April 2010
Bookeen's upgraded, colorful Cybook Opus to debut... →
We were promised a color-loving version of the diminutive Cybook Opus and here’s the delivery of said pledge. Coming in seven new shades to match its May 7 release date, the newly…
iPad rival - the JooJoo Internet Tablet - now on... →
If you’ve heard of a little something called the iPad, then you’ll probably know it’s not available in the UK yet. But if you’re into the whole browsing the internet on a touchscreen computer idea -…
Air Keyboard - the latest wireless solution from... →
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A much cheaper alternative to the Logitech PS3 / media center mouse. Might have to give this a shot.
The Air Keyboard, a tiny wireless keyboard ideal for the living room, is…
Firefox Mobile on Android: Foxy Fennec 'bot →
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Pre Alpha, meaning it will mess up. I’ll wait for the beta I think….
Firefox Mobile, also known as Fennec, is available as a pre-alpha for your Android phone. It’s…
Layar opens up a store for Augmented Reality apps →
Layar has just introduced a partnership with PayPal which will let publishers and creators on Layar charge for their online experiences. They’ve set up a store where customers can buy Augmented…
The Cleverest Ways to Use Dropbox That You're Not... →
Free utility Dropbox is great at syncing files between computers, but it has a lot more potential than just that. Here’s a handful of clever ways you can use Dropbox that you may…
Google, Sony, Intel & Logitech's TV... →
The conclusion to the sudden flurry of rumors around Sony HDTVs featuring Android, Intel Atom processors and Logitech-designed QWERTY remotes may be near, as Bloomberg Businessweek…
Sony taken to court over PS3 'Other OS' removal →
Sony forced PS3 owners into a tough decision with the mandatory 3.21 firmware update: either lose online play, or forgo Linux support. On Tuesday, Anthony Ventura chose door number…
Microsoft confirms, kills Courier in one fell... →
Well this is depressing. Word has just gone fluttering out of Redmond that work on the Courier project — a heretofore rumored dual-screen tablet which rightfully set the tech world…
Skyfire Launches the First Flash Video Enabled... →
The first ‘mobile browser for the Social Media generation’ eliminates broken links from your Facebook stream, tracks Twitter buzz, and makes sharing easy
Mountain View, CA – April 29,…
Make the Most of Your Multiple Monitors in Windows... →
The price of extra monitors has fallen steadily over the years, quality has risen, and Windows 7 is more multi-monitor friendly than any previous edition of Windows. Here’s how to…
HP buys Palm for $1.2 billion →
HP has announced it is to buy Palm for a total value of $1.2 billion (or $5.70 per share). Rumours that Palm was struggling financially have been flying for quite some time but no one had predicted…
Microsoft and HTC announce a patent licensing... →
With Apple and its team of lawyers breathing down its back, HTC has been exploring opportunities to quickly bolster its patent library and provide protection for its Android efforts. HTC…
Terry Childs Found Guilty - The Rest Of The Story →
I have been deluged with e-mail from readers asking for my take on this case. Terry Childs is the former city of San Francisco network engineer who refused to provide city officials with credentials…
Spotify plays MP3s and shares with Facebook: The... →
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Sounds amazing, but how does it get my MP3’s onto my phone and what information does it keep about my personal music library? Could this end up a tool for the music industry,…
Cyanogen ports Android 2.1 to G1 and MyTouch 3G... →
Droid, Milestone, Eris, Moment, Spica, even the Hero, all have had their Eclair, one way or another. G1 and myTouch 3G? Not so much. But don’t worry, Android early adopters,…
Vodafone’s Nexus One out of stock already? →
The Nexus One isn’t exactly the biggest hit of the year, but then again I don’t think it was planned to be. Google’s little phone was due to hit Vodafone and Verizon with the latter…
http://bit.ly/ab08oF - Some interesting comments from jurors on the Terry Childs case.
Terry Childs found guilty →
A very interesting and complicated story. In the end, as the jurors point out, they had tp apply the law, regardless of their personal opinion. I’m sure many of them wish this had gone another way.
Stuck on a delayed train home… #fb
Good day at #SDITS. Some very good talks on problem management and interesting software selection. Niped into #Infosec10 too :-)
Ready to head off to #SDITS this morning. Hopefully to a productive day, see you there….
Best Buy opens in UK: Thurrock store photo tour →
Best Buy opens its first UK store on Saturday, and we’ve had a preview. Take our photo tour to see if this the future of technology retail or another shop to complain about
Really getting into the swing of it now - 5.2 miles this evening. Feeling pretty good. #fb
Velocity Micro Tablet To Hit The Market →
Velocity Micro, better known for their well-made desktop PCs, are taking a shot at the tablet PC market. This July, the company is planning to release their maiden offering in the field,…
Oxford street on a Saturday = my worst nightmare……. #fb
Try on Iron Man's helmet with new augmented... →
Iron Man 2 hits UK cinemas on April 30th, and fans looking for a sneak peek should check out the StarkExpo2010.com viral site for some nifty teasers and high-tech concepts. Playboy inventor Tony…
Droid Incredible review →
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Android devices are becoming a bit like the EeePC family, lots of variants with little difference between them. I’ll stick to my hacked hero then you.
