RockMelt, the new social browser

RockMelt, a new browser that lives in thecloud and uses Facebook authentication to synchronize a user's browsing experience across machines, went into limited public beta today. It was built around the premise that the browser is busted. The thought is that older browsers aren't made for the way we now use the web, and maybe it's a solid way of thinking. After all, browsing is a passive activity, and the Internet is increasingly about interaction. There are some unique concepts here, namely the fact that RockMelt lives in the cloud. This allows your "browser experience" to be, in a way, profiled. Your settings, bookmarks, etc., are all backed up online. Using Facebook for authentication, your user environment can be replicated anywhere RockMelt is installed. And really, that's what RockMelt...

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Apple Researching Scratch-Proof Coating For iOS Devices

Apple is researching a new scratch-proof coating, presumably for its mobile devices, that would prevent scratches. The U.S. Patent and Trademark office published new application filed by Apple for “Nitriding Stainless Steel for Consumer Electronic Products” that describes a new system that avoid scratches by placing a layer of nitride over a stainless steel exterior. In addition to providing a durable, hard surface that is both scratch and impact resistant, the nitride layer allows for the natural surface color and texture of the underlying stainless steel to remain visible to the user... It is this natural surface color and texture of the stainless steel that adds to the aesthetically pleasing appearance of the consumer electronic product, thereby enhancing the user’s overall experience. Apple...

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