LG Full HD LCD has only 5"

If you thought smartphone's screen resolutions were about to pause for a while, now that we have HD 720 screens in most high-end devices... it seems you (and me) would be wrong. LG has just announced a FullHD - yes, the one with all the 1920x1080 pixels -  LCD screen with just 5".

A screen that shatters Apple's "retina-display" pixel density with an amazing 440ppi that will surely make its images more lifelike than ever.

The screen uses an improved IPS technology (AH-IPS) that promises increased brightness, response speed, and wider viewing angles. And best of all, it will be available in the coming months.

Can you imagine having a smartphone with such a screen and a borderless design? It would make our wildest dreams come true!

Now... can I hear anyone say this is the screen we would hope to see in the upcoming generation of Apple's iPhone? :)

[via engadget]

How does an Accelerometer Work?

We've reached a time and age where people look at their smartphones, and don't even consider the amazing piece of technology they're holding. Not very long ago, things like a integrated camera, bluetooth, WiFi - not even to mention GPS - were things would be proudly displayed alongside each device specs (for those that had it). But now... it's the sort of thing we assume "it's there" and don't even care to check it.

But modern smartphones have lots more under their hoods, and things most people won't notice, like the tiny accelerometers that allow your device to measure the tiniest movement and its orientation, represent truly amazing feats of engineering.

The following video shows us how an accelerometer work, and I think you'll be amazed by just how anyone was able to turn such a complex system into something at a microscopic scale... and be able to sell it for just a few cents!

Games on Sale

Times are hard, and one way you may put your mind off it for a while is playing some games. So... how do you feel about being able to do so while saving some money? That's precisely what you can do right now, from May 24th to June the 1st. This Because we May initiative wants to celebrate "stores" that allow developers to freely price their games, and that means price reductions for games in Google Play, Apple's App Store, Steam, Mac, Windows... you name it.

And don't even think you'll only find unknown games in there... as a quick browse will prove you otherwise:  World of Goo, Canabalt, Anomaly Warzone Earth, and many others.

Be sure to give a look... and don't pass up this chance to grab some of your favorites at a reduced price.

SpareOne - A Cell Phone Lasting 15 years

I can't really say what's more impressive: if the fact that this SpareOne can last for 15 years on standby; or the fact that it's able to do so relying on just a single AA battery!.

As you'd expect, this isn't a cellphone that will compete with the latest batch of high-end smartphones like the Galaxy S3 or the HTC One X. In fact, this cellphone doesn't even have a screen! Yep, we're back to the old ages where you had to know which shortcut called which contact, or memorizing phone number.

However, if you need a way to be able to be in touch with the world even if you spend weeks or months away from a power supply... this might be just what you need.

And even if 15 years isn't enough for you... just imagine what you can do with pocket full of extra AA bateries! ;)

Yahoo Axis Browser

Yahoo might be a long way off its peak period, but it has just released a new product that seems to be receiving positive feedback: it's new Axis Browser. A browser for iOS (iPad and iPhone) that is also available on the desktop, as a "plug-in" for most popular browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari.

The main thing you'll notice is that the search results are more visual than ever, with page thumbnails begin shown for most searches. But Yahoo reminds us of its customizable home page, its speed, and it's multi-device syncing - allowing to start a search on your PC, and seemlessly continue it on your iPhone or iPad.

However, its Chrome extension is currently under fire, as it seems to be providing Yahoo's certification file! Meaning, any attacker might create a malicious plugin for Chrome, and make it look like it's an official plugin coming from Yahoo!

Let's hope this gets sorted out as quickly as possible.

[via allthingsd/cnet]