Samsung: Apple trying to limit consumer choice

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• Samsung: Apple trying to limit consumer choice
• Mind-controlled quadrotor drone could one day help the paralyzed fly
• Rumor: Kindle Fire to also come in an ad-supported version
• Make 3D Holograms With an XBox Kinect [VIDEO]
• Holo Launcher modernizes your outdated Android home screen
• Fly This Mind-Controlled Quadrotor Using Your Thoughts [VIDEO]
• Make 3D Holograms With an XBox Kinect [VIDEO]
• The Internet, Chairs Pose for Eastwooding Photos
• Hey Billionaires, Now You Can Park Your Car in the Living Room [VIDEO]
• Blood Infection Treatments to be Discovered Using Crowdsourcing [VIDEO]
• Mapping Underground Faults and Fractures in Surprise Valley
• Airplane Seat to Provide Custom-Controlled Climate
• 5 Games You Should Play This Weekend
• FCC to reevaluate wireless spectrum rules for mergers and purchases
• Holo Launcher modernizes your outdated Android home screen
• The risky business of valuing IP
• 6 Apps You Don't Want To Miss
• New app makes it (somewhat) safer to play with your Android phone while you drive [video]
• White House Unveils Beer Recipes [VIDEO]
• Apple Wants Samsung's Galazy S III Off the Market
• 'Doctor Who' Season Premiere Delivers Scariest Daleks Ever [REVIEW]
• Top 10 Twitter Pics of the Week
• Twin Baby Girls Rock Out to Daddy's Guitar [VIDEO]
• Apple goes for Samsung’s jugular, adds the Galaxy S III to its injunction hitlist
• All Facebook Apps to Soon Have Notification Capability
• Yahoo says it backs privacy after dissident freed
• Top electronics fair embraces 'grey' gizmos
• Kyrgyz acting PM resigns as new coalition takes shape
• Top 10 GIFs of the Week
• Facebook Weeds Out Fake 'Likes,' Improves Brand Integrity
• Samsung: Apple trying to limit consumer choice
• Job Seekers: Beware These Social Media Traps

Samsung: Apple trying to limit consumer choice Posted: 01 Sep 2012 04:14 AM PDT Samsung on Saturday accused Apple of resorting to litigation in an effort to limit consumer choice after the iPhone maker said it was seeking to stop the sale of Galaxy S III smartphones in the United States.

Mind-controlled quadrotor drone could one day help the paralyzed fly Posted: 31 Aug 2012 11:52 PM PDT Robotic devices controlled by brainwaves are a hot area of research, and this new application of thought-control technology is one we really hope takes off. It uses the mind to fully control the movement of a quadrotor helicopter, thanks to … Continue reading →

Rumor: Kindle Fire to also come in an ad-supported version Posted: 31 Aug 2012 11:42 PM PDT It was widely expected that next week Amazon would announce a 10" Kindle Fire, codenamed "Hollywood," alongside its best-selling 7" model. But on the eve of Amazon's major press conference, a new rumor has surfaced: The e-tailing giant has scrapped … Continue reading →

Make 3D Holograms With an XBox Kinect [VIDEO] Posted: 01 Sep 2012 03:59 PM PDT If you've ever wanted to turn your life into a sci-fi flick, here's your shot. Grab your XBox Kinect and take some videos of your living space. Then use the site Kinect@Home to re-create your room into a 3D hologram image.

Holo Launcher modernizes your outdated Android home screen Posted: 01 Sep 2012 11:58 AM PDT Android owners who are grounded on Froyo and Gingerbread (2.2 and 2.3 respectively) can finally get the taste of Google's Ice Cream Sandwich (4.x) in the form of Holo Launcher. Unlike other ICS-based home replacement, Holo Launcher is tailored for delivering the Holo experience on much older devices without skimping on features. With dozens of launchers on the market, will you set Holo Launcher as your default?

Fly This Mind-Controlled Quadrotor Using Your Thoughts [VIDEO] Posted: 01 Sep 2012 04:46 PM PDT Sharpen those mental skills -- researchers at China's Zhejiang University have made it possible to fly a quadrotor using your mind.

