? It looks like UK-based electronics retailer CPC / Farnell will start taking orders for the shooter on May 14th. Users on the Raspberry Pi forums who signed up for info about…
‘Casino Royale’ Gets Action-Packed LEGO Remake
James Bond has always been known for his suave ability to wield guns, fight bad guys on moving trains and woo the ladies, but is 007 just as deadly cool in LEGO form?
Yes, definitely, we have proof. YouTuber coccosnowball intricately remade the ope…
Keep Your Gadgets Dry at the Beach With These Waterproof Pocket Shorts
Many of us protect our gadgets from clumsy falls and nicks with protective cases. But when your precious smartphone gets wet from the elements or from an unfortunate drop down the toilet, sometimes there’s no going back.
Salt Lake City-based Stash In…
PayPal’s new Android SDK offers multiple in-app payment options
PayPal just announced a new Android SDK for developers. Previously released for iOS, the kit lets app devs integrate mobile payments via both PayPal and credit card. As the mockup above demonstrates, it’s very straightforward — and we’re pretty s…
LinkedIn Bans Users From Promoting Prostitution, Escort Services
LinkedIn is used by professionals of all types, but it looks like prostitutes and escorts will have to find another social network to promote themselves.
The social network updated its user agreement terms on Monday, adding an interesting clause, whi…
Sony SBH50 Bluetooth headset touts NFC and a smart remote (video)
Sony’s Xperia ZR isn’t reaching the market all by its lonesome: it’s accompanied by a high-end Bluetooth headset, the SBH50. The sequel to the Smart Wireless Headset Pro mostly ups the ante with NFC — listeners just have to tap the smart remote a…
Google’s Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen on the New Digital Age
The growth of the web, the developing world and digital-age career skills were all topics of discussion last Thursday night at a special fireside chat with tech heavyweights Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen at Google‘s Venice, Calif., headquarters.
The talk felt like an in-person abstract for the duo’s new book, The New Digital Age, which was finished after the two traveled to more than 25 countries to forecast the global digital evolution.
“In the next five to ten years, another 5 billion people will join the Internet,” said Schmidt, the company’s chief executive and one of the world’s richest men. Read more…
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Google abruptly shuts down search-by-SMS portal
Users cut off without notice, apparently for good
Without warning, Google has shut down the gateway that allowed mobile users to access its search engine via SMS text, effectively cutting off from the service customers who lack data plans.…
Ceton InfiniTV CableCARD tuners add six tuner, Ethernet options
Almost three years after Ceton’s InfiniTV 4 CableCARD tuner hit the market as an easy and affordable way to watch premium HD cable TV on Windows Media Center, the company is finally rolling out a new variant. We’ve seen price drops, a USB version …
