To close out each week, the Android Developer Relations team hosts a Friday App Review video. This Friday, however, the focus is far from whatever apps are being showcased (psst... it's Handy Scanner); instead, all eyes are on the Share to 'Drive' option, seen just below the 'Bluetooth' logo in the screen capture above. It's shown at the 32:53 mark … [Read more...]
White Galaxy Nexus shows itself, plans an arctic vacation
January 28, 2012 by
We knew a snowed-out version of Samsung's Galaxy Nexus was on pace for a February release, and while we've still got a few weeks left, it looks as if one or two have slipped through the cracks. The fine folks over at HDBlog.it managed to get a hold of the prized possession, and for anyone who has managed to pass their eyes over the white Galaxy S … [Read more...]
Candente Copper shows off project
November 24, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Candente Copper Corp. (TSX:DNT) says a number of major and mid-sized companies have expressed an interest in its Canariaco Norte development project in Peru.The Vancouver-based junior mining company says it has signed confidentiality agreements with several parties and they are conducting technical reviews of the project, which has an … [Read more...]
Synaptics shows conceptual trackpad interface with Windows 8, better make it a reality (video)
November 9, 2011 by
It's pretty obvious from Microsoft's outing of Windows 8 that touch is going to be a real focal point, but on machines that lack a touchscreen, it'll be the trackpad pulling weight. Synaptics, a famed touchpad maker, has just outed a new concept video demonstrating how its products will eventually -- in theory, anyway -- interact with Microsoft's … [Read more...]
Information shows more than 200,000 animals involved in UBC research last year
October 29, 2011 by
Newly-released information from UBC shows the school conducted research involving nearly 212,000 animals last year alone. While the university is the first in the country to provide such information, one group says it's still not enough. Brian Vincent with "Stop UBC Animal Research" says more specifics need to be disclosed, such as which … [Read more...]
“Man of Steel” Shows Off His Chest
October 14, 2011 by
Henry Cavill got into ridiculously good shape for "Immortals", slimming down to 6% body fat so his entire body was extremely toned and lithe. To play Superman in "Man of Steel" however, he took on the challenge of stacking on quite a bit of muscle but without losing that definition. Set photos from the production today show that he has … [Read more...]
“Soldier”, “Adjustment” Become TV Shows
October 4, 2011 by
Two sci-fi cult movies - one an early 90's sci-fi actioneer, the other a well-received romantic 'what if' film from earlier this year - are about to be turned into TV series. FremantleMedia Enterprises is set to make a small-screen version of Roland Emmerich's 1992 feature "Universal Soldier" which starred Jean Claude Van Damme and Dolph … [Read more...]
Record shows Hopley was a skilful squatter
September 16, 2011 by
CROWSNEST PASS, Alta. - When RCMP found Randall Hopley hiding in an old mining cabin this week, it wasn't so surprising. He's done it before. Past incidents suggest the 46-year-old is a break-in artist with a penchant for swiping odd goods and a knack for squatting in abandoned homes in the Crowsnest Pass area. Hopley is accused of abducting … [Read more...]
Microsoft shows off Xbox Live on Windows 8 (video)
September 15, 2011 by
Yeah, we knew it was possible, but knowing and seeing are two very, very different animals. Just before closing the doors at Build 2011, Microsoft's Avi Ben-Menahem took the time to briefly showcase what would be possible with Xbox Live and Windows 8. It's obviously in a very early state, but already we're seeing signs of cross-platform multiplayer … [Read more...]
Perceptive Pixel shows world’s largest projected capacitive display at SIGGRAPH, we go hands-on (video)
August 10, 2011 by
Perceptive Pixel wasn't kidding around when it launched the planet's biggest projected capacitive display here at SIGGRAPH -- all 82 inches of it were here on display, and naturally, we stopped by to give it a look. While 82-inch panels aren't anything new, this one's particularly special. You see, the company actually procures the panels from … [Read more...]
