E-book expo in Tokyo showcases latest technologyComments Off
One of the world’s largest trade shows for the latest electronic book technologies and services opened Wednesday at Tokyo Big Sight. The 16th e-Book Expo Tokyo kicked off as the future of Japan’s digital book market draws attention ahead of the July 19 launch of an e-book service by online shopping mall operator Rakuten Inc. [...]
Read MoreTwitter considering acquisition of Sense Networks?Comments Off
Twitter is kicking the tires on geolocation startup Sense Networks, according to a TechCrunch report stamped “rumor” in the headline. The acquisition, which would be Twitter’s sixth of the year, is expected to be completed this month, according to a “good source.” No estimated price or terms were revealed or suggested. New York-based Sense Networks emerged from [...]
Read MoreIndians are No. 2 on FacebookComments Off
With 43,497,980 users now, India has the world’s second highest number of Facebook users in the world now. It is more than the population of either Argentina, Kenya or Canada and almost twice Australia’s population. Last week, India added 5,452,980 more users to beat Indonesia (43,057,320) to the second post. USA leads the number of FB [...]
Read MoreChina unveils world’s largest busComments Off
China has manufactured the world’s largest bus with a capacity of 300 passengers, unveiled in Shanghai. The European style and a German engine super bus is 25-meter-long, 13 meters longer than an ordinary bus. It takes about 35 steps to walk from the front to the back. It has five doors, 300 seats and [...]
Read MoreFolding Bike HelmetComments Off
Bicycle commuters just gained a bit more space with the Overade foldable bike helmet, able to slip into a bag or backpack. Developed by Agence 360 designer Patrick Jouffret and engineer Philippe Arrouart, the helmet is designed to appeal to both men and women. Sturdy enough to provide proper head protection, it also encourages helmet [...]
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