A Japanese company has announced they intend to build a space elevator, and the company, Obayashi Corp has said that they are hoping to have the space elevator operational by around 2050. The plan is to build a space elevator which will be capable of carrying passengers 36,000 km above the earth, … [Read more...] about Japan Working On Space Elevator, Could Launch By 2050
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NEC Demos Three New Android 4.0 LTE Smartphones
It looks like NEC will be launching new Android smartphones at MWC 2012 next week. The company has demoed three new devices in Japan, which you can see in the photo below. As you can see from the photo, the first device looks similar to Sony's Tablet P, with a dual-screen folding display. The … [Read more...] about NEC Demos Three New Android 4.0 LTE Smartphones
Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix Launched (video)
This week, a new Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix has been launched, providing a complete software environment for the new $35 Raspberry Pi computer, which will soon be available to the public. The mini Raspberry Pi computer has been created and developed to provide a cheap way for anyone to become … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix Launched (video)
LG Optimus 3D Max Is The European Optimus 3D Cube
Earlier today we told you about LG's second generation Optimus 3D smartphone, which will launch in South Korea as the LG Optimus 3D Cube. LG has just released some information on the European version, which will be called the LG Optimus 3D Max. The LG Optimus 3D Max will come with Android 2.3 … [Read more...] about LG Optimus 3D Max Is The European Optimus 3D Cube
LG Optimus Vu In Action (Video)
LG recently announced the new LG Optimus VU, a smartphone which features a 5-inch multi-touch display and is obviously aimed at taking on Samsung's Galaxy Note smartphone. Now we have a video of the device in action, which you can see below, and we get a good look at the LG Optimus Vu's large … [Read more...] about LG Optimus Vu In Action (Video)
LG Optimus 3D Cube Android Smartphone Announced
We have been hearing rumors over the last couple of months that LG intends to launch a new version of their LG Optimus 3D smartphone. The device is now official and it is called the LG Optimus 3D Cube. The LG Optimus 3D Cube features a 4.3 inch IPS LCD multi-touch touchscreen display, which offers … [Read more...] about LG Optimus 3D Cube Android Smartphone Announced
Google’s Heads Up Display Glasses To Launch By End Of 2012?
We recently heard a rumor that Google is working on some Google augmented reality glasses or heads-up display glasses, and now according to a recent report by the New York Times, Google could launch them by the end of the year. The NYT has apparently received some information from Google employees … [Read more...] about Google’s Heads Up Display Glasses To Launch By End Of 2012?
Canonical Introduces Ubuntu For Android
Canonical has today announced their new Ubuntu for Android, which is not merely an application that runs on Android but a fully-fledged "Ubuntu for Android." The new Ubuntu for Android software runs side-by-side with Android using a shared kernel, allowing you to use Android on the smartphone … [Read more...] about Canonical Introduces Ubuntu For Android
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 1.5GHz Gets Benchmarked
The guys over at AnandTech have been testing out Qualcomm's latest smartphone processor, the Snapdragon S4 MSM8960, which we saw some videos of yesterday. Now we have some benchmarks on this new dual-core 1.5GHz processor, which you can see below, and it was put through a number of tests which … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 1.5GHz Gets Benchmarked
Apple’s iTunes To Get New Design This Year?
According to a recent report by 9 to 5 Mac, Apple plans to launch a newly designed iTunes store and new versions of iTunes for both the Mac and PC later this year. This will be the first major design overhaul for iTunes since 2009. The re-design of the iTunes store is apparently a top priority for … [Read more...] about Apple’s iTunes To Get New Design This Year?
Barnes & Noble 8GB Nook Tablet Officially Launches For $199
As expected Barnes & Noble have today launched their new larger 8GB Nook Tablet for $199. Cutting the prices of their existing Nook Color down to $169. The new Nook 8GB Tablet is fastest and lightest tablet in Barnes & Noble range and is equipped with a 7" ultra-responsive colour … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble 8GB Nook Tablet Officially Launches For $199
Samsung Galaxy S III To Be Announced March 15th?
Samsung announced earlier this month that the Samsung Galaxy S III would not be launching at MWC 2012, which takes place next week. Instead, Samsung said the device would be launched later in the year at a separate event. Samsung has now sent out invites to an event on the 15th of March, and whilst … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S III To Be Announced March 15th?
