Category: Tech

Vudu starts streaming movies to the browser

Vudu starts streaming movies to the browser

Vudus movie service is already available on 300-odd set top boxes and HDTVs including PS3 and Boxee Box, but now it can add your Personal computer too. The Flash-based player will let customers watch movies they have rented or purchased like any other device, but due to licensing issues it is limited to a maximum of 480p resolution with stereo sound for now.

Over 10 Million Scammed on Facebook

Over 10 Million Scammed on Facebook

As we reported yesterday, the scam is going very dangerous now; Spammers have invited over 10 million users to fake events in yet another new attempt to generate income from online survey scams according to a Sophos. The scam is in progress and several thousand unwitting Facebook users are falling to prey it.

In Spite of Scam, Facebook not closing today

In Spite of Scam, Facebook not closing today

The best effort from the online scammers and the dreams of its competitors- Facebook is not closing today reported msnbc news.The scam is currently spreading through Facebook; hitting accounts with a prophetic message that social networking giant is shutting its doors, the security firm Sophos reported. Facebook is closing all accounts today. They cant handle so many accounts, the messages reads. Most of the old accounts are not active, so they are deleting everything.

Google Funds YouTube To Host Original Content

Google Funds YouTube To Host Original Content

YouTube, has decided to move from online video streaming site to broadcasting TV network. According to recent reports, Google wants to step into the broadcast TV model by hosting around 20 channels showcasing several hours of professionally produced original programming per week.

Twitter gets a new search function; you can filter tweets using smiley faces

Twitter gets a new search function; you can filter tweets using smiley faces

Like Googles search, Twitter started one single thing doing well. Its now keep on adding the subtle title enhancements along its way to become a mature internet tool. Its own simplistic search functionality has taken through the makeover booth and has emerged well. For example, if you want to search favourites like smartphones jailbrake artists, you need to search for general term and Twitter will do some actual searching for you instead of searching the query to usernames. You can step up to an advanced search where adding the 🙂 and 🙁 smileys whether you get happy or not to get well and downbeat the tweets on the topic.

Microchip To Power First Bionic Eye

Microchip To Power First Bionic Eye

In the past few decades bio-technology have been the fastest growing area of scientific research, with new bio-tech devices used in clinical trials. We all know that (?) a group of researchers have been working on bionic eye, which can be used to give sight for blind and visually impaired persons. Now a group of researchers have created the first microchip, which will power the first functional bionic eye.