Google [GOOG] has updated its free email service, Gmail, and given it a slightly different look along with a new contacts feature, which is designed to make contacts easier to use. The new Gmail Contacts include keyboard shortcuts, the ability to sort your contacts via last name, plus you can also … [Read more...] about Google Updates Gmail With New Contacts Feature
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Wii 2 Arriving 2011?
Today Nintendo has published a press release confirming they have now sold 30 million Wii units in the US alone, making it the fastest console to reach that milestone in the history of gaming. The original Wii was launched back in 2006 and has beaten the next best-selling console to the 30 million … [Read more...] about Wii 2 Arriving 2011?
HP webOS Tablet To Launch In Q1 2011
Engadget are reporting that HP are going to launch their first tablet computer which will run webOS in the first Quarter of 2011. The tablet may well be called the PalmPad as we found out recently that HP had filed a trademark for 'PalmPad'. HP shelved their plans to launch a Windows 7 tablet after … [Read more...] about HP webOS Tablet To Launch In Q1 2011
New iPod Touch Will Feature Retina Display And Dual Cameras?
We have been hearing for some time that the next generation iPod Touch will feature a camera, dual cameras in fact, just like on the new iPhone 4. Now Daring Fireball's John Gruber, who seems to have some good Apple contacts, is reporting that the new iPod Touch will feature the new Retina Display … [Read more...] about New iPod Touch Will Feature Retina Display And Dual Cameras?
Dell Streak Android Tablet Available On AT&T August 13th
Dell will start selling their Dell Streak Android tablet in the US on the 13th of August 2010. The Dell Streak will be available on a two-year contract with mobile carrier AT&T for $299.99. Dell will also be selling a SIM-free version of the Streak, which will cost you $549.99 without having to … [Read more...] about Dell Streak Android Tablet Available On AT&T August 13th
Samsung Galaxy Tab To be Unveiled AT IFA?
We were expecting Samsung to unveil their first Android Tablet at a press event today; however, it seems that Samsung may be unveiling the Samsung Galaxy Tab at IFA 2010. We have heard previously that the Samsung Galaxy Tab will be available with three different screen sizes: a 7-inch model, an … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab To be Unveiled AT IFA?
Netflix Streaming Deal With Paramount, MGM & Lionsgate
Netflix has just closed a groundbreaking deal with Paramount, MGM & Lionsgate, allowing movies from these major studios to be streamed via Netflix instant. The company finalized the agreement with Epix, a new pay TV channel, securing the rights to Paramount, MGM, and Lionsgate movies. This … [Read more...] about Netflix Streaming Deal With Paramount, MGM & Lionsgate
Smell Enhanced Augmented Reality Creates Any Food You Desire (video)
Tajuki Narumi and his team at the University of Tokyo have created a groundbreaking headset that uses augmented reality and a special scent spray to enable plain foods to taste like something delicious. This innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we experience food, making … [Read more...] about Smell Enhanced Augmented Reality Creates Any Food You Desire (video)
Asus B Series Business Notebooks Launching In US
Asus is launching a new range of notebooks aimed at business customers in the US, the Asus B series range. There will be two models in the Asus B series notebook range, the B43 and the B53, both models have previously only been available in the Asian market. The B43 features a 14-inch LCD display, … [Read more...] about Asus B Series Business Notebooks Launching In US
Motorola Droid 2 Android Smartphone Gets Official
Motorola and Verizon have just officially announced the Motorola Droid 2, and it will be available from the 12th of August 2010 (Thursday), with pre-orders starting tomorrow the 11th of August. The Motorola Droid 2 features a slide out QWERTY keyboard, and it comes with the latest version of … [Read more...] about Motorola Droid 2 Android Smartphone Gets Official
Toshiba Wipe Technology Clears Drive Data When Power Is Cut
Today, Toshiba has announced a world first (it claims) and a significant step forward in data security with the release of its new Toshiba Wipe technology. Toshiba Wipe makes it possible to automatically wipe sensitive data from self-encrypting drives when a system is powered down or the HDD is … [Read more...] about Toshiba Wipe Technology Clears Drive Data When Power Is Cut
Apple To Face EU Probe On Flash On iPhone
Apple [AAPL] is already being investigated by the FCC over its refusal to allow Adobe's Flash on the iPhone and on its iOS 4 devices. Now, it seems there is another regulator looking into the lack of Flash on the iPhone: the European Commission is also examining the issue. Apple has come under … [Read more...] about Apple To Face EU Probe On Flash On iPhone
