If you are a Skype user, you have probably been affected by the outages over the last 24 hours. Tony Bates, the chief executive of Skype, has today posted a YouTube video explaining what Skype is currently doing to fix the outages which have affected tens of millions of users. Skype's services have … [Read more...] about Skype CEO Offers Update On Outages (video)
I Am Rich App Appears In Windows Phone 7 Marketplace
Some of our readers will remember the 'I Am Rich' iPhone app that was available in the Apple iPhone App store a while back for $1,000. The app doesn't actually do anything and was subsequently removed from the app store by Apple. Now it seems that the I Am Rich app is available in the Windows Phone … [Read more...] about I Am Rich App Appears In Windows Phone 7 Marketplace
Worlds Largest Google Nexus S Smartphone
The Best Buy in San Carlos, a small town twenty miles south of San Francisco, currently has on display the world's largest Android Nexus S smartphone, available for customers to play with. Last night, Google installed the fully functional 42-inch Nexus S, complete with a touchscreen, working … [Read more...] about Worlds Largest Google Nexus S Smartphone
Firefox 4 Beta 8 Launched
Mozilla has launched the last beta version of Firefox 4 for 2010, Firefox 4 beta 8, and this new version comes with a range of bug fixes, plus an easier Firefox Sync setup plus expanded support for 3D graphics. We are excited to release the latest Firefox 4 Beta. This beta offers easier account … [Read more...] about Firefox 4 Beta 8 Launched
Run Froyo On Your Windows 7 PC
Are you the owner of a Froyo-based Android phone? Fancy taking the experience to your Windows 7 desktop? Well, a new utility can be downloaded that will allow you to run Froyo on your Windows 7 machine. It's been created by XDA forum member tomlogan1. What is Froyo? As I am sure you already … [Read more...] about Run Froyo On Your Windows 7 PC
Acer Aspire One 522 AMD Fusion Netbook
It looks like Acer is about to launch a new netbook based on AMD's new Fusion platform, which will feature the new dual-core C-50 APU and integrated Radeon 6250 graphics, which comes with DX11 support. This combination promises to deliver a significant boost in performance and graphics capabilities, … [Read more...] about Acer Aspire One 522 AMD Fusion Netbook
Dell Dropping Unlocked Streak Tablet To $400
It seems that Dell has decided to reduce the price of its unlocked Dell Streak tablet in the US to $400, which is a drop of $180 over the previous price. It looks like the price reduction is only through Dell's website as AT&T will still be charging you the previous price of $550 and … [Read more...] about Dell Dropping Unlocked Streak Tablet To $400
LiteLocker Hides Your Christmas Lights in the Off Season
I don’t mind decorating for Christmas, but I am not a big fan of getting on the second story roof. The height doesn't bother me, it’s the fear of that squishy splat when I fall off that scares me. I hang lights on the lower part of my house and other places though so I am no scrooge. I understand … [Read more...] about LiteLocker Hides Your Christmas Lights in the Off Season
Personal Genome Machine and iPod Dock
I watched CSI for years and never noticed their equipment in the lab having iPod docks on it, but I guess that's where that annoying tune from "The Who" comes from. A company called Life Technologies has unveiled a new genome machine that it has dubbed The Personal Genome Machine. It's not personal … [Read more...] about Personal Genome Machine and iPod Dock
This Is Historic: FCC Lays Down Rules To Protect Net Neutrality
Like a possessed zombie everyone thought was dead, the net neutrality debate has come screaming back to life and the future of the internet is at stake. (Insert dramatic music here.) Seriously now, the New York Times ran a story on Monday titled "FCC Is Set To Regulate Net Access" prior to the … [Read more...] about This Is Historic: FCC Lays Down Rules To Protect Net Neutrality
BAE Showcases Concept Fighting Vehicles Fit For An RTS Game
True to the antiseptic language oft-used by defense industries worldwide, the family of vehicles BAE recently unveiled to the U.K.'s MOD were "innovative technologies and concepts for short, medium and long term exploitation into future lightweight land platforms." … [Read more...] about BAE Showcases Concept Fighting Vehicles Fit For An RTS Game
Griffin PowerDock Dual iPad And iPhone Dock
If you own both an iPad and iPhone, the new Griffin PowerDock Dual iPad and iPhone dock might be the perfect gadget for you to help keep them both fully juiced up and ready for action. The Griffin PowerDock Dual allows you to dock both devices at once and provides unobstructed views of your … [Read more...] about Griffin PowerDock Dual iPad And iPhone Dock
