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
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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
Blekko : New Search Engine Cuts Through Spam
With an investment of $25 million and three years of development, a new search engine named Blekko is looking to revolutionize the way we search. Spam sites seem to be listed in all major search engine results at the moment, but Blekko is hoping to change this by making our searches cleaner using a … [Read more...] about Blekko : New Search Engine Cuts Through Spam
Electroadhesive Grippers Grab Anything, Almost
Electroadhesive grippers are a great way for a robot to be able to grip objects, and SRI has been developing general-purpose, highly-compliant electroadhesive pads for a variety of applications, including wall-climbing robots and now robot grippers. These innovative grippers are revolutionizing the … [Read more...] about Electroadhesive Grippers Grab Anything, Almost
Twitter on Target For 200 Million Users By The End Of 2010
It seems that Twitter is continuing to grow at a massive pace, as the NYT are reporting that Twitter now has a massive 175 million users, and are on target to reach 200 million users by the end of the year. Twitter reported a figure of 145 million registered users back in September, so it seems … [Read more...] about Twitter on Target For 200 Million Users By The End Of 2010
Viewsonic ViewPad 7 and 10 Inch Tablets Headed To The US
Viewsonic recently launched its ViewPad range of tablets in Europe, and they have now announced that the ViewPad will be available in the US later this month. The Viewsonic ViewPad 7 comes with Android 2.2 Froyo, and features a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 800 x 480 … [Read more...] about Viewsonic ViewPad 7 and 10 Inch Tablets Headed To The US
