SD Card Turns NOOK Color Into Android Tablet

Here's a way to safely convert the NOOK Color into an Android tablet without having to root the device.

Although we already know that it's possible to turn the NOOK Color into a full-fledged Android tablet by rooting the actual device, there's now an easy way to temporarily convert the tablet without permanently nuking the NOOK Color experience. Essentially users boot from a microSD card that loads either the NOOK OS or Android.

A Folding Farm PC Made of Lego

The ultimate DIY job.

Having a modular, custom built case would be a dream for any DIY-er, which is probably why Mike Schropp decided to build his own server-class case out of Lego. Yes, that’s right, the learning toy from your childhood is used as parts of a case for a folding farm.

HTC Tells Apple to Compete and Stop Complaining

Fightin' words!

Apple has launched a new complaint against HTC, one of the company's competitors that makes a wide range of different smartphones.

Apple went to the US International Trade Commission (ITC) with patent claims of technology used in the iPad and iPhone, and hopes to block the import of HTC products into the United States.

Apple's iCloud Could Dent Flash Demand

There is some speculation that cloud services could potentially have an effect on local storage technologies, especially Flash.

Market research firm IHS said that Apple's iCloud offer may prompt consumers to reconsider their need for more flash memory and decrease the growth of demand over time.

Apple currently buys about 30 percent of all Flash memory currently produced, about 5.2 billion gigabytes of a total of 18.5 billion gigabytes. By 2015, IHS believes Apple's share will be down to about 23.9 percent. 

U.S. Presents Cyber Defense Strategy

The U.S. Depart of Defense has presented its strategy to defend national computer networks in a 13-page paper.

The DoD is considering five "initiatives" in its defense strategy, including (1) training staff and providing resources, (2) develop new defense operating concepts, (3) create partnerships with other U.S. government organizations and the private industry, (4) build relationships with other nations and allies, as well as (5) attracting human talent and the promoting of innovation.