Archive for March, 2011

On Thursday, six vulnerabilities in Chrome were patched by Google, silently updating users copies of the browser. More »


From Htcyou:

Looks like Motorola is eager to have their own OS because sources say that they’ve assembled their own specialized crew to create an OS to call their own. They’re supposedly tired of constantly relying on Android for their technology. More »


From Wirebot: This product really cannot be described in words. It is a Wii racing controller, with a universal phone attached to it holding your phone, then a Wii controller, connected by Bluetooth to your phone, which is running a Nintendo emulator. And it takes just 10 bucks to buy the DIY kit. Take a look at the video to see exactly how it functions… More »


It appears that Samsung Ventures has invested $15 million in a company called MasterImage 3D. 3D mobile display technology is created there, ready for theatres use, and will be soon put in phones. More »


If you’re ever in the mood to just know something, HowStuffWorks could be the app to help you out. From answering quesiton you didn’t know you had to just being a pretty solid guide to discovering something new, there’s a lot of facts and quotes to browse through that you’ll find something interesting to read and know more about. More »


- Facebook debunks the search engine rumors, though if you’re seeing one it could be malware or a feature of a third-party app.

- 10 amusing gadgets that aren’t legit-ly useful but would be pretty funny to use…if it doesn’t cost you your job. More »


The Xperia X10 smartphone from Sony Ericsson has long been considered one of the best. One of the setbacks that a number of users have complained about, however, is the fact that the X10 has been lacking in software and firmware upgrades, especially in terms of the Android operating system that it runs on. Hope for an update of any kind has been dwindling, but users were recently shocked to discover that Sony Ericsson will, in fact, be offering an OS upgrade this summer! More »


Twitter is a huge craze in Japan at the moment. Now, toy maker Takara Tomy has announced the Twimal, a super-cute toy “pet” that tweets out loud for you. A female voice is heard with the white version, and a male voice with a blue version. More »


Sure, Facebook statuses are a great way to get feedback on a question you want answered, but looks like the reigning social media giant has just taken it a step further and made it easier to invoke the wisdom of your friends. The new feature? Facebook Questions! More »


America seems to have been taken over by Social Networking site Facebook. That’s because Edison Research claims that over half of all Americans aged 12 or older are no using Facebook. 51 percent were shown to have accounts on the site. More »


A stir has been caused by a screenshot of what a appears to be a web-search box at the top of a Facebook page. AllFacebook suggests that it is part of a beta test of a new search feature. But Facebook has denied that this is the case. More »


From Htcyou: At the CTIA in Florida, Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab 8.9 and a new Galaxy Tab 10.1 – which are both apparently only just slimmer than the iPad 2. More »


The new 21 Blackjack watch collection by Christophe Claret features a real miniature casino in it. It displays three built-in games, including Dice, Roulette and Blackjack. More »


Free Wifi offering in Starbucks will soon come with even more premium content. That’s because ESPN, The Economist, Mediabistro and Marvel Digital Comics have all agreed to be the coffee chain’s latest content partners in the Starbucks Digital Network. More »


Skype has recently announced the theme design competition for Skype for Mac. Many designers have created custom styles when the app was first launched and now the Skype team wants to make it official. More »


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