iPhone 5 Release Date In September Confirmed By German Carrier

iPhone 5 Release Date:

A German carrier has confirmed  the rumored September release date for the iPhone 5.

Mobilecom Debitel announced today that the next generation iPhone is arriving next month.

"In September it's finally happening. A new generation of smartphone will be entering the market. Mobilcom-debtel will inform you for free by e-mail about all interesting subjects concerning this phone," the carrier said on its website.

Rumor has it that iPhone 5 is set to be launched at an Apple event on September 12th and will be released nine days after on September 21st.

iPhone 5 is expected to sport  a thinner body, a larger screen, stronger Siri function and major changes in the design for connection wire and connector, which will stimulate procurement by consumers.

iPhone 5 To Debut At September 12 Apple Event?

iPhone 5 rumored design

Apple is set to unveil the iPhone at a major September 12 event, according to iMore sources "who have proven accurate in the past."

"iMore has learned that Apple is planning to debut the new iPhone at a special event on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, with the release date to follow 9 days later on Friday, September 21." iMore.com said last week.

iMore added that the iPad mini, a 7-inch version of the iPad, and the new iPod nano will also be announced at the event. 

Apple typically finalizes its latest products around the fall, allowing them to hit store shelves in time for the peak holiday shopping season.

iPhone 5 is expected to sport  a thinner body, a larger screen, stronger Siri function and major changes in the design for connection wire and connector, which will stimulate procurement by consumers.

Check out the rumored design of the iPhone 5 below:

Internet Doomsday Looms For Thousands, But Can Be Averted

Internet Doomsday July 9, 2012

It's Internet Doomsday on Monday!

A vicious malware will prevent infected computers from connecting to the Internet on Monday, July 9, 2012.

Known as DNSChanger Malware, the US FBI says that infected computers are redirecting unsuspecting users to a bogus web site or to interfere with that user’s online web browsing. Hackers responsible for the malware are able to retrieve personal information and passwords. which, if infected, redirects them to fraudulent web sites and will prevent them from going online on Monday.

According to the FBI, the number of computers that probably are infected is more than 277,000 worldwide, down from about 360,000 in April. About 64,000 still-infected computers are probably in the United States.

To know whether your computer is among those infected, visit this diagnostic website set up by experts from Georgia Tech: http://www.dcwg.org/.

If the screen is green, it means you’re not affected. If the screen is red, your computer is infected with the DNSChanger Malware.

Did it show a red screen? Don't worry. You can remove the malware by using latest Anti-virus/Anti-malware software such as McAfee, Symantec, Trend-Micro, F-Secure, etc.

Malware On Monday: DNSChanger Frequently Asked Questions

Malware On Monday

A vicious malware will prevent infected computers from connecting to the Internet on Monday.

Known as DNSChanger Malware, the US FBI says that infected computers are redirecting unsuspecting users to a bogus web site or to interfere with that user’s online web browsing. Hackers responsible for the malware are able to retrieve personal information and passwords. which, if infected, redirects them to fraudulent web sites and will prevent them from going online on Monday.

According to the FBI, the number of computers that probably are infected is more than 277,000 worldwide, down from about 360,000 in April. About 64,000 still-infected computers are probably in the United States.

Here are the some frequently asked questions about DNSChanger Malware:

1. What is the DNSChanger Malware is and what it does?

DNSChanger malware is a classified as computer Trojan (a Trojan is similar to a virus, except that it does not replicate itself, it appears legitimate but performs some illicit activity on the computer system when it is run or can allow somebody from a remote site to take control of the computer).

When you’re infected by this DNSChanger, it changes computer’s Domain Name Server (DNS) to replace the ISP’s provided good DNS servers with rogue DNS servers operated by the DNSChanger author or criminal, in order to divert traffic to unsolicited, and potentially fake/illegal sites in order to steal some personal information (such as user names, passwords and credit card numbers). Viruses and Trojans have been infecting computers almost as long as computers have been in businesses. Some are relatively harmless, while others bring systems down. DNSChanger Trojan was malicious enough to force the FBI to step in (see attached FBI info about DNSChanger).

For infected users, this could mean that their Internet won’t work after July 9.

2. Why is it July 9?

In November 2011, in the “Operation Ghost Click” (Reference 3), FBI successfully shut down the DNSChanger Botnet. According to a court order, in order to avoid the infected computers to lost connection with Internet immediately, FBI was authorized to set up a number of temporary DNS server to maintain the DNS services for the victims to solve this issue within 120 days. This order would be expired on July 9, 2012.

