We previously heard a rumor that Google is working on their own NFC payment system, and now a Google job posting has added more strength to the rumor as Google are looking to hire a Technical Account Manager who is familiar with NFC. The listing specifically mentions that the applicant needs to … [Read more...] about Google Job Posting Hints At NFC Payment System
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Microsoft Working On Kinect SDK And Official Windows Drivers
It looks like Microsoft is working on an official SDK and also official Kinect drivers for Windows according to a recent report. We heard at CES from Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer that Microsoft would add PC support 'in the right time'. According to Win Rumors who are citing an unknown source, we … [Read more...] about Microsoft Working On Kinect SDK And Official Windows Drivers
Samsung Star II Smartphone Gets Official
Samsung has added another new smartphone to its range with the launch of the Samsung Star II, which is the successor to the popular Samsung Star. The Samsung Star II will feature a 3-inch WQVGA display with Samsung's TouchWiz UI, there is also a 3.2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, a 1,000mAh battery, … [Read more...] about Samsung Star II Smartphone Gets Official
Facebook Wont Share Your Address And Phone Number With Developers For Now
Yesterday we told you that Facebook had decided to share your address and phone number with third-party developers, if you clicked on a dialog box and agreed to it. The problem with what Facebook had planned is that the dialog box looked exactly like the one for sharing your basic information with … [Read more...] about Facebook Wont Share Your Address And Phone Number With Developers For Now
T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant 4G Appears With Android 2.3
There have been a number of rumors about the Samsung Vibrant 4G, and now the guys over at the BGR have managed to get their hands on a photo of the Vibrant 4G. It looks like the Samsung Vibrant 4G will come with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and will also come with a 21Mbps HSPA+ radio which will make … [Read more...] about T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant 4G Appears With Android 2.3
iPad 2 Cases Hint At Possible SD Card Slot
As we wait for Apple to announce the iPad 2 we continue to hear a number of rumors on what the features of the iPad 2 will be. Now a couple of cases have appeared which could possibly give us an indication of some of the hardware specifications of the iPad 2. The majority of the rumors we have … [Read more...] about iPad 2 Cases Hint At Possible SD Card Slot
Netflix Removes ‘Add To DVD Queue’ Feature From Streaming Devices
Netflix has announced that they are removing the 'add to DVD queue' feature from streaming devices like the iPhone, and users of the service will no longer be able to add items to their DVD queue from these devices. It seems that having this feature removed by Netflix has upset a large amount of … [Read more...] about Netflix Removes ‘Add To DVD Queue’ Feature From Streaming Devices
Motorola Droid X Gets Factory Overclocked On Its Way To China
The Motorola Droid X was released in the US a while back, and it comes equipped with a 1GHz TI IMAP 3630 processor. However, a number of DIY enthusiasts have managed to overclock it to 1.2GHz, as we saw previously, and it runs completely stable at this increased clock speed. It seems that Motorola … [Read more...] about Motorola Droid X Gets Factory Overclocked On Its Way To China
Sony vs Geohot And fail0verflow PS3 Hackers Comes To A Halt
Even before it started, Sony's lawsuit against PlayStation 3 hacker George Hotz, a.k.a Geohot, and the fail0verflow team has hit a setback and been pushed back to an unspecified later date, due to California judge Susan Illston raising questions about where the case should be tried. Jurisdictional … [Read more...] about Sony vs Geohot And fail0verflow PS3 Hackers Comes To A Halt
NVIDIA Agrees Settlement For Faulty MacBook Pro Graphic Chips
After 2 years of negotiation and controversy, NVIDIA has now agreed to a settlement for Apple, Dell, and HP owners who purchased laptops with faulty NVIDIA GPUs. So if you purchased a MacBook Pro between May 2007 to September 2008 and have experienced problems with your NVIDIA graphics card, you … [Read more...] about NVIDIA Agrees Settlement For Faulty MacBook Pro Graphic Chips
MSI WindPad U100W Windows 7 Tablet To Retail For 550 Euros In Europe
Some of our readers will remember the MSI WindPad U100W Windows 7 Tablet that was announced a while back. MSI has just revealed that it will go on sale in Europe for 550 Euros. The MSI WindPad U100W will be available in France from February 2011, and it will come with a 10-inch touchscreen display, … [Read more...] about MSI WindPad U100W Windows 7 Tablet To Retail For 550 Euros In Europe
Epson Announces R3000 13 Inch Compact Printer For Photographers
Epson has added another printer to their lineup, the Epson R3000. However, this one isn't designed to print out your spreadsheets; instead, it is designed to print out high-quality photographs. The Epson R3000 is designed to be used by photographers, and it is capable of printing high-quality … [Read more...] about Epson Announces R3000 13 Inch Compact Printer For Photographers
