Google has just been reported to have purchased a Microdrone unmanned flight drone that it may be using to improve its Google Earth mapping service, Wirtschaftswoche, Microdrones GmbH says. The drones that cost in the region of $60k and the UAVs 'are superbly suited to deliver more up-to-date … [Read more...] about Google Buys A Microdrone Unmanned Flight Drone
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Police Raid Google Offices In South Korea
It seems that South Korea still wants to look into the whole Google Street View data collection fiasco, as Korean authorities have raided Google's Korean headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. More than 19 officers recently raided the search giant's offices in Korea, seizing hard drives and a number … [Read more...] about Police Raid Google Offices In South Korea
Saudi Arabia Lets BlackBerry Messenger Services Continue
We told you last week that Saudi Arabia had banned BlackBerry messenger services, now it seems that the Saudi authorities have had a change of heart and have decided to let the BlackBerry messenger services continue. The Saudi Communications and Information Technology are in discussion with mobile … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia Lets BlackBerry Messenger Services Continue
iPhone 4 UK Now Available On Vodafone Pay As You Go
Vodafone has just announced that the iPhone 4 is now available on their Pay As You Go contract (PAYG), where users just pay for the handset up front and are not tied into a lengthy contract. Price wise the iPhone 4 is expensive on Vodafone's PAYG, the 16GB iPhone 4 will set you back £480 whilst the … [Read more...] about iPhone 4 UK Now Available On Vodafone Pay As You Go
BBC Creates Smatphone App That Steals User Data
We have seen quite a few stories recently about smartphone applications that are capable of stealing your private data from your smartphone. A reporter at the BBC wanted to see how easy this would be to do, so he constructed a smartphone application that would send private data from handsets to an … [Read more...] about BBC Creates Smatphone App That Steals User Data
Nokia N8 UK Launching 26th August?
The Nokia N8 is due to launch some time in Q3 of 2010, now it seems that it may be available in the UK as early as the 26th of August 2010. One UK retailer, Mobile Fun, has the Nokia N8 listed with a launch date of the 26th of August 2010, and priced at £419.95 for an unlocked version. The Nokia N8 … [Read more...] about Nokia N8 UK Launching 26th August?
Google And Verizon Outline Plans For Open Internet
We told you last week that both Google and Verizon were in talks over net neutrality, this caused the FCC to put an end to net neutrality negotiations. Now, Google and Verizon have detailed their plans for what they are claiming is an open Internet. It seems that the two companies want to promote a … [Read more...] about Google And Verizon Outline Plans For Open Internet
SkinnyBytes Power Over Ethernet Computers
SkinnyBytes has launched a new range of Power Over Ethernet (POE) computers, the computers are all in one PCs and come in a couple of different sizes which include an 8.9 inch model and an 18.5 inch model. Both of the POE computers feature a touchscreen display, which makes them ideal for both … [Read more...] about SkinnyBytes Power Over Ethernet Computers
BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 Headed To T-Mobile
Yesterday, RIM announced their latest BlackBerry smartphone, the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300, and now US mobile operator T-Mobile has announced that they will be selling the BlackBerry Curve 3G on monthly contracts. The BlackBerry Curve 3G features a full QWERTY keyboard, built-in GPS, and WiFi. It … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 Headed To T-Mobile
CineXPlayer iPad App Lets You Play XViD Videos Natively On Your iPad
One of the major drawbacks of the iPad is that you can only play videos that are encoded in the iTunes format. This limitation can be particularly annoying if you have a large collection of AVI files, as you will have to convert them if you want to play them natively on your iPad. This conversion … [Read more...] about CineXPlayer iPad App Lets You Play XViD Videos Natively On Your iPad
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Launches In The US
We told you recently that the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 would be available in the US this month, and right on schedule AT&T has announced that it will start selling Sony's flagship Android smartphone. The Xperia X10 will be available on AT&T from the 15th of August 2010, price wise it is … [Read more...] about Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Launches In The US
Google To Acquire Jambool Social Gold Gaming Payment System
We have been hearing quite a bit recently about Google [GOOG] purchasing a number of social gaming companies, and now it seems it is about to acquire another company called Jambool. Jambool owns a payment system called Social Gold, which gives application developers the ability to build payment … [Read more...] about Google To Acquire Jambool Social Gold Gaming Payment System