If FBI decides to close these temporary DNS servers as scheduled, several millions of the DNSChanger bots worldwide would not able to connect to the Internet. To properly handle this problem, we must help the victims to clean up the malware as soon as possible.

More information can be found here: http://www.dcwg.org/

3. Which gadgets are vulnerable?

The DNSChanger is targeting Windows PCs to other platforms that include the Mac OS and home routers as well; mobile devices may also be affected.

4.  How does it affect customers and how does one know if his PC or gadget has been infected?

To figure out whether you’ve been infected with DNSChanger, just visit www.dns-ok.ca. This website checks your computer settings to see if it’s infected with DNSChanger. If the screen is green, you’re not affected. If the screen is red, your computer is infected with the DNS Changer malware. Perform this check on all the computers/laptops within your household.

Please note: if computer is infected, it must be removed by July 9th, 2012, in order to avoid disruption on Internet service.

5.  What can be done to prevent it?

You can be protected by DNSChanger infection if you are using latest Anti-virus/Anti-malware software. Most commercial-grade Anti-virus software out there (like McAfee, Symantec, Trend-Micro, F-Secure, etc.) can detect and remove this DNSChanger Trojan.

Courtesy of Globe Philippines

Twitter Announcement: Search Functions Improved

Twitter Announcement 

Twitter Search is now smarter!

On July 6, Twitter announced new improvements in its search feature that will "immediately get you closer to the things you care about."

Among them were the "search autocomplete" and  the "People you follow" search results.

Twitter's "search autocomplete" shows users the most likely terms for queries as they enter them. Users can select from the drop-down menu even before they finish typing the query.

"People you follow" search results, on the other hand, will present tweets from the people you follow that are related to your query.

"Viewing Tweets about a topic from just the people you follow is a great way to find useful information and join the conversation," it said. 

In addition to the two, the popular microblogging site also now has the following features that would make users' search experience better:

Spelling corrections: If you misspell a term, we’ll automatically show results for your intended query.

Related suggestions: If you search for a topic for which people use multiple terms, we will provide relevant suggestions for terms where the majority of that conversation is happening on Twitter.

Results with real names and usernames: When you search for a name like ‘Jeremy Lin,’ you’ll see results mentioning that person’s real name and their Twitter account username.

These new features are certainly useful, aren't they?

iPhone 5 Release Date Set For August 2012, Report Claims

iPhone 5 Release Date

iPhone 5 will be released in August, sooner than market expectation, Taiwan-based China Economic News Service (CENS) reported Wednesday.

Apple is expected to place orders with Taiwan component suppliers in July in preparation for its planned launch of the iPhone 5 in August, which is aimed at cashing in on back-to-school buying at the end of the summer vacation, the report said.

"With the European debt crisis overshadowing the busy season for consumer electronics in the third quarter, Apple has decided to advance the launch of iPhone 5 to tap business opportunities," wrote Philip Liu of the CENS. "Industry insiders noted that the supply chain for iPhone 5 will begin to activate in July before expanding shipment in August — Apple has called for suppliers to speed up shipment, overstraining the status of delivery."

The report also echoed the rumored features and specifications of the upcoming iPhone 5, including a thinner body, a larger screen, stronger Siri function and major changes in the design for connection wire and connector, which will stimulate procurement by consumers.

"iPhone 5 will enter the era of 4G communications, leading to greater need for power amplifier, which will integrate with converter, in order to achieve the features of lightness and thinness. Major supplier Skyworks will score even stronger momentum in shipment," the report added.

CENS, an affiliate of the United Daily News Group,is one of Taiwan's largest newspaper conglomerates. It owns several publications including CENS Lighting, Taiwan Machinery, CENS Hardware, CENS Furniture, and Taiwan Transportation Equipment Guide.

iPhone 5 Release Date: Apple's Flagship Mobile Phone To Launch In September?

Leaked iPhone 5 Part (EtradeSupply)

The iPhone 5 release date was not revealed during Monday's Apple Worldwide Developers Conference but an analyst said the next-generation iPhone is likely to be launched in September.

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reportedly said that the iPhone 5 will be unveiled in September.

"We expect Apple to unveil iOS 6 GM (Golden Master) in early September," Kuo wrote in a note to investors obtained by AppleInsider. "Based on the release schedule for iOS 6 GM, there is a very good chance iPhone 5 will start shipping also in early September."

