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Send this robot to museums so you don't have to bother

beccacaddy — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:44:13 GMT

The National Museum of Australia is working on a robot that allows people in distant locations to control it remotely, so you can technically take a tour of the museum from anywhere in the world. Next time you visit a...

Facebook Camera App: What is it and will it REALLY kill Instagram?

beccacaddy — Fri, 25 May 2012 09:52:25 GMT

Facebook has FINALLY created its own photo app, but will it be able to compete with Instagram or even... shock horror... kill it off completely? After a lot of speculation over the past year or so, Facebook has finally...

STUDY: Dirtbag Brits use eReaders to hide their erotic reading habits

beccacaddy — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:30:19 GMT

Research has found that Brits aren't just using eReaders because they're handy and compact, but because it's easier to disguise the filthy books they're reading. eReaders may be a new big tech trend, super convenient to carry around and compact...

WTF POLL: Should you be punished for texting a driver?

beccacaddy — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:49:02 GMT

A couple who were both seriously injured in a car accident are suing the driver who caused the crash as well as his girlfriend, who he was texting at the time. But should we REALLY be held responsible for the...

Facebook wants the words face and book all to itself

beccacaddy — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:05:48 GMT

Facebook has lost its most recent legal battle to shut down Faceporn, so will the social network accept the fact other sites will capitalise on its success until the end of time or continue its offensive to get rid...

Creepy avatar lady wants to help you get on that plane (and ANYTHING else)

beccacaddy — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:25:02 GMT

Customer service representatives at a number of airports across the states are being replaced by avatars that provide travellers with basic information while smiling manically. Who wants to hire someone who might get sick, express their opinions or have...

OLYMPICS 2012: Fans can now check-in with Foursquare tie-in

beccacaddy — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:35:58 GMT

The International Olympics Committee (or the IOC) has teamed up with Foursquare so sports fans can check-in to venues, stadiums and training facilities. As the Olympics are fast approaching, the IOC has joined forces with location-based service Foursquare so users...

Oscar de la Renta gets Fancy with Pinterest rival

beccacaddy — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:45:56 GMT

After "live-pinning" a bridal fashion show last month, fashion house Oscar de la Renta is now turning its attention to Pinterest rival The Fancy to showcase bits and pieces of its latest collection. It's no secret that we admire...

APP OF THE DAY: Get full control of Facebook with new Pages Manager

beccacaddy — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:13:58 GMT

Wow they've been busy over at Facebook HQ, as well as weddings, IPOs and brand new patents, the team has unveiled a brand new app this week to help you manage your Facebook Pages. The new Facebook Pages Manager...

APP OF THE DAY: Follow hashtags in Twitter AND Instagram with the Hashtag App

beccacaddy — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:49:36 GMT

We don't think we need to explain the Hashtag App TOO much to our clever little readers. It's basically a mobile app that allows you to track... you guessed it... hashtags. However, you're not just constrained to Twitter, you...

Mixin: Merge videos, comments and memes in one place

beccacaddy — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:18:43 GMT

New video platform Mixin has launched today, with more than 20,000 users already under its belt and a unique offering that allows you to merge videos, comments and memes all in one place. Popular video sharing platforms like YouTube...

Mixin merges videos, comments and memes in one place

beccacaddy — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:18:43 GMT

Pictually: Simple splash pages for artists, designers and photographers

beccacaddy — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:35:55 GMT

There are a few great services out there if you're looking to create a simple splash page with links to all of your social media profiles and other important bits and pieces, but now Pictually is a simple solution...

FACEBOOK: Zuckerberg applies for patents to make messaging simpler

beccacaddy — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:45:17 GMT

Many of us may still be discussing Facebook's recent IPO, but Zuckerberg and the team have been busy applying for a number of rather interesting patents over the past few weeks, according to the US patent office. The internet has...

8 Cool iPad sleeves and accessories to carry your tablet in style

beccacaddy — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:40:56 GMT

We've noticed that more and more lucky iPad owners are throwing caution (and their cases) to the wind and using only a smart cover, screen protector or NOTHING to protect their lovely tablets. This kind of behaviour may be a...

FINALLY: Facebook IPO shares at $38, company valued at $104 billion

beccacaddy — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:19:05 GMT

After what seems like a lifetime of speculation, Facebook will FINALLY begin trading tomorrow morning at $38 (that's £24) per share, in what is set to be the biggest IPO from a web company in history. Friday's listing will...

Beauty Clinic Gadgets

shinychris — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:38:36 GMT

The world's getting more and more technical, but it can be difficult to know just what technology is out there for certain purposes - such as cosmetic beauty procedures. We're not talking about plastic surgery here, but non-invasive and minimally invasive processes that bring your body back to its best, from plumping out any wrinkles and saggy skin, to dealing with blemishes and unwanted hair growth.

Twitter offers users Do No Track support, but what does that mean?

beccacaddy — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:32:17 GMT

Yesterday it was revealed that Twitter will be honouring requests from users who no longer want their data tracked and recorded, unlike the big boys Facebook and Google. This week Twitter announced (shockingly in a tweet) that it's signed up...

HACKERS BEWARE: UK man who hacked Facebook account given 12 month prison sentence

beccacaddy — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:50:55 GMT

A UK man has been sentenced to twelve months in prison after hacking into someone else's private Facebook account. Although details about the case are rather sketchy, we can't help but wonder what this means for future hacking incidents and...

Doctor uses Kinect imaging on the operating table

beccacaddy — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:52:12 GMT

The last place you'd expect to see a Kinect is on an operating table, but the device could be the ideal way for doctors to consult medical images during complicated procedures. Last week a surgeon at the Guy's and St...

Scientists create robotic arm you can control with your mind

beccacaddy — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:42:19 GMT

Researchers at Brown University in the US have created a robotic arm designed to help disabled people carry out basic tasks. Now we know what you're thinking, that's been done before. A lot. But this new device is unique...

APP OF THE DAY: Explore Leonardo da Vinci's famous sketches with new Anatomy app

beccacaddy — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:35:15 GMT

The Queen's Gallery in London is currently exhibiting a number of fascinating anatomical sketches by Leonardo da Vinci, some of which have never even been displayed before (like, EVER). In order to make the collection more accessible to his...

It's official, Brits have given up on Draw Something

beccacaddy — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:02 GMT

The popular Pictionary / Words With Friends hybrid Draw Something amassed more than 50 million users in a matter of weeks and a large proportion of our lives in March were spent trying to think of the funniest ways to...

Creepy, faceless robot baby will make you feel better on long distance calls

beccacaddy — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:49:25 GMT

This is the Hugvie, a creepy, colourful little robot baby that's designed to make you feel more of a connection with those you talk to on the phone. The Hugvie is a robot/cuddly toy hybrid developed by the Osaka University...

You can stand under my Ella-Ella LED Umbrella eh eh eh

beccacaddy — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:30:21 GMT

British summertime just isn't the same without rain, puddles, mud and more rain. Luckily we've already got our eyes on our number one summer saviour for festivals, washed out barbecues and picnics, the cheesy, flashy and kinda sci-fi Ella-Ella...