Facebook has announced that it will build a new data center in Sweden, in Lulea, which is close to the Arctic Circle. This will be Facebook's first European data center, and it is designed to handle all the European traffic for Facebook. “Facebook’s data center in Lulea marks the beginning of a … [Read more...] about Facebook To Build First European Data Center In Sweden
Sony To Buy Ericsson Out Of Sony Ericsson Partnership For $1.47 Billion
We heard a rumor recently that Sony was looking to buy Ericsson out of their Sony Ericsson partnership, with Sony taking full control of its smartphone business which has been a joint project between the two companies over the last 10 years. Sony will pay Ericsson 1.05 billion Euros, which works … [Read more...] about Sony To Buy Ericsson Out Of Sony Ericsson Partnership For $1.47 Billion
Mozilla And Microsoft Team Up To Offer Firefox With Bing
Mozilla has teamed up with Microsoft and the company will be offering a custom version of Firefox that will come with Microsoft's Bing as the default search engine, the standard version comes with Google. Mozilla and Bing are pleased to make available Firefox with Bing, a customized version of … [Read more...] about Mozilla And Microsoft Team Up To Offer Firefox With Bing
Google Nexus One Won’t Get Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Google recently announced their latest Nexus smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, which is the first device that will come with the latest version of Google's mobile OS, Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0. This new version of Android brings a host of new features and improvements designed to enhance … [Read more...] about Google Nexus One Won’t Get Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Motorola Droid RAZR Goes Up For Pre-Order For $299.99
Motorola's latest smartphone, the Droid RAZR, will be available to pre-order from Verizon Wireless later today for $299.99 when you sign up for a new two-year contract with Verizon. The Motorola Droid RAZR features a Super AMOLED qHD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing vibrant … [Read more...] about Motorola Droid RAZR Goes Up For Pre-Order For $299.99
Samsung’s Attempt To Ban iPhone 4S In Italy Denied By Judge
Samsung and Apple are involved in more than twenty different lawsuits around the world. Apple managed to get the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 banned in Australia, and Samsung has been trying to get Apple's new iPhone 4S banned in a number of countries. One of those countries is Italy, and an Italian … [Read more...] about Samsung’s Attempt To Ban iPhone 4S In Italy Denied By Judge
Nokia Shows Off Flexible Smartphone Prototype (Video)
Yesterday, we got to see the first Windows Phone smartphones from Nokia, the Nokia Lumia 800 and the Nokia Lumia 710. However, it appears that Nokia has been showcasing something much more intriguing at Nokia World 2011: a flexible smartphone prototype. The guys from Cnet spotted the flexible … [Read more...] about Nokia Shows Off Flexible Smartphone Prototype (Video)
Ken Levine On Bioshock Infinite, Bioshock Movie
Ken Levine is the man at the helm of the good ship Bioshock, but he sees himself as more the "editor of a magazine ... but I'm also a writer for the magazine." Not because of any particular beef with the auteur approach to game making, it's more of a semantic disagreement. "I believe more in … [Read more...] about Ken Levine On Bioshock Infinite, Bioshock Movie
Epic Looking To Directly Influence Next Generation Console Hardware
When the owner of the biggest name in AAA game engines, the one responsible in some way, shape, or form for the majority of blockbuster releases on every HD console speaks, hardware makers stand up and take notice. Especially when it also has a stunning demo showing the future of the industry to set … [Read more...] about Epic Looking To Directly Influence Next Generation Console Hardware
Sceptre Unveils new 24 Series Full HDTV
If you have a small room, dorm, or office that you want a TV in, the 24-inch screen size may be your best bet for watchability and space constraints. Sceptre has a new 24-inch HDTV that it has unveiled. The set comes in multiple colors. The 24 Series TVs actually have a 23-inch screen, which is … [Read more...] about Sceptre Unveils new 24 Series Full HDTV
Amazon Lands Patent on Gift Cards with Restrictions
I know that lots of people out there are big on giving gift cards during the holidays. This is fine if you aren't sure what the person likes or what will fit them. If you live a long way from them, a digital gift card from Amazon might be a great thing to give. The catch is that if you are giving a … [Read more...] about Amazon Lands Patent on Gift Cards with Restrictions
Amazon’s Book Depository Purchase Given The Official Green Light
Today Amazon has been given the all clear by the UK's Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to purchase The Book Depository. The four-month-long investigation by OFT into the merger of Amazon and The Book Depository said it would not lead to a lessening of competition within the UK book industry. Over … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Book Depository Purchase Given The Official Green Light
