After numerous complaints regarding the single-click purchase feature from customers of Amazon's new Android App store, Amazon has now rolled out a new update which has removed the single-click purchase option. This feature was just a little too easy to mistakenly click while using a touchscreen … [Read more...] about Amazon Android App Store Updated with Safer Double Click Purchases
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Intel Showcases Ultrathin Keeley Lake Tablet Notebook Reference Design (video)
A new reference design notebook/tablet has been spotted at Computex 2011 this week in the form of Intel's ultrathin Keeley Lake concept. The proof-of-concept Intel Keeley Lake convertible device is remarkably thin and incorporates a 12.1 inch screen together with a Cedar Trail processor. The team … [Read more...] about Intel Showcases Ultrathin Keeley Lake Tablet Notebook Reference Design (video)
MSI G Series Receives New Gaming Spec Notebooks
This week at Computex, MSI has unveiled new additions to its G Series gaming notebook series in the form of the GT780, GT683, and GE620. All these models pack Intel second-generation Core i7 quad-core processors, promising high performance and efficiency for gaming enthusiasts and power users … [Read more...] about MSI G Series Receives New Gaming Spec Notebooks
LG’s P220 Laptop Looks Like A MacBook Pro
Earlier today, we saw LG's new all-in-one PC, the LG V300, which obviously takes its design inspiration from Apple's iMac range. Now, another new LG device has appeared at this year's Computex, the LG P220 Laptop. As you will see in the photos below, the LG P220 Laptop looks very similar to Apple's … [Read more...] about LG’s P220 Laptop Looks Like A MacBook Pro
Linux Celebrates 20th Birthday By Releasing Kernel Version 3 By Linus Torvald
This year Linux is celebrating its 20th Birthday since its release by Linus Torvalds on August 26, 1991, and to celebrate the occasion, Linus Torvalds has now updated the open source OS kernel to version 3.0. The new Linux 3.0 RC1 (93 MB) download was published on the kernel.org mailing list at … [Read more...] about Linux Celebrates 20th Birthday By Releasing Kernel Version 3 By Linus Torvald
Twitter To Launch Their Own Image Sharing Service
Twitter has been encouraging developers not to build Twitter client apps, as the company wants to promote its own Twitter apps and software for smartphones, tablets, and computers. Now, it looks like Twitter wants to launch its own image-sharing service, similar to Twitpic and Yfrog. According to a … [Read more...] about Twitter To Launch Their Own Image Sharing Service
TransPhone Merges Mobile Phone And Tablet
A new breed of tablet, mobile phone hybrid device seems to be making the rounds at Computex this week, with the unveiling of a number of tablets that accept a mobile phone docked directly into their cases. This new Transphone designed and created by CMIT was first unveiled last Saturday pipping the … [Read more...] about TransPhone Merges Mobile Phone And Tablet
Angry Birds Magic Uses NFC (Video)
Rovio Mobile, the company behind the hugely popular Angry Birds games, has revealed a new version of the game that will use NFC (Near Field Communications), called Angry Birds Magic. Angry Birds Magic will come pre-loaded on the Nokia C7, and you will be able to communicate with other C7 owners via … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Magic Uses NFC (Video)
Sony To Restore Full PSN Services By End Of The Week
Sony has announced that they intend to restore full PlayStation Network services by the end of the week. This includes access to the PlayStation Store, although it doesn't include Sony's Qriocity music service in certain countries. Sony has said that full services will be restored in America, … [Read more...] about Sony To Restore Full PSN Services By End Of The Week
Intel Announces New ‘Ultrabook’ Laptop Class
Yesterday we saw the new Asus UX21 ultra-thin laptop, and now Intel has announced a new class of laptops called the 'Ultrabook'. These are ultra-thin laptops that will use Intel's latest processors, and the new Asus UX21 is the first one that uses the new Intel specifications. Introduction to … [Read more...] about Intel Announces New ‘Ultrabook’ Laptop Class
LG V300 All In One Touchscreen PC Unveiled
LG has announced a new all-in-one PC at this year's Computex, the LG V300. As you can see from the photos below, LG is clearly aiming to compete with Apple's iMac range, as the design bears a striking resemblance. The LG V300 features a 23-inch Full HD 3D display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 … [Read more...] about LG V300 All In One Touchscreen PC Unveiled
Gigabyte M2432 Notebook and Docking Station Debut at Computex
Computex 2011 is kicking off this week and some new hardware has already been unveiled. Gigabyte has already announced a new notebook computer that has a cool docking station called the Booktop M2432. The machine has an Intel Core i5 processor under the hood, making it a powerful option for both … [Read more...] about Gigabyte M2432 Notebook and Docking Station Debut at Computex
