Acer and Asus are the first two companies that come to mind when you think of the netbook craze but they seem to be the ones that are also putting a stop to it too. Temporarily, that is. It is rumored that Asus and Acer are putting a stop to their netbook production until the next version of Intel’s Atom processor, the N450 comes out which will most likely be included in the new netbooks in 2010. More »

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This bit of news is not surprising at all. NY state Senator Chuck Schumer is leading a group of Senators in introducing a new legislation that would ban text while driving. This new legislation comes after a new research study from Virginia Tech Transportation Institute said that truck drivers were 23 times more likely to crash if they were texting. More »

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Having an iPhone is a blessing and a curse. The operating system is amazing and intuitive, while the battery life sucks. That might change with the new X-Power 1 iPhone USB cord with a built-in rechargeable battery. If you’re wondering how that’s possible. Read on to find out. More »

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A few days ago, we reported that Bill Gates had trouble using Facebook and ended up closing his account. Gates said he was getting too many friend requests, over ten thousand , and was overwhelmed by it. But unlike Gates, Martha Stewart decided to do a little Facebook bashing, saying “I don’t have to “befriend” and do all that other dippy stuff that they do on Facebook.”

Looks like alliances are being made with social networking sites. More »

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Logitech is trying to get their technology spread across the country with their recent release of seven new webcams. The webcams are the Webcam Pro 9000, Portable Webcam C905, Webcam C600, Webcam C500, Webcam C300, Webcam C250, and the Webcam C200. The lower the numbers on the webcam models go, the lower the megapixels and price. More »

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Last month Pirate Bay announced they found a buyer to take over their file sharing website, by Global Gaming Factory. Now it seems like all the plans are falling through, as GGF can’t seem to come up with the $8 million. More »

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There are many MP3 players coming out that try to battle with Apple to take their rightful place a best music player. Recently, Archos came out with their own music player that is supposed to battle the iPod shuffle. More »

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Microsoft and Yahoo have finally come together, not in a acquisition but in a Search Deal. The deal will allow Microsoft to power Yahoo search, while Yahoo becomes the exclusive sales department for both companies’ online advertising. What does this mean for both companies and how does it benefit each of them? More »

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Official Android Facebook App Coming As Soon As This Week - Gizmodo

Microsoft giving Europeans with Windows XP and Vista choice of browser, too - Engadget

Verizon and AT&T bickering like children, US courts to step in - Boy Genius

Apple Says iPhone Jailbreaks Could Crash Cell Towers- Wired

Nope, the New Yorker doesn’t like the Kindle very much- CrunchGear

5 Things We’d Like The Apple Tablet To Offer - Ziggytek

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Sprint is now on the prowl with their new purchase, Virgin Mobile. That’s right, Sprint is buying out Virgin Mobile for a pretty hefty price, $483 million and are putting them together with previously purchased companies such as Boost Mobile. Sprint has also announced they they’ll finish pay off the $248 million debt owed by Virgin Mobile. More »

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If you’ve ever wanted to get something for your that girl in your life, who loves gadgets, the DXG camcorders would be a great gift. DXG HD camcorders are available in the Luxe Collection with a designer look and feel to it. Specs to follow. More »

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Thinking about spending a few grand and stimulating the economy all by yourself? Well, you might want to take a look at these diamond encrusted earbuds. These earbuds were originally made by Belgium based jeweler, Casa Gi and were on sale in Bristol at the Clive Ranger jewelry shop for 3,499 Euros ($5,175). More details after the break. More »

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If you’re in Barnes and Noble now, you’ll notice that AT&T is offering free Wi-Fi. Last year Barnes and Nobles, teamed with AT&T to provide free Wi-Fi for iPhone customers but now that’s being extended for regular Barnes and Noble customers. This news also comes after AT&T cut a deal with Barnes and Nobles to be the exclusive 3G provider for the upcoming Plastic Logic eReader that will have eBooks exclusively. So, next time you’re in there reading one of their books (you know you’re not buying it), take advantage of the free Wi-Fi.

(Via MacWorld)

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Last night Jimmy Fallon showed tape of his experience at Comic-Con as a superhero that charges people’s phones using solar power. Fallon, promoted his show and comic book idea to some pretty big people. More »

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Do you hate scouring the Internet and news channels to find out if it will rain tomorrow? Well, with Jacob Jensen’s new weather station, the weather will always be close by. The weather station comes with many units, you can purchase only the one you like and all of the units can be stacked on top of each other. More »

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