Samsung has yet to release the Android 2.2 Froyo update for its Galaxy S range of smartphones in the US, and we may now have an explanation on what is taking them so long. According to the guys over at the XDA forum, Samsung is in fact charging mobile carriers for upgrading to the latest version … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S Android 2.2 Update Delayed Because Samsung Charges Carriers For Android Updates
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Android Video Game Console GameBox Announced By Envizions
Developing a game console ordinarily takes a huge amount of hard work, and enough money to sink an ocean liner, so I'm glad to see this scrappy new upstart didn't go to all that trouble, instead electing to just pop Android on some box with unspecified hardware and let the sales pitch do the … [Read more...] about Android Video Game Console GameBox Announced By Envizions
Active Media Products Announces Silver Bullet USB Drive
Active Media Products has unveiled its latest novelty flash drive. The last time I talked about AMP, the company was showing off a drive that looked like a soda can. The new flash drive being shown off today looks like a .22 caliber silver bullet. The Silver Bullet USB Drive isn't to scale; it's … [Read more...] about Active Media Products Announces Silver Bullet USB Drive
India Lays Down Plans For Innovative Tidal Power Plant
The Asian giant is on course to build a first in its region: a massive tidal power plant capable of producing 50MW. The name of the company tasked with such a grand undertaking is quite ironic too: Atlantis Resources Corporation, a UK engineering firm specializing in underwater turbines. The … [Read more...] about India Lays Down Plans For Innovative Tidal Power Plant
LG G-Slate Coming to the UK Sans 4G?
EWeek in Europe is reporting that one of the LG directors was talking to Pocket-Lint and let slip a little hint that the G-Slate tablet may hit the UK without 4G. The tablet is currently at the FCC for approvals in the US and will be packing in 4G connectivity on the T-Mobile network. The LG … [Read more...] about LG G-Slate Coming to the UK Sans 4G?
15.6 Inch Monitor Powered By A Single USB Port
Green House has unveiled its new 15.6-inch monitor GH-USD16K that looks pretty much like any other LCD monitor; however, the difference between this one and others is that it can be powered by just one USB 2.0 port. The Green House GH-USD16K USB monitor has a 1,366 x 768 resolution, 400:1 contrast … [Read more...] about 15.6 Inch Monitor Powered By A Single USB Port
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Camera In Action (Video)
Sony Ericsson announced their latest Android Smartphone, the Xperia Arc earlier this month, and it comes with some impressive specifications, most notable is the camera, which is an 8.1 megapixel camera. The camera on the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc features a Sony Exmor R sensor, that is capable of … [Read more...] about Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Camera In Action (Video)
Google Nexus S Headed To South Korea In February
Google recently launched their second-generation Android smartphone in the US and UK, and whilst you would expect them to launch it in the rest of Europe and Canada next, it seems that Google will launch the Nexus S in South Korea next month. The Google Nexus S will be available in South Korea … [Read more...] about Google Nexus S Headed To South Korea In February
Facebook Generated $1.86 Billion In Ad Revenue During 2010
Facebook beating Google on visitor traffic is not the only significant development for the social media giant. Facebook is also increasingly resembling Google in its advertising business model. Figures from 2010 reveal that a majority of Facebook's ad sales now come from small- and medium-sized … [Read more...] about Facebook Generated $1.86 Billion In Ad Revenue During 2010
Two Hackers Charged Over AT&T iPad Data Breach
Back in June 2010, AT&T's network was hacked, leading to a significant data breach that compromised the personal details of over 114,000 users of the iPad 3G. This breach included sensitive information such as email addresses, which were taken from AT&T's servers by the security group … [Read more...] about Two Hackers Charged Over AT&T iPad Data Breach
Leica X1 BMW Limited Edition Camera
Leica is launching another limited edition camera, and this time it has teamed up with luxury car manufacturer BMW. Together, they will be releasing the Leica X1 BMW Edition, a unique blend of high-end photography and automotive luxury. The Leica X1 BMW Edition shares the same hardware … [Read more...] about Leica X1 BMW Limited Edition Camera
Sprint Introducing $10 Fee For Smartphone Data At End Of January
Sprint has just announced that it will be introducing a $10 fee for smartphone users starting from the 30th of January 2011. This new fee will apply to any new customer who purchases a smartphone on Sprint from that date. The $10 Premium data add-on charge will only apply to new customers. It isn't … [Read more...] about Sprint Introducing $10 Fee For Smartphone Data At End Of January
