Charlie White over at DVICE has been to XStreamHD to see the first demos of the XStreamHD entertainment system that's currently under development and in beta stage. How XStreamHD Works The satellite-based XStreamHD device works on the principle of "pre-fetched entertainment," essentially allowing … [Read more...] about XStreamHD Delivers Blu-ray Quality Movies – Instantly
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Apple Buys Mapping Company Poly9
It looks like [AAPL] has just purchased another mapping company, in the form of Canadian 3D mapping startup Poly9 Group. Poly9 makes a browser-based 3D globe similar to Google Earth. Neither Apple nor Poly9 have confirmed the acquisition as yet, but a site has noted that two of the company's … [Read more...] about Apple Buys Mapping Company Poly9
Windows 7 SP1 Beta Now Available
Microsoft [MSFT] has released a beta version of their service pack 1 (SP1) for Windows 7, and SP1 comes with a number of bug fixes and additional features for Windows 7. Windows 7 SP1 Beta is 1.2GB and the new features in SP1 are geared towards enterprise users rather than home users. Please … [Read more...] about Windows 7 SP1 Beta Now Available
Android Opera Mini 5.1 Leaves Beta With Pinch-to-Zoom
Android Opera Mini 5.1 has now left its beta status behind and is now available as a final release version. One of the main advantages of Android Opera Mini 5.1 is its offline page caching, together with its downloading and operational speeds, it's definitely worth adding to your Android phone … [Read more...] about Android Opera Mini 5.1 Leaves Beta With Pinch-to-Zoom
eBay Served $3.8 Billion Patent Suit
On Tuesday, XPRT Ventures served eBay with a $3.8 billion lawsuit, alleging that technology built into PayPal's patent had previously been shared confidentially with PayPal by representatives from XPRT. This technology is currently contained in a total of six XPRT patents. XPRT Ventures claims that … [Read more...] about eBay Served $3.8 Billion Patent Suit
Canon VIXIA HF 32 Camcorder
Canon has updated it camcorder range with the launch of the Canon VIXIA HF 32, which comes with 64GB of built in storage, double that of the previous model. If 64GB of storage isn't enough for you than Canon has added in SDXC memory card compatibility, and the Canon VIXIA HF 32 can take up to 2TB … [Read more...] about Canon VIXIA HF 32 Camcorder
UK MOD Unveils New Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle
The MOD has unveiled a new unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) called Taranis. The project started in 2006, but there have been delays, and the Taranis was supposed to go into flight testing this year. The flight tests will now begin in 2011. The Taranis project was initially projected to cost the … [Read more...] about UK MOD Unveils New Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle
Apple To Launch New Smaller iPads Before Christmas? (Rumor)
We haven't had a good Apple [AAPL] rumor for a couple of weeks, and now Digitimes are reporting that Apple are set to launch a couple of new iPads before Christmas 2010. The iPad has been a massive success for Apple, and they may be looking to build on that success, with some new models, which … [Read more...] about Apple To Launch New Smaller iPads Before Christmas? (Rumor)
Microsoft Paying Windows 7 App Developers In A Bid To Catch Apple
It seems that Microsoft [MSFT] is taking Windows Phone 7 seriously as it can see the huge potential for applications, and it is offering incentives for Windows Phone 7 developers to develop applications for the platform. Microsoft is offering Windows Phone 7 developers free tools and test handsets … [Read more...] about Microsoft Paying Windows 7 App Developers In A Bid To Catch Apple
Velocity Micro Cruz Android eReader Tablets
Velocity Micro is launching a new range of eReader tablets which are based on Google's Android OS, the tablets are designed to be affordable and prices start at $149 for the base model up to $299 for the top end model. There are three models in the range a 7 inch Cruz Reader, a 16:9 Cruz Tablet … [Read more...] about Velocity Micro Cruz Android eReader Tablets
Toshiba Launches Canvio Mac Portable Hard Drives
Toshiba has launched a new range of portable hard drives designed specifically for use with Apple Mac's, the Toshiba Canvio. These external portable hard drives come pre-loaded with Mac backup software, making them an ideal choice for Mac users who need reliable and efficient storage solutions. The … [Read more...] about Toshiba Launches Canvio Mac Portable Hard Drives
iPhone 4 Gets The Colorware Treatment
The guys over at Colorware are at it again with their multi-colored gadgets. The latest gadget to get the treatment is the Apple iPhone 4. If you are not happy with the stylish black and stainless steel finish on your iPhone 4, you now have a range of multicolored options available. Everything on … [Read more...] about iPhone 4 Gets The Colorware Treatment
