A new report from IHS iSuppli has broken down the costs of Samsung's $500 Chromebook (Wi-Fi version $430) and calculated that the new Chromebook launching this week costs around $334.32 to build. The new Samsung Chromebook has been designed to boot up and to be ready to use in just eight seconds, … [Read more...] about IHS iSuppli Calculates Samsung’s Chromebook Costs $334 To Build
HTC Desire Android Gingerbread Update Back On Says HTC
Yesterday we told you that HTC had announced on Facebook that the original HTC Desire would not be getting the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update that they had previously promised. HTC came under a fair bit of criticism on Facebook, after announcing that Gingerbread for the Desire was cancelled, and … [Read more...] about HTC Desire Android Gingerbread Update Back On Says HTC
Duke Nukem Forever PR Threatens Negative Reviews With Blacklisting
We understand the frustration of seeing fifteen years of work get torn to shreds at the hands of game reviewers. There are people out there who have been working on this game for their entire adult lives. But we will never ever understand the rationale behind PR companies blacklisting sites or … [Read more...] about Duke Nukem Forever PR Threatens Negative Reviews With Blacklisting
Viewsonic Announces New Range Of Energy Efficient Monitors
Viewsonic has announced a new range of power-efficient monitors which includes a flagship 27-inch display (pictured below), the VX2753mh-LED. This model is equipped with an edge-lit monitor and boasts a 1920 x 1080 pixel screen resolution. The matt screen finish is particularly beneficial for … [Read more...] about Viewsonic Announces New Range Of Energy Efficient Monitors
Brando MP3 Player Is A No No For Airport Security
It's just too provocative, you see. But as a clever out-of-the-box idea, why not? The specs are respectable too. Capable of playing mp3 and WMA files, the Bombshell mp3 player has a USB connector and slots for microSD input. Funny it's called a Bombshell even if it looks like a bundle of … [Read more...] about Brando MP3 Player Is A No No For Airport Security
MyTVRemote For iOS Devices Updated (video)
Ryz Media has this week rolled out their newly revamped MyTVRemote device designed for iOS devices, supporting the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. The MyTVRemote app uses a small device that plugs into the headset jack and turns the iOS into a super powerful remote control. The small MyTVRemote … [Read more...] about MyTVRemote For iOS Devices Updated (video)
Man Builds Own Orrery With Lego
Orre-what? It's a mechanical device whose resulting motions follow the orbital paths of our solar system's heavenly bodies. Seen below is the finished project of Make enthusiast Guy Himber who confesses his inspiration was the movie Dark Crystal. (A one of a kind classic, in our opinion.) Of course, … [Read more...] about Man Builds Own Orrery With Lego
Microsoft Launches Curve Keyboard 3000
Microsoft has this week added a new ergonomic keyboard to its range called the Curve Keyboard 3000. As you might have guessed from its name, this keyboard features a curved design aimed at providing a more comfortable typing position for extended typing sessions. This innovative design is part of … [Read more...] about Microsoft Launches Curve Keyboard 3000
Nintendo’s Wii U Console Won’t Have DVD Or Blu-ray Playback
It looks like Nintendo will be following the same pattern as the original Wii console with their new Wii U console, and it appears that the Wii U will not come with the ability to play DVD or Blu-ray discs. The news comes from a press release from Nintendo, where the company's president, Iwata … [Read more...] about Nintendo’s Wii U Console Won’t Have DVD Or Blu-ray Playback
TigerText iOS App Allows You To Recall And Destroy Text Messages After Sending (video)
If you would like a little more control over your text messages on your iOS device, you might be pleased to hear that TigerText has this week launched a new iOS texting application, which provides more privacy controls than standard methods. The new TigerText application allows you to share your … [Read more...] about TigerText iOS App Allows You To Recall And Destroy Text Messages After Sending (video)
Olivetti OliPad 110 Android Honeycomb Tablet
Olivetti is releasing a new version of its OliPad Android tablet, called the OliPad 100. This new model will feature a 10-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, providing users with a crisp and clear visual experience. It will come equipped with Google's Android OS, … [Read more...] about Olivetti OliPad 110 Android Honeycomb Tablet
Getac X500 Rugged Notebook Announced
Getac has added another rugged notebook to their range with the launch of the Getac X500, and it comes with Intel's latest Core i7 2.66GHz processor, plus NVIDIA TG330m MXM graphics with 512MB of VRAM. The Getac X500 is housed in a military-grade casing, and it features a night vision mode so it … [Read more...] about Getac X500 Rugged Notebook Announced
