Daily Dispatch: Delusional iPhone users; Photos of the new Google Phone

Dec 14, 2009 5:37 PM

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The Daily Dispatch is a collection of interesting news about computing, consumer electronics, and other technology gathered from around the Web by Dirk Klingner, our technology-trend watcher, and other staffers. If you have a tip on news you want to share, leave a comment below.

iPhone users are delusional, consultants say (Cnet)

..."When we examine the iPhone users' arguments defending the iPhone, it reminds us of the famous Stockholm Syndrome--a term invented by psychologists after a hostage drama in Stockholm. Here, hostages reacted to the psychological pressure they were experiencing by defending the people that had held them hostage for six days," Strand declared.

Exclusive: first Google Phone / Nexus One photos, Android 2.1 on-board (Engadget)

Well here you have it folks, honest-to-goodness pics of the Google Phone... AKA, the Nexus One. As you can see by the photos, the design of the device is largely similar to those we've seen, but the graphic on back is slightly different, and that piece of tape is covering a QR code (how very Google of them).

Scientists create formula for perfect parking (Telegraph.co.uk)

For those who dread trying to squeeze their car into a tight space, help is at hand – scientists have created a mathematical formula to help motorists park perfectly.

Two new features enhance search beyond the results page (The Official Google Blog)

...we're adding universal search features to Google Suggest, and we've released a powerful new extension for Google Chrome called Google Quick Scroll. Both features are examples of ways we want to extend the power of Google search beyond the results page.

Cerevo Cam: Hands-On With The Social Camera That Directly Uploads Pictures To The Web (TechCrunch)

...Cerevo Cam users can send pictures directly from the device to the corresponding photo management site (dubbed Cerevo Life), mail addresses or to a number of web services – even when the camera is turned off (a feature that Eye-Fi doesn’t offer).

Emo Labs Raises $1.5 Million For Invisible Speaker Technology (TechCrunch)