A mother whose son died in northern BC after mounties shot him in the head is part of a group of families affected by police-related deaths who are forming a group to push for police accountability. Linda Bush, who lost her son Ian in 2005, says the group is just as much about helping families get through the painful process as it is about pushing … [Read more...]
Sony’s Xperia acro S now on sale in unlocked form for $650
September 23, 2012 by
Shortly after leaping through the requisite FCC hoops, Sony's 1.5GHz Xperia acro S is now on sale to able and willing Americans. For those who've forgotten, the 4.3-inch smartphone packs a 720p panel, IP55 and IP57 dust / water resistance, inbuilt NFC, Bluetooth, a 12.1-megapixel camera around back, a battery good for up to eight hours of yapping … [Read more...]
“Batman,” “Superman” Return… In LEGO Form
June 28, 2012 by
"Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" and "21 Jump Street" filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are set to direct the feature "Lego: The Piece of Resistance" says Variety. Will Arnett will voice the role of Lego Batman, while Channing Tatum is being sought to voice Superman in the project which will combine live-action and Lego-based … [Read more...]
NITDroid now available in alpha form, brings Android 4.0.3 to Nokia N9 (video)
March 23, 2012 by
It's hardly the first time we've seen Ice Cream Sandwich parading around on a phone that shipped with MeeGo, but for those waiting for a proper, (semi) stable release to try it on their own N9, heads-up. NITDroid forum administration e-yes has laid out alpha release numero uno, dubbed Project Mayhem, which brings Android 4.0.3 to one of the most … [Read more...]
