Google has blamed poorly coded third-party Android applications for the poor battery life reported on Android-powered smartphones. Google's co-founder Larry Page says, “If you are not getting a day, there is something wrong.” Background Applications and Battery Drain In response to a complaining … [Read more...] about Google Blame Android Third-Party Apps For Poor Battery Life
You Rock Guitar For Gamers and Musicians
Designed to bridge the gap between gaming guitar controllers and musical guitars, the You Rock Digital MIDI guitar combines both strings and technology. For the gamer, the You Rock Guitar can be used as a controller for both Guitar Hero and Rock Band by using a set of supplied swappable cartridges. … [Read more...] about You Rock Guitar For Gamers and Musicians
Glucose Biofuel Cells
In the future, it's hoped that body implants will be powered by new glucose biofuel cells rather than battery packs. The new glucose biofuel cells are capable of using the body's sugar supply to generate the required electricity to power the implant. Scientists have already implanted test fuel … [Read more...] about Glucose Biofuel Cells
Sony Premium PSN Service
During E3 next month, Sony is rumoured to be launching a new premium PlayStation Network service if a report from VG247 is correct. The leaked news from a 'highly placed source' according to VG247 says the premium service will cost less than $70 per year. But don't worry, the existing PSN service … [Read more...] about Sony Premium PSN Service
Motion Rugged Tablets Fitted With i5 and i7 Processors
On top of their rugged design, Motion's F5v and C5v tablets are now equipped with Intel's vPro Core i5 and i7 processors and up to 4 GB of RAM. This upgrade provides a 50% performance increase and extends the battery life by up to 30%, according to Motion. Rugged Design and Durability Motion's … [Read more...] about Motion Rugged Tablets Fitted With i5 and i7 Processors
Sennheniser EZX60 Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headset
Today, Sennheiser launched their latest Bluetooth headset, the EZX60, which is fitted with noise and echo-canceling technology to provide superior clarity during calls. This new addition to Sennheiser's lineup promises to enhance the user experience by delivering crystal-clear audio, making it an … [Read more...] about Sennheniser EZX60 Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headset
Viliv N5 MID Delayed Until June
If you've been eagerly anticipating the launch of the Viliv N5 MID 4.8-inch mobile Internet device, unfortunately, you will need to wait just a little longer as the launch date has been postponed until June 2010. The Windows 7 powered PC is reported to be equipped with a 1.3GHz Atom Z520 … [Read more...] about Viliv N5 MID Delayed Until June
Nvidia Tegra 2 Battles Apples A4 Processor
Google Android and Nvidia are gearing up to take on Apple and its A4 processor. Nvidia co-founder, Jen-Hsun Huang, says that we can expect a huge range of Android-based smartphones and tablets powered by the Nvidia Tegra 2 by the end of this year. The Tegra chip was first used in the Kin phones and … [Read more...] about Nvidia Tegra 2 Battles Apples A4 Processor
In2Pay iPhone Contactless Payment System
Visa and DeviceFidelity have just launched their Mobile Contactless Payment Solution for the iPhone. This innovative payment system is housed in a specially designed case that slips onto your iPhone and contains a microSD card. This card is equipped with a Near Field Communications (NFC) chip, which … [Read more...] about In2Pay iPhone Contactless Payment System
Worlds First 3D Home Theater System
Samsung now has a hat trick of world firsts, with the launch of its 3D LED HDTV, then its 3D Blu-ray player, and finally its new 3D Home Theater system. The Samsung HT-C6930W is the world's first to be designed to provide that ultimate experience in 3D stereoscopic images and 3D sound. The system … [Read more...] about Worlds First 3D Home Theater System
The Ever Increasing Watch
Designed by Eleeno, this funky watch called the 'Ever Increasing Watch' is a unique timepiece that stands out due to its innovative display, which always shows three ever-rising graphs. These graphs represent hours, minutes, and seconds. However, don't worry if reading graphs isn't your forte; a … [Read more...] about The Ever Increasing Watch
IKAROS The Worlds First Solar Powered Spacecraft
The IKAROS (Interplanetary Kite-craft Accelerated by Radiation Of the Sun) developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is hoping to be the first solar-powered spacecraft if its deployment goes smoothly this Friday, May 21, at 6:58:22 a.m (Japan Standard Time). You can watch a live … [Read more...] about IKAROS The Worlds First Solar Powered Spacecraft