At this…
Five Best Tools for Managing Your Multi-Monitor... →
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Synergy is a fab tool for managing not only multiple monitors but multiple OS’s.
Multiple monitors expand your screen real estate, boost your productivity,…
Best Text Editors [Hive Five] →
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VIM all the way :-)
From managing our to-do lists and writing code to jotting ideas and keeping a grocery list, nothing beats a solid plain text editor. On…
Google to iPhone users: No free navigation for... →
Much to the chagrin of iPhone users across the globe, Google has stated for the record that it will not be bringing Google Maps Navigation to the iPhone. Yesterday it was reported that…
Android Eee Pad to debut in June, could ship as... →
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I hope the release this in the UK. It’s just the thing to complete my Eee family; Eee PC, Eee Box and now Eee pad, and its android to boot!
We have more details…
Two camera-packing iPod touch prototypes appear on... →
Remember all those rumors that surfaced last year and spoke of an upgraded iPod Twith an on-board camera? Now is your chance to get your hands on not one, but two iPod Touch prototypes…
Apple and Santa Clara D.A. may file charges for... →
It’s bad when a trusted employee has to tell you that they’ve lost a future prototype of the product that single-handedly catapulted your company to the forefront of mobile devices….
Firmware Update Transform Nook Into A Mini-tablet →
It’s been a few months since the bookstore giant Barnes and Noble introduced their e-book reader, the Nook. It may not have the same exalted pedigree as Amazon’s Kindle in the electronic…
Kakai developing a Linux-based e-book reader?... →
It seems that Osman Rashid, the guy behind Chegg (an online textbook rental service, sort of like a boring Netflix) has decided that he’s going to follow the likes of Kindle and iPad into the untested (well, somewhat tested —
Dell Streak to bump up to Android 2.1 in... →
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Time to seriously consider Tablet? After my failed attempts to convert my Eee, this could be the one for me.
So, plenty of Dell goodies to choose from right now,…
3view Freeview HD set-top box: The future of home... →
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Looks amazing. Get the HD certification and I’d buy one tomorrow!
There are plenty of Freeview HD set-top boxes on the market or coming soon, but the 3view machine…
German researchers develop biotech sensor... →
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SciFi becomes reality. A disposable bracelet that monitors my health, who wouldn’t want one of these? Just make it tell the time and everyone will want one.
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VIA gives us a tiny nettop to play with →
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IP TV anyone……
Processor maker VIA introduces a Pico-ITX inspired package in the ARTiGO A1100 nettop.
ARTiGO A1100
1.2GHz VIA Nano with VX855
2.5″ HDD bay
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PlayStation 3's 3D implementation explained, may... →
It was only a couple of days ago that Sony flicked the switch on 3D compatibility for the PS3 — albeit without retail games that can yet exploit it — so what better time to dig into…
Google, Broadcom close to enabling 802.11n on... →
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So, will N speeds really make that much difference on a device like this?
We need a name for this whole drama — we like “n-Gate,” but it’s a little too close to …
ClearBits Is a More Usable and Fun LegalTorrents... →
The idea behind the previously mentioned LegalTorrents was good—a centralized, free, and legal BitTorrent search engine and tracker. It lacked in organization and immediate appeal,…
Facebook: in your Email Inbox checking your... →
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Is Facebook evil?
An interesting post on Journalism.co.uk outlines some of the dangers around What Facebook Knows About You. We’re all aware that Facebook knows a whole lot of…
Dell Smoke slaps Android in the wild form factor... →
Okay, so imagine a Pixi, but awesome. We think you’d end up with something closely resembling the phone that Dell’s whipping up with a codename of “Smoke,” running Android Froyo atop…
Facebook adds 'like' button to entire Web, plus MS... →
Facebook is set to take over the Web with its new Open Graph, putting your friend’s faces — and thumbs — on every Web site
Google Maps Navigation could come to iPhone, other... →
Ooh, goodie! Try as we may, we’ve yet to really find a (good) free alternative to Google Maps Navigation on the iPhone, and while Navigon’s MobileNavigator gets our highest…
1 hour run tonight. I need to step up on the training if I’m ever going to do the half marathon.
Hack lets Android dual-boot with with regular OS... →
Android fans and iPhone-owning Google sympathisers may want to pay particular attention to this post. David Wong, a young Canadian coder has pulled off a feat of software-hacking mastery by getting…
PS3 now supports 3D gaming content, even if your... →
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3D gaming on my PS3 - now I really really need that HD TV!
Sony’s PlayStation 3 is now 3D ready. Last night firmware update 3.30 was rolled out to the consoles making…
