Monday, December 26, 2011

26 DEC 2011, MON: Sci & Tech

Science


Reseachers create Kinect-powered system to weigh astronauts on sight

The Verge - 
By Bryan Bishop on December 25, 2011 03:06 am 6Comments Researchers are using the Microsoft Kinect to calculate a person's weight just by looking at them - perhaps even in outer space.

Natcore Receives Exclusive License to Develop "Black Silicon" Solar Cells

VAdvert Press Center (press release) - 
Natcore Technology Inc. has been granted a patent license agreement from the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to develop and commercialize a line of black silicon products - including equipment, chemicals, ...

Holiday calendar: Sleigh ride in orbit

msnbc.com (blog) - 
Are these the scenes that Santa sees on Christmas Eve? This compilation of NASA clips is based on imagery from the International Space Station.


Technology


Hackers hit security think tank Stratfor's website

Reuters Canada - 
(Reuters) - US security think tank Strategic Forecasting Inc (Stratfor) said its website had been hacked and that some of the names of corporate subscribers had been made public.

The Time for Wearable Computers Has Finally Arrived

LAPTOP Magazine (blog) - 
Despite the common misconception that technology is advancing at a blinding pace, things are moving way too slowly for geeks. Sure, we have quad core tablets and 4G phones, but it's nearly 2012, and we still don't have flying cars, cloned organs, ...

Priest not amused by 'Angry Birds' gifts

ABS CBN News - 
MANILA, Philippines - Angry Birds toys may be all the rage this season but at least one priest does not recommend them for gift-giving this Christmas.

IHG designs apps for next generation technologies

Breaking Travel News - 
IHG has expanded its booking solutions across the Android platform with the Priority Club® Rewards app for Kindle Fire, Google TV and Android™ Tablets.

untethered iOS 5.0.1 unlock/jailbreak released for iPhone 4S/4 and iPad 2 software

News On Wall - 
Great news for iPhone enthusiasts as JailbreakiPhone4S have released the latest software to Jailbreak/Unlock iPhone 4S/4 iOS 5.0.1 untethered.

Internet users warned of scams during holidays

Inquirer.net - 
SAN FRANCISCO—The holiday season brings with it increased chances for online scams as Internet users hunt for gift bargains and cyber crooks expand arsenals to include false offers of tremendous deals on hot items.

Lonely Planet releases list of 10 best treks in the world

Gadling - 
by Kyle Ellison (RSS feed) on Dec 25th 2011 at 11:00AM There are more than a handful of reasons why I love hiking as my favorite travel activity.

Microsoft passes Yahoo as 2nd most popular Web property -ComScore

GMA News - 
Software giant Microsoft has passed media portal Yahoo! as the second most popular web property in the United States in November, according to figures from Internet marketing company comScore.

Butt Recognition Car Seat Is In The Works

AutoGuide.com - 
Remember when you thought that technology that recognized your finger print to open a car door or start your car was cool? How awesome would technology that started your car based on your butt be?

Google Nexus Tablet to Be Launched within the Next Six Months

Daily News Corner - 
Google executive chairman, Eric Schmidt said during an interview that the internet giant has plans to release its very own tablet, the Google Nexus in the first half of next year.

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