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.

Serious gamers expected to snub Apple's iPad

At least two industry analysts have hypothesized that Apple's iPad is unlikely to be instantly embraced by either the hardcore or serious gaming community.

Fujitsu fights back over iPad name

Apple may well have a fight on its hands from Fujitsu, which has just remembered eight years later it still has a product called the iPad.

Modder enables FM Radio on Motorola Cliq

A modder by the name of Eugene373 has managed to enable a dormant FM Radio feature on his Motorola Cliq.

Mussolini app is Italian best-seller

A series of speeches by teeny fascist dictator Benito Mussolini has become the second-most popular iPhone app in Italy.

Adobe asks to join the iPad party

Nobody likes to feel left out, and Adobe is a bit miffed that the new Apple iPad doesn't include Flash.

Virgins' blood is the fountain of youth (sort of)

It's the stuff of many a nasty fairy tale, but researchers have found that old mice can be rejuvenated by giving them certain blood factors from young mice.

Nintendo profits fall despite strong holiday sales

Nintendo's holiday sales held up well, indicating that its 20 percent pre-Christmas price cut on the Wii did the trick.

Google lets Social Search out of the lab

Google's Social Search feature is out of the labs and on google.com, with the promise of more features to come.

'Altruistic' robots produced through evolution

A Swiss team has applied Darwinian selection to robot development, producing robots that can walk, cooperate and even hunt each other.

Punk dinosaur had ginger Mohican

We at TG Daily always had a sneaking suspicion that the makers of Barney had got it a bit wrong. And now it turns out that dinosaurs weren't purple at all - but ginger!