Barnes & Noble has announced their latest Nook, which according to B&N, is the simplest and easiest eReader available on the market. This new Nook features a 6-inch E Ink display, and it measures 5 x 6.5 inches, weighing in at just 7.5 ounces. This compact and lightweight design makes it … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble Announces New Nook
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New Record Sets 26Tb/s Transmission Speeds Along A Single Laser Beam
How do you fancy having a broadband connection of 26 terabits per second? Well a a team of Scientists led by a team at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have broken a record for data transmission, sending data at 26Tb/s on a single laser beam over 50km around 31 miles. With no electronic … [Read more...] about New Record Sets 26Tb/s Transmission Speeds Along A Single Laser Beam
Sourcemap, Shows Where Your Gadgets Have Originated
Have you ever wondered where all the components that make up your gadgets and other consumables come from? Well, Sourcemap, a free, open-source, community-driven project, hopes to shed a little light on the origins of your gadgets for you. The website not only provides you with details of where a … [Read more...] about Sourcemap, Shows Where Your Gadgets Have Originated
Airplay For Windows Media Player Reaches First Beta Release
A new Airplay addin for Windows Media Player working with Windows Media Center has been created by developer Thomas Pleasanc. This innovative addin enables Airplay and Windows Media Center to seamlessly integrate together, providing Airplay playback capabilities directly within the Windows … [Read more...] about Airplay For Windows Media Player Reaches First Beta Release
Dell XPS 15z Notebook Gets Official
Dell has finally officially announced their latest ultra-thin notebook that we have been hearing about over the last couple of weeks, the Dell XPS 15z, and according to Dell, it is one of the thinnest and lightest 15-inch laptops available. The Dell XPS 15z measures 0.97 inches at its thickest … [Read more...] about Dell XPS 15z Notebook Gets Official
Asus Touchscreen ET2700 All-In-One Desktop (video)
Further to yesterday's cryptic images of a new Asus tablet the company will hopefully be revealing at Computex 2011 shortly. Asus has just outed another teaser image for what looks like the Asus Touchscreen ET2700 All-In-One Desktop which the company showcased at the recent CeBit exhibition. Very … [Read more...] about Asus Touchscreen ET2700 All-In-One Desktop (video)
Twitter Snaps Up Tweetdeck For $40 million
Today Twitter has snapped up the popular Tweetdeck Twitter application for $40 million, reports CNN. The acquisition has been rumored for some time, with Techcrunch announcing the deal earlier this month for $50 million. However, both Twitter and Tweetdeck have been keeping quiet about the details … [Read more...] about Twitter Snaps Up Tweetdeck For $40 million
Samsung Ordered To Give Apple Access To Latest Smartphones And Tablets
Samsung and Apple have been embroiled in a series of legal battles over patents related to their tablets and smartphones, with both tech giants accusing each other of infringing on their respective patents. This ongoing feud has seen numerous lawsuits filed in various courts around the world, each … [Read more...] about Samsung Ordered To Give Apple Access To Latest Smartphones And Tablets
Microsoft Unveiling Windows 8 At D9 Conference?
It has been expected and rumoured for some time that Microsoft may use the D9 Conference as an opportunity to unveil their new Windows 8 tablet user interface. Now a source close to Microsoft has reinforced the rumour by revealing to the WinRumors website that Microsoft is indeed planning to demo … [Read more...] about Microsoft Unveiling Windows 8 At D9 Conference?
i-Buddie Oak Trail Spotted In the Wild
While attending the Meego Conference in San Francisco this week, the Engadget team spied an i-Buddie Oak Trail tablet, which was left all alone and just sitting there ready to be put through its paces. The new 10-inch tablet is equipped with Intel's recently launched Oak Trail and has been created … [Read more...] about i-Buddie Oak Trail Spotted In the Wild
Kobo eReader Touch Edition Announced
Kobo has announced the launch of a new eReader, the Kobo eReader Touch Edition, which Kobo describes as having a 'revolutionary new touch screen experience'. This innovative device features a 6-inch touchscreen E Ink display and comes with built-in WiFi, making it a versatile and user-friendly … [Read more...] about Kobo eReader Touch Edition Announced
Apple Responds To Lodsys Over iOS Developer Patent Letters
Some of our readers will remember that we have been reporting on the dispute between Lodsys and developers of apps for Apple's iOS platform, as a reminder a number of developers received letters from Lodsys on the 13th of May, claiming that they were infringing on Lodsys patents by using 'in app … [Read more...] about Apple Responds To Lodsys Over iOS Developer Patent Letters
