Avatar has notched up another couple of records. After smashing Box Office records and becoming the highest-grossing film in history, Avatar, now released on Blu-ray, has sold approximately 1.5 million disks on the first day of release in the US, beating the previous Blu-ray number one, The Dark … [Read more...] about Avatar Sets New Blu-ray Records: Most Illegal Downloads & Most Disks Sold
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HP To Buy Palm For $1.2 Billion
Palm has been looking for a buyer for the last couple of weeks, there we rumors that HTC would buy Palm and then it was Lenovo, now it seems Palm has found itself a buyer Hewlett Packard. HP confirmed yesterday that it will purchase Palm for $1.2 billion or $5.70 a share which is about 23 percent … [Read more...] about HP To Buy Palm For $1.2 Billion
Microsoft Claims Google’s Android Infringes On its Patents
Yesterday we told you that HTC and Microsoft [MSFT] had signed a licensing deal regarding HTC's smartphones that run Google's free Android OS. We were a little confused when the deal was announced with regards to exactly what the patents related to, whether it was Google's Android OS or something … [Read more...] about Microsoft Claims Google’s Android Infringes On its Patents
Apple Buys Voice Search iPhone App Developer Siri
Apple [AAPL] seems to be spending some of its huge cash reserves this week, as more details have been released on another acquisition. Yesterday we heard that Apple had purchased mobile chip maker Intrinsity for around $120 million. Apple has now added another company to its acquisition list with … [Read more...] about Apple Buys Voice Search iPhone App Developer Siri
HTC Wildfire Android Smartphone Shows Up At The FCC
Our friends over at TFTS have spotted details of a new HTC Android smartphone that has appeared on the FCC's website. The new HTC Android smartphone is reported to be called the 'Wildfire'. Any whilst we don't have any details on this new HTC handset, we can tell from the photo that it features a … [Read more...] about HTC Wildfire Android Smartphone Shows Up At The FCC
Pentax Optio M90 Compact Digital Camera
Pentax has expanded its lineup of compact digital cameras with the introduction of the Pentax Optio M90. This new model is designed to cater to both amateur photographers and those looking for a reliable, easy-to-use camera for everyday use. The Pentax Optio M90 boasts a 12.1-megapixel sensor, which … [Read more...] about Pentax Optio M90 Compact Digital Camera
Vodafone Nexus One Out Of Stock Before It Goes On Sale? (Updated)
Update: 29th April 2010 It looks like the email that was sent to customers was sent out in error, and Vodafone have confirmed that customers who pre-0ordered the Nexus One will still receive it on the 30th April, see the comment below left by one of the guys from Vodafone. The Vodafone version … [Read more...] about Vodafone Nexus One Out Of Stock Before It Goes On Sale? (Updated)
Apple Announces WWDC 2010 Date – June 7th To June 11th
Apple [AAPL] has just announced the dates for this year's WWDC. The highly anticipated event will take place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from June 7th to June 11th. This annual conference is a significant event for developers and Apple enthusiasts alike, as it often serves as the stage … [Read more...] about Apple Announces WWDC 2010 Date – June 7th To June 11th
Samsung’s Google Android Powered TV’s
Very little has been confirmed regarding the Google TV system at this early stage. However, it is currently expected to either be an Android OS set-top box designed to deliver web content or be integrated directly into TVs by manufacturers. This innovative approach aims to merge traditional … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Google Android Powered TV’s
DARPA Loses Hypersonic Glider on Maiden Flight
The maiden flight of DARPA's Falcon Hypersonic Technology Vehicle 2 (or HTV-2) ended with the loss of the hypersonic glider after just 9 minutes. The Hypersonic Glider, capable of speeds of Mach 20, was lost by its tracking systems as DARPA tested the autopilot through a number of maneuvers. The … [Read more...] about DARPA Loses Hypersonic Glider on Maiden Flight
Garmin Asus A10 Android Smartphone
Garmin and Asus have launched their latest smartphone, which is powered by Google's Android OS, the Garmin Asus A10. The Garmin Asus A10 features a 3.2 inch HVGA touch screen display, providing users with a clear and vibrant viewing experience for all their multimedia needs. Other features on the … [Read more...] about Garmin Asus A10 Android Smartphone
LaCie USB 3.0 Rugged External Hard Drive
We have seen a few of these rugged external hard drives from LaCie before on Geeky Gadgets. They have now launched a new version which supports the new USB 3.0 standard. The new LaCie USB 3.0 rugged external hard drive is compatible with USB 3.0 and also backwards compatible with USB 2.0. It … [Read more...] about LaCie USB 3.0 Rugged External Hard Drive
