Earlier we heard about Google's new mobile payment service for Android smartphones, Google Wallet. In its current form, it will only work with smartphones that are NFC-enabled, such as the Google Nexus S. Google Wallet for Non-NFC Devices So where does this leave the millions of other Android … [Read more...] about Google Wallet Coming To Existing Android Devices With Special NFC Stickers
Music Beta By Google Gets Updated
Google has updated its Music Beta by Google music service for Android devices, and the latest version, which is Music Beta 3.0.1, comes with a number of bug fixes and enhancements. The latest version of Music Beta by Google should fix a number of problems, including problems with the app crashing … [Read more...] about Music Beta By Google Gets Updated
Nokia E6 Available To Pre-Order In The UK For £349
Some of our readers will remember the Nokia E6 that was announced last month. It has now turned up for pre-order in the UK and is available from Nokia for £349 SIM free. It is expected to ship in June. As a reminder, the Nokia E6 comes with a 2.46-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a … [Read more...] about Nokia E6 Available To Pre-Order In The UK For £349
Gameboy 8-bit Camcorder (video)
Rather than letting their old Gameboy games console just sit in a drawer gathering dust, an inventive modder named "kraettz" has used theirs with great effect to create a portable 8-bit camcorder. The Gameboy 8-bit Camcorder uses a GBA, GBA TV Converter, and a portable video player with an onboard … [Read more...] about Gameboy 8-bit Camcorder (video)
HTC Removes Locked Bootloader Policy
The other day we told you that HTC were considering dropping their locked bootloader policy for their Android smartphones, and now the company has confirmed on Facebook that they are removing the policy. According to HTC, they have been listening to feedback from customers, and this is the reason … [Read more...] about HTC Removes Locked Bootloader Policy
PayPal Suing Google Over Mobile Payments
Shortly after Google announced their new mobile payment service, called Google Wallet, PayPal has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that former PayPal employee, Osama Bedier, who now works on the Google Wallet team, misappropriated trade secrets. According to the report, PayPal is claiming … [Read more...] about PayPal Suing Google Over Mobile Payments
Super Expensive Mansueto Library Is A Literal Database
Students and faculty at the University of Chicago are fortunate to have the world's most advanced library under their feet. See, that's the big deal with the domed Joe and Rika Mansueto Library. It's a cavernous reading room crowned upon an enormous database of 3.5 million books. That's BOOKS. … [Read more...] about Super Expensive Mansueto Library Is A Literal Database
Google Wallet, Google’s NFC Payment Service Gets Official
We knew that Google was going to unveil their new mobile payment service yesterday, and Google Wallet is now official. Google has teamed up with mobile operator Sprint, plus some credit card companies which including Mastercard and Citi, plus First Data. Initially the Google Wallet payment … [Read more...] about Google Wallet, Google’s NFC Payment Service Gets Official
Replica Cyclone Motorcycle From Robotech Stays True To The Original
A long time ago (the mid-80s until the early-90s to be specific), a multi-volume animated saga enjoyed a huge following among otakus and geeks alike. This was Robotech, the anime equivalent of War and Peace in terms of scope and sheer epicness. Robotech follows a story arc that puts Halo to shame, … [Read more...] about Replica Cyclone Motorcycle From Robotech Stays True To The Original
Apple’s iCloud Music Service Will Scan And Mirror iTunes Libraries
We have already heard some information about how Apple's new music streaming service will work, which is expected to be called iCloud, and we already know that Apple is close to signing their fourth major deal with a music label. Now more details have emerged on how Apple's iCloud music streaming … [Read more...] about Apple’s iCloud Music Service Will Scan And Mirror iTunes Libraries
Sony Confirms PlayStation 4 In The Works
If you were wondering when we would see the next generation PlayStation console, and whether one actually existed, Sony has confirmed that development of the PlayStation 4 has already started. Sony's executive vice president and CFO, Masaru Kato, revealed the information in a recent conference call … [Read more...] about Sony Confirms PlayStation 4 In The Works
Assassin’s Creed Revelations Teaser Trailer (video)
Ubisoft have released a new teaser trailer for their highly anticipated up and coming new Assassin's Creed Revelations explaining that the full trailer will be unveiled at their E3 press conference in June 2011. The next instalment in the Assassin's Creed saga, Assassin's Creed: Revelations, is to … [Read more...] about Assassin’s Creed Revelations Teaser Trailer (video)
