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A new mathematical model explains patterns of human movement by considering the costs

Using previously published data on the time-stamped locations of 100,000 anonymous cell-phone users, a researcher from Duke University has identified three distinct patterns of human mobility for short, medium, and long distance ...

Other Sciences / Mathematics

created Oct 11, 2011 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

RIM launches BlackBerry Messenger music-share

Research in Motion launched a collaboration Thursday with major record labels to allow BlackBerry users to access and exchange music via instant messenger.

Technology / Business

created Aug 26, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Computers sing to a better tune

Would you dance to a synthetic song? A new approach to making computer-generated vocals more "human" is reported this month in the International Journal of Knowledge Engineering and Soft Data Paradigms.

Technology / Computer Sciences

created May 06, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Blackberry Curve tops iPhone in first quarter: NPD

Research in Motion's Blackberry Curve moved past Apple's iPhone to become the top-selling smartphone in the United States in the first quarter of the year, research firm NPD Group reported Monday.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 04, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 2

New method accelerates stability testing of soy-based biofuel

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has developed a method to accelerate stability testing of biodiesel fuel made from soybeans and also identified additives that enhance stability at high temperatures. ...

Chemistry /

created Jan 13, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US military to pack more BlackBerry smartphones

Research In Motion (RIM) on Wednesday announced that the US Department of Defense staff and partners have been given the go-ahead to use more of the Canadian firm's BlackBerry OS 7 smartphones.

Technology / Business

created May 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

BlackBerry to use key technology by Assa Abloy

Assa Abloy AB, the world's leading lock group, said Tuesday it is collaborating with Research in Motion to include key-card technology in upcoming BlackBerry models.

Technology / Business

created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Custom glass bending

The possible applications for curved glass panels are many and varied – ranging from facades to designer furniture. Researchers have now developed a process which enables the panels to be shaped six times ...

Technology / Engineering

created Nov 03, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

BlackBerry blackout is new threat to brand

The longest BlackBerry outage in many years left customers outraged this week, threatening to cost the granddaddy of all smartphones more business when it's already struggling to keep up in a crowded marketplace.

Technology / Business

created Oct 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Eye movements and sight distance reveal how drivers negotiate winding roads

It is well-documented that when negotiating winding roads, drivers tend to look at a specific, well-defined point on the lane marking — referred to as the tangent point. New research finds that the further ...

Other Sciences / Other

created Jul 06, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Scientists produce archaeological 'time machine'

Researchers at Queen's University have helped produce a new archaeological tool which could answer key questions in human evolution.

Physics / General Physics

created Feb 11, 2010 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

T-Mobile's phones are splashier, but not quite perfect

T-Mobile's phone lineup is starting to sparkle. Still, some of the company's models could use more luster.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 18, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0

T-Mobile USA, RIM Introduce BlackBerry Curve 8520

T-Mobile USA and Research In Motion today announced the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone, a new addition to the BlackBerry Curve series of smartphones, with availability expected on August 5.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jul 27, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0