Last year we saw quite a few NFC (near field communication) enabled smartphones launch, and we can expect to see many more this year. According to a recent report, we get some information on how many NFC enabled handsets were shipped last year. According to research firm Berg Insight, there were … [Read more...] about NFC Enabled Smartphone Shipments Hit 30 Million In 2011
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The Cloud To Offer Free WiFi To London Overground Stations
Earlier this month, we heard that Virgin Media would be offering free WiFi on the London Underground this summer for the 2012 Olympics. Now, another provider, The Cloud, has announced that they will also offer free WiFi to London's overground stations. This initiative is part of a broader effort to … [Read more...] about The Cloud To Offer Free WiFi To London Overground Stations
Apple’s Siri Becoming More Popular According To Report
It looks like Apple's voice-activated virtual assistant is becoming more popular according to a recent report by consulting firm Park Associates, who surveyed iPhone 4S owners about their usage of Apple's Siri. According to the report, 87 percent of the iPhone 4S owners use Apple's Siri at least … [Read more...] about Apple’s Siri Becoming More Popular According To Report
Murdoch Company Allegedly Used Hacker Website To Kill Rival Pay TV Company
According to a BBC Panorama report, which I watched on TV last night, one of Rupert Murdoch's companies allegedly used a hacker website to put rival pay TV service ITV Digital out of business. ITV Digital, which originally started out as On Digital here in the UK was a pre-paid TV service, that … [Read more...] about Murdoch Company Allegedly Used Hacker Website To Kill Rival Pay TV Company
Google Adds Play Store To Homepage Navigation
Google recently re-branded its Android Market as Google Play, and now it looks like Google is trying to attract more users to its apps, music, and movies service. If you go to Google's homepage today, you will notice that the navigation bar has changed, and you will now see a listing for Google … [Read more...] about Google Adds Play Store To Homepage Navigation
Microsoft To Launch An Xbox Lite In 2013?
We know that Microsoft is working on a new version of their Xbox console which is rumored to be called the Xbox 720, but now it would appear that Microsoft may be working on a stripped-down version of their current console. The news comes from MSNerd, who posted the information on Reddit, and the … [Read more...] about Microsoft To Launch An Xbox Lite In 2013?
Apple’s New iPad Can Run For 25 Hours As A 4G Hotspot
Apple's new iPad comes with a much larger battery than the iPad 2. This enhancement is primarily due to the inclusion of 4G LTE, which necessitates a more substantial power source. Interestingly, this new feature also makes the device quite useful as a 4G mobile hotspot. The guys over at AnandTech … [Read more...] about Apple’s New iPad Can Run For 25 Hours As A 4G Hotspot
Take A Ride In This Killer Whale Submarine
Way back in 1914s, during the World War 1, a conventional bunch of submarines are typically used by Militaries as a defense measure in attacking the enemies’ ships on sea surfaces. But now, it seems that the traditional watercraft operational machine is now becoming an awesome trending tag to one’s … [Read more...] about Take A Ride In This Killer Whale Submarine
3-D Printed Wing and Circuit Could Change Manufacturing
3-D printing is nothing new; manufacturers have been using it for prototyping new products and devices for a long time. A 3-D printer generally uses a laser to heat resin, the heat causes the resin to harden, and a part or device is built layer by layer. Generally, anything 3-D printed that needs … [Read more...] about 3-D Printed Wing and Circuit Could Change Manufacturing
Onkyo Announces TX-NR 717 and TX-NR 818 Mid-range Receivers
Onkyo has unveiled the 7.2 Channel network AV receivers that offer all kinds of advanced technology inside. The new receivers include the Onkyo TX-NR717 and TX-NR818, and they share many of the same features. The 818 has Audyssey MultiEQ XT32 three-dimensional sound processing inside. Advanced … [Read more...] about Onkyo Announces TX-NR 717 and TX-NR 818 Mid-range Receivers
HTC One X And One S Up For Pre-order at Vodafone UK
The HTC One X is expected to go on sale here in the UK next month, and now UK mobile operator Vodafone has put the HTC One X up for pre-order, plus another of HTC's new Android devices, the HTC One S. The HTC One X will be available for free on Vodafone's £41 per month contract and the HTC One S … [Read more...] about HTC One X And One S Up For Pre-order at Vodafone UK
HTC Titan II Hits AT&T April The 8th For $199
We heard earlier that the new Nokia Lumia 900 will land on AT&T on the 8th of April, and now another Windows Phone smartphone will also be available from AT&T in the US on the 8th of April, the HTC Titan II. AT&T will be offering the HTC Titan II for $199.99 when you sign up to a new … [Read more...] about HTC Titan II Hits AT&T April The 8th For $199
