When ASUS announced its EP101TC, the tablet was running Windows CE, but like most manufacturers, ASUS has thought better of it and will instead use Google’s Android. More »

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The Kinect sensor by itself with Kinect Adventures game is going to cost what we have feared, $149.99 in November. Microsoft’s redesigned black Xbox “slim” will be released in a 4Gb capacity version in matte instead of glossy for $199.99 on August 3rd. Last of all, $299.99 buys gamers a Kinect bundle, along with the aforementioned Xbox console for $299.99. More »

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In addition to the duo-touchscreen Libretto W100, at its 25th anniversary celebration, Toshiba showcased the Android OS AC100 netbook that has an NVIDIA Tegra SoC. Held aloft for a brief glimpse was a prototype slate that looks (surprise!) like an iPad. More »

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Despite “Antenna Gate” and its widespread negative publicity, Apple has posted another record quarter. For Q3, the Cupertino corporation earned $15.7 billion revenue and $3.25 billion profit, significantly up from this time a year ago. We shall see how much of a dire impact Antenna Gate will have on Apple’s Q4. More »

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The Spinpoint MT2 is Samsung’s triple-platter hard disk that has up to a terabyte of storage in a 2.5″ form for laptops and notebooks. More »

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Your sparkly new iPhone 4 will not stay pristine unless you protect it. Factron’s Quattro case offers Fort Knox level insulation for the phone. The Quattro starts at 23,000 YEN, but with all of the options, it could cost as much as an iPhone. More »

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The Chinese leak of Apple’s “Magic Trackpad” has been validated by the FCC, which today granted clearance for the “Bluetooth Trackpad.” More »

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When HP bought out Palm, it signaled the end of the 8.9-inch HP Slate that was based on Windows 7. HP realized that a successful tablet had to follow the iPad, and that means running an operating system, which is more appropriate. More »

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In my estimation, Wired is one of the beacons in today’s technology and gadget blogosphere dominated by tabloid sensationalism and quick-hit news posts without much substance. Wired has concentrated on analysis and regularly publishes insightful articles. Most surfers are probably too ADD to appreciate a lengthy and well conceived column, but I encourage people to read Wired for enlightenment. In April’s issue of the site’s magazine during calender year 1999, it predicted that Apple was going to make the “iPad.” More »

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Apple is giving free bumper cases to every iPhone 4 buyer, but the present offer extends only until September 30th. When Steve Jobs was asked why the freebies end on the 30th of September, he replied, “”We will re-examine this in September and decide whether to keep going, or maybe we will have a better idea.” Is Apple going to release the iPhone 5 in October? Improbable. More »

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On a lazy and humid Sunday, cool yourself down by reading about another lookalike –this time, an HTC HD2 Mini wannabe for a low ¥ 550, less than one Benjamin Franklin bill. More »

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David Trubridge’s Moaroom Wing LED light fixture is a frightening looking creature from science fiction movies. Do the skeletal features remind anyone else of Aliens? The only thing more startling than the Wing’s shapes is its cost. More »

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5. According to a UK study, Nokia could be in serious trouble when time arrives for buyers to purchase another smartphone, as most are going for the iPhone 4, an Android, or a BlackBerry. More »

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Once upon a time, cell phones were simple radios that allowed two people to speak to each other. Today, smartphones include voice calling almost as an afterthought, and manufacturers load their top models with so many features that the phones could conceivably replace their owners’ cameras, music players, and netbooks. Motorola’s Droid X is off to a rousing start, as it excites gadget geeks and smartphone lovers across America. Find out why Verizon’s latest Droid might be the greatest of them all. More »

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As a long time Craigslist user, I am thankful for the free service that the site provides. Having completed many transactions, I, naturally, have encountered more than a few oddballs and louts through the site. The “WTB” advertisement showcased here is an example of a buyer stooping to a whole new level of idiocy in a pathetic attempt to get a Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. More »

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