Make 3D Holograms With an XBox Kinect [VIDEO] Posted: 01 Sep 2012 03:59 PM PDT If you've ever wanted to turn your life into a sci-fi flick, here's your shot. Grab your XBox Kinect and take some videos of your living space. Then use the site Kinect@Home to re-create your room into a 3D hologram image.

The Internet, Chairs Pose for Eastwooding Photos Posted: 01 Sep 2012 03:17 PM PDT Eastwooding has taken over the interwebz -- and there are pictures to prove it.

Hey Billionaires, Now You Can Park Your Car in the Living Room [VIDEO] Posted: 01 Sep 2012 02:41 PM PDT Living in a city is all glitz and glam, but having to park your car in a garage is one of the downsides. But don't fret for long. If you head to Singapore, you can park your car in -- where else? -- your living room.

Blood Infection Treatments to be Discovered Using Crowdsourcing [VIDEO] Posted: 01 Sep 2012 01:50 PM PDT The creators of mobile game Foldit are bringing scientists together to cure sepsis, also known as "blood poisoning."

Mapping Underground Faults and Fractures in Surprise Valley Posted: 01 Sep 2012 01:31 PM PDT Mapping Underground Faults and Fractures in Surprise Valley

Airplane Seat to Provide Custom-Controlled Climate Posted: 01 Sep 2012 01:05 PM PDT Alongside long security lineups and baggage fees, one of the biggest pet peeves associated with air travel is unpredictable temperatures on board planes.

5 Games You Should Play This Weekend Posted: 01 Sep 2012 12:16 PM PDT 1. Bastion for iPad

FCC to reevaluate wireless spectrum rules for mergers and purchases Posted: 01 Sep 2012 12:00 PM PDT The Federal Communications Commission has apparently taken some industry criticism to heart and is planning to take a long, hard look at how it evaluates proposed wireless mergers, unnamed sources have told The Hill. Chairman Julius Genachowski will reportedly send a proposal to his fellow commissioners next week asking them to reevaluate the current merger review process whereby the FCC adopts different rules for evaluating each merger on a case-by-case basis.  The investigation will ask both industry players and the public for input on whether the FCC should develop a new set of rules that would be applied universally for all proposed wireless mergers. An FCC official told The Hill that the new set of rules could provide "clarity and predictability" to

Holo Launcher modernizes your outdated Android home screen Posted: 01 Sep 2012 11:58 AM PDT Android owners who are grounded on Froyo and Gingerbread (2.2 and 2.3 respectively) can finally get the taste of Google's Ice Cream Sandwich (4.x) in the form of Holo Launcher. Unlike other ICS-based home replacement, Holo Launcher is tailored for delivering the Holo experience on much older devices without skimping on features. With dozens of launchers on the market, will you set Holo Launcher as your default?

The risky business of valuing IP Posted: 01 Sep 2012 10:52 AM PDT COMMENTARY | According to widely circulated news reports, the jurors in Apple v. Samsung ignored the testifying experts and calculated damages on their own. Who can blame them? Apple's expert came up with upwards of $2.5 billion as fair compensation for the infringement. Samsung's expert countered with about $500 million. A $2 billion spread makes it hard to trust either analysis.

6 Apps You Don't Want To Miss Posted: 01 Sep 2012 10:48 AM PDT Lift helps you form the habits you wish you had. The app lets you create an unlimited number of habits –such as exercise, floss, or read more – and then check-in when you do those things.

New app makes it (somewhat) safer to play with your Android phone while you drive [video] Posted: 01 Sep 2012 10:00 AM PDT Accessories manufacturer VAIS Technology  is looking to spice up the market for in-car media interfaces by transforming your Android phone into an all-purpose vehicular entertainment system. VAIS specializes in integrating devices into in-car navigation systems. The company's latest product is called iVIC (in-Vehicle Infotainment Center) for Android and it's compatible with most Toyota and Lexus models from 2006 onward. The iVIC system currently supports the DROID Bionic, DROID RAZR/MAXX, Galaxy Note, Galaxy S III and the EVO 4G LTE, and it allows users to connect their Android phones directly into their in-car displays. Using HDMI output, the iVIC system is able to mirror a compatible Android smartphone's display, granting access to virtually any app from a car's navigation system. Whether you are looking to

White House Unveils Beer Recipes [VIDEO] Posted: 01 Sep 2012 09:53 AM PDT Not everyone can be President of the United States, but now you can drink like one.

