Thirty years ago this week, the original Commodore 64 was announced, and it came with a massive 64KB of RAM. This groundbreaking machine ended up being very popular, with sales of around 17.5 million units. The Commodore 64 was more than just a computer; it was a cultural phenomenon that introduced … [Read more...] about Commodore 64 Is 30 Years Old This Week
Retrode 2 Ultimate Retro Gaming PC Adapter
Gamers who are looking to play a few retro games on their PC systems might be interested in a new adapter unveiled by Retrode. This innovative device allows you to use cartridges from your old Sega Genesis/Mega Drive and Nintendo SNES/SFC systems, providing access to both ROM and SRAM data. This … [Read more...] about Retrode 2 Ultimate Retro Gaming PC Adapter
Wilson Unveils World’s First 4G LTE Mobile Signal Booster
At CES this year, Wilson Electronics will be showcasing their new 4G Mobile Signal Booster, which also happens to be the world's first of its kind, according to Wilson. If you use Verizon Wireless LTE services, the new Sleek 4G-V Mobile Signal Booster will help you stay connected with a stronger … [Read more...] about Wilson Unveils World’s First 4G LTE Mobile Signal Booster
Custom Mac Pro Shipping Dates Slip, New Model On The Way?
Apple's Mac Pro is definitely due for a refresh, and it could be possible that we could see a new Mac Pro announced shortly. The guys from Mac Rumors have noticed that the shipping dates on the custom Mac Pro range have now changed to one to three weeks. The standard Mac Pros are still showing in … [Read more...] about Custom Mac Pro Shipping Dates Slip, New Model On The Way?
Over 1.2 Billion Android And iOS Apps Downloaded In Last Week Of December
According to a recent report by analytics firm, in the last week of December, there were more than 1.2 billion Android and iOS apps downloaded. This marks an increase of around 60 percent from earlier in December. Christmas Day: A Surge in Device Activations According to the report, Christmas day … [Read more...] about Over 1.2 Billion Android And iOS Apps Downloaded In Last Week Of December
ClockworkMod Tether Android Tethering App Released
Android developer Koushik Dutta has released a new free tethering app for Android devices, called ClockworkMod Tether, and what makes this app different is that it is apparently undetectable by the mobile carriers. The app only works over USB at the moment, but according to the guys from the Verge, … [Read more...] about ClockworkMod Tether Android Tethering App Released
Apple Holding Media Event This Month?
According to a recent report by Kara Swisher from All Things D, Apple has a media event planned this month which will apparently be held in New York, and the event is reportedly related to "a media-related announcement". If the report is correct, then we won't see Apple announce their iPad 3 or … [Read more...] about Apple Holding Media Event This Month?
Apple 1983 Prototype Home Phone Looks Like iPhone Father
This photo of an Apple prototype home phone from way back in 1983 has been going around for a while now. I ran across it again and thought it was particularly timely with Apple's recent iPhone touchscreen patents granted. This shows that as frivolous as those touch patents Apple was granted seem, … [Read more...] about Apple 1983 Prototype Home Phone Looks Like iPhone Father
Siri Curses at 12-year-old!?
The geeks that programmed Siri at Apple had a sense of humor. Siri will tell you the answer to life, the universe and everything (42 naturally). Siri will also get cross if you ask it to open the pod bay doors. That is nothing compared to what a mom and her 12-year-old son from the UK claim Siri … [Read more...] about Siri Curses at 12-year-old!?
Hackers Eager To Launch A Satellite In The Name Of Freedom
Something incredible happened over at the Chaos Communication Congress in Berlin on New Year's Eve. According to news reports, the hacker meet united those in attendance to embark on an ambitious program. In fact, outside of government and multinational efforts, no one has quite dreamed up a plan as … [Read more...] about Hackers Eager To Launch A Satellite In The Name Of Freedom
Say Hello To BASH: the Bad Ass Sledge Hammer (Video)
Seen below is the BASH, which is akin to a space-age sledgehammer. Sledgehammers are some of the coolest tools on a construction site, but the BASH is in a league of its own. Oh, and if you haven't made the connection yet, that's BASH as in Bad Ass Sledge Hammer. Funny name, but it lives up to the … [Read more...] about Say Hello To BASH: the Bad Ass Sledge Hammer (Video)
CyanogenMod 9 Equipped With 4G LTE Toggle Switch For Verizon Galaxy Nexus? (video)
If you were a little disappointed to learn that there would be no LTE toggle switch on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, you will be pleased to know that Gregory Sarrica is currently developing a toggle button for the next-gen internet connectivity, to hopefully be included in a future build of CyanogenMod … [Read more...] about CyanogenMod 9 Equipped With 4G LTE Toggle Switch For Verizon Galaxy Nexus? (video)
