Archive for April, 2011

We reported that Google was in the process of making its own version of iTunes. Now the tech company is facing difficulties trying to launch this service. It’s been working on this cloud music service that’s supposed to be integrated with the Android platform since last year. More »


A big coup has been scooped up by mobile payments company Square, who have taken sales placement on Apple’s online store. Square has confirmed that the startup has a deal for in-store sales too. More »


Today’s unique USB, courtesy of Kitry, is a Doctor Who TARDIS 4 port USB hub! It is a mini model of the original one that stars in the British Sci-fi TV Show and also film, “Doctor Who.” More »


As we all well know, the economy has seen better days. People are, sadly, suffering, and citizens, especially lawmakers, are looking for a scapegoat to blame for this catastrophe. Well, it looks like Illinois Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. is taking aim straight at the Apple corporation! See what he had to say after the break. More »


We know how awesome the iPad and iPad 2 both are. We also have heard stories where doctors have used the iPad and its successors for diagnoses. But it’s official now: there’s an app called Drchrono which will help medical practioners and doctors. More »


HP are reportedly set to enter the cloud-based music storage fray. A reader at PreCentral sent in a confidential PowerPoint presentation indicating that the TouchPad will launch with an HP-branded music and movie store. Adding to this will be a smart syncing service that caches frequently accessed media for local playback. More »


It seems like the Japanese are always one step ahead in the realm of technology. The device featured in this article is certainly no exception. Introducing the ultra slim, ultra light-weight, waterproof MEDIAS N-06C from NEC! More »


Your Facebook profile picture says a lot about yourself whether you realize it or not. Even if your profile is set to private to non-friends, they can still see your default picture which leaves a first impression. More »


What’s another way to entice people to watch your movies? Simply lower the price tag on those newly released titles and you’ll snag those eager, thrifty people! That’s what mobile entertainment startup mSpot did, which makes it a better bargain than other leading competitiors (iTunes, Amazon, Netflix). More »


Google are currently killing tags, which are local businesses’ advertising products that allow them to enhance their Google Maps or Places listing. Local merchants can make their natural listing stand out with a yellow tag with words pointing to offers, photos, menus, or links back to their website, for just $25 a month. More »


In light of the recnet string of teen suicides in the past couple of years, the “It Gets Better” campaign was launched by The Trevor Project to help gay teens deal with and get through the bullying and oppression that occurs all-too-often in the daily lives of teens across the nation and around the world. Many big names and celebrities (including the President of the United States!) have done their part to support the cause, and now Apple employees are stepping forward to do the same. More »


So nowadays, you have probably heard of all the different streaming websites that broadcast live different professional events occurring. Well, throw company NowLive into the mix. Somewhat. NowLive is different in that it will bring to you HQ live-streaming of prestigious events, such as red carpet premieres, concerts, and celebrity chats. Cool! More »


From Wirebot: And you thought you had it tough. Think again - the promoter in charge of Microsoft’s Kinect launch event in Time Squares last fall is now suing Microsoft for fines issued by the city’s police. More »


From Htcyou: Companies that are building Android 3.0 tablets are now allegedly holding back on launches because of concerns of low sales and support from Google. Since the results of the Xoom were reported to be “lower than expected,” and the fact that Google’s inability to help partners has decreased their hopes, companies have now decided to wait. More »


The Guinness World Records: Gamers Edition Arcade brings you the opportunity to set an official Guinness World Record AND get your name printed in the next Gamer’s Edition of GWR. With a variety of quick, 60-second games to beat, you’re just racing against the clock and whoever is above you on the Leaderboard. More »


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