European game retailer and no doubt winner of many a Concise Retailer Name award, Game, has apparently taken to removing certain Xbox 360 consoles from their shelves. To be fair though, only 20 GB and non-HDMI Xbox 360s are getting the boot, and a fair portion of those things shouldn't have seen the … [Read more...] about Game Stops Selling Used RROD Prone Xbox 360s
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Autonomous Electric Wheelchair uses Kinect Sensor
When you go to a big tech show, you never know what you are going to run across. There are always plenty of traditional gadgets and electronics, and often there are some things that surprise you. One of those surprising products at IFA 2011 is this autonomous wheelchair. Innovative Use of Kinect … [Read more...] about Autonomous Electric Wheelchair uses Kinect Sensor
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S Lands In The UK 26th September For £349.99
Last week Sony Ericsson announced a new version of the Xperia Arc smartphone, the Xperia Arc S, and now it looks like it will be available here in the UK from the 26th of September. Mobile retailer Clove has announced that they will start selling the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S for £349.99 on the … [Read more...] about Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S Lands In The UK 26th September For £349.99
World Smallest Electric Motor Is Made From A Single Molecule
Researchers from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, have achieved a groundbreaking feat by creating the world's smallest electric motor. This motor is made from just a single molecule and measures an astonishing billionth of a meter, or just one nanometer across. This remarkable achievement … [Read more...] about World Smallest Electric Motor Is Made From A Single Molecule
PlayStation 4 Coming Within 18 Months?
We know both Sony and Microsoft are working on their next generation consoles, although we have no idea when either company intends to launch their new games consoles. Now, according to a recent report, Sony may end up launching the new PlayStation 4 within the next 18 months, although Sony have … [Read more...] about PlayStation 4 Coming Within 18 Months?
Vestel BitTorrent Certified TV Prototype Unveiled
At the IFA this week in Berlin, Vestel has unveiled the world's first BitTorrent Certified TV Prototype, which Vestel has created in partnership with BitTorrent. The new prototype TV allows users to download, share, and play files directly from their TV. Vestel's Hakan Kutlu explained the reasons … [Read more...] about Vestel BitTorrent Certified TV Prototype Unveiled
Asus To Launch $600 To $900 Ultrabooks In April 2012
Intel's plan for its new ultrabook platform is to get all manufacturers to retail their ultrabook notebooks for under $1,000, and we have already seen a few priced at under $1,000 with many others priced well over $1,000. Now according to a recent report, Asus is hoping to launch a new range of … [Read more...] about Asus To Launch $600 To $900 Ultrabooks In April 2012
THX Certification Coming To Smartphones And Tablets
In an interview this week, Rick Dean, Senior VP of THX, explained that his company was looking at the possibility of starting a THX certification process for smartphones and tablet devices in the future. Together with applications that would be able to enhance the quality of the sounds from … [Read more...] about THX Certification Coming To Smartphones And Tablets
Google Voice For Android Updated, Adds Tablet Support
Google has updated its Google Voice for Android application, and the latest version, Google Voice 4.2.34, comes with a range of new features. The main highlight is that Google Voice for Android now offers support for Android tablets. This update means that Android Honeycomb tablet owners will be … [Read more...] about Google Voice For Android Updated, Adds Tablet Support
Google+ Suggested User Feature Arriving Soon
Over the weekend, Google announced plans to roll out a new suggested user feature on its Google+ social network, similar to that used on Twitter. The announcement for the new suggested user feature was Tweeted by Bradley Horowitz, vice president of product management for Google+. He explained that … [Read more...] about Google+ Suggested User Feature Arriving Soon
Google’s Android Grabs 47 Percent Of UK Smartphone Market
According to recent figures released by consumer analyst firm Kantar Worldpanel, Google's Android has increased its share of the smartphone market here in the UK to 47.1 percent. This is followed by RIM with their BlackBerry devices at 21.5 percent and Apple with 20.8 percent. The report also … [Read more...] about Google’s Android Grabs 47 Percent Of UK Smartphone Market
Samsung Galaxy S II LTE Headed To Europe
Samsung recently announced the new Samsung Galaxy S II LTE in the US, and it comes with some upgraded specifications over the original Samsung Galaxy S II, which include a larger 4.5 inch display. The new Samsung Galaxy S II LTE also comes with a faster processor. The original Galaxy S II came with … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S II LTE Headed To Europe
