Oh sure, LED bulbs and lighting is awesome and has succeeded in weaning humanity from its non-environmentally conscious incandescent predecessor. But that's not to say LED bulbs are totally harmless. Scientists from the Univsersity of California have discovered a worrying amount of heavy metal/s in … [Read more...] about Ubiquitous LED Bulbs Have A Heavy Metal Secret
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iPhone 5 To Feature 4 Inch Display, New A5 Processor?
As we are waiting for Apple to announce the iPad 2 and the new iPhone 5, we are hearing more and more rumors about what these new Apple devices will be like. The latest one is for the iPhone 5. According to Digitimes, the iPhone 5 will feature a larger display than the current iPhone 4, and they … [Read more...] about iPhone 5 To Feature 4 Inch Display, New A5 Processor?
Xperia Play/PlayStation Phone PS1 Games Will Need To Be Purchased Again
Sony have repeatedly claimed that the PSP Go was a grand experiment, the mistakes of which were never to repeated again. Enter the Xperia Play, or PlayStation Phone as we've been calling it before Sony went and developed an allergy to common sense naming schemes, the bread and butter of which will … [Read more...] about Xperia Play/PlayStation Phone PS1 Games Will Need To Be Purchased Again
Samsung Galaxy S WiFi Specifications Revealed
Earlier today we showed you some photos of the new Samsung Galaxy S WiFi PMP, and now we have the specifications on these two new media players in the Galaxy S range. There are two models, the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0 and the Galaxy S WiFi 4.0. These new models are the follow-on to the previous … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S WiFi Specifications Revealed
Microsoft Kinect And Windows Phone 7 Integration (Video)
As well as announcing details of the Windows Phone 7 update, Microsoft also showed off something pretty cool at MWC 2011: Microsoft Kinect and Windows Phone 7 integration. Microsoft hasn't released many details about it as yet, but you can see it in action in the video below. As you can see in … [Read more...] about Microsoft Kinect And Windows Phone 7 Integration (Video)
Skype Launches Global Hotspots Service
Skype has just announced a partnership deal with leading Wi-Fi hotspot providers around the globe that will allow it to provide its Skype Access service worldwide. The new Skype Access pay-as-you-go service will now be available through mobile networks in over 500,000 locations including airports, … [Read more...] about Skype Launches Global Hotspots Service
Windows Phone 7 Update Details Revealed
Microsoft has officially announced the details of updates coming to Windows Phone 7 in 2011, and the first update will be available within the first two weeks of March. The March Windows Phone 7 update will add a range of new features to Microsoft's mobile OS, which will include copy and paste, and … [Read more...] about Windows Phone 7 Update Details Revealed
Acer Iconia A100 7 Inch Android Tablet (Video)
As well as announcing the new Acer Iconia Smart Android smartphone, we now get to have a look at the Acer Iconia A100, which is a 7-inch Android tablet that was launched previously. The Acer Iconia 7-inch Android tablet will come with Android 3.0 Honeycomb at launch, although in the video below it … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia A100 7 Inch Android Tablet (Video)
Worlds Smallest GPS Unit
If you look in the picture below you will see the World's Smallest GPS Unit next to a €1 coin (a little bigger than a nickel). The GPS unit is not the metal square to the left of the coin but the tiny black dot in the top left of the metal square! Believe it or not, that's a fully functional GPS … [Read more...] about Worlds Smallest GPS Unit
LG Optimus 3D In Action (Video)
Earlier today the LG Optimus 3D was officially announced. Now, the team over at Three, who will be selling the Optimus 3D in the UK, have created a video showcasing the Optimus 3D in action. As you will see in the video below, the Optimus 3D UI looks pretty impressive, especially the 3D launcher … [Read more...] about LG Optimus 3D In Action (Video)
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Coming To Verizon
We heard a rumor last week that the new Sony Ericsson Xperia Play would be available on Verizon Wireless in the US. This new gaming smartphone from Sony Ericsson is now official, and it will indeed be available in the US with Verizon Wireless. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play will be available in the … [Read more...] about Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Coming To Verizon
Acer Iconia Smart Android Smartphone Announced
Acer has added a new Android smartphone to its lineup with the launch of the Acer Iconia Smart, which features a 4.8-inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 480 pixels and a 21:9 widescreen aspect ratio. This unique aspect ratio makes it ideal for watching movies and videos, providing a cinematic … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Smart Android Smartphone Announced
