Wednesday, December 15, 2010

iGoogle

http://www.tmonews.com/2010/12/forget-hspa-and-lte-lthe-is-the-way-to-go/

Monday, December 13, 2010

Apple Weekly: Next Gen GPU's for Macbook, Mac App Store, iPad 2 & More

MSI Tablet

MSI is not letting the train leave them behind via Endgadget:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/msi-to-reintroduce-windpad-tablets-at-ces-claims-oak-trail-impr/



Saturday, November 13, 2010

johnsphoneunbox

WP7 vs. Android

I was set on getting a Windows Phone 7 device.  Microsoft has some kinks to work out.   I was talking shit about Android,  I may have to take it back.   Google has had  2-3 years to develop the ecosystem.  There are problems with the whole SD card reader.   I will use my upgrade and get a My touch 4G or My touch HD as it is now known.   If Google puts some polish on the OS and refines it with Gingerbread and Honeycome, I will stick with Andy.  I'm liking the GTab (Galaxy Tablet) more and more.  I have played with it and the HSPA does make a difference on the speed of things. 
              A GTab and a Boxee Box could make cable obsolet.  I can't wait for Hulu Plus and Netflix to officilly
launch to make this purchase an essential for the need to have media device.

The Boxee Box is one of the most highly anticipated devices to come out ...

Thursday, November 11, 2010

World Tech Update, Nov. 11, 2010

Flagship Android Q 1 2011

Here comes the new hotness for 2011:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/11/exclusive-samsung-flagship-phone-with-gingerbread-and-huge-di/

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Hulu/Netflix on Boxee

Hulu and Netflix coming to Boxee Box:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/netflix-and-hulu-plus-coming-to-the-boxee-box/

T-Mobile G2 vs. myTouch 4G Dogfight Pt. 1

Next Gen GTab leak

A look into the future via Engaget sourced from Netbooknews:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/samsung-7-inch-super-amoled-panel-showcased-on-next-gen-galaxy/

Monday, November 8, 2010

EXCLUSIVE: AutoSpies.com Shows You Why There IS No Substitute For The 20...

Galxy Tab Pricing

Pricing for GTab confirmed:

http://www.tmonews.com/2010/11/samsung-galaxy-tab-pricing-confirmed-again/comment-page-1/#comment-296866



Friday, November 5, 2010

T-Mobile myTouch 4G "Piggyback"

T-Mobile myTouch 4G "Digging"

Dell emloyee phones

Rim will loose some more market share due to this Dell move:

http://www.phonedog.com/2010/11/05/dell-handing-out-venue-pros-to-employees-in-exchange-for-blackberrys/


Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Introduction

Honeycomb

Things could be changing for Android.   With the LG tablet announcement, It seems that Google is responding to the criticism that there is no support for Android tablets.   When the Galaxy Tab gets the Honeycomb update, this  does change things.  For once early adopters will not be punished.  Of course this will depend on the update coming in a timely manner.

LG Tab

It looks like LG could be the one to get the Tab done right:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/lg-pad-coming-in-early-2011-with-android-honeycomb-dual-core-t/

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Sanyo Xacti VPC-SH1

Windows Phone 7 OS

Some are quick to write off the new WP7 OS.  For those like me who are carefully considering their 1st smartphone purchase this is a viable choice.  WP7 gives an alternative to the polished IOS and the Fragmented
Android Ecosystem.  Microsoft does not have to advertise as being better than Apple to compete.  WP7 will have an opportunity for market share as long as they focus on the strengths of Windows.   There is a little known fact about WP7,  it will soon have Mac sync support from Microsoft.   Not everyone who likes Mac computers loves the Iphone.  I for one need an alternative with a larger screen.   Android is rumored to have a revamped User Interface in the next update.  Android must definitely get more polish.  Will WP7 move on to gain market share with greater significance?  Time will tell.

Stay thirsty my Friends!

James Dyson Award 2010 - final 15

Ballmer defends Windows as Apple gains

Microsoft's Ballmer hints at Windows Phone 7 tablet

Steve Ballmer, CEO Microsoft, interviewed at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo Orl...

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Videos

Videos

How many apps at launch?

Here is an article about the WP7 launch:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/09/uk-carriers-roadmap-points-to-october-21-release-for-windows-ph/

Monday, October 4, 2010

T-Mobile/WP7

http://www.tmonews.com/2010/10/wall-street-journal-confirms-t-mobile-involvement-in-windows-phone-7-launch-event/

Japan Phone

http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/sharps-is03-android-phone-packs-retina-display-minus-the-brand/

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Update VAIO Z

Here is an update on the Sony VAIO Z series.  Pricy but if you want everything and portable.  This could be it.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/sonys-13-inch-vaio-z-line-gets-updated-your-wallet-hurts-just/

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Bose VideoWave entertainment system demonstration

Roku meets Hulu

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/roku-adds-hulu-plus-channel/

Sony Ericsson LiveView™

Android Remote

Is this something Android Fans will love?  Look familiar?


http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/sony-ericsson-liveview-acts-as-a-1-3-inch-remote-control-for-you/

Monday, September 27, 2010

RT5 August Highlight Reel

Blackberry Playbook Stats

http://gizmodo.com/5649238/blackberry-playbook-tablet-an-ipad-killer-for-the-suits?skyline=true&s=i

BlackBerry PlayBook - Preview

New E Reader

Just when you thought it was over, another E Reader to hit the market:

                                       http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/27/sharp-announces-galapagos-e-reading-tablets-5-5-and-10-8-inches/

