VIA is well known for making small form factor computers and mainboards. The company has unveiled its latest small form factor board called the APC Android PC system. The machine is designed to run the Android operating system and is built on a tiny Neo-ITX board. Affordable and Compact … [Read more...] about Via Unveils New Small Form Factor APC Android Mainboard
Shane McGlaun
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Shane has been a full time geek writing for his supper for six years. He has written for some of the coolest tech sites online and had reviews printed in the print versions of Laptop Magazine and Computer Shopper. You can follow him on Google+.
New Warning Messages Hint at 3G Facetime
A couple of new warning messages have surfaced on iOS devices recently that hint Apple may be getting ready for FaceTime over 3G connections. Since FaceTime first debuted with the iPhone 4, the videoconferencing solution has only been available when on a Wi-Fi connection. A new warning message … [Read more...] about New Warning Messages Hint at 3G Facetime
105 Foot Tall Lego Tower Breaks World Record
When I was growing up, I spent a lot of time playing with Lego. I always had this dream of building a tower that reached the ceiling of my house. However, at about two or three feet tall, my tower would always collapse, generally thanks to my brother kicking it. A group of Lego fans has set a new … [Read more...] about 105 Foot Tall Lego Tower Breaks World Record
iHome Audio unveils iP76 LED Tower Stereo Speaker
iHome makes hoards of different devices and docking stations for the iPhone and other Apple products. The company has unveiled its latest offering called the iP76. This product is an LED color-changing tower stereo speaker that packs in Bluetooth for connecting to the iPhone and the … [Read more...] about iHome Audio unveils iP76 LED Tower Stereo Speaker
Verizon Ends Grandfathered Unlimited Data Plan Use
A few years ago, it was common to get truly unlimited data plans when we signed up for new smartphones. That meant you could use all the data you wanted without any talk of charging you more or throttling your speeds. As smartphone users who had unlimited data plans originally began to upgrade their … [Read more...] about Verizon Ends Grandfathered Unlimited Data Plan Use
Kensington unveils KeyFolio Keyboard Security Case & Lock for iPad 2
Kensington has unveiled a new accessory for the iPad 2 that will help keep the tablet safe and secure in public environments. The new case is called the Kensington KeyFolio Secure and it uses the security cable and lock that Kensington has been famous for making for years. This particular case is … [Read more...] about Kensington unveils KeyFolio Keyboard Security Case & Lock for iPad 2
Apple Granted a Patent for a Steering Wheel Mounted Remote Control
I have seen more than a few things over the years that have remote controls mounted to the steering wheel of a car. Honestly, I never liked any of those. I don't think the steering wheel is a place for accessories to be mounted personally. Apple was granted a new patent this week that covers a … [Read more...] about Apple Granted a Patent for a Steering Wheel Mounted Remote Control
Foxconn Backtracks on CEO Apple HDTV Statement
Yesterday, stories were making the rounds that Foxconn CEO Terry Gou had said that the company was getting its facilities ready to produce the Apple HDTV. Foxconn has now come back and said that the reports that Gou had confirmed the company would be working on an Apple HDTV are inaccurate. Foxconn … [Read more...] about Foxconn Backtracks on CEO Apple HDTV Statement
Cheap Yzi Android Tablet Hits Europe
An interesting tablet has landed in Europe called the Yzi Android 4. As the name hints, the tablet runs Android 4.0 ICS for the operating system. It also has integrated Wi-Fi and an accelerometer. Features aren't the big draw though; the price is what will attract most buyers. The new tablet is … [Read more...] about Cheap Yzi Android Tablet Hits Europe
Game of Thrones Likely to Be Most Pirated Show of the Year
The popularity of HBO's Game of Thrones series can't be denied. The show has been one of the network's most popular programs, and its popularity has also earned it a much more dubious distinction. The fact that the only way to watch the program is as an HBO subscriber or to buy the DVD once the … [Read more...] about Game of Thrones Likely to Be Most Pirated Show of the Year
NBC Not Happy about Auto Hop Service on Dish Network
Late last week I mentioned that Dish Network had a new feature for its Hopper DVRs that made skipping all commercials from primetime programs automatic. If you recall, the system actually deleted the commercials rather than simply automatically fast forwarding through them. I also speculated that … [Read more...] about NBC Not Happy about Auto Hop Service on Dish Network
Rumors Claim Xbox Will Get IE9 Browser
Rumors are flying that the Xbox 360 is set to get a modified version of the Internet Explorer 9 browser. A modified version of the browser coming to the Xbox console means that users will be able to surf the web. That will add yet another feature to the Xbox to lure people to buy that aren't … [Read more...] about Rumors Claim Xbox Will Get IE9 Browser
