Lenovo has updated its ThinkPad X220 Notebook, and there is also a tablet version of the X220. Both models now come with Intel's latest Core i3, i5, and Core i7 processors, offering a range of performance options to suit different user needs. Display and Battery Life The Lenovo ThinkPad X220 … [Read more...] about Lenovo Launches New ThinkPad X220 Notebook
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Facebook Movie Rentals Begin With The Dark Knight
Facebook and Warner Bros. have partnered to provide a new digital movie rental service on Facebook, with the service starting with the Batman blockbuster: The Dark Knight. To rent The Dark Knight movie via Facebook will cost you $3 or 30 Facebook Credits for 48 hours, from the official Facebook … [Read more...] about Facebook Movie Rentals Begin With The Dark Knight
Spotify Reaches 1 Million Paying Subscribers
Spotify has announced this week they have reached another milestone in the development of the company and now have signed up 1 million paying subscribers on their music service across Europe. Spotify is currently in the process of raising funding to help it break into the US market which has been a … [Read more...] about Spotify Reaches 1 Million Paying Subscribers
Did Microsoft Pay Nokia $1 Billion To Use Windows Phone 7?
When Microsoft and Nokia announced their partnership to produce Windows Phone 7 smartphones, we heard rumors that Microsoft were paying Nokia a large amount of money to put Windows Phone 7 on their smartphones. It was reported at the time that the reason Nokia chose Microsoft over Google's Android … [Read more...] about Did Microsoft Pay Nokia $1 Billion To Use Windows Phone 7?
Google Maps Navigation Gets Updated, Helps You Avoid Traffic
Google has updated its Google Maps Navigation, and the latest version is designed to do more than just get you from point A to B, as it is designed to help you avoid traffic on your journey. The latest version of Google Maps Navigation now uses real-time traffic data to make sure you take the … [Read more...] about Google Maps Navigation Gets Updated, Helps You Avoid Traffic
Microsoft Looking For Next Generation Xbox Staff
It makes sense that news of the impending Microsoft next-generation console effort would be broken via social media of all places, but I'd have hoped for a more dramatic outing process. Instead, we get three job ads Microsoft has placed on LinkedIn for a swashbuckling Graphics Hardware Architect, a … [Read more...] about Microsoft Looking For Next Generation Xbox Staff
Georgia Tech Geniuses Want To Open Source Augmented Reality
You see, the problem with augmented reality today is a variety of apps support it without being able to share data with each other. According to the whiz kids led by a certain Blair Macintyre over at the Augmented Environment Las at Georgia Tech, the solution is KHARMA. … [Read more...] about Georgia Tech Geniuses Want To Open Source Augmented Reality
Finally, Super Expensive Retinal Implants Can Restore Sight
Retinal implant technology has been advancing at a brisk pace in the European Union. Tiny devices that can be surgically implanted into the eyes of patients suffering from degenerative eye disorders are now clinically available, meaning people with the cash to spare (upwards of $100,000) can afford … [Read more...] about Finally, Super Expensive Retinal Implants Can Restore Sight
Sony Vaio S Notebook Will Run 15-hours with Optional Battery
Sony has a full line of Vaio notebooks that run the gamut from thin and light ultraportables up to large and bulky multimedia notebooks. Sony has added a new notebook to its range today that falls into that portable category called the Vaio S series. The new notebook has a magnesium frame and is … [Read more...] about Sony Vaio S Notebook Will Run 15-hours with Optional Battery
HP And Fossil Are Working On A Gadget Aggregator
In fact it's so so secret, it's existence was recently unveiled to a Chinese audience by HP CTO Phil McKinney. Yup, those are his hands on the picture clasping the MetaWatch and gesticulating. … [Read more...] about HP And Fossil Are Working On A Gadget Aggregator
Wimbledon Tennis Finals 2011 Will Be Filmed In 3D
Its has been announced that this year's finals of the 2011 Wimbledon Championship will be filmed live in 3D and streamed to high definition 3D capable cinemas around the world, thanks to a partnership between Sony and the All England Tennis Club. Sony will be allowing interested 3D cinema chains … [Read more...] about Wimbledon Tennis Finals 2011 Will Be Filmed In 3D
Three UK Announces Unlimited Data For PAYG
UK mobile phone operator Three has announced a new unlimited data plan for pay as you go customers, and you can add on the unlimited data option by paying Three £15 for 30 days access. While other operators cut back on data allowances and charge customers more for access to the Internet, Three is … [Read more...] about Three UK Announces Unlimited Data For PAYG
