We’ve been reporting on Samsung’s curved 55” OLED TV since before it was released this year, and one of the biggest news topics was that the television cost $13,500. Apparently, after not even being on the market six months, Samsung has found a new way of manufacturing the product that drastically … [Read more...] about Samsung Drops Curved OLED TV Price
Electing Officials via Twitter?
Researchers at Indiana University have found a startling correlation between Twitter and political votes. Using a sample of over 500 million tweets that took place during August 2010’s House of Representatives elections, researchers found that the percentage of votes for political candidates … [Read more...] about Electing Officials via Twitter?
NBC News Buys Stringwire
Stringwire, a web service that makes it easy for users to stream videos straight from their phones, has been bought by NBC News. The chief digital officer of NBC News said she plans to use the app to cover mass events like the Cairo protests or the Boston bombings. Apparently no app will be … [Read more...] about NBC News Buys Stringwire
Bitcoin Companies Subpoenaed
Bitcoin, the digital currency that started making the news back in 2009, is under heavy scrutiny. It’s been slowly gaining steam as a currency option among small companies and alternative currency investment firms, and now the New York Department of Financial Services wants to know more about it. … [Read more...] about Bitcoin Companies Subpoenaed
Rumor: Nokia Roadmap Reveals a Tablet in September Followed by a Phablet in November
The folks at NokiaPowerUsers received a tip from an anonymous tipster who says he has the Nokia’s device release roadmap for the next four month. According to the Nokia roadmap, Nokia will unveil a new tablet by the end of September followed a number of dual-SIM Lumia devices in October. The Finnish … [Read more...] about Rumor: Nokia Roadmap Reveals a Tablet in September Followed by a Phablet in November
New iPhone Incoming Sept. 10th
The date of the next major iPhone event has been set. On September 10th Apple will be unveiling what’s most likely the iPhone 5S and a release version of the iOS 7. Of course it’s all just speculations and rumors at this point. Apple could unveil something brand new or nothing at all, but the … [Read more...] about New iPhone Incoming Sept. 10th
Twitch iOS Update 2.3.5
For those who may not know, Twitch is the streaming site for live streaming of everything gaming and geek related. Its iOS app recently received an update that nearly tripled the number of accessible live channels from 200 to 750 in order to deal with the massive influx of new content it's seen due … [Read more...] about Twitch iOS Update 2.3.5
Defense Mobile to Support the Troops
Defense Mobile is a new mobile communication company that’s planning to offer cellular communication services exclusively to active-duty forces, reserves and veterans at a reduced rate. It’s easy to think that you’ll get what you pay for, but Defense Mobile isn’t skimping on its service to meet … [Read more...] about Defense Mobile to Support the Troops
Space Fence being Shutdown
Space Fence, the automated radar system that monitors all space debris the size of a basketball within 24,000 km from Earth’s surface, is being shutdown effective September 1st due to budget deficits. The Air Force Space Surveillance Network, who uses Space Fence for 40% of its observations, tried … [Read more...] about Space Fence being Shutdown
GameStop Xbox One Upgrade Promo
There’s always a problem when buying games during the holiday season of a new console year. Do you buy the new system and the new version of the game, or do you buy the old system version of the game and wait to buy the new system. It’s never been more of a conundrum than this year, but GameStop … [Read more...] about GameStop Xbox One Upgrade Promo
Mockups of Upcoming iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C Spotted
In the past, we have seen the upcoming iPhone 5C in a number of photos. Today, a Vietnamese site, Tinhte posted what they claim are mock-ups of the upcoming iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C aka low cost iPhone. In case you don’t know, Tinhte has a strong record of getting their hands on the pre-release Apple … [Read more...] about Mockups of Upcoming iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C Spotted
Amazon Kindle Fire 3 Specifications Leaked
There are a number of rumors circulating on the internet that the retail giant is planning to unveil its upgraded Kindle Fire lineup. Amazon also reduced the price of the existing 7-inch model from $199 to $159, which suggests that Amazon is planning to launch a new tablet or should I say a number … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire 3 Specifications Leaked