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Google on Colbert

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/359744/september-21-2010/eric-schmidt

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Amazing behind the back football catch

Gadget Pron

Call me crazy but I like this.  If the mic was built in and is not to your liking your stuck with it.  This way you can buy the one you like and customize the device the way you want it giving you the choice.  Sound familiar ummm like Android.  Just saying.


http://gizmodo.com/5644332/scosche-freedommic-is-a-wireless-mic-for-your-new-flip-camera



Half Price Books first to install electric vehicle charging station in Dallas-Fort Worth | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Dallas Business News

Half Price Books first to install electric vehicle charging station in Dallas-Fort Worth | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Dallas Business News

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Future Fashion

http://gizmodo.com/5641608/the-unflattering-future-of-fashion-spray-on-clothes

Thursday, September 16, 2010

EV Talk - Epsiode 03

Apple eMate 300

Tab comming this Fall

Official: Samsung Galaxy Tab headed to AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon

That's right! Once again, Samsung's gotten all four of the major US carriers in its court -- and just as we'd heard, the 7-inch Galaxy Tab will be heading to Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile sometime during the October / November timeframe. We wish we had more to share on the availability part, but Samsung's leaving that and the pricing announcements to the carriers. (We do know that the keyboard dock will cost $100 and the desktop dock $50.) We got to check out the US version of the Galaxy Tab earlier today, and its raw specs -- 1GHz Hummingbird, Android 2.2, 7-inch, 1204 x 600 WSVGA resolution display, front and rear cams -- were exactly the same as the one we previewed last week at IFA. However, Samsung tells us that TouchWiz will be tweaked slightly for the stateside crowd -- it won't have the Reader or Music hubs, but will have the social networking apps and a new Media Hub. There will also be preloaded carrier apps -- for instance, AT&T's version will come with its Connection Manager. Obviously, we can only hope that Verizon's wised up and isn't planning to totally Bing-out its Tab. No word on an unlocked or WiFi version hitting the US, but apparently it's being talked about internally. We'll be bringing you some more hands-on shots soon and trying to dig up more on pricing, but hit the break for the full press release.

Updated: Samsung just confirmed that a WiFi-only version will come at some point...

Friday, September 10, 2010

Green Auto Tech

By Drew Johnson
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Leftlane first broke the news that Daimler was planning two new electric vehicles earlier this week, and on Friday Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche confirmed the electric car program. As we reported, one vehicle will be an electric version of the company’s Smart car while the other will be badged and sold as a Mercedes-Benz.
Moreover, both cars will make it to market quicker than originally thought. According to Zetsche, both models will hit the market in 2010. "We plan an electric Smart for 2010 and for the same year a Mercedes (electric) model as well," Zetsche told Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitun.
Zetsche didn’t reveal if the all-electric Mercedes model would be based on a current car or an all-new platform, but it’s likely that Mercedes will electrify either its A-Class or B-Class.
Dr. Z also kept mum about possible pricing, citing the car’s batteries will be the final determinate. According to Automotive News, the Mercedes electric car will use lithium-ion batteries.
As previously noted, Daimler already has a fleet of 100 electric Smart cars testing in London.  

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Android Tablet from Where?

Sure, popular belief equates Colombian exports with guns and cocaine, but two Bogota-based companies presently have 10-inch tablet computers on the brain. Compumax has got an Android-powered Tegra 2 device on tap with a dual-core 1GHz Cortex A9, 512MB of RAM and a 32GB hard drive, and Smart PC's looking at a netbook-specced Windows 7 slate with an Atom N450 processor, a DVD burner, up to 2GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive, a folding stand and a pair of peripheral-friendly USB ports alongside what looks like a fairly responsive multitouch screen. Intriguingly enough, the companies claim the devices aren't rebrands and are actually built in Colombia from foreign parts -- the "Hyper" Android slate is reportedly already on sale for COP 700,000 (about $387), and you can expect the "Smart Touch" Windows machine to debut for COP 1,099,000 (about $608) when it debuts in Peru next month. See the latter machine in action right after the break.

Monday, September 6, 2010

Old Vs. New: iMac Battle!

Tesla/Rav4

I must have missed it.  Tesla and Toyota have signed a formal agreement to cooperate on a Electric Rav4.  Tesla needs to learn about Toyota's distribution and manufacturing.  Toyota needs to learn about Tesla's battery technology.  It is a little known fact that Toyota had a Electric Rav4 in the late 90's.   (See who killed the electric car.)  The prototype has been built and is being tested by Toyota.   The vehicle should be available in 2012.

CES 2009: Sleek Audio

Friday, September 3, 2010

Google Music

Google Music coming by Christmas

Dustin Earley

Ever since Google IO, whispers of Google Music and when the service will go active have been getting louder as time goes on. Reuters now has word that Google Music will (hopefully) be up and running by Christmas. The only problem hindering the process is Google’s lack of deals with record labels. Fret not though music lovers, record execs that are willing to pipe up (as anonymously as it may be) have good things to say:

“Finally here’s an entity with the reach, resources and wherewithal to take on iTunes as a formidable competitor by tying it into search and Android mobile platform. What you’ll have is a very powerful player in the market that’s good for the music business.”

As nice as those words sound, if Google wants to compete in the digital music

marketplace they need get their act together fast. As of right now, Apple’s iTunes Music Store accounts for 70% of all US digital music sales. After 3 years of Amazon’s digital music sales, they’re market share resides at around 12%. Obviously, Google will have some catching up to do. Thanks to Android’s over 200,000 handset activations a day, that shouldn’t be hard.

Via BGR