Mirage is a fast and simple GTK+ image viewer for the GNOME desktop. Its lightweight structure includes just enough editing power to make it an ideal choice for everyday use. Image viewers come in all sizes and shapes. They can be packed full of editing features and can come with little or no photo management tools.

The persistent rumor that Apple will produce a seven-inch iPad garnered some buzz Tuesday when a loose-lipped Samsung"official"revealed that the mini tablets would start shipping later this year. The unnamed official with Samsung Electronics made the disclosure about the so-called iPad mini in a recent news report.

The Gutenberg printing press, which was invented around A.D. 1440, truly revolutionized the world. It allowed more people to have access to books, which until that time had to be manually copied by hand. Today the world is seeing another revolutionary advance in printing technology, but this time in 3D printing. The concept of 3D printing isn't that far removed from the traditional printing technique of basically casting ink on a page.

Mirage is a fast and simple GTK+ image viewer for the GNOME desktop. Its lightweight structure includes just enough editing power to make it an deal choice for everyday use. Image viewers come in all sizes and shapes. They can be packed full of editing features and can come with little or no photo management tools.

The Linux Foundation has come a long way since initiated in 2007 as the fusion of the Open Source Development Lab and Free Standards Group. It has gained some significant members and new groups of collaborators -- the latest batch including graphics and microprocessor giant Nvidia. I believe the move was driven primarily by Nvidia's desire to participate, integrate and collaborate on Linux as the open source operating system continues to grow.

Chipmaker ARM has announced a tiny product with huge implications. The company unveiled its ARM Cortex M0+, a 1mm microchip it says can push the edge of the Internet beyond your laptop or PC. Everything is on the drawing board -- from a network-enabled fridge to devices powered by your body's heat.

It's extremely important to wear helmets when riding motorcycles, according to Jackie Gillan, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, but that's not just her personal opinion -- it's based on clear facts about what happens in the case of a crash."We know from research that every time a state repeals its motorcycle helmet laws, there's an immediate jump in deaths and brain injuries from motorcycle crashes,"Gillan said.

The Linux Foundation has come a long way since initiated in 2007 as the fusion of the Open Source Development Lab and Free Standards Group. Though Canonical has remained outside the fold since its inception, it has gained some significant members and new groups of collaborators -- the latest batch including graphics and microprocessor giant Nvidia.

Long ago, I jailbroke my iPhone. Ultimately, the experience was less than fulfilling, and within a few weeks I opted to unjailbreak it back to its normal state. Jailbreaking somehow made the phone feel a little frail. The only jailbreak options I could find at the time necessitated the phone to be hooked up to my computer each time it was turned on. Not a huge problem. But then there was the respringing.

While developments such as the Arab Spring show the power of the Internet, there remain news blackouts, harassment of bloggers, and even attempts to shut down social media in several nations. This is one of the key findings of Reporters Without Borders, which released its annual"Enemies of the Internet"report on Monday, listing countries that curtail access to the Web and freedom of expression.