Yesterday, Apple announced that iTunes users would be able to rent TV shows for $0.99. In a bid to combat Apple's new $0.99 TV show rental service, Amazon has responded by dropping the price of many TV shows to $0.99. There is one major difference between the $0.99 TV shows from Amazon and Apple: … [Read more...] about Amazon Drops TV Shows To $0.99 In Response To Apple
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Prototype Yeast Corneas Can One Day Cure Blindness
That is, if the method is perfected within the next few years. Better known as the key ingredient in bread, scientists have found a new use for the fungi after a genetically engineered yeast got a small dose of human DNA. What came out was a protein that could be molded into a spare cornea. The … [Read more...] about Prototype Yeast Corneas Can One Day Cure Blindness
Windows Phone 7 Released To Manufacturing
Microsoft [MSFT] has announced that Windows Phone 7 has now been released to manufacturing, which means that smartphone manufacturers can now start producing Windows Phone 7 smartphones. We can expect to see quite a few different Windows Phone 7 smartphones released just in time for the Christmas … [Read more...] about Windows Phone 7 Released To Manufacturing
Sony Shows Off 3D Vaio Notebook
Sony has unveiled an exciting new 3D Vaio notebook at the IFA in Berlin. Although the notebook is currently a prototype, Sony has announced plans to start selling 3D Vaio notebooks from 2011. The Sony 3D Vaio notebooks are capable of displaying full HD video in 1080p, in 3D, and they will come with … [Read more...] about Sony Shows Off 3D Vaio Notebook
Samsung Galaxy Tab Android Tablet Gets Official
Samsung has officially announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab at this year's IFA, and many of the specifications we heard about previously are true. The Samsung Galaxy Tab features a 7-inch touchscreen WSVGA display and it comes with Android 2.2 (Froyo). Key Features and Specifications The Samsung … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab Android Tablet Gets Official
New iPod Shuffle Gets Official
As well as launching a new iPod Touch, iPod Nano, and a new Apple TV, Apple has also updated the iPod Shuffle. The new iPod Shuffle has had a re-design and now features buttons on the front so you can control your music. The clickwheel is now on the front of the new iPod Shuffle, and it features a … [Read more...] about New iPod Shuffle Gets Official
Sony Music Unlimited Aims To Take On iTunes
Sony has launched a new music service in a hope to compete with Apple's iTunes. The service is called 'Music Unlimited,' and it is a cloud-based music service, which Sony intends to launch by the end of the year. Music Unlimited joins Sony's Qriocity video on demand service, and users will be able … [Read more...] about Sony Music Unlimited Aims To Take On iTunes
Apple Launches iTunes 10, Features New Social Network Called Ping
Apple [AAPL] has launched the latest version of iTunes, iTunes 10, and as well as getting a new logo, iTunes has a range of new features. One of the new features on iTunes 10 is called Ping. Steve Jobs yesterday described Ping as a social network for music, and what it does is let you use iTunes … [Read more...] about Apple Launches iTunes 10, Features New Social Network Called Ping
New Apple TV Announced
Apple [AAPL] has announced a new version of their Apple TV, featuring a sleek new design that is significantly smaller than the previous model. The new Apple TV is primarily focused on TV and movie rentals, as it does not include built-in storage. You will be able to stream your content directly to … [Read more...] about New Apple TV Announced
New Apple iPod Touch Announced
Apple [AAPL] has announced the next generation iPod Touch, and it features the new Retina Display that is in the iPhone 4. Processing comes from the same chip as the iPhone 4, the Apple A4 Chip. This new iteration of the iPod Touch is set to revolutionize the way users interact with their devices, … [Read more...] about New Apple iPod Touch Announced
New Apple iPod Nano Announced
Apple has updated the iPod Nano, introducing a completely new design. Just like the pictures we saw of the accessories, the new iPod Nano has done away with the buttons and now features a full touchscreen interface. The New iPod Nano is 46 percent smaller and 42 percent lighter than the previous … [Read more...] about New Apple iPod Nano Announced
Multitasking Coming To Apple iPad With iOS 4.2
As well as announcing iOS 4.1 for the iPhone and iPod Touch, Apple has also announced that multitasking will be coming to the Apple iPad later this year with iOS 4.2. iOS 4.2 will bring a range of new features to the iPad, including multitasking, folders, and AirPlay, which will let you stream … [Read more...] about Multitasking Coming To Apple iPad With iOS 4.2
