Nintendo: Apple iPad is just a "bigger" iPod Touch

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has adopted an openly skeptical attitude towards Apple's recently unveiled iPad.

Nexus One smartphones plagued by widespread data outage

A number of frustrated Nexus One owners have reported that their smartphones are currently unable to send or receive data. 

Talking bans on handhelds don't cut accident rates

A US study reviewing laws that ban the use of handheld phones while driving has come up with a surprising result - accident rates are the same as if they are used.

US doesn't believe in global warming

Americans care less and less about global warming, according to a survey.

India plans manned spaceflight

India is planning its first manned spaceflight as early as 2016.

EU may limit US 'anti-terrorism' finance tracking

The transfer of financial data from Europe to the US 'to fight terrorism' may be unjustified, according to EU Information Society Commissioner Viviane Reding.

iPad madness reaches obscene levels

What's the most important news story in the world today? The Haiti earthquake, the possibility of peace talks with the Taliban or Tony Blair facing questioning in the inquiry into the invasion of Iraq? Don't be silly. It's a new consumer gadget from Apple.

Left-handers think right is wrong

The right hand is the sinister one as far as left-handers are concerned, according to researchers.

Wikipedia squeezed onto a single CD

A South American group has managed to shrink virtually the full content of Wikipedia onto a CD which can be read with on-the-fly compression.

Credit card verification systems 'not secure'

The Verified by Visa and MasterCard SecureCode credit card checks are fundamentally flawed, according to security researchers.

Laser fusion tests overcome plasma hurdle

The first laser fusion experiments at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s National Ignition Facility (NIF) have successfully overcome a hurdle that many thought would scupper the project.

Rubber sheets could power cellphones and pacemakers

A new power-generating rubber material could use natural body movements such as breathing and walking to power pacemakers, mobile phones and other electronic devices.

Will iPad become PornPad?

Apple’s long anticipated iPad has been a long time in coming, and as reviewers from the Technorati weigh in on whether or not to buy one, the porn industry is also sizing up the device’s pros and cons.

Senate hearing reveals dangers of cell phone use

A number of expert witnesses recently informed a US Senate committee hearing that cell phones have a detrimental effect on human health.

iPad: Will you Still Want one in 2 or 3 months?

What is fascinating about a Steve Jobs event is that it almost doesn’t seem to matter what he presents - the folks at the event walk out like they have turned into Apple buying zombies.

The iPad and its Creator: A matter of watch, learn, perfect

After years of speculation, the Great Steve Jobs has finally revealed the Apple tablet. But let's be honest - the idea of the iPad isn't new and Apple does not nearly deserve the innovation credit given by the media.

MSI takes on Apple's iPad with Tegra-based tablet

MSI is reportedly preparing to launch a $500, Tegra-based tablet during the second half of 2010.

Nissan shifts electric car production into overdrive

Nissan has accepted a $1.4 billion loan from the US Department of Energy (DoE) to modify its Tennessee plant for the production of electric vehicles. 


Cypress showcases "TrueTouch" capacitive touchscreen for tablet PCs


Cypress Semiconductor has demonstrated a tablet-sized capacitive touchscreen with unlimited finger tracking capability.

Hackers threaten critical infrastructure

A shocking report published by security company McAfee reveals that more than half of critical infrastructure enterprises worldwide have fallen victim to large scale or stealth cyber attacks.