We have already seen some new light bulbs that will be controlled by Google's new Android @ Home software, and now there are also some other new light bulbs in the works that will have their own IP addresses. NXP from the Netherlands is developing networked LED light bulbs, which will come with … [Read more...] about Future Light Bulbs To have Thier Own IP Addresses
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Google Acquires Modu Patent Portfolio For $4.9 Million
Bidding has ended for the bankrupt micro-cell phone company Modu, and Google has successfully acquired the Modu patent portfolio for $4.9 million. Back in 2008, Modu developed a small phone module that could be plugged into different functionality jackets, giving users the ability to keep the core … [Read more...] about Google Acquires Modu Patent Portfolio For $4.9 Million
Apple Signs iTunes Cloud Deal With Sony Music And Warner Music
Yesterday we heard that Apple had signed a deal with EMI for its new iTunes Cloud music streaming service. We also heard that Apple was in talks with other labels, and according to a recent report, Apple has now signed deals with Sony Music and Warner Music. This now gives Apple three major labels … [Read more...] about Apple Signs iTunes Cloud Deal With Sony Music And Warner Music
HP Pre 3 Coming In June, European Pre-Ordering Open
And people feel bad for Microsoft and Nokia. Hell, their mobile divisions are actually selling some units and they're even in the press. Even if it's more because of rumored acquisitions than the outstanding quality of their OS or hardware. Which isn't to say it's not, but then again, so was that of … [Read more...] about HP Pre 3 Coming In June, European Pre-Ordering Open
AT&T 4G LTE Demo Shows 28.8 Mbps Real World Speed
This sounds like one of those "believe it when we see it" type deals, but AT&T has apparently demoed its LTE connection for several journalists with results impressive enough to write about. How do 28.87Mbps download and 10.4Mbps upload speeds grab you? Well, they do seem rather unimpressive … [Read more...] about AT&T 4G LTE Demo Shows 28.8 Mbps Real World Speed
Google Music Beta Invites Start Going Out
This is kind of a big deal, we suppose, or at least everyone seems excited enough about it. Even though as Europeans we probably won't be able to get anywhere near this in years if Hulu, Pandora, and Netflix are any example, we can at least let you lucky US IP holders know about it. It's … [Read more...] about Google Music Beta Invites Start Going Out
Fallout New Vegas DLC Honest Hearts Not Playing Nice With Save Files
We prefer to think of Obsidian games as flawed masterpieces instead of just flawed, but when it's coming to the point where there's literally no release without at least a few corkers, it's hard to stay all zen about it. Well, hard for people who don't love Obsidian like we do, but they sure don't … [Read more...] about Fallout New Vegas DLC Honest Hearts Not Playing Nice With Save Files
Hellgate London Going Free To Play in US
Those of you still holding out for Hellgate London, 2007's most hyped game and biggest letdown in one package, rejoice. The Korean publisher who picked up the rights after the developer went bust is bringing it to the US after a few successful years of running it as an F2P MMO in … [Read more...] about Hellgate London Going Free To Play in US
Neither L. A. Noire Nor Sony To Blame For Crashes
After receiving a "very small number" of complaints about the game crashing, overheating consoles, and all sorts of other pandemonium, Rockstar went ahead and released a statement that blames Sony's new 3.61 update (yes, the one with the forced password change) for the issues. When the crash reared … [Read more...] about Neither L. A. Noire Nor Sony To Blame For Crashes
HTC Trophy Windows Phone 7 Smartphone Lands On Verizon 26th May
Verizon Wireless has just announced that the new HTC Trophy will be available from the 26th of May 2011 for $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. If you want one, you will have to sign up for a new 24-month contract with Verizon. The HTC Trophy is a Windows Phone 7 smartphone and it features a … [Read more...] about HTC Trophy Windows Phone 7 Smartphone Lands On Verizon 26th May
Sony Unveils 13.3 Inch Flexible Colour ePaper
This week Sony Corp has unveiled a groundbreaking 13.3-inch flexible color ePaper, which they showcased at the SID International Symposium, Seminar & Exhibition 2011. The event is the world's largest academic conference for display technologies, and Sony made a significant announcement by revealing … [Read more...] about Sony Unveils 13.3 Inch Flexible Colour ePaper
Amazon Now Selling More Kindle Books Than Print Books
Amazon has announced that the company is now selling more copies of Kindle books than it is of actual print books, they are selling around 105 kindle books for every 100 print books that are sold. Amazon also announced that it has sold three times as many Kindle books so far in 2011 as it did in … [Read more...] about Amazon Now Selling More Kindle Books Than Print Books
