A big storm coming? Expecting to be without power for an extended period on time and need your phone to stay charged? Here is a list of 5 ways to keep your battery powered up longer! Increasing Dependence on Cell Phones In our increasingly digital world, a mobile phone or other portable device is […]
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Have You Ever Lost Your Phone Inside of a Cow?
Cellphones are easy to get and even easier to lose and millions of people a year either lose or break their phones in weird places. But I am most certain not a lot of people lose their cell phones inside of a cow. Website mobileinsurance has listed some of the most far-fetched claims it has received […]
Male Beluga Whale to Mimic Human Speech
Beluga whales can vocalize in a way remarkably close to human speech, or at least one could, scientists say. An acoustic analysis of whale recordings revealed the human-like sounds were several octaves lower than typical whale calls. Scientists think the whale’s close proximity to people allowed it to listen to and mimic human conversation. […]
3G Data Eating iPhone Bug
Users continue to complain that their phone bills have rocketed since upgrading to the latest version of Apple’s iOS operating system. Owners of iPhones new and old that have moved over to iOS6 are now experiencing increased phone bills despite not changing their usage patterns. The problem seems to stem from the fact that handsets appear […]
Dancing Bugs and Curing Diseases
Mysterious Giant Eyeball That Washed Up on Florida Shore Belonged to a Swordfish, State Says
Last week a very large eyeball washed up on a Tamps, Florida shoreline, which has been the topic of discussion for many Florida, and national scientists. The mystery, however, seems to have been solved. A Swordfish It looks like the big blue eyeball found on a Florida beach last week was cut out of a […]
According to SophosLabs, Bing is the Most Poisonous Search Engine
If you’re using Bing to search for the latest celebrity gossip or embarrassing paparazzi images, beware. According to new research from SophosLabs, Microsoft’s search engine is the most poisonous. Also known as Blackhat Search Engine Optimization (SEO) in anti-virus and security circles, SEO poisoning occurs when a website is created that contains a number of […]
Thieves Use Facebook to Determine Their Targets
A simple status update or uploading a picture on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter can also put you and your home at risk for theft and intrusions, says a report. A status update about your upcoming vacation or a check-in at a restaurant allows a person’s home to be vulnerable to criminal activities because […]
First “Smart” Wearable Camera
Have you ever wanted to document an event but not be bothered taking photos while it’s occurring? Or have you ever tried to photograph an event but missed that special moment? The new Autographer wearable camera will do the job for you, as the shutters are automatically triggered by a sensor. Oxford Metrics Group (OMG) is […]