Today, Tesla Motors, the manufacturer of electric vehicles and electric power-train components, has announced that they will cooperate with the giant car manufacturer Toyota on the development of electric vehicles, parts, production systems, and engineering support. Toyota has purchased $50 million … [Read more...] about Tesla and Toyota Join Forces
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Yankee Stadium Bans iPads
Even when Apple says their iPad can go anywhere, this unfortunately doesn't include Yankee Stadium, even though the complex has WiFi throughout. Following a post on the IGN boards from a user named Spacekatgal, who tried to take her iPad into the Yankee/Red Sox game and was promptly turned away from … [Read more...] about Yankee Stadium Bans iPads
Audio Technica Bijoue Diamond Shaped Portable Speakers
Audio Technica has launched a new range of portable speakers in Japan, designed to be used with your iPhone, iPod, or MP3 player, the Audio Technica Bijoue. The Audio Technica Bijoue speakers come in a range of different colors, and as you can see from the photos, feature a diamond-style design. … [Read more...] about Audio Technica Bijoue Diamond Shaped Portable Speakers
AT&T Increases Early Termination Fees For Smartphones
AT&T, who are currently the exclusive network for the iPhone in the US, has increased their early termination fees for smartphones from $175 to $325, and this will come into place from June 1st, 2010. There is a lot of speculation that the reason AT&T has increased their early termination … [Read more...] about AT&T Increases Early Termination Fees For Smartphones
HP Recalls 54,000 Laptop Batteries
Similar to back in May 2009, HP has had to issue another recall on some of its laptop batteries due to an overheating malfunction that could cause the batteries to become a potential fire hazard. The recall involves several models from HP's Compaq and Compaq Presario together with its Pavilion line … [Read more...] about HP Recalls 54,000 Laptop Batteries
Google Android 2.2 Froyo Now Available For The Nexus One
Last week, Google announced the latest version of their Android OS, Android 2.2 (Froyo), which comes with a range of new features and speed improvements over the previous version of Android. Google has started rolling out Android 2.2 to their own Android-based smartphone, the Nexus One, and users … [Read more...] about Google Android 2.2 Froyo Now Available For The Nexus One
HP Confirm webOS Based HP Tablet
We previously heard a rumor that HP would be releasing a tablet based on Palm's webOS, the HP Hurricane Tablet, which looked like it was going to be based on the shelved HP Slate tablet. HP has now confirmed that they will be releasing a tablet computer in October 2010, although no details were … [Read more...] about HP Confirm webOS Based HP Tablet
Leaked Photos Of BlackBerry Bold 9800
The guys over at the BerryFix have obtained some photos of the upcoming BlackBerry Bold 9800, which will feature RIM's new BlackBerry OS 6, and is expected to go on sale sometime this summer, probably July. Anticipated Features of BlackBerry Bold 9800 Unfortunately, we don't have any … [Read more...] about Leaked Photos Of BlackBerry Bold 9800
Intel To Launch New Core i5 (580M) Processor Later This Year
Intel has announced that they will be launching a new version of their Core i5 processor in quarter four of 2010. The New Intel Core i5 processor will be called the Core i5 580M. The Core i5 580M will be faster than the current Core i5 540M processor which had a standard clock speed of 2.53GHz … [Read more...] about Intel To Launch New Core i5 (580M) Processor Later This Year
Google Android 2.2 In Action – Video
Google recently announced the latest version of their Android OS, Android 2.2 (Froyo), which comes with a range of new features over the previous version of Android. One of the main changes to Android 2.2 is speed; it is considerably faster than Android 2.1. The guy over at Cnet have managed to … [Read more...] about Google Android 2.2 In Action – Video
Eken M003 Android MID
Eken's Eken M003 Android-powered tablet, a follow-up to their previously released M001 device, has now started shipping and is available for around $230. This budget-friendly tablet is powered by the Android 1.6 OS and a 600MHz VIA processor. The Eken M003 comes equipped with 802.11a/b/g WiFi, 128MB … [Read more...] about Eken M003 Android MID
New Nanotech Spy Satellites Will Count The Hairs On Your Head
Researchers at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a groundbreaking nanotechnology-based “microlens” that could revolutionize the capabilities of satellite cameras and night-vision devices. This innovative microlens is poised to significantly enhance infrared imaging, potentially … [Read more...] about New Nanotech Spy Satellites Will Count The Hairs On Your Head
