Google has confirmed in a press conference that they will be providing YouTube users a way to skip the pre-roll adverts that appear before a video is launched. Together with a special advert selection feature that will allow you to select adverts you are interested in before watching longer YouTube … [Read more...] about YouTube to Offer Advert Skipping Feature
Halo Elite Costume
If you're a Halo fan and planning to attend any fancy dress party soon, what could be better to wear than a 7ft tall Halo Elite costume? Imagine the reactions you'll get when you walk into the room towering over everyone else, embodying one of the most iconic characters from the Halo universe. Or, … [Read more...] about Halo Elite Costume
No Blu-Ray For Mac According To Steve Jobs Email
With this year's updates to the MacBook and MacBook Pro ranges, many Mac users were hoping to see a Blu-ray drive instead of a DVD drive. So, will we see one in next year's refresh? It looks doubtful according to another email sent from Apple's CEO Steve Jobs. Steve Jobs seems to be replying more … [Read more...] about No Blu-Ray For Mac According To Steve Jobs Email
Facebook iPhone App Gets Updated For iOS 4
Facebook has just updated their iPhone application for the latest version of Apple's iPhone OS, iOS 4, and along with a couple of minor bug fixes, the new Facebook iPhone app now includes fast app switching and high-resolution icons. There is also support for Korean and Russian localization, and … [Read more...] about Facebook iPhone App Gets Updated For iOS 4
MeeGo UI Screenshots And Video
Nokia has released some screenshots and a video of the MeeGo 1.1 interface, which will be released on their Nseries phones and other handsets later this year. As you can see from the photos and video, the UI looks pretty good. Introduction to MeeGo 1.1 MeeGo 1.1 is an open-source operating … [Read more...] about MeeGo UI Screenshots And Video
Mozilla Firefox Home Browser App Submitted To Apple For Approval
Mozilla has submitted its Firefox Home app for the iPhone and iPod Touch to Apple for approval, and we suspect it will get approved without any trouble just like the Opera Mini browser applications. Firefox Home is a stripped down version of Firefox for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and you will be … [Read more...] about Mozilla Firefox Home Browser App Submitted To Apple For Approval
Lawsuit Filed Against Apple Over iPhone 4 Reception Issues
The other day we told you that a law firm was looking into filing a lawsuit against Apple [AAPL] over the iPhone 4 reception issues and antenna problems. Now it seems that another law firm has actually filed a class action lawsuit against Apple. The lawsuit has been filed against both Apple and … [Read more...] about Lawsuit Filed Against Apple Over iPhone 4 Reception Issues
Amazon Launches New Kindle DX
Amazon has launched a new version of its Kindle DX ebook reader, and it shares some of the specifications with the previous model, including the 9.7 inch display size. 4GB of built in storage and the Sprint 3G connection. What has changed is the screen has changed with improved contrast ratios … [Read more...] about Amazon Launches New Kindle DX
Microsoft Kills Off The Kin Phones
Microsoft [MSFT] has killed off their Kin phones, just a few weeks after they went on sale. The reason for this is because of poor sales, and Microsoft has announced that they won't be producing any more Kin phones. The Kin team responsible for the two phones will be integrated into the Windows … [Read more...] about Microsoft Kills Off The Kin Phones
Pantech Jest for Verizon Gets Official
Anyone in the market for a new feature phone focused on messaging and social networking to the Verizon Wireless network has a new choice. Verizon and Pantech announced today that the Pantech Jest is coming soon. The device is a feature phone focused on messaging with a QWERTY slide-out keyboard and … [Read more...] about Pantech Jest for Verizon Gets Official
Verizon LTE to Launch in November and LTE Handsets this Year?n
Back in March, the scuttlebutt was that Verizon would be launching LTE handsets next summer in preparation for LTE networks expected in early 2011. BGR reports that a tip has come in claiming that Verizon is set to launch LTE much earlier than anticipated. According to the rumor, Verizon will … [Read more...] about Verizon LTE to Launch in November and LTE Handsets this Year?n
Buckle Up Key Holder Stops You From Losing Your Keys
If you are one of those people who is always looking for their keys (that would include me as well), then you may want to check out the Buckle Up key holder. The Buckle Up key holder is made from discontinued car seat buckles and it is designed to be hung on your wall, and it comes with an … [Read more...] about Buckle Up Key Holder Stops You From Losing Your Keys
