It looks like the Nook Color will be getting updated to Android 2.2 in January, and what this update will do is turn the color eBook reader into an almost fully functioning Android tablet. The Android 2.2 update for the Nook Color will bring a re-tooled Android Market to the device, plus other … [Read more...] about Nook Color Getting Android 2.2 Update In January
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New Spider Optics System Lets Robot Mini-Subs Go Solo
Wandering the briny depths can be heaps of fun, especially when you've got a robot to control and swim around with. Unfortunately such machines are often hindered by power cables that limit their performance. In a bid to improve the state of the art, Hawkes Remotes is developing a wireless ROV that … [Read more...] about New Spider Optics System Lets Robot Mini-Subs Go Solo
Yahoo To Axe 600 Jobs?
Yahoo is expected to cut nearly 5 percent of its workforce next week, axing 600 employees, according to two sources close to Yahoo. Yahoo's current workforce was listed as 14,100 employees at the end of September. However, due to the highly competitive market it operates in and the intense … [Read more...] about Yahoo To Axe 600 Jobs?
Gmail Creator Says Google Chrome OS Will Fail
Paul Buchheit, the creator of Gmail, doesn't think Google's new Chrome OS is going to last very long. In fact, he believes that Google will end up discontinuing the Chrome OS sometime next year. His reasoning is that Chrome and Android are too similar, and there is nothing that Chrome can do that … [Read more...] about Gmail Creator Says Google Chrome OS Will Fail
Nokia Plans Multiple Symbian Upgrades During 2011
Nokia has unveiled plans to release four or five upgrades to its Symbian operating systems within the next 12 - 15 months. This strategic move comes after its market share has fallen from 44.6 percent to 36.6 percent, mainly due to fierce competition from Google's Android OS. The decline in market … [Read more...] about Nokia Plans Multiple Symbian Upgrades During 2011
Freebox v6 Revolution Set-Top-Box Has It All
France's Free ISP has just unveiled their latest set-top box, the Freebox v6 Revolution, that other providers can only dream of providing to their customers. The Freebox v6 Revolution, designed by the renowned Philippe Starck, has been meticulously crafted to handle all your home entertainment … [Read more...] about Freebox v6 Revolution Set-Top-Box Has It All
Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Launching In China The Second Half Of 2011
Microsoft has announced that it will be launching its new mobile OS in China in the second half of 2011. Yang Tianyang, Microsoft's communications director for China, announced that they would be launching Windows Phone 7 in China next year. He also announced that Microsoft was currently in … [Read more...] about Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Launching In China The Second Half Of 2011
Acer Iconia Laptop Hits The UK January 14th
We heard last week that the Acer Iconia would be available in Europe in January, with it launching in Spain in January for 1,499 Euros, and now Acer has confirmed the UK launch date and pricing. Acer recently told Slashgear that the Iconia Laptop would be available in the UK from January the 14th, … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Laptop Hits The UK January 14th
Nokia E7 Smartphone Delayed Until 2011
We heard a rumor back in November that the Nokia E7 smartphone would be delayed until January 2011, and now according to Engadget, Nokia has now confirmed that the E7 wont launch until early 2011, instead of the December launch date that Nokia specified when the E7 was announced. The delay is … [Read more...] about Nokia E7 Smartphone Delayed Until 2011
Kinstant Improves Your Kindle’s Browsing Experience
If you own a Kindle, you will already know that the browsing experience from the device leaves a lot to be desired. Kinstant hopes to improve this and change browsing on a Kindle to a much more enjoyable and productive experience. No software needs to be installed; Kinstant is simply a customizable … [Read more...] about Kinstant Improves Your Kindle’s Browsing Experience
Google Nexus S US Launch Details Published By Best Buy
Google Nexus S is already available to pre-order here in the UK, although it won't actually be available until the 20th of December 2010. In the US, the Nexus S will be available from Best Buy starting this Thursday, the 16th of December. Best Buy is obviously expecting large demand for the Google … [Read more...] about Google Nexus S US Launch Details Published By Best Buy
Avatar 3D Blu-ray Disc’s Unavailable Until Feb 2012 Due To Panasonic Deal
If you were hoping to purchase a copy of James Cameron's Avatar movie to play on your new 3D HDTV setup, unfortunately, you're going to have to wait another 12 plus months in the UK. The only way to get a copy in the next year will be to purchase either a Panasonic 3DTV or Blu-ray player, as … [Read more...] about Avatar 3D Blu-ray Disc’s Unavailable Until Feb 2012 Due To Panasonic Deal
