When Motorola announced the new Droid 2 Android smartphone, they also unveiled a special edition R2-D2 themed Droid 2. This unique version of the Droid 2 is designed to captivate Star Wars enthusiasts with its distinctive design and exclusive features. Motorola has released some new photos of this … [Read more...] about Droid 2 R2-D2 Edition, More Photos
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Apple Launching iOS 4.1 8th September
Apple [AAPL] announced that it would be launching a new version of its iOS at its recent iPod event, iOS 4.1, which Apple's CEO Steve Jobs said would fix the speed issues users had been experiencing on the iPhone 3G. Now it seems that users won't have long to wait as Apple will be releasing iOS 4.1 … [Read more...] about Apple Launching iOS 4.1 8th September
500 Zune HDs To Be On United Airlines Asia-Pacific Flights
In case you’ll be on a Hong Kong or Australia-bound flight in the next few weeks, expect to get your paws all over a Microsoft Zune HD courtesy of the new agreement between Microsoft and United Airlines. 500 of the OLED devices will be available wrapped in a special rubber case and bursting with … [Read more...] about 500 Zune HDs To Be On United Airlines Asia-Pacific Flights
Carnegie Mellon Snake Robots Slither Toward Perfection
At their present incarnation, this species of bot being developed by Carnegie Mellon looks like interconnected beer cans. That is, until you see them in action. What these prototypes have over the competition—your average humanoid/apelike bot designs—is their adaptability. Able to swim, climb, … [Read more...] about Carnegie Mellon Snake Robots Slither Toward Perfection
Samsung Galaxy Tab Android Tablet Headed To Vodafone UK
Last week, Samsung took the wraps off their first Android tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and now it seems that UK mobile phone operator Vodafone will be selling the Samsung Galaxy Tab. There are no details as yet on how much Vodafone will be selling the Galaxy Tab for. It will probably be sold for … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab Android Tablet Headed To Vodafone UK
Samsung Galaxy Player 50 Looks To Take On iPod Touch
Samsung's Galaxy smartphone is becoming a popular Android handset, and now Samsung is looking to take on Apple and their iPod Touch with a new Android-based PMP, the Samsung Galaxy Player 50. The Samsung Galaxy Player 50 features a 3.2 inch WVGA multitouch LCD display, it runs version 2.1 of Google … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Player 50 Looks To Take On iPod Touch
Apple’s Ping Reaches One Million Users In 24 Hours
Apple [AAPL] has announced that its new music-based social network, Ping, has reached over one million users in the first 48 hours. According to Apple, over one-third of users who downloaded the new iTunes 10 have signed up for Ping. This is hardly surprising, as iTunes has a massive user base, and … [Read more...] about Apple’s Ping Reaches One Million Users In 24 Hours
Experimental iSave External Airbags Prevent Car Accident Carnage
If the R&D irons out the wrinkles, air-inflatable panels for your car’s exterior may keep countless pedestrians safe from your bad driving. At least this seems to be the goal of a joint effort by several tech companies and the local university in Hiroshima who are developing iSave technology to … [Read more...] about Experimental iSave External Airbags Prevent Car Accident Carnage
Chronos Safe is Awesomely Cool and Winds Watches Too
Being rich would bring a whole new set of life problems that those of us who are not rich would like to try and solve. For instance, if you are loaded and collect expensive watches, you might want to protect them and keep them wound up without having to slum it and wind the things yourself. This is … [Read more...] about Chronos Safe is Awesomely Cool and Winds Watches Too
Palmer Pocket Amp Lets You Rock Six Different Ways
Tired of lugging that amp? German audio equipment manufacturer Palmer is proud to unveil its Pocket Amp that you can plug into almost anything (music-related) for instant rawk gratification. Though ideally suited to a guitar and a trusty pair of headphones, the Pocket Amp works sweet on either a … [Read more...] about Palmer Pocket Amp Lets You Rock Six Different Ways
Panasonic Unveils 2 Upcoming Toughbook Models
Panasonic was proud to announce two new additions to the Toughbook family this week. These are the CF31 and the CF19 that each have an impressive list of specs to their credit. Introducing the CF31 Let’s start with the CF31. It boasts a 10.1 inch movable touch screen, which is perfect for users … [Read more...] about Panasonic Unveils 2 Upcoming Toughbook Models
MIT Currently Testing Self-Assembling Solar Cells For (Possible) Future Use
Taking their cue from your average plant/tree leaf, scientists at MIT have successfully created a synthetic chloroplast that may one day be used on solar cells. While it won’t revolutionize green energy at the moment, the breakthrough showed enough promise to merit further testing that will … [Read more...] about MIT Currently Testing Self-Assembling Solar Cells For (Possible) Future Use
