Category Archives: Interesting

Things I find Interesting or peak my interest

Apple patent apps describe ‘smart’ pens for notetaking and long-distance doodling — Engadget

Posted on July 8, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

Apple’s knack for filing patent applications has struck again, offering a pair of digital pens that could become a competitive one-up for HTC’s Scribe pen. Both filed apps revealed by the USPTO involve styli for iOS displays, but if … Continue reading →

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The iPhone SLR Mount

Posted on July 8, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

Ever since the iPhone camera was invented, its aspired to be what it simply never quite could be: a DSLR. Sure, apps have helped your camera phone inch forward with simulated focusing F-X and faux filters.Faux no more. The … Continue reading →

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Coca-Cola’s green billboard consumes carbon dioxide like so much sugary soda — Engadget

Posted on July 7, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

Sure, we’ve seen plenty of cool billboard features over the years, from facial recognition to interactive Pong games, but few have managed the dual feat of promoting a popular soft drink and making the world a slightly greener place. … Continue reading →

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Why Apple’s iPhone 5 will be available on all U.S. carriers this year

Posted on July 7, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

It’s funny to think that until a few months ago, Apple’s iPhone was locked to a single carrier here in the U.S. And just like that, AT&T’s exclusivity agreement expired and Verizon Wireless starting selling the device. According to … Continue reading →

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Sprint iPhone could launch before Christmas, analyst says

Posted on July 7, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

On Wednesday, Citadel Securities analyst Shing Yin said that an iPhone launch on Sprint is ever more likely since Verizon Wireless’ announcement that it will move from unlimited data plans to tiered data pricing on July 7th. According to … Continue reading →

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Facebook announces Skype-powered video chat

Posted on July 7, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

Facebook on Wednesday took the wraps off of the latest major addition to the world’s most popular social network: video chat. Through a partnership with Skype, Facebook video users will now be able to video chat with each other … Continue reading →

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Diet Soda May Be As Bad For You As Regular Soda

Posted on July 6, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

Kelly Hodgkins —Oh noes, a study presented at the American Diabetes Conference suggests diet soda is as bad for you as regular soda. It can make you fat and put you at risk for diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Flipping … Continue reading →

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Is Apple So Far Ahead Because They Use Tech From the Future?

Posted on July 5, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

An anonymous Quora post posited a solid theory as to why the iPhone and the iPad seem to so handily beat out the competition every year. Its because Apple can get their guts literally years before anyone can even respond. … Continue reading →

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Why the Internet is America’s greatest weapon — Tech News and Analysis

Posted on July 5, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

Alexander Lukashenko is no fan of the internet. True, the President of Belarus, widely seen as the last remaining dictator in Europe, dislikes many things — democratic opposition, for one. But he reserves a special place for the Web. In … Continue reading →

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