Wow, was it really 10 years ago when Honda unveiled their Asimo robot? Honda has been celebrating Asimo's 10th birthday and has released some free apps for the iPhone and Google's Android platform to commemorate the occasion. Asimo is a humanoid robot that Honda first showcased 10 years ago. … [Read more...] about Honda’s Asimo Robot Is 10 years Old
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BlackBerry Storm 3 Specifications Leaked?
The guys over at BBLeaks have some specifications on the new BlackBerry Storm 3, from a number of different sources. It seems that the Storm 3 will feature a 3.7 inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display, with 16M colors. This display technology is known for its vibrant color reproduction and deep … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Storm 3 Specifications Leaked?
Twitter Testing Our Promoted Tweets On Twitter Users
Yesterday we told you that Twitter has over 175 million members, and was on track to reach 200 million by the end of the year. Now Twitter is looking to make some money from those members with their new 'Promoted Tweets' advertising. Twitter is testing out 'Promoted Tweets' on users who use the … [Read more...] about Twitter Testing Our Promoted Tweets On Twitter Users
Google Sues US Government For Using Microsoft Software
Google has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Interior, as they require that messaging technologies must be part of the Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite, before they are considered for use. The lawsuit is claiming that the Department of the Interior did not consider … [Read more...] about Google Sues US Government For Using Microsoft Software
Samsung Galaxy Tab Costs $205 In Parts
The guys over at iSuppli have been calculating the costs of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab Android tablet, and it seems it costs around $205 in parts, although it probably costs a fair bit more to make when you take into account the labour and development involved in it. The Samsung Galaxy Tab sells … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab Costs $205 In Parts
HTC 7 Pro Windows Phone 7 Headed To Sprint December 8th?
It looks like Sprint may be launching its first Windows Phone 7 smartphone on the 8th of December, according to recent rumors. It seems that the HTC 7 Pro will be Sprint's first Windows Phone 7 handset. The other day we told you that Microsoft was giving away 89,000 Windows Phone 7 devices to its … [Read more...] about HTC 7 Pro Windows Phone 7 Headed To Sprint December 8th?
Apple Releases iOS 4.2 Gold Master To Developers
Apple has released iOS 4.2 Gold Master to developers, this means that it shouldn't be too long before Apple releases iOS 4.2 to everyone, as Gold Master is usually the final release of their iOS and SDK. iOS 4.2 will bring a range of new features to the iPad, which include Folders and Multitasking, … [Read more...] about Apple Releases iOS 4.2 Gold Master To Developers
Aperion Audio Makes Home Theater Easy with Zona Wireless Rear Speakers
Aperion Audio has been making all sorts of gear for audiophiles and home theater fans. The latest product from the company is called the Zona Wireless Surround Speaker System. The speaker system includes a pair of wireless rear speakers, the transmitter, and the wires needed for install. The … [Read more...] about Aperion Audio Makes Home Theater Easy with Zona Wireless Rear Speakers
Philips Pronto Remotes Axed
It's not a good day to be the owner of a Philips Pronto universal remote or to be a fan of the hardware. The Pronto line has been around since the 1990s, and Philips has now announced that the line is dead. Philips has ceased production and its related activities. The question in my mind is if … [Read more...] about Philips Pronto Remotes Axed
Google Updates HTML5 Video Software WebM
Google has just released a new update to its WebM video software, providing it with faster performance. The WebM project, sponsored by Google, is a multimedia container designed to provide an open, high-quality compression format for HTML5 video. The new software, named after a breed of duck: … [Read more...] about Google Updates HTML5 Video Software WebM
Sony Ericsson Starts Rolling Out Xperia X10 Android 2.1 Update
It looks like Sony Ericsson has finally started rolling out Android 2.1 to its range of Xperia X10 smartphones, which include the X10, X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro. X10 owners in Europe have reported that the update is starting to come through, and Sony is rolling the update out in phases to all … [Read more...] about Sony Ericsson Starts Rolling Out Xperia X10 Android 2.1 Update
Apple Top In US Smartphone Shipments, Android Devices Reach 44 Percent
Research group Canalys has released some data on the smartphone shipments for the US for the 3rd quarter of 2010, with Apple reaching 26.2 percent of all smartphones shipped. This significant achievement puts them ahead of RIM, making Apple the most popular smartphone manufacturer for Q3. This … [Read more...] about Apple Top In US Smartphone Shipments, Android Devices Reach 44 Percent