The analyst, who has a good record of reporting accurate information regarding unannounced Apple products, had earlier confirmed rumors that the iPhone 5 will feature a new 4-inch display that utilizes in-cell touchscreen technology.

Kuo added that the iOS 6 will offer better integration with iCloud and Facebook as well as with the iTunes store and the App store.

Facebook privacy notice chain letter is a hoax

Facebook privacy notice, a hoax

The Facebook privacy notice letters that have spread on the social networking site are reportedly fake.

The supposed Facebook privacy notice urges users to make a declaration, on their timeline, that their content is protected.

Below are excerpts of the "notice:"

"Just in case...For those of you who do not understand the reasoning behind this posting, Facebook is now a publicly traded entity. Unless you state otherwise, anyone can infringe on your right to privacy once you post to this site. It is recommended that you and other members post a similar notice as this, or you may copy and paste this version. If you do not post such a statement once, then you are indirectly ...............allowing public use of items such as your photos and the information contained in your status updates."

"...You are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing, disseminating, or taking any other action against me with regard to this profile and the contents herein. The foregoing prohibitions also apply to your employee , agent , student or any personnel under your direction or control."

Security vendor Sophos said the said message is a "chain letter type hoax pinned upon wishful thinking." 

"Sorry folks, but posting a supposed legal disclaimer to your Facebook profile does not alter the Terms of Service (ToS) or privacy policies governing how your content is viewed on Facebook," Sophos said. "If you receive one of these messages from a friend, kindly notify them that it is not legally valid."

Samsung Galaxy SIII Priced At $799.99 On Amazon

Samsung Galaxy SIII On Amazon

Samsung Galaxy SIII can now be pre-ordered on Amazon at $799.99.

The e-commerce site set the shipping date for its units on June 1, 2012. The units available are unlocked international versions of 16GB Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-i9300.

According to the product description, the units only support 2G GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and/or 3G UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 850/900/1900/2100 networks world wide. The model does not have 4G LTE connectivity, unlike those sold by carriers.

Samsung and U.S. wireless carriers have not announced yet their versions of the Galaxy S III.

The Galaxy SIII, Samsung Electronics' latest flagship smartphone, was unveiled at the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event in London earlier this month. It is expected to follow in the Galaxy S II's footprints and help Samsung retain its leadership position in the mobile and smartphone markets. The Galaxy S II was a huge success, ranking as one of the top selling phones of last year, often considered second to Apple's iPhone 4S in popularity and brand.

SocialCam: How To Turn Off The App On Facebook

How To Turn Off SocialCam App On Facebook

If you are annoyed of SocialCam posting on your Facebook timeline every video you watch, you probably need to turn its Facebook sharing setting off. Here's how:

1. Go to your Facebook homepage.
2. On the left hand column, look for and double click on "SocialCam" under the apps list.
3. Once you're on the app itself, choose "Settings" in the upper right hand corner of the page.
4. Scroll down on "Auto Sharing" and deselect both Facebook options.
5. Lastly, scroll down further and select "Save."

SocialCam offers videos uploaded by its users and popular videos from other sites like YouTube. It is being referred by some as a "link bait" because some of its featured videos are titled in a way that would interest one to click on them despite not exactly delivering what the titles imply.

iPad Mini Coming: 7-10 Million Units To Be Shipped This Year?

iPad Mini Coming This Fall?

iPad Mini, a 7-inch iPad, is arriving this year, according to analysts from global financial services company Barclays.

The analysts told the Business Insider that the long rumored smaller iPad, which is being referred to as the iPad Mini, will likely to be unveiled this fall.

"Following up on comments made last week, recent research still leads us to believe that Apple may be planning to add another form factor to its iPad line in the 7" range for the fall." said the Barclays analysts. "We believe that this type of product could be useful in promoting Apple's agenda in education with e-textbooks. Also, the form factor could make sense in gaming, which could become a bigger platform for Apple over time."

Citing "industry sources" Digitimes reported on Tuesday that the iPad Mini will be utilizing a new touch panel technology called the “G/F2" that allows the device to be thinner and cheaper than the previous iPads. Digitimes' sources added that "7-10 million units of the iPad Mini may be shipped this year."

According to previous rumors, Apple is aiming for a $200-$250 price point for the iPad Mini.

Macbook Pro Rumors: New Apple Notebook To Feature Retina Display, Ivy Bridge Chips

Macbook Pro Rumors Roundup

Rumors about the upcoming Macbook Pro continue to pile up, especially now that the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), where the next generation Apple notebook is expected to be unveiled, draws near.

