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
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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
Samsung Partners With Silhouette To Create Worlds Lightest 3D Glasses
In a bid to improve the sales of 3D TVs worldwide, 3D TV manufacturers are busily redesigning the eyewear that is required and, in some cases, the sticking point for some people making the move to the new 3D technology. Following in LG's recent redesign of their 3D glasses, Samsung has now … [Read more...] about Samsung Partners With Silhouette To Create Worlds Lightest 3D Glasses
Intel Announces Second Generation Core Processors
Intel's new next generation processors have now arrived, the the new Intel Sandy Bridge CPU's providing high-speed and on-the-fly conversion between data formats together with Intel's Turbo Boost version 2.0, a key technology that speeds up and slows down the processor to optimise performance and … [Read more...] about Intel Announces Second Generation Core Processors
MySpace Laying Off Half Its Work Force?
Unfortunately for the staff at Myspace, the New Year might not bring great news for them, with rumors of huge layoffs taking the shine off New Year’s Eve celebrations for the social networking pioneer MySpace. MySpace currently employs around 1,100 employees and may soon find itself having to … [Read more...] about MySpace Laying Off Half Its Work Force?
Vizio Unveils Android Via Tablet And Phone
If you were fortunate enough to see Vizio's Rose Bowl advert last night you would have glimpsed a sneak preview of Vizio's new Via Tablet and 4-inch Via Phone. If you didn't you can watch the 30 second commercial after the jump. Specific details on both devices are still a little scarce at the … [Read more...] about Vizio Unveils Android Via Tablet And Phone
Grace Digital Audio Bringing Color Screen Internet Radio Gear to CES 2011
Grace Digital Audio is bringing three cool new products to CES 2011, kicking off in a few days. The new gear is a trio of internet radio devices that have color screens for good looks and usability. The line will include some common features like WiFi connectivity and the ability to access all sorts … [Read more...] about Grace Digital Audio Bringing Color Screen Internet Radio Gear to CES 2011
