Archive for July, 2009

It’s that time again. Time for the Monday Poll.

Which computer operating system do you prefer?

A. Mac OS X

B. Microsoft Windows

C. Linux

D. I own all 3

(Leave a comment describing which OS you prefer and why)


Here’s a crazy rumor that’s making some news, Amazon.com wants to buy the Netflix. Yup, that’s right. Amazon’s name has come up in talks about Netlflix possibly selling the company to the online giant. At the same time Netflix stock has shot up to a 11-week high after the news. More »


I’m not one to get annoyed with many things but when it comes to Twitter, I get very annoyed with users who continue to make the same mistakes over and over, especially new users. I just wish sometimes people would Google some tips on how to make their Twitter experience better, instead of going in there blind, making mistakes that annoy the Twitter community and hurt their Twitter experience. To help solve that problem, here’s 5 common Twitter mistakes to avoid. More »


Last week we showed you some teaser pics of the LG Chocolate but this week we have a video of what the actual device looks like and some of the functions. (Video after the Break) More »


Apple netbook rumors are heating up again, this time from China Times. The China Times is reporting that Wintek and Dynapack (Apple parts suppliers) have received direct orders from Apple, while Foxconn ultimately becomes the main manufacturer. The 9.7-inch netbooks should be ready by October and are rumored to go for $800. More »


Windows 95 on iPhone: the worst Parallels installation you’ve ever seen- Engadget

10 Gadgets For Instant Game Rooms - Gizmodo

Say hello to Microsoft Office 2010 - The Boy Genius

Verizon’s own app store to launch too late and for no good reason - MobileCrunch

10 Weird Ways to Distribute Music - Wired

Man Claims to Have Written Longest Tweet Ever (247 Characters) - Switched

5 Tips For A Better Twitter Experience For Newbies (& Dummies) - Ziggytek


Despite the generally great reputation Japanese people have for recycling, this years results for best green company by Greenpeace shows the same attitude does not extend to the country´s manufacturers of technology. More »


This is a reminder for those that have been waiting for the launch of the BlackBerry Tour. Sprint and Verizon have decided to launch on the same day. This will save you all the time you’d spend thinking about whether or not to jump early to one company for the device. More »


Amazon.com has launched a new Beta site, Amazon Wireless, an online store where you can purchase cellphone plans from AT&T, Verizon and coming soon, T-Mobile and Sprint. Amazon has been known to provide discounts through rebates for various phone plans if bought on their website but the new site offers instant discounts, negating the need to go through the rebate process. More »


Portable HD Radio has finally hit store shelves. Yesterday Best Buy announced the Insignia NS-HD01, the first ever portable HDradio. The device isn’t much to look at, neither are the specs: rechargeable lithium-ion battery, standard 3.5 millimeter headphone jack, and color LCD. More »


A picture of the Zune HD has finally appeared online. There isn’t much to really look at since the actual design can’t be seen but there is a shot of the marketplace which looks pretty cool. The picture was revealed by Xbox 360 Program Manager “Fitret”. More »


Gizmodo unearthed the newest solar powered mobile phone by Samsung just last month (June 09) seling for a cheapo $59 but when I saw this solar panelled phone by talented Japanese threesome Mile for iida cellphones , I literally swooned (and I´m not an easy swooner). More »


iPod docks are never too appealing, they’re all pretty much the same but Koran designer Sang-hoon Lee has taken it to another level with the above design. The latest dock offers a stack of useful modules to fit your needs. Besides the dock and speaker modules, there’s an air cleaner module as well as a light module for some lighting to show you the way at night. (More details after the break) More »


Fake devices in China are nothing new but the Tokyo company, Founder International has taken it to another level by copying Amazon’s Kindle 2 and completely denying it. (More Details after the break) More »


China will finally be getting an iPhone soon but without one of the biggest features, Wi-Fi capability. Why? None other than the great Chinese government, which wants a ban on Wi-Fi networks because they can and don’t want their citizens to get access to internet in shady little places across the nation. More »


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