Saturday, 5 May 2012

iPad text editing suggestion

Interesting video with a simulation of a suggested changes to editing on the iPad.

http://m.youtube.com/?reload=3&rdm=m2d6f04cl#/watch?desktop_uri=/watch?v=RGQTaHGQ04Q&v=RGQTaHGQ04Q&gl=AU

How to get Personal Hotspot working on new Aussie iPad right now without jailbreaking

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/03/how-to-get-personal-hotspot-working-on-new-aussie-ipad-right-now-without-jailbreaking/

Million Short: A search engine for the very long tail

http://www.webmonkey.com/2012/05/million-short-a-search-engine-for-the-very-long-tail/

5 surprising habits that can make you sick

http://www.rd.com/slideshows/5-surprising-habits-that-make-you-sick/?v=print

/ flu influenza shot fear needle unpredictable schedule fruit vegetable fresh frozen nutrients gym gymnasium workout heels shoes inflammation /

Collaboration seeks to find new uses for failed drugs

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/collaboration-seeks-to-find-new-uses-for-failed-drugs/2012/05/03/gIQAA81D0T_story.html

/ AZT Viagra thalidomide treatment /

iPad share of tablet market jumps as Kindle Fire slumps

http://m.computerworld.com/s/article/9226849/iPad_share_of_tablet_market_jumps_as_Kindle_Fire_slumps

/ iOS Android Apple Google mobile /

The phone is poised to usurp the PC’s throne

http://gigaom.com/2012/04/29/the-phone-is-poised-to-usurp-the-computing-throne/

/ smart smartphone mobile cell phone CPU display keyboard /

Tech billionaires bankroll gold rush to mine asteroids

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/26/us-space-asteroid-mining-idUSBRE83N06U20120426

/ space minerals /

Never wake a sleeping baby: Why depressed moms don’t follow that advice

http://healthland.time.com/2012/04/17/never-wake-a-sleeping-baby-why-depressed-moms-dont-follow-that-advice/?iid=hl-main-feature

Duracell Flash Memory introduces new rugged USB drive

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/04/26/duracell-flash-memory-introduces-new-rugged-usb-drive/

/ thumb key /

HAND Stylus by Steve King

Stylus for capacitative screens has a 4 mm tip (smaller than others) which is retractable & replaceable (6 replacements supplied). For even wear, the tip rotates each time it is extended.

Check it out on Kickstarter:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hand/hand-stylus