We have heard quite a bit this week from a number of research companies on how popular Google's Android platform is becoming. Now, research group NPD is reporting that Android OS smartphones are now in the lead for smartphone sales. According to NPD, Android smartphones made up 33 percent of all … [Read more...] about Android Now Makes Up 33 Percent Of US Smartphone Sales
Modded Nintendo Lets You Control Mario With Your Eyes
If you have an old NES console in the attic, you might be able to create something similar to what Waterloo Labs have achieved. They have modded a NES to allow Mario to be controlled by the player's eyes. This innovative project showcases the potential of combining retro gaming with modern … [Read more...] about Modded Nintendo Lets You Control Mario With Your Eyes
Starcraft 2 Lego Style
As we wrote earlier today, Starcraft 2 is now the most popular game of 2010, selling over 1.5 million copies in just 48 hours. This remarkable achievement underscores the game's immense popularity and the dedication of its fanbase. If you are a fan of Starcraft and Starcraft 2, then this … [Read more...] about Starcraft 2 Lego Style
Vonage Mobile App Lets You Call Your Facebook Friends For Free
Vonage has launched a new application for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android handsets that will let you call all your Facebook friends for free. Your friends will also need to use the application, and you will need to sign into your Facebook account through the application. The Vonage Mobile app … [Read more...] about Vonage Mobile App Lets You Call Your Facebook Friends For Free
Apple Quietly Enables Online Music Streaming in iDisk
It appears that Apple has quietly launched its streaming music service via its MobileMe iDisk App. This move comes contrary to recent reports suggesting that the Cloud streaming service had been delayed. iDisk, similar to Microsoft’s SkyDrive and Google Docs, was upgraded last month to allow stored … [Read more...] about Apple Quietly Enables Online Music Streaming in iDisk
Facebook Android App Gets Updated
Facebook has updated their Android application to a new version, 1.3.0, and this latest update brings a few changes and an updated user interface. The previous version of the Facebook application for Android was nowhere near as good as the iPhone version, and this new version gets a little closer to … [Read more...] about Facebook Android App Gets Updated
NanoStudio iPhone Music Editing App (video)
If you are looking for a way to edit your sounds or music on the move then this neat little iPhone app by Blip Interactive might well be the solution. The application offers a virtual recording studio with 4 virtual analogue synths, pads, a sequencer, sample editor, mixer and 10 effects units, … [Read more...] about NanoStudio iPhone Music Editing App (video)
PVC Pipe Speakers
Etsy maker and seller ikymagoo has created a very unique pair of speakers using PVC plumbing pipes. These innovative speakers not only stand out due to their unconventional design but also deliver impressive audio performance. Each speaker pipe casing houses a 3-inch magnesium/aluminum alloy … [Read more...] about PVC Pipe Speakers
FaceTime 3G Data Consumption
9to5Mac website has been testing the data usage of the Apple FaceTime feature over 3G by putting two iPhones to the test. Running one FaceTime over 3G, and taking before and after screenshots of the data usage. A 5-minute call resulted in 14.7MB of data transfers, including both uploading and … [Read more...] about FaceTime 3G Data Consumption
Clearwire iSpot
Clearwire has just released their iSpot portable Mifi device made exclusively for Apple devices and offering 4G connectivity. Even though Clearwire are aiming the device squarely at Apple users, there doesn't seem to be anything that sets the Clearwire iSpot apart from the Mifi crowd. Features … [Read more...] about Clearwire iSpot
Saudi Arabia Bans BlackBerry Smartphones
We told you earlier in the week that the UAE were looking into banning RIM's BlackBerry smartphones, now Saudi Arabia has officially confirmed that all BlackBerry smartphones will be banned from August the 6th. The ban has come about as RIM and local mobile phone carriers were unable to bring the … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia Bans BlackBerry Smartphones
Hotmail Upgrade Now Available to All
A majority of users have been receiving the update over the last week, but Microsoft has now finished the rollout to over 350 million people in more than 220 countries around the world. The new Hotmail has been designed to remove the clutter from your inbox and help you keep your mail organized. … [Read more...] about Hotmail Upgrade Now Available to All
