Well apparently one form of it. Newsweek reported earlier today that Purdue University were investigating a technology that would turn common cell phones into radiation detectors. The aim is to triangulate and identify bomb threats, such as suicidal bombs and nuclear weapons.

The project research team at the university went further ahead to request the Congress to require all cell phone users and telecom operators to implement this technology.

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Its always good to use free software over paid ones but the real fun is to use a licensed version of a paid software for free.

Previously I have shared free licenses for a number of paid software and today I would like to share the deal of 100-day Free Kaspersky Internet Seucrity 2009 License originally shared by Haris.

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Most of the world is waiting for the official unveiling of the first Google Android based device (we have seen some leaks already). The so called gPhone has all the features built into it which could challenge any mobile platform out there. But the core feature every platform needs to succeed is an Application Platform support. Google’s Android supports an open development framework, through which developers can create and distribute apps free of cost.

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Adobe is back with another awesome design tool in the form of the Adobe Creative Suite 4. It is the industry standard toolkit for crafting page layouts, creating stunning digital images and vector graphics, developing eye-catching web pages and rich interactive experiences and the suite makes it all possible in a unified creative environment.

The CS4 suite is available in 4 different packages, the suit is available for Pre-order at a price of US$ 1,799. (more…)

Windows 7 hype is beginning to gain momentum as we move away from Vista and head closer towards the next version of Windows operating system by Microsoft.

We already have the official Win 7 blog to keep us updated with all Windows 7 news and we have also managed to get our hands on some of the leaked screenshots of Windows 7 that confirm a lot of new and upcoming features.

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You can choose from dozens of file managers to replace Windows Explorer — some of them are even free — but only the original is so closely integrated into the OS.

Before you give Explorer the boot, check out some first-rate add-ons that turns Windows’ tired file browser into the information manager of the future.
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TorrentFreak is reporting that an early release of the much awaited Mac version of the most popular BitTorrent client uTorrent has leaked to the public and is available for download.

uTorrent has been praised so far by Windows user for its ease of use and good speeds and with this new version, users will able to enjoy all the uTorrent goodness on their Mac too.

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The Google G1 Phone for T-Mobile has finally been unveiled at its official launch event. This latest iPhone killer looks very much like the leaked images and videos showed.

It’ll be available, SIM locked, starting October 22nd for $179 with a two year contract from T-Mobile. Unlimited Internet with some messaging will be available for $25/month and Unlimited Internet and messaging will be for $35/month. Data plans will require voice plans which will be available separately. It’ll be launching in UK early November while in rest of Europe in 2009.

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Another recipe of hot new rumors over the Internet suggests that a new Macbook update codenamed the ‘Brick’ might be in works and will officially be unveiled by Apple in mid-October this year.

While some speculate it to be the new Apple Macbook Touch, other have theories that the ‘Brick’ might be a software or even the highly rumored Apple iTablet. However there is no source to confirm either of these theories yet.

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Facebook has rolled out its new interface to all Facebook users and a lot of users like me are not loving the new design and layout, probably because its just too confusing and complex to use.

Haris has discovered two good old techniques to get the old Facebook layout back. This will help users switch to the old Facebook design and navigate in the same old-school fashion as before.

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