Apple Wants Samsung's Galazy S III Off the Market Posted: 01 Sep 2012 09:29 AM PDT Following their $1 billion legal settlement, Apple listed eight Samsung products they want taken off the market. Now, still unsatisfied, Apple's adding two of Samsung's biggest products to their kill list.

'Doctor Who' Season Premiere Delivers Scariest Daleks Ever [REVIEW] Posted: 01 Sep 2012 09:01 AM PDT After an extended wait, Doctor Who kicks off its seventh season tonight on BBC America with a barn-burner of an episode, "Asylum of the Daleks."

Top 10 Twitter Pics of the Week Posted: 01 Sep 2012 08:18 AM PDT 1. Playing Pool

Twin Baby Girls Rock Out to Daddy's Guitar [VIDEO] Posted: 01 Sep 2012 07:19 AM PDT These twin baby girls just can't resist jammin' out to Dad's guitar, in unison.

Apple goes for Samsung’s jugular, adds the Galaxy S III to its injunction hitlist Posted: 01 Sep 2012 07:17 AM PDT Even though Samsung (005930) wasn't happy to get slapped with a $1 billion verdict in the recent Apple (AAPL) patent trial, the company could at least take some comfort that its top-selling products from this year weren't part of the suit and weren't likely to face potential sales bans. That may be about to change, however, as AppleInsider reports that Apple has added both the Samsung Galaxy S III and the Galaxy Note to a separate complaint that it filed this past February that asserted eight utility patents against 17 different Samsung products. The request for injunction against the Note and the Galaxy S III doesn't mean Samsung will have to stop selling either device anytime soon since the complaint in question hasn't yet

All Facebook Apps to Soon Have Notification Capability Posted: 01 Sep 2012 06:49 AM PDT There could be a lot more notifications from Facebook on the way. The company's rolled out a beta version of a new notifications API, a tool for developers that lets all Facebook apps send notifications to users. This could open the floodgates to a plethora of notes under that "notification jewel," especially if the user has signed up for lots of apps.

Yahoo says it backs privacy after dissident freed Posted: 01 Sep 2012 06:46 AM PDT Yahoo has issued a statement saying it supports free speech and privacy on the Internet, a day after the release of a Chinese dissident who was convicted on evidence supplied by the company.

Top electronics fair embraces 'grey' gizmos Posted: 01 Sep 2012 06:00 AM PDT High-tech gadgets to make the lives of senior citizens simpler, safer and more fun are in the spotlight at the world's top showcase for consumer electronics and home appliances.

Kyrgyz acting PM resigns as new coalition takes shape Posted: 01 Sep 2012 05:45 AM PDT BISHKEK (Reuters) - Kyrgyzstan's acting prime minister resigned on Saturday after his party appeared to be frozen out of a new coalition to run the volatile former Soviet republic. Omurbek Babanov, a prominent businessman who had served as prime minister since December, will move into opposition ahead of the formation a new coalition government that is likely to comprise three of the five parties in parliament. "He asked to resign because the formation of a new coalition has practically been decided," said Babanov's spokesman, Sultan Kanazarov. ...

Top 10 GIFs of the Week Posted: 01 Sep 2012 05:42 AM PDT 1. Graph Paper Doodles

Facebook Weeds Out Fake 'Likes,' Improves Brand Integrity Posted: 01 Sep 2012 04:52 AM PDT Facebook has stepped up its security on brand pages, working to remove fraudulent Likes caused by spambots, malware or fake account users.

Samsung: Apple trying to limit consumer choice Posted: 01 Sep 2012 04:14 AM PDT Samsung on Saturday accused Apple of resorting to litigation in an effort to limit consumer choice after the iPhone maker said it was seeking to stop the sale of Galaxy S III smartphones in the United States.

Job Seekers: Beware These Social Media Traps Posted: 01 Sep 2012 03:06 AM PDT First impressions are everything, but sometimes they creep up on you. As a job candidate, 86% of potential employers will look at your social profiles -- even if you don't explicitly share those links. While Facebook red-cup duty is common practice for job seekers, you might be surprised to know that recruiters think poor spelling looks worse than drinking.

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