It looks like Google may be working on their own NFC (Near Field Communication) payment system, according to Business Week, and the system would let users of mobile phones purchase everyday items without the need for cash or a credit card. Google recently launched the follow-up to the Nexus One … [Read more...] about Google Working On An NFC Payment System?
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VUDU Starts Streaming 3D Movies Next Week
VUDU has just released details of their new 3D movie streaming service, making them the first company to provide streaming 3D movies directly to connected HDTVs, Blu-ray Players, and Entertainment Systems. This groundbreaking service is set to revolutionize the way we experience home entertainment, … [Read more...] about VUDU Starts Streaming 3D Movies Next Week
HTC EVO Shift 4G Gets Official, Headed To Sprint January 9th
We have been hearing quite a lot about the HTC Evo Shift 4G over the past couple of weeks, and now Sprint has officially announced their latest Android smartphone and it will be available on Sprint from the 9th of January 2011. The HTC EVO Shift 4G features a 3.6 inch touch screen display and a … [Read more...] about HTC EVO Shift 4G Gets Official, Headed To Sprint January 9th
HP To Unveil webOS PalmPad Tablet On 9th February?
We are expecting some interesting things from HP Palm in 2011, a new range of webOS devices including a tablet have been rumored for quite some time, and now it looks like HP may be about to officially announce the HP PalmPad tablet as well as some other webOS devices. HP Palm has sent out invites … [Read more...] about HP To Unveil webOS PalmPad Tablet On 9th February?
Onkyo Debuts 80’s Style Audio Components at CES
I don’t recall things in the 80's looking as good as this Onkyo audio gear that is retro-themed and described as 80's inspired. The only thing that makes me think of the 80's are the big analog gauges on the front of the M-5000R power amp. Those gauges are really cool and look like retro gear to me; … [Read more...] about Onkyo Debuts 80’s Style Audio Components at CES
Netflix Button Arriving On A Remote Near You Soon
Netflix has today announced that it has partnered up with a number of manufacturers to add a dedicated Netflix button to TV, Blu-ray, and media streaming device controllers. Beginning this Spring, buttons that specify “Netflix,” including some featuring the red Netflix logo, are planned to be added … [Read more...] about Netflix Button Arriving On A Remote Near You Soon
Call OF Duty Subscription Or Premium Content Charges Expected
The Call of Duty game franchise has always categorically stated that the boxed games in the series will never come with a subscription charge, but this doesn't mean that some sort of in-game charge for premium content or multiplayer subscription services might not be released in the future. The … [Read more...] about Call OF Duty Subscription Or Premium Content Charges Expected
Microsoft Creating Windows Based Set Top Box Competitor To Apple TV
With Apple never attending CES and Google asking its partners at CES this year to hold back on Google TV news at CES due to poor reviews, whilst Google takes its Google TV back to the lab. The gap at CES 2011 provides a great opportunity for Microsoft to jump in, according to the Seattle Times. … [Read more...] about Microsoft Creating Windows Based Set Top Box Competitor To Apple TV
Opera Tablet Optimised Browser (video)
Opera has now released a short video showing the first preview of Opera for tablets and will be showcasing their new Opera browser at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011. Whether it’s checking email, managing social networks, or surfing the net, Opera’s new specialised browser is … [Read more...] about Opera Tablet Optimised Browser (video)
Microsoft Restores Its Hotmail Email Service
Hotmail, the world's most popular email service with around 360 million users, encountered a few problems over the New Year celebrations. Some users reported that all their email had vanished, while others were unable to log in at all and were presented with a blank screen at login. Microsoft now … [Read more...] about Microsoft Restores Its Hotmail Email Service
Google Digital e-Newsstand In Development?
According to an article by the Wall Street Journal, Google is currently actively looking to partner with publishers to create a new Google-operated digital e-newsstand for Android devices, selling digital versions of major magazines and newspapers. The WSJ says that "people familiar with the … [Read more...] about Google Digital e-Newsstand In Development?
Samsung Sells 10 Million Galaxy S Smartphone’s In Just 7 Months
Samsung has today announced that it has sold more than 10 million units of its Android Galaxy S Smartphone in just 7 months and has hit its target of reaching the 10 million mark before the end of 2010. The Samsung Android powered Galaxy S was launched back in June 2010 and in December Samsung … [Read more...] about Samsung Sells 10 Million Galaxy S Smartphone’s In Just 7 Months
