Microsoft [MSFT] recently announced the pricing of Microsoft Kinect for the Xbox 360, it will retail for $149.99, but now it seems that Microsoft isn't making any money on the Kinect, as it reportedly cost about $150 to manufacture. When you take into account marketing, software and everything else … [Read more...] about Microsoft Kinect To Be Sold At A Loss?
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Firefox Updated with Crash Protection
Today Mozilla has released Firefox 3.6.4, which is now equipped with crash protection for Windows and Linux users to help stem the amount of crashes caused while watching video through Adobe Flash, Apple Quicktime, and Microsoft Silverlight as well as playing games using Flash. Enhanced Stability … [Read more...] about Firefox Updated with Crash Protection
Toshiba Libertto Now Available To Pre Order
The other day Toshiba announced a new dual screen netbook/notebook, the Toshiba Libertto W100. The Toshiba Libertto W100 features dual 7 inch screens, and one of the screens can be used as a virtual keyboard. The Toshiba Liberto W100 features an Intel U5400 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 62GB solid state … [Read more...] about Toshiba Libertto Now Available To Pre Order
Shuttle X350 Mini PC
Shuttle has added a new mini PC to their range with the launch of the Shuttle X350 Mini PC. The Shuttle X350 Mini PC measures just 1.5 inches thick, and it should be nice and quite as it doesn't feature any cooling fans. Processing comes in the form of a dual core Intel Atom D510 processor, and … [Read more...] about Shuttle X350 Mini PC
UK Police To Investigate Google Street View WiFi Data Capture
Earlier today we told you that Google are facing a multi-state investigation in the US, over the data that was captured from unsecured WiFi networks via their Google Street View cars. Now it seems that the UK Police are also investigating the matter, and the case has even been given a crime … [Read more...] about UK Police To Investigate Google Street View WiFi Data Capture
SkypeKit SDK Allows Skype To Use Any Application Or Device
Its not only Apple that will be leading the way with video calling this year, Skype has just released its SkypeKit development software, that allows developers to interface their apps directly into Skype without the need for the client to use the Skype desktop application. What is … [Read more...] about SkypeKit SDK Allows Skype To Use Any Application Or Device
Nintendo 3DS Graphics Chip Revealed
Last week Nintendo officially announced the new Nintendo 3DS, and we found out quite a few specifications on the 3DS. One piece of information we didn't find out was what graphics chip is being used in the 3DS. The Nintendo 3DS uses a DMP PICA200 graphics chip with a clock speed of 200MHz, and it … [Read more...] about Nintendo 3DS Graphics Chip Revealed
Google Music Store Coming Soon
Google has been in talks with a selection of large music companies for a number of months, according to the Wall Street Journal, regarding Google's new music store. This innovative service is expected to roll out in two stages and will help users purchase music they search for directly from their … [Read more...] about Google Music Store Coming Soon
Google Faces Multi-State US Probe Over Street View WiFi Data
We told you about a week ago, that Google may face an investigation regarding the WiFi data they collected from open WiFi networks in their Google Street View cars, and now it seems that the investigation will actually take place. Connecticut's Attorney General, Richard Blumenthal has said that his … [Read more...] about Google Faces Multi-State US Probe Over Street View WiFi Data
Tranquil PC ixL Core i3 Powered Nettop
Tranquil PC has expanded its lineup of nettops with the introduction of the Tranquil PC ixL. Unlike many other nettops that typically feature Intel Atom processors, the ixL is powered by a more robust Intel Core i3 processor, specifically the 2.93GHz Intel Core i3-530. This upgrade in processing … [Read more...] about Tranquil PC ixL Core i3 Powered Nettop
Adobe Flash Player 10.1 Now Available For Mobile
Adobe has just announced that its latest version of Flash Player, Flash Player 10.1 is now available for mobile devices. Flash Player 10.1 has been re-designed from the ground up, according to Adobe, and version 10.1 is the first release that brings the full Web across desktops and devices. Adobe … [Read more...] about Adobe Flash Player 10.1 Now Available For Mobile
Dyson Adds Two New Bladeless Fans To Their Air Multiplier Range
Some of our readers will remember the Dyson Bladeless Fan that we reviewed a while back. Dyson has just added two new bladeless fans to their Air Multiplier range, expanding their innovative lineup with larger and more powerful models. These two new Dyson Air Multiplier fans are much larger than … [Read more...] about Dyson Adds Two New Bladeless Fans To Their Air Multiplier Range
