Friday, April 13, 2012

Facebook criticised over data download tool


Facebook has updated a tool that lets users look at some of the data the social network holds on them.

The update gives people an "expanded archive" of their activity on Facebook letting them see friend requests and login locations.

Facebook said other categories of data would be added in the future.

Trayvon Martin: George Zimmerman appears in court



George Zimmerman, the Florida neighbourhood watchman accused over the death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, has appeared in court.

During the brief hearing, a date of 29 May was set for a formal reading of the charges and a bail hearing.

Madonna album suffers record sales slump in US



Madonna's MDNA has suffered the biggest second-week drop in sales for a number one album in US chart history.

Shift workers 'risking' Type 2 diabetes and obesity


Shift workers getting too little sleep at the wrong time of day may be increasing their risk of diabetes and obesity, according to researchers.

The team is calling for more measures to reduce the impact of shift working following the results of its study.

Icann's internet suffix application deadline looms


Organisations wishing to buy web addresses ending in their brand names have until the end of Thursday to submit applications.

For example, drinks giant Pepsi can apply for .pepsi, .gatorade or .tropicana as an alternative to existing suffixes such as .org or .com.

Parties are able to request up to 50 web address endings.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

JK Rowling announces title of first adult novel


Author JK Rowling has announced her first adult novel will be called The Casual Vacancy.

The Harry Potter writer revealed in February that she was working on the book, and said it would be "very different" from her previous material.

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Green Anole, Texas

Photo of the day by National Geographic

Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater: Eva Cosplay

Cosplayer girl Precious has turned herself into Eva from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. As a spy, Eva used her feminine charm to infiltrate. Please enjoy the images:

Apple Investigating Wi-Fi Issues with the New iPad

Apple has reportedly acknowledged the Wi-Fi problems with its new iPad (3rd gen), and is investigating the problem.

When the third-generation iPad first hit store shelves, users began to complain about charging and overheating issues. Now Apple is receiving reports that its coveted tablet sporting the spiffy new Retina display is also suffering Wi-Fi problems.

Happy Easter Everyone!!!