Archive for April, 2011

After being in the spotlight for having a phone that looked almost exactly like an iPhone, Meizu’s head Jack Wong said that he was planning to expand into the US, and would most likely set up an office in California. He also stated that he was planning on selling phones like the M9 or MX in the US. More »


Keyboards. They all serve the same purpose, and usually they come with the computers you purchase, so why would you purposely go out there and buy one? Yes there is a purpose, it’s when you need to get rid of some cash, or in this case, a fan of vintage and retro technology! More »


Netflix users could potentially being seeing some new changes coming their way very soon! According to an investor FAQ, it looks like Netflix is set on developing a “family plan,” and expanding on Facebook. More »


From Htcyou:

The Motorola XOOM is set to be carried on Sprint’s network but it doesn’t stop the company from trying to create a XOOM for everyone, regardless of tax bracket and economic background. More »


From Htcyou:

Google has decided to be considerate to its Android users and now, it has released an app into the Android market that will allow users to remove themselves from targeted ads. Sweet! More »


- Seems like the iHub wasn’t able to slip though with Apple cracking down for the company to halt sales.

- Colorware teams up with Dr. Dre to produce their own limited edition Chrome Beats headphones…yours for $1,000. More »


From Wirebot: The whiteness, the buttons, the faint “Nintendo” logo at the bottom. Yes, the thing in the picture above might just come true. More »


In today’s world of micro-technology, it’s not surprising that a small vein sensor such as Fujitsu’s here would come out. Fujitsu has just announced the creation of the world’s smallest and slimmest vein sensor. Unlike a fingerprint sensor that reads a user’s finger prints in order to verify a person’s identity, it recognizes the veins on a person’s palm. Users simply hold their palm over the sensor, without even having to touch the sensor if concerned for hygiene, and the sensor will work by itself. More »


With Bamboom, all you need is a computer and you will watch shows as if you’re watching TV. This new service is making the “normally free” over the air (OTA) shows free to watch! Other companies have attempted this but got forcefully shut down by lawsuits, but according to Bamboom, they have found a legal crack which allows them to do this. More »


From Htcyou:

Seems like Google just can’t catch a break. The company was able to acquire ITA software but not before many competitors cried foul and complained and complained. The Department of Justice, though, gave Google its blessings. Now, it faces a new problem. More »


If the protests over high food and fuel prices in Uganda don’t stop soon, the government might just block social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter from being accessed in the country. More »


If you’re dying to watch the royal wedding featuring Kate Middleton and Prince William that is soon to take place, but won’t have access to a television, fret not. As long as you have a computer that has access to YouTube, you’ll be able to watch it live via the British Royal YouTube channel! More »


Satellite service provider DirecTV will apparently be the first pay TV firm that offers the new premium VOD service, as they will launch the service on Thursday. They will start offering movies to 6 million DirecTV HD DVR customers about 60 days after their theatrical debut for $29,99. More »


Following Apple’s recent lawsuit against Samsung claiming that several of the brand’s devices were too similar to the iPhone and iPad, it seems like Samsung is intending to launch a counter-suit against Apple for infringement on some of its patents. More »


25 new features for the FiOS TV?! Wow, that’s definitely a lot and really good news for those who own it. Of course, many would appreciate it if the FiOS were more available in other states. This FiOS TV, according to Verizon brings state-of-the-art technology and is projected to be the next-generation with enhanced interactivity and personalization! More »


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