A new AA sized generator has been developed by Brother Industries that is capable of charging a connected AA battery using vibrations. The new AA generator contains an electromagnetic induction generator and an electric double layer capacitor and is designed for devices that need small amounts of … [Read more...] about Vibration Powered Self Charging Batteries
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Verizon And Motorola To Kill Off Original Droid?
According to a screenshot obtained by the guys over at the , Motorola and Verizon are about to kill off the original Motorola Droid that launched back in 2009. We have already heard reports of a rumored Droid 2 which may be launched this year, and have also had the recent launch of the Droid X, … [Read more...] about Verizon And Motorola To Kill Off Original Droid?
Samsung Sells One Million Galaxy S Smartphones
It seems like Samsung's latest Android smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S, has become quite popular, with Samsung announcing that it has already sold over one million Galaxy S handsets since it went on sale. Samsung has sold 300,000 of those units in Korea, and the other 700,000 in the rest of the … [Read more...] about Samsung Sells One Million Galaxy S Smartphones
Microsoft Xbox Sale Rise After Release Of New Xbox 360
Microsoft's [MSFT] new Xbox 360 was the highest selling games console in June, selling 29,200 more units than Nintendo's Wii, according to the NPD group. Its seems Microsoft's new design has helped Xbox 360 sales, with it being the best selling home games console in June in the US, the Nintendo DS … [Read more...] about Microsoft Xbox Sale Rise After Release Of New Xbox 360
Google Android Market Now Has 70,000 Applications
Yesterday we published an article which said that the Android market has now reached one billion downloads. In the article, we mentioned that the Android market has now reached 100,000 applications from data provided by AndroLib. This was in fact incorrect as Google has now announced that the … [Read more...] about Google Android Market Now Has 70,000 Applications
Next Generation Nintendo Wii Won’t Be 3D?
We have heard previously that the next generation Nintendo Wii may be 3D like the new Nintendo 3DS. However, it now seems that the next generation Nintendo Wii won't be 3D after all, according to Nintendo general manager Shigeru Miyamoto. Miyamoto suggested in a recent interview with a German … [Read more...] about Next Generation Nintendo Wii Won’t Be 3D?
Will Apple’s iPhone 4 Annoucement Keep iPhone 4 Users Happy?
Apple [AAPL] is holding an iPhone 4 press conference later today, where they will finally make a statement on the iPhone 4 reception issues. We have no idea exactly what Apple will have to say as yet and whether it will be enough to satisfy iPhone 4 owners. Apple have a couple of options, they … [Read more...] about Will Apple’s iPhone 4 Annoucement Keep iPhone 4 Users Happy?
Apple Releases iOS 4.0.1 Update
Apple has released an update for its iPhone operating system, iOS 4.0.1 ahead of today's press event relating to the iPhone 4. The update is available for the iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 4. Changes in Signal Display The update changes the way your cellular signal is displayed, as you can see … [Read more...] about Apple Releases iOS 4.0.1 Update
Verizon Motorola Droid X Sells Out
Yesterday Verizon started selling the Motorola Droid X, and it looks like the launch was a success as the majority of Verizon stores have now sold out of the new Droid X. Verizon have updated their website and the Motorola Droid X will now ship from the 23rd of July for anyone who orders it … [Read more...] about Verizon Motorola Droid X Sells Out
Google Android Hits One Billion App Downloads
Google's [GOOG] Android platform is becoming more popular, and now it looks like the Android Market place has hit the one billion applications downloaded mark. According to AndroLib, the Android Market has now reached over one billion applications downloaded, which is pretty impressive, and the … [Read more...] about Google Android Hits One Billion App Downloads
HTC Desire HD Android Smartphone Specifications (Rumor)
UK retailer Superetrader has listed some rumored specifications for HTC's latest Android smartphone, the HTC Desire HD. According to the website, the HTC Desire HD will feature a 4.3-inch WVGA touch screen display and an eight-megapixel camera, which will be capable of recording HD video in … [Read more...] about HTC Desire HD Android Smartphone Specifications (Rumor)
Elgato Turbo.264 HD Software Edition For Mac Announced
Elgato has released Turbo.264 HD Software Edition for Mac OS X, which according to Elgato is a software version of their Turbo.264 HD hardware video encoder. The software is designed to let you edit HD videos on your Mac without the need to convert them, and it features built in support for a … [Read more...] about Elgato Turbo.264 HD Software Edition For Mac Announced