According to latest Macbook Pro rumors, the new machine will have a retina display - the same technology present in the new iPad - and will run on Intel’s new processors, code-named Ivy Bridge.

Other rumors include a 15-inch display, with a USB 3.0 port, with pre-installed OS X 10.8 “Mountain Lion,” and a slimmed-down body design.

Adding to these speculations are new discount for Apple products at Best Buy. Reports say that tech retailer has recently cut the price of a number of Apple products, including MacBook Pros, by $20 to $200. It has been observed that Best Buys discounts hint the release of a new Apple product.

WWDC 2012 is scheduled to be held at Moscone West, San Francisco from June 11 to June 15, 2012.

HP Unveils New Computers, Printers For Business Users

HP Spectre (Photo: HP)

Hewlett-Packard (HP) launched new laptops and printers at the Shanghai Expo Center in China on Wednesday.

"The products we unveiled today are inspired by our customers, and confirm our passion to fuse form, function, style and reliability into great computers and printers," said Todd Bradley, executive vice president, Printing and Personal Systems, HP. "We are well positioned to continue delivering innovation in the future for customers in China and everywhere else around the globe."

HP's newly-unveiled products include the following:

• HP ENVY SpectreXT, an ultramobile premium Ultrabook™ that delivers an overall premium experience with extraordinary design and performance (available in the United States on June 8 with a starting price of $999.99);
• HP ENVY Sleekbooks (available in America on June 20 with a starting price of $599.99)
• HP ENVY Ultrabook systems, providing the ultimate combination of style and substance for entertainment experiences (available in the US on May 9 with starting prices of $749.99);
• HP EliteBook Folio, built from the ground up to be everything a business Ultrabook should be with security, manageability and reliability (to be released in October);
• HP t410 All-in-One Smart Zero Client, which features single-wire Power over Ethernet;
• HP Z220 Workstations and HP EliteBook Mobile Workstations with professional-class features;
• HP Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-One, the world’s first mobile all-in-one printer,(1) and an ideal companion for business professionals who need a compact, durable solution for printing, scanning and copying while on the go; and
• Four new HP LaserJet printers and an HP Scanjet, providing small and medium businesses (SMBs) and enterprise customers professional-quality documents and fast print speeds, along with the ability to extend the office beyond its physical location.

HP, growing 3.5 percent year-on-year, held onto its position as the world's No. 1 PC vendor by shipments during the first quarter of the year. Lenovo, with a  growth rate of 28.1 percent, came in second.

iPhone 5 Rumored To Be Thinner, With Larger Screen

 iPhone 5 Concept Design (Urexsoft)

The iPhone 5 will reportedly feature a 20% thinner profile and a larger 4-inch screen. In addition, the new iPhone will sport a smaller dock connector and a scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 2 on the front.

The report came from the Apple-focused technology blog iLounge.com which said that the measurements of the iPhone 5 are estimated at "125mm by 58.5mm by 7.4mm--a 10mm jump in height, nearly 2mm reduction in thickness, and virtually identical width."

"According to our source, Apple will make one major change to the rear casing, adding a metal panel to the central back of the new iPhone." iLounge wrote. "This panel will be flat, not curved, and metal, not ceramic."

It added that instead of the much hyped Liquid Metal, the new generation iPhone will instead feature “Gorilla Glass 2," a 2nd-gen Gorilla Glass that is thinner than the original version, yet still offer the same strength.

Liquid Metal inventor Dr. Atakan Peker also said in a recent interview that the chances of a Liquidmetal iPhone are slim as Apple is likely a long way from actually using the alloy in large scale projects.

The iLounge report also said that  the iPhone 5 will have a smaller dock connector with fewer pins.

It, however, did not mention anything about the release date of the new iPhone. Some reports suggest that it could be in June at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference, or as late as October.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Launch Live Updates

Samsung Galaxy S3 Launch - May 3, 2012

Samsung Galaxy S3 is being unveiled right now at the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event in London.

While many are calling it the Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung is dubbing its new flagship phone as “The Next Galaxy.” We will know in the coming hours, if the phone giant is indeed naming it as the Samsung Galaxy S3 and if the following rumored specifications of its new Android smartphone are true:

• 720p or 1080p Display
• Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich OS
• Comes In Blue and White Versions
• Quad-core Exynos 4412 Processor
• 2 GB of RAM
• 16-32GB of Storage
• 8-Megapixel Rear Camera and 1.2-Megapixel Front Camera
• Supports GSM and WCDMA Networks
• Water-proofed

Here's a teaser of the Samsung Galaxy S3 launch which is a viral hit on Youtube:

Specs and other details of the Samsung Galaxy S3 will be posted below.

