Daily Archives: July 9, 2012

Face.com kills developer APIs and Klik app three weeks after Facebook acquisition

Face.com kills developer APIs and Klik app three weeks after Facebook acquisition

A ripple went through Face.com’s developer community three weeks ago when the company was acquired by Facebook. After all, what earthly reason would the social network have for continuing third-party developer support of the product? None, as it turns out — API support for the firm’s mug recognition software will be dropped in early August, … Continued

A bevy of Nokias allegedly leak into a developer app: ‘Lumia 1001′ tops theoretical new lineup

A bevy of Nokias allegedly leak into a developer app: ‘Lumia 1001′ tops theoretical new lineup

There’s nothing easier to photoshop than a phone display, but a Nokiapoweruser reader claims to have RDA screenshots leaking five (count ‘em) different upcoming Nokia smartphones. The reputed models shown — without any other proof — are the Nokia 510, Nokia Belle 805 and Lumias 920, 950 and 1001. These are on top of another … Continued

Georgia Tech scientists developing biology-inspired system to give robot eyes more human-like motion

Georgia Tech scientists developing biology-inspired system to give robot eyes more human-like motion

Having difficulty getting your robot parts to work as planned? Turn to nature — or better yet, look inside yourself. After all, where better to find inspiration than the humans that the machines will one day enslave, right? Researchers at Georgia Tech have been working to develop a system to control cameras in robots that … Continued

Japanese group transmits electricity through 4-inch concrete block, could power cars on roads

Japanese group transmits electricity through 4-inch concrete block, could power cars on roads

The decision to invest in an electric vehicle would be much easier to justify if the car in question offered unlimited range. That appears to be the concept behind a Toyohashi University research group’s wireless power prototype, which can successfully transmit electricity through a 10 centimeter-thick concrete block. During a demonstration in Yokohama, Japan, the … Continued

Jolla promises MeeGo will live on, plans new smartphone to reward the faithful

Jolla promises MeeGo will live on, plans new smartphone to reward the faithful

More than a few N9 aficionados felt their hearts sink when important MeeGo team members left Nokia this week, putting the fate of the entire swipe-friendly platform in doubt. Recently-founded Jolla was clearly watching, as it confirmed just in the nick of time that it’s planning to carry the torch further. The Finnish startup, which … Continued