The Dish Network has announced that it will purchase the bankrupt movie rental chain, Blockbuster, in a deal worth $320 million. After adjustments are made to the deal for available cash and inventory, Dish Network will end up paying $228 million in cash for Blockbuster. "With its more than 1,700 … [Read more...] about Dish Network Buys Blockbuster For $320 Million
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Toshiba Launches New P755 3D and P775 3D Satellite Notebooks
Toshiba has expanded its Satellite range by introducing two new 3D notebooks: the Toshiba P755 3D and the P775 3D. These models are designed to cater to a variety of user needs with a choice of Intel Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 processors, ensuring robust performance for both everyday tasks and … [Read more...] about Toshiba Launches New P755 3D and P775 3D Satellite Notebooks
Leaked: BlackBerry Messenger 6.0 Screenshots
Screenshots of the BlackBerry Messenger 6.0 application have been discovered showing the new user interface and the ability to be able to customize it with your own color preferences. Research in Motion hasn’t officially unveiled its new BlackBerry Messenger 6.0 to the public as yet but the team … [Read more...] about Leaked: BlackBerry Messenger 6.0 Screenshots
Google Rolls Out Malicious Download Protection To Chrome And Chromium
Google has today released new updates to the developer editions of its Chrome and Chromium software, building on the Safe Browsing API's. The new update now provides users of both Chrome and Chromium protection against malicious file downloads, alerting them whenever any are detected. The … [Read more...] about Google Rolls Out Malicious Download Protection To Chrome And Chromium
HTC Pyramid To Be Called The HTC Sensation In The UK
We have already seen some leaked photos of the new HTC Pyramid Android smartphone, and now according to Pocket Lint, the HTC Pyramid will be unveiled next week at HTC's event on the 12th of April, and it will be called the HTC Sensation. It looks like the HTC Pyramid/Sensation will aslo get a new … [Read more...] about HTC Pyramid To Be Called The HTC Sensation In The UK
Intel Unveils 10 Core Xeon E7 Processors
Intel has just revealed its latest high-end, Xeon E7 10-core dual-threaded processor designed for high-performance computers and servers. The new processors have been created to support up to 20 threads and are based on the 32-nanometer manufacturing process. These processors mark a significant … [Read more...] about Intel Unveils 10 Core Xeon E7 Processors
BlueStacks Allows You To Run Android Apps On Your PC
A new software is currently under development called BlueStacks which has been designed to allow users to run Android applications on a Windows PC desktop, laptop, or tablet. BlueStacks uses virtualization to allow you to run Android apps alongside Windows apps. With the market now beginning to … [Read more...] about BlueStacks Allows You To Run Android Apps On Your PC
Richard Branson Plans Deep Sea Exploration With Virgin Oceanic
Sire Richard Branson has announced his latest venture, called Virgin Oceanic, which is a new submarine that will be used to explore the ocean's depths. Branson intends to go deeper than anyone has done before, pushing the boundaries of underwater exploration. According to Richard Branson, the … [Read more...] about Richard Branson Plans Deep Sea Exploration With Virgin Oceanic
Dragon Age 2 Owners Getting Free Mass Effect 2
For those of you long-time Bioware fans that have managed to swallow Dragon Age 2 down and newcomers who probably can't believe how neato RPGs have gotten without all that pesky depth and tactics, Bioware has prepared a little something. Regardless of your opinion on the game, if you shelled out for … [Read more...] about Dragon Age 2 Owners Getting Free Mass Effect 2
NGP Perfect For Free To Play MMOs According To Sony Online
Phantasy Star Online and the occasional odd Final Fantasy out aside, MMOs on a console have been a tricky proposition up until now. Well, no, they still are, but a Sony exec says they'll probably try to shoehorn them on Sony's upcoming NGP handheld anyway. Attention-grabbing claims whose likely goal … [Read more...] about NGP Perfect For Free To Play MMOs According To Sony Online
RedEye Pro Home Automation Controller Launches
Home automation is something that a lot of geeks and fans of tech are interested in. Being able to wire your home to control the blinds, curtains, garage door, lights, and lots more from one remote is a very cool thing indeed. RedEye has announced a new home automation controller called the RedEye … [Read more...] about RedEye Pro Home Automation Controller Launches
Silverlight Arriving On Xbox 360 Consoles?
Microsoft may be looking to bring Silverlight to its Xbox 360 gaming console very shortly, according to the Win Rumors website. This move could significantly enhance the multimedia capabilities of the Xbox 360, making it a more versatile entertainment hub. Microsoft is likely to reveal its plans in … [Read more...] about Silverlight Arriving On Xbox 360 Consoles?
