If you are a Skype user, you have probably been affected by the outages over the last 24 hours. Tony Bates, the chief executive of Skype, has today posted a YouTube video explaining what Skype is currently doing to fix the outages which have affected tens of millions of users. Skype's services have … [Read more...] about Skype CEO Offers Update On Outages (video)
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Firefox 4 Beta 8 Launched
Mozilla has launched the last beta version of Firefox 4 for 2010, Firefox 4 beta 8, and this new version comes with a range of bug fixes, plus an easier Firefox Sync setup plus expanded support for 3D graphics. We are excited to release the latest Firefox 4 Beta. This beta offers easier account … [Read more...] about Firefox 4 Beta 8 Launched
Acer Aspire One 522 AMD Fusion Netbook
It looks like Acer is about to launch a new netbook based on AMD's new Fusion platform, which will feature the new dual-core C-50 APU and integrated Radeon 6250 graphics, which comes with DX11 support. This combination promises to deliver a significant boost in performance and graphics capabilities, … [Read more...] about Acer Aspire One 522 AMD Fusion Netbook
Personal Genome Machine and iPod Dock
I watched CSI for years and never noticed their equipment in the lab having iPod docks on it, but I guess that's where that annoying tune from "The Who" comes from. A company called Life Technologies has unveiled a new genome machine that it has dubbed The Personal Genome Machine. It's not personal … [Read more...] about Personal Genome Machine and iPod Dock
This Is Historic: FCC Lays Down Rules To Protect Net Neutrality
Like a possessed zombie everyone thought was dead, the net neutrality debate has come screaming back to life and the future of the internet is at stake. (Insert dramatic music here.) Seriously now, the New York Times ran a story on Monday titled "FCC Is Set To Regulate Net Access" prior to the … [Read more...] about This Is Historic: FCC Lays Down Rules To Protect Net Neutrality
BAE Showcases Concept Fighting Vehicles Fit For An RTS Game
True to the antiseptic language oft-used by defense industries worldwide, the family of vehicles BAE recently unveiled to the U.K.'s MOD were "innovative technologies and concepts for short, medium and long term exploitation into future lightweight land platforms." … [Read more...] about BAE Showcases Concept Fighting Vehicles Fit For An RTS Game
LG Optimus 2X Coming To Europe In January
LG has announced that their flagship Android smartphone, the LG 2X will be launching in Europe in January, it was announced at they will also be launching a range of music ring tones with the LG Optimus 2X in collaboration with Ennio Morricone. The LG Optimus 2X is one of the first Android … [Read more...] about LG Optimus 2X Coming To Europe In January
Android 3.0 Honeycomb To Launch In March 2011?
Google has yet to give an official launch date for the latest version of their mobile OS, Android 3.0 Honeycomb, which will be the first version of Android optimized specifically for tablets. We are expecting Motorola to reveal the Motorola XOOM in January at CES 2011, which is the first tablet … [Read more...] about Android 3.0 Honeycomb To Launch In March 2011?
Verizon Windows Phone 7 Apps Appear In WP7 Marketplace
We know that Windows Phone 7 smartphones are headed to Verizon, although we don't as yet have an exact launch date for WP7 devices on Verizon. The last thing we heard was that a number of Windows Phone 7 devices are expected to hit Verizon in early January, and it looks like this could be the case … [Read more...] about Verizon Windows Phone 7 Apps Appear In WP7 Marketplace
Sony’s Qriocity Music Service Goes Live In the UK
Sony announced their Qriocity music service a while back, and recently launched their Qriocity movie on demand service back in November, and now their Qriocity music service has finally gone live in the UK. The Qriocity music service lets you stream music to your PS3, a range of Sony Blu-ray … [Read more...] about Sony’s Qriocity Music Service Goes Live In the UK
Asus Unveils Eee Pad E121 Tablet Specifications (video)
Asus has unveiled specifications for its new Eee Pad E121 tablet prior to its official launch at CES 2011 in January next year. Asus reveals that their new ASUS EP121 will have a 12-inch multitouch display, that also seems to work with a digital stylus for art, according to the video after the … [Read more...] about Asus Unveils Eee Pad E121 Tablet Specifications (video)
Android Users Can Now Charge Apps Directly To Their AT&T Account
It's never easy trying to enter credit card details on a small mobile phone screen to make purchases. Apple's simple payment method of purchasing apps from their iTunes Store solves this process, increasing app sales and making the whole process more enjoyable for both the consumer and … [Read more...] about Android Users Can Now Charge Apps Directly To Their AT&T Account
