We love the fact that Google's Android updates, no matter how incremental, usually bring a ton of good stuff along. And the first Honeycomb update hitting Verizon Motorola Xooms as we speak is no different. Not only does it bring Google's new movie rentals, but it also adds a handy dandy USB host … [Read more...] about Google Launching Android 3.1 On Motorola Xoom
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Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Details Trickle Out
You don't codename your game Project Colossus unless you're prepared to deliver something truly magnificent or a truly colossal shot of disappointment. With the kind of showing Battlefield 3 is putting up, however, Activision can't really afford to go that route. In fact, they're taking a page out … [Read more...] about Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Details Trickle Out
Portal 2 Writer’s Lecture Now Available For Mandatory Viewing
You may have read Old Man Murray back in the day, in which case you're excused, jump straight into the video with our blessings. If, however, this is the first time you're hearing the name of one of the finest wordsmiths plying their trade in the interactive entertainment industry (Erik Wolpaw), … [Read more...] about Portal 2 Writer’s Lecture Now Available For Mandatory Viewing
Google Using Coercive Tactics Against Handset Makers?
The New York Times reports that a slew of Google emails released by a Massachusetts court reveal a few of Google's negotiation tactics over the use of geolocation data by Android handset makers. Apparently, Motorola had made a deal with a company called Skyhook to provide said geolocation data, … [Read more...] about Google Using Coercive Tactics Against Handset Makers?
Chrome Browser Hacked By Vupen Security?
After withstanding everything the Pwn2Own hacking competition could throw at it, it now looks as if the Google Chrome browser may have fallen foul of a hack from Vupen Security. The hack is initiated by allowing the Chrome browser to visit a web page loaded with a dastardly script. This script then … [Read more...] about Chrome Browser Hacked By Vupen Security?
Microsoft Buys Skype For $8.5 Billion
Earlier today we told you that Microsoft were planning on buying Skype, and Microsoft has now officially confirmed the acquisition of Skype, in a deal which is worth $8.5 billion. Microsoft announced the deal on their website, which says that the deal is worth $8.5 billion in cash, and this … [Read more...] about Microsoft Buys Skype For $8.5 Billion
GRASP Lab Quadrocopters Learn To Fly In Formation (video)
If you thought one quadrocopter was scary enough flying towards you, how about a swarm, in formation? The University of Pennsylvania's GRASP Lab has been teaching their quadrocopter to do some synchronized formation flying. GRASP explains that it's relatively straightforward to control a couple of … [Read more...] about GRASP Lab Quadrocopters Learn To Fly In Formation (video)
Pioneer Launches Augmented Reality Navigation System
Pioneer has launched a new satellite navigation system, the Pioneer AVIC-VH09RS, and it is the first navigation system to feature Augmented Reality built in, with an AR Scouter Mode. As you can see from the photo below, it displays the road in front of you. It does this via a camera which is … [Read more...] about Pioneer Launches Augmented Reality Navigation System
Nokia To Announce First Windows Phone 7 Device Next Week?
When Nokia and Microsoft announced their partnership earlier in the year, they told us that we would see the first Windows Phone 7 smartphone from Nokia later this year, and we may end up seeing it as early as next week. Nokia has sent out an invite to a special press event for next Tuesday, the … [Read more...] about Nokia To Announce First Windows Phone 7 Device Next Week?
Google Calendar Receives Colour Coding
Google has rolled out a new update to its Google Calendar service which has brought with it new colour coding options for calendar entries. The new feature now allows users to colour code individual events, instead of just entire calendars. The new feature now enables you to organise your calendar … [Read more...] about Google Calendar Receives Colour Coding
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Coming June 8th
Samsung announced the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 at MWC earlier this year, and now it looks like it may end up going on sale in June, with the WiFi version going on sale on June the 8th. As a reminder, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 features a 10.1 inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. This … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Coming June 8th
New Skype For Mac Update Fixes Critical Security Issues
Following on from last week's discovery within Skype for Mac of a critical security flaw, which allowed instant messages to be used to gain remote access to another Mac machine, Skype has today rolled out an update to fix this critical security issue. Apparently, the fix had been created by Skype … [Read more...] about New Skype For Mac Update Fixes Critical Security Issues