Live Updates From Samsung's Twitter Page:

Mr. JK Shin has taken to the stage and introduced the Samsung Galaxy S3, the best-in-class smartphone in the world. (It is indeed the S3!)

GALAXYSIII: faster web browsing, seamless multi-tasking, supreme graphics qualilty and an instantly responsive UI on a larger screen.

#GALAXYSIII: 4.8" HD Super AMOLED display; 8MP camera; 8.6mm thick & 133g weight; mimicking warmth & beauty of nature

The #GALAXYIII is effortlessly smart and intuitively simple, and is a phone that sees you, listens to you and understands what you want.

The #GALAXYSIII will be launched in 145 countries partnering with 296 mobile operators around the world.

The #GALAXYSIII 3G version will be launched at the end of May, starting with Europe.
Now for the details… Let’s see exactly what makes the #GALAXYSIII so great and the features that make it part of our lives. #UNPACKED

#GALAXYSIII ‘Smart Stay’ uses the front-facing camera to detect if you’re looking at it, so it knows whether to keep the screen awake.

We’re now seeing a demo of 'S Voice'. It listens, responds quickly and understands 8 different languages! #UNPACKED #GALAXYSIII

Texting someone, but decided to call them instead? Simply raise the #GALAXYSIII to your ear & the 'Direct Call' feature activates. #UNPACKED

The new 'Smart Alert' feature ensures you don't miss notifications, while 'Social Tag' keeps you up-to-date with friends & family.

The #GALAXYSIII's sharing features 'S Beam', 'AllShare Cast', 'Buddy Photo Share' and 'AllShare Play' ensure you stay socially connected.

The #GALAXYSIII is designed to recreate the natural world’s gentle curves, with natural ergonomics for a wonderful fit in your hands.

The #GALAXYSIII has a Hyperglaze finish and will be available in Pebble Blue and Marble White. Which will you be getting?

Touchwiz on #GALAXYSIII has been enhanced, from ringtones to live wallpaper and lock screen, to create a relaxed & peaceful experience.

#GALAXYSIII is inspired by nature & in light of this, we're supporting the good work @WWF are doing to safeguard our natural world.

‘Pop up Play’ is another innovative #GALAXYSIII feature that is perfect for doing two things at once.

Now for the camera. 8-megapixel with LED flash, zero shutter lag, 'Burst shot', 'Best photo', 'Face zoom' & 'Group tag'. #GALAXYSIII

HD video can be recorded even with the front-facing camera and while you're taking a video you can also capture a still shot. #GALAXYSIII

With a 4.8” HD Super AMOLED display, the #GALAXYSIII offers a captivating vivid & incredibly sharp experience, and true color rendition.

The #GALAXYSIII display is super fast with a 0.01ms response speed & is more energy efficient, so you can enjoy longer hours of battery life

Despite a generous screen, the size of #GALAXYSIII is only 22% larger than the #GALAXYSII due to a reduced bezel.

The #GALAXYSIII also features wireless charging and Wi-Fi Channel Bonding, which doubles the Wi-Fi bandwidth.

There’s a range of stylish accessories to enhance your #GALAXYSIII experience: Flip Cover, AllShare Cast Dongle & S Pebble.

The #GALAXYSIII experiential features: 3 Hubs (Game, Video, Music), mobile payment & ‘S Health’ personal wellness app to name a few.

Did you know that the #GALAXYSIII packs a total of 6 sensors, so it really is paying attention?

The #GALAXYSIII will be available from May 29 in Europe, and a 10 city world tour will also begin at the same time.

Samsung is the worldwide Olympic partner and the #GALAXYSIII will be the hero of the Olympic Games! #London2012

Instagram Users Are Now More Than 50 Million

Instagram Users Breach 50 Million Mark

The number of Instagram users has surpassed the 50 million mark, a few weeks after Instagram was acquired by Facebook for $1 billion.

The popular photo sharing application, which started year 2012 with 15 million users, reportedly hit the 30 million mark at the start of April and 40 million by April 13, in the wake of its Facebook acquisition.

Citing data from Gramfeed, Mashable said the 50 millionth Instagram user goes by the handle "fox289."

