Piezoelectricity
Sunday, July 10th, 2011Researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne have for the first time discovered how they can use piezoelectric thin films to turn mechanical pressure into electricity.
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Researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne have for the first time discovered how they can use piezoelectric thin films to turn mechanical pressure into electricity.
Trade In Your iPad
Thursday, June 30th, 2011Apple's giant marketing machine is well versed in the art of making iGadget owners feel their once-prized possession is inferior once a newer model hits the shelves. It seems each new iPhone and iPad is a magical, ground-breaking slice of modern technology that puts last year's model to shame.
App Review
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011Photo C@rds HD ($3.99) by Hot Chili Apps lets you create photo greeting cards and more on your iPad. It’s easy to use — simply pick one of their 36 templates and add your photos. Decorate your card with stickers and text, and you have a unique photo e-card to ...
Biscuit Tin Espionage
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011A German chemicals company says its managers have begun keeping their mobile phones in biscuit tins during meetings in order to guard against industrial espionage.
iPhone 5 Scheduled For Release In September
Friday, June 24th, 2011Apple plans to introduce a new iPhone in September that boasts a stronger chip for processing data and a more advanced camera, according to two people familiar with the product.
Charge Your Mobile Over A Camp Fire
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011A Japanese company has come up with a new way to charge your mobile phone after a natural disaster or in the great outdoors - by heating a pot of water over a campfire.
Apple The New Fun Police
Monday, June 20th, 2011iPhone users may be prevented from photographing or filming live concerts and sports events if a new Apple patent is anything to go by. The company is developing software that is capable of sensing when someone is trying to record a live event and then switching off the device's camera. It ...
Australia Ranks No3 In Global Roaming Rort
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011A new OECD report released this month analysed pricing plans for 68 operators in 34 OECD countries and found Australia was the third most expensive country in the world when it comes to data roaming, with Aussie travellers paying an average of just under $US12 per MB.
Nokia Wins Patent Battle Against Apple
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011The world's leading mobile phone maker Nokia says its competitor Apple has agreed to pay royalties for using Nokia technology in its devices, ending all of their ongoing patent disputes.
3G Phones Lower Dose Of Radio Waves
Wednesday, June 1st, 2011The latest 3G mobile devices such as iPhones and other smart phones may deliver a lower dose of radiowaves to the brain than earlier models but frequent use could still cause cancer, a health expert says.