Archive for October, 2010

From Htcyou: I scream, you scream, we all scream for Android 4.0 Ice Cream! That’s right, another dessert is on its way from the Android operating system update. Though we are still enjoying our delicious Froyo, these names and announcements just keep coming! More »


From Htcyou: It may be sort of an inconvenient discovery, but Droid 2 users should be aware that even if they lock their phone (even with a passcode), it can still be accessed by someone who isn’t them. A bug has surfaced that has found a way to start the Google Voice Actions feature with just a simple step. More »


I know, I know. What else is new? After some major patting on the back (Apple’s first $20 billion quarter earnings call), we’re hearing Steve Jobs hate on Android, again. This time, it’s a full five minutes. More »


From Htcyou: The first batch of HTC smartphones with Windows Mobile 7 are out! Would you like to feast your eyes on what HTC has next to offer you? Here they are in their first-look video gloriousness, hot from the official HTC YouTube channel, the HTC 7 Pro and the HTC 7 Surround! More »


Can’t afford to rent out a studio constantly when you want to have a photoshoot? Do you travel around alot? Then maybe you should add this Inflatable Photo Studio (IPS) to your photo gear collection. Setting up in only 3 minutes. You can have your photo shoot just about anywhere, at the park, the backyard, an empty parking lot, you name it. More »


Days Until is a countdown app that makes waiting a little more fun. The app keeps track of how much time remains until the event you’re waiting for arrives and it even gives you the option to customize a visual reminder that will await the days with you. More »


What do you think about this? Don’t they look somewhat human/holy? This is a snapshot of a road west of Quarten, Switzerland taken by Google Maps, and it has been attracting a ton of attention lately. More »


Lenovo’s ThinkCentre M75e might just be in time if you are looking for a new tower desktop. Lenovo has just revealed the ThinkCentre M75e, the first from Lenovo’s M Series that uses AMD processors (Athlon II and Phenom II) and these desktops can handle up to two displays or even four if you will add the ATI Radeon HD 5450 (512 MB) video card. More »


Palm has just revealed the “Pre 2.” Technically its the first smartphone to be released by Palm since it has been acquired by HP. More »


I’m sure most of you already know that Starbucks provides free internet, but now every store will be providing a new network full of online content on a platform designed by Yahoo for free. The network offers mobile optimized versions of content that will only be accessible when connected to a Starbucks Wi-Fi Network. More »


Why build upwards when you could build downwards? That’s the concept behind Matthew Fromboluti’s project “Above Below.” He suggests drilling 900 feet into the Earth to build his “underground skyscraper,” complete with windows letting sun in so that plants can be grown. It seems like it’ll be just like living above ground, with just a little less sunlight. More »


Pocket Express is your one-stop app for all your daily information needs. From the news, weather, even movie times for your evening - you can get all your quick updates right from a single app. More »


Writing on the walls is something kids do all the time, and it can really be a pain in the butt for parents, especially when they’re permanent markers. I know I’ve had my fair share of artistic genius that got me in trouble a few times. There’s a solution to this problem though, and it’s called the KLEXL. More »


Say your friend has yet to hear the latest song on the radio to catch your attention. Ridiculous right? Of course you have to share your earphones with him/her, but listening to music with just one earphone is uncomfortable and not quite as enjoyable. Well now you don’t have to! The cute Splitterbot keychain allows you to plug in two sets of earphones into your phone or mp3 player at the same time. For about $11 you can double the fun for everyone! More »


- The iPad won’t be getting any more compact, at least not with a 7-inch option.

- Field testing for the Verizon iPhone is happening right at this moment - it seems more and more likely that it will be ready by the holidays. More »


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