Before tablets became popular, we would get a press release virtually every day from a manufacturer telling us about their latest netbook. New ones seemed to be launching all the time, but things have changed over the last 12 months. Netbooks were designed originally to be ultra-cheap computers. … [Read more...] about Asus Looking To Launch $200 Chrome Netbook?
Archives for March 2011
HTC Thunderbolt Finally Goes On Sale
It certainly has been a long time coming. The HTC Thunderbolt launch was delayed a number of times, but it has finally gone on sale today and is now available from Verizon Wireless. The HTC Thunderbolt is available from Verizon for $249.99 with a new two-year contract. It can also be purchased … [Read more...] about HTC Thunderbolt Finally Goes On Sale
HTC Flyer 3G Tablet Up For Pre-order In The UK
We just got an email from UK retailer Clove, who now have the new HTC Flyer Android tablet up for pre-order and according to the email it will be released in mid-April. They have the HTC Flyer priced at £600 including taxes, although they did mention in the email that this price could change … [Read more...] about HTC Flyer 3G Tablet Up For Pre-order In The UK
Sony Wins Access To George Hotz PayPal Records
The case between Sony and PlayStation hacker George Hotz continues to develop. Recently, we heard that Sony was granted access to the IP addresses of anyone who had visited Hotz's website from January 2009. This move was seen as a significant step in Sony's ongoing legal battle against Hotz, who is … [Read more...] about Sony Wins Access To George Hotz PayPal Records
PlayStation Move Creator Says Brainwaves Not Next Gaming Frontier
I don't know if this is Sony's attempt at spoiling Nintendo's E3 announcement or just a pre-emptive strike against insolent OnLive-style start-ups with big ideas, but Move controller architect Richard Marks has a bone to pick with brainwave-harnessing input technology. And that bone is um, sweat. … [Read more...] about PlayStation Move Creator Says Brainwaves Not Next Gaming Frontier
Ubisoft Considering Assassin’s Creed, Ghost Recon Movies
An Assassin's Creed movie? It's already got so many of the Hollywood clichés ingrained they'd hardly even need to have a writer look over it. The franchise, known for its intricate plots, historical settings, and parkour-inspired action sequences, seems like a natural fit for the big screen. … [Read more...] about Ubisoft Considering Assassin’s Creed, Ghost Recon Movies
Activision vs EA Lawsuit Full Steam Ahead
Apart from LG impounding a few thousand PlayStations some days ago, nothing much was shaking in the glamorous world of video game lawsuits. Leave it to the EA and Activision grudge match to liven things up a bit after a California judge gave the go-ahead for the trial. Just to recap for … [Read more...] about Activision vs EA Lawsuit Full Steam Ahead
Sky News iPad App Hands On
Sky has just launched their new Sky News iPad app here in the UK, it is be available as a free download for a limited time, and it will let you watch live TV from the Sky News as well as videos on specific news items. It comes with a very nice interface that will either let you watch videos … [Read more...] about Sky News iPad App Hands On
Lexar Unveils 128GB Professional SDXC Card
Lexar has unveiled its latest SD card creation in the form of the Professional 128GB SDXC 133x memory card, which is an industry first. The card is also available in a smaller 64GB version and offers the same Class 10 speed rating with a minimum guaranteed speed of 133x, or 20MB per second of its … [Read more...] about Lexar Unveils 128GB Professional SDXC Card
Samsung Galaxy Player (Galaxy S WiFi) Headed To The US
Some of our readers will remember the new Samsung Galaxy S WiFi PMP's that were announced in February. Samsung has just announced that they are headed to the US, although they will be called the Samsung Galaxy Player 4 and Samsung Galaxy Player 5 in the US. These new Samsung Galaxy Players will … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Player (Galaxy S WiFi) Headed To The US
Rolobox Ensures Kids Play with Boxes More than What’s Inside
I have two kids and I am here to tell you that they can both play longer with a big box than they do with all the toys and video games around the house. My daughter would sleep in a box like a little 6-year-old hobo if you let her. If you really want to guarantee that your kids have more fun with a … [Read more...] about Rolobox Ensures Kids Play with Boxes More than What’s Inside
Ubisoft Sponsored Survey Hints at NGP Pricing
Sony hasn’t offered up any ideas of what the price of its coming NGP portable gaming console will be, but we all know the thing won't be cheap. There are going to be two versions with one offering 3G and the other being WiFi only. A new survey is being circulated by a research firm called … [Read more...] about Ubisoft Sponsored Survey Hints at NGP Pricing
