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Google TV launches in 2010 to rival Apple TV
What else could the search mongol come up with to dominate the tech space? Google TV was the answer that came out of Google I/O this morning. Using search to determined what TV show, movie or channel you want to watch Google has integrated the worlds largest search engine into our living room. TV meet
Android 2.2 codename Froyo is here
Google mobile OS Android has announced its latest upgrade Android 2.2 yesterday at Google’s I/O development conference. The OS now 7th upgrade since it launched in September 2008 and will finally bring Adobe Flash to smartphone browsing. Resource heavy Flash has been questioned by smartphone manufacturers particularly Apple for a while now, but Google claims
Apple iPad launch in Europe – worth the hype?
iPad mayhem at the London Apple stores On May 28th Apple released its iPad in the UK and yes it was another crazy launch of an Apple gadget. People waiting in long queues even before the Apple store on Regent Street open its doors. Some had taken the morning off work just to get their
iPhone 4 & iOS 4.0 announced by Steve Jobs
Apple’s announced its new iPhone operating system iOS 4.0 yesterday during Steve Job’s keynote speech at WWDC as on of the main updates. The iPhones 4 will come with the latest iOS and will be out in the US, Germany and UK on the 24th June 2010. It comes in 2 hard drive sizes 16GB
iPad, Android and Cloud computing on the Gartner Hype Cycle
New tech is released almost quarterly these days and lots of it doesn’t even make it to the mainstream market. Some of them appear and then fade into the background and some are just a small fad. Google Wave for example was massively hyped before its launch in early 2010, but does anyone that got
The game layer on top of the world
Seth Priebatsch talks at TED Talks Boston about the game layer on top of the world and shows how we should leverage the communication era to build an effective and fun game layer on top of it. This would appeal to our natural instincts of feeling good about competing things, rewards on a level up
The future of Google TV, Apple TV & Html 5
Html 5 surely is the way forward you would think if both Apple and Google agree for different reason that H.264 is a supported format. But it begs the question if Apple will want to risk going head to head with Google, without protectionist differentiators. So far it was clear that video content needed to
Best Bluetooth Stereo Headset Motorola S9
The winner for best bluetooth stereo headset for iphone, ipad and Android phones is the Motorola S9 The Motorola S9 has been standing the test of time and has been voted the best bluetooth stereo headset for any of your latest gadgets. The aerodynamic fully functional headset is ideal for all your travel tours and gets rid
Motorola Milestone gets Froyo Update Android 2.2 finally
Finaly figured out how to get the motorola milestone 2.2 Android Froyo update on mz German Milestone (GM). This is increadible, not only was it promised in Q4 2010, but also did Motorola have us jump through hoops to get it. No auto update here my friends. After getting frustrated with a few web suggested
Facebook’s Acquisition of Karma Brings Mobile Commerce, App Monetization Prowess
Facebook has just acquired mobile commerce startup Karma, which makes apps for gifting friends and family. The terms of the deal are undisclosed but 16 employees of the startup will be joining Facebook. The purchase will help Facebook build up monetization prowess on mobile platforms — an area that it had said it’s admittedly weak
Tracks Releases Most Ambitious Update Yet: Custom Camera, New Filters, And Real-Time Video
How timely. After launching a year ago at Disrupt NYC 2011, Tracks is today releasing one of its biggest updates to date. The service is much like Color, but without the creepy factor as any and all members of a specific photo-sharing group must be invited. I like to think of it as the place
These 3D Printer Trading Cards Are What Kids Will Swap In The Future
While, arguably, you’re not going to convince many kids to give up their Topps or Pokemon cards for these things, it’s nice to know they exist. They’re 3D Printer trading cards featuring some of the best 3D printers in the world. You got your Makerbot Replicator, your UP! Printer, and your Printrbot Plus. You got
TC/Gadgets Webcast: The Avengers, Nerf, And Kickstarter Tips
Is The Avengers worth your money? Do the disc-blasting Nerf guns leave a welt? How do you pull a Pebble and rein in $3 million on Kickstarter? In this week’s TC/Gadgets webcast, we answer all this and more. John and Matt argue over the value in one of this summer’s tent pole movies, The Avengers.
Bejeweled HD adorns iPad today | Joystiq
You'll be able to look at sparklier, more dazzling jewels than ever, now that Bejeweled HD is on the iPad. PopCap's latest puzzle release includes Retina Display graphics for that ridiculous new iPad screen, and the modes … read full article on Bejeweled HD adorns iPad today | Joystiq Related Reading:
Daily iPad App: Feed Me Oil HD | TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog
Chillingo's Feed Me Oil was released a little while ago, and it's a solid game that didn't get a ton of press when it first dropped. The reason for. read full article on Daily iPad App: Feed Me Oil HD | TUAW – The Unofficial Apple Weblog Related Reading:
Facebook’s $38 Share Price Makes Instagram Deal Worth Nearly $1.2 Billion
Facebook’s $38 share price would make its deal to buy Instagram worth nearly $1.2 billion, up from the roughly $1 billion price the company announced in April. That’s a nice little bump but the deal hasn’t gone through given regulatory reviews. On top of that, we don’t know the restrictions on the shares like when
Facebook’s $38 Share Price Makes Instagram Deal Worth Nearly $1.2 Billion
Facebook’s $38 share price would make its deal to buy Instagram worth nearly $1.2 billion, up from the roughly $1 billion price the company announced in April. That’s a nice little bump but the deal hasn’t gone through given regulatory reviews. On top of that, we don’t know the restrictions on the shares like when
Facebook’s $38 Share Price Makes Instagram Deal Worth Nearly $1.2 Billion
Facebook’s $38 share price would make its deal to buy Instagram worth nearly $1.2 billion, up from the roughly $1 billion price the company announced in April. That’s a nice little bump but the deal hasn’t gone through given regulatory reviews. On top of that, we don’t know the restrictions on the shares like when
Verizon: If You Want To Keep Your Unlimited Data, Pay Full Price For Your Next Smartphone
Verizon CFO Fran Shammo ruffled a few feathers yesterday when he mentioned at an investor conference that every one of their customers would be on one of the carrier’s new data share plans. In an effort to clarify his meaning, Verizon sent a statement to a handful of news outlets today that shines a bit
Verizon: If You Want To Keep Your Unlimited Data, Pay Full Price For Your Next Smartphone
Verizon CFO Fran Shammo ruffled a few feathers yesterday when he mentioned at an investor conference that every one of their customers would be on one of the carrier’s new data share plans. In an effort to clarify his meaning, Verizon sent a statement to a handful of news outlets today that shines a bit
Verizon: If You Want To Keep Your Unlimited Data, Pay Full Price For Your Next Smartphone
Verizon CFO Fran Shammo ruffled a few feathers yesterday when he mentioned at an investor conference that every one of their customers would be on one of the carrier’s new data share plans. In an effort to clarify his meaning, Verizon sent a statement to a handful of news outlets today that shines a bit
The Smart Si Thermostat Aims To Upset The Nest
This is the age of thinking thermostats and, not to be outdone by a well-known circular model, hardware startup Ecobee has released the Smart Si. It is a smart thermostat with small color screen and a web interface so temperature wonks can update their heating models on the fly. The Smart Si is not quite
HP’s Stock Price Is Climbing Amid Massive Layoff Rumors
HP is reportedly going to be announcing massive layoffs next Wednesday. Conflicting reports state somewhere between 25K and 30K jobs, between 7% and 8% of HP’s global workforce, could be eliminated in an effort to absorb losses from decreasing demand for the company’s products and services. The cuts could happen over the next year, rather