Earlier in the week, we heard that Microsoft's Windows 8 would come with Xbox Live built in, which will bring Xbox Live to PCs, notebooks, netbooks, and tablets, along with all its features. The video below gives us a good look at the user interface and also some of the features in Xbox Live for … [Read more...] about Microsoft’s Xbox Live On Windows 8 (Video)
RIM To Drop BlackBerry PlayBook Price After Only 200,000 Sold Last Quarter
Tablet manufacturers just don't seem to be able to make their devices as popular as Apple's iPad. First, we had HP, who announced they were canceling the HP Touchpad, which they eventually sold off for $99. Now it looks like RIM will be reducing the price of their BlackBerry PlayBook. RIM's CEO Jim … [Read more...] about RIM To Drop BlackBerry PlayBook Price After Only 200,000 Sold Last Quarter
iPhone 5 Design Leaked By Case-Mate?
We have been hearing rumors over the last couple of months that the iPhone 5 will come with a larger display and will feature a slimmer design. These speculations have generated a lot of excitement among tech enthusiasts and Apple fans alike, as they eagerly await the next iteration of the iconic … [Read more...] about iPhone 5 Design Leaked By Case-Mate?
Ever Heard Of WiFi Refugees?
Apparently, there's this condition called Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (or EHS) that's ruining a lot of lives. How? It makes its victims sensitive around cellular devices and WiFi networks—with proximity to such tech irritating them—that they decide to opt out of society. Thus, WiFi refugees … [Read more...] about Ever Heard Of WiFi Refugees?
Intel SSD 710 Series Breaks Cover
Intel has unveiled a new SSD today that is aimed at the data center in the enterprise market. The SSD has many features that are designed to make it perform as if it uses SLC NAND, but actually has cheaper MLC NAND inside. The SLC NAND is known to be more reliable. Introducing the SSD 710 The … [Read more...] about Intel SSD 710 Series Breaks Cover
Boeing chooses Android to Power 787 Dreamliner In-flight Entertainment Screens
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is one of the biggest commercial aviation projects that Boeing has been working on in a long time. The 787 has finally received approval for deliveries by the FAA, and the first plane will get into the hands of the carrier that ordered it soon. This milestone marks a … [Read more...] about Boeing chooses Android to Power 787 Dreamliner In-flight Entertainment Screens
Weird Japanese Vibrating Technology Creates Phantom Sensations (Video)
It's only in the prototype stage, but the research group behind it is perfecting how to deliver sensation to video game players. They've started first with the hands and use vibrating devices to create the effect. Weird? Definitely. The picture above? In case you didn't recognize it, that's a … [Read more...] about Weird Japanese Vibrating Technology Creates Phantom Sensations (Video)
Netflix Forced to Change Outlook After Price Increase
I don't know anyone that was glad when Netflix announced not too long ago that it was splitting streaming and mail-order DVD into two different services. That meant that people had to pay more money, and that didn’t sit well with the public. The backlash was very strong. It appears that hundreds … [Read more...] about Netflix Forced to Change Outlook After Price Increase
Space 3 Concept Phone Is Totally Unbelievable
Take your average touchscreen, multiply it, then combine both screens into one phone. The designers didn't bother with the engineering part, however, so their concept has to be taken on blind faith that it's awesome. According to the available concept illustrations, each touchscreen is an … [Read more...] about Space 3 Concept Phone Is Totally Unbelievable
Your Head In The Clouds? Possible With Mushroom Cloud Tree House
For starters, it's a strange place for kids to be enjoying their solitude. But as a work of sculpture, what Dietrech Wegner has created is a marvel to behold. A study in balancing lightweight materials with aesthetic sensibilities, the mushroom cloud tree house is an eccentric take on a boyhood … [Read more...] about Your Head In The Clouds? Possible With Mushroom Cloud Tree House
AmazonLocal Coming To Ad-Supported Kindles This Week
Amazon has today unveiled plans to launch its new AmazonLocal on its advert-supported Kindle devices. If you own an advert-supported Kindle, you can expect the new adverts to start appearing on your device's screensavers within the next couple of days. The Kindle will then allow you to view your … [Read more...] about AmazonLocal Coming To Ad-Supported Kindles This Week
Watch the Evolution Of Music From 1970 In 3 Minutes (video)
Music has changed considerably since the 1970s, and PR company Simply Zesty has put together a funky 3-minute video detailing a few facts that have rocked music over the last 40 years. They have provided a few of the significant changes that have transformed the way we now listen to and obtain our … [Read more...] about Watch the Evolution Of Music From 1970 In 3 Minutes (video)
