Google is planning to step up its near-field-communication technology (NFC) with trials for a payment system in both New York and San Francisco, according to a Bloomberg report. The report suggests that within the next four months, Google plans to start testing its mobile-payment service at stores … [Read more...] about Google Preparing NFC Payment Trials In New York And San Francisco?
Activision Release Short Prototype 2 Teaser
Activision's new Prototype 2 game is not expected to land until 2012, but that hasn't stopped Activision from releasing a quick teaser to show a few of the effects they hope to include in their new sequel. The original Prototype game launched in 2009 and the sequel is now … [Read more...] about Activision Release Short Prototype 2 Teaser
Microsoft To Kill Off The Zune
Microsoft launched its first Zune player about five years ago, in an ambitious attempt to take on Apple and its highly successful iPod. Unfortunately, the Zune wasn't anywhere near as popular as Microsoft had hoped, and they failed to make a significant dent in Apple's dominance of the portable … [Read more...] about Microsoft To Kill Off The Zune
Adobe Discovers Critical Vulnerability In Flash Player
Adobe has issued a security announcement reporting they have discovered a critical vulnerability in their Flash Player 10.2.152.33 and earlier versions, which affects Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and Solaris operating systems. The newly discovered vulnerability within Flash Player could cause crashes … [Read more...] about Adobe Discovers Critical Vulnerability In Flash Player
Kyocera Echo Dual Screen Android Smartphone Coming April 17th
Some of our readers will remember the Kyocera Echo that was announced last month. It is a dual-screened Android smartphone that will come with Android 2.2 Froyo and will be available with mobile operator Sprint in the US. The Kyocera Echo features two 3.5-inch WVGA displays, which are connected … [Read more...] about Kyocera Echo Dual Screen Android Smartphone Coming April 17th
iPad 2 Now Shipping In 4 To 5 Weeks
It seems that the shipping date of the new iPad 2 has been extended even further, last week after the iPad 2 went on sale the shipping date changed from 3 to 4 days to 2 to 3 weeks. We just checked the Apple online store, and for many models the shipping date has now been changed from 4 to 5 … [Read more...] about iPad 2 Now Shipping In 4 To 5 Weeks
Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 9
Microsoft has released Internet Explorer 9, and according to the tech giant, IE9 offers the best web experience on Windows to date. This latest iteration comes packed with a range of new features that significantly improve upon the previous versions of Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer 9 is … [Read more...] about Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 9
Apple’s iPad 2 A5 Processor Produced By Samsung
We recently heard a rumor that Apple was switching from Samsung to TSMC for production of the new A5 processor in the iPad 2. However, it turns out that Samsung is the actual manufacturer of the A5 processor. We just got an email from Chipworks, who have taken the A5 processor apart, and they have … [Read more...] about Apple’s iPad 2 A5 Processor Produced By Samsung
T-Mobile Announces Android Sidekick 4G
T-Mobile has announced a new version of the Sidekick, and this one is powered by Google's Android OS. T-Mobile describes it as the 'Sidekick reborn'. The new T-Mobile Sidekick is made by Samsung, and it shares many design features with the original Sidekick. It still has a slide-out QWERTY … [Read more...] about T-Mobile Announces Android Sidekick 4G
iSkin Summit Padded iPad 2 Sleeve Ships
If you were one of the lucky geeks that got their hands on a new iPad 2 this weekend and didn’t get a case, iSkin has a new offering for you. The new case is the Summit, and it looks like one of those really heavily padded jackets you would wear mountain climbing. The heavy padded and quilted design … [Read more...] about iSkin Summit Padded iPad 2 Sleeve Ships
Alienware M17x with 3D Screen and Klipsch Speakers Coming this Month
I have used a bunch of different gaming notebooks over the years including some from Alienware. The machines generally are crammed with the fastest GPUs and CPUs that the makers can get and then the integrated speakers for the audio system are apparently the cheapest they can lay hands on. Many of … [Read more...] about Alienware M17x with 3D Screen and Klipsch Speakers Coming this Month
Amazon Unveils Exclusive Einstein Kindle Collection
Amazon has just updated their Kindle e-Book Store with a selection of exclusive digital e-books by the legendary physicist Albert Einstein. This exciting addition has been made possible through a partnership between Amazon, the Philosophical Library, and the Hebrew University. The seven new eBooks … [Read more...] about Amazon Unveils Exclusive Einstein Kindle Collection