"All we know about the user is drawn from his or her profile picture: an FC Barcelona soccer shirt. Just how many accounts are like fox289 – with no photos posted, no users followed – is something Facebook will be very interested in," it said.

Launched in October 2010, Instagram is a free photo sharing program allows users to take a photo, apply a digital filter to it, and then share it on a variety of social networking services, including Instagram's own. Previosly available only for iOs devices like iPads and iPhone, the app was recently made available to Android devices as well.

Zerg Rush Google Easter Egg Attacks Search Results

Zerg Rush Easter Egg By Google

Zerg Rush is Google's latest Easter egg which returns a search page with letter Os attacking and eating the search results.

To fight back, just click on these Os a few times and they will be killed.

After the game, a stat counter will then show your score which you can post on Google+.

According Urban Dictionary, "zerg rush" is a term used for a swarming attack, and/or winning a battle by throwing bodies and outnumbering an opponent. It originated from the popular video game Starcraft which had a tactic where you are able to rush opponents by mass producing zergs and rushing them.

Again, just type "zerg rush" on Google to see the effect of this newest Easter egg from the search giant.

If you're bored, you may also want to check out the following Google Easter eggs:

--Searching for "do a barrel roll" or "Z or R twice" will rotate the results page a full 360 degrees. This is a reference to the Nintendo video game Star Fox 64. 

--Searching for "tilt" or "askew" using a Webkit based browser (such as Google Chrome, Safari, or Android/iOS built-in browsers) or a recent version of Firefox (7+), makes the page 'lean' to the right a bit. This also works when using Safari on a Mac.

--Searching for "qingming festival" returns a search page containing a stylized tree in the top right, water buffalo in the bottom right, and a jumping koi when the page is clicked.

Which one is your favorite?

Tetris On MIT Building (Video)

A group of students hacked recently a building at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in order to play a Tetris game.

The hackers turned MIT's Green Building, which houses the university's Earth and Planetary Sciences department, into a giant, playable, and multi-color Tetris game by using LED lights.They used a console to move, rotate, and drop blocks.

"The game started off scrolling the words "TETRIS" and then would start into the first level." MIT wrote on its website. "As the player progressed, the second level would start with more pale colors, making it harder to identify the type of block. The third level involved the colors shifting on-screen. Upon losing the game, all of the blocks would fall to the bottom of the building."

Check out a Youtube video of the said Tetris game on MIT building below:

Liquid Metal To Be Used In iPhone 5 Case - Report

Liquid metal case for iPhone 5?

The next-generation iPhone will be housed in liquid metal, Korea-based tech site ETNews.com reported Wednesday.

Liquid metal will reportedly make the upcoming iPhone thin, light and resistant to impact.

"According to industry sources, the next flagship phones of the companies are expected to adopt unprecedented materials for their main bodies, that is, ceramic for the Galaxy S3 and liquid metal for iPhone5, both being thin, light and highly resistant to external impacts." ETNews wrote.

The report added that iPhone 5 is set to debut at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) to be held in San Francisco in June.

Developed by a California Institute of Technology research team and now marketed by the team's Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc., liquid metal is the commercial name for an alloy of titanium, zirconium, nickel, copper and other metals. It was first introduced for commercial applications in 2003 and is used for golf clubs, watches and covers of cell phones, among others.

Liquidmetal Technologies granted Apple a perpetual, exclusive license to use its technology in consumer electronics in 2010.

Liquid Metal has been used in Apple products for a number of years. The SIM card ejector tool in some first-generation iPads distributed in North America was reportedly made of Liquid Metal, and since then, it has been used in a number of other internal parts and small mechanical components.

Google Glasses To Change The Way We See (Video)

Google glasses unveiled (Photo: Google)

Google, Inc. has revealed its long-rumored "augmented reality" glasses that offer information triggered by the wearer's location or voice. Like smartphones, the Google glasses can snap photos, initiate videochats and display directions at the sound of a user's voice. 

The glasses are part of the company's "Project Glass" born in its "secret lab" called Google [x].

In a post on Google+, the search giant explains that the project is nowhere complete and that they went public to gather outside feedback.

"A group of us from Google[x] started Project Glass to build this kind of technology, one that helps you explore and share your world, putting you back in the moment," Google wrote. We’re sharing this information now because we want to start a conversation and learn from your valuable input. So we took a few design photos to show what this technology could look like and created a video to demonstrate what it might enable you to do."

Here is the concept video of the Google glasses: