The NYTimes reports that Google has asked manufacturers to delay introducing new Google TV products at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. CES 2011 was meant to be a big launch venue for Google TV-based products. But … Read the original post by Canada.com
Month: December 2010
“Austerity” ranks as top “word of the year” via online searches (AHN)
(AHN) – Merriam-Webster Inc., has announced the Top Ten Words of the Year for 2010, determined by the volume of online user searches at their website. In 2010, “austerity” reached the top of their list. Read the original post by Whizkid
News: Rage adds Game Center, Gyroscope support
id Software has released an update to Rage and Rage HD for iOS devices, adding support for Game Center and Gyroscope controls on the iPhone 4 and fourth-generation iPod touch. The latest version allows Game Center users to post their scores to the leaderboards and unlock and track over 50 achievements specific to career, map…
News: Sam’s Club stores offering iPhone 4 for $147 this week? (Updated)
Sam’s Club stores in the U.S. will be offering the 16GB iPhone 4 for just $147 with a two-year contract through Christmas Day, according to a new report. Citing information and a matching screenshot from an anonymous source, Engadget reports that the 8GB iPhone 3GS will see a similar discount, and will sell for $47…
News: Sam’s Club stores offering iPhone 4 for $147 this week?
Sam’s Club stores in the U.S. will be offering the 16GB iPhone 4 for just $147 with a two-year contract through Christmas Day, according to a new report. Citing information and a matching screenshot from an anonymous source, Engadget reports that the 8GB iPhone 3GS will see a similar discount, and will sell for $47…
Officials to decide on Rahm Emanuel’s Chicago candidacy (AHN)
(AHN) – Chicago’s election commissioners will decide the fate of former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel’s campaign for mayor on Thursday. Read the original post by Whizkid
News: Apps secretly procuring, sending user data?
A variety of apps for iOS and Android are secretly collecting and sharing user data with outside companies, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation. The investigation looked at 101 popular apps for both platforms, and found that 56 transmitted the phone’s UDID number to third parties without users’ awareness or consent, while 47 transmitted…
Guatemalan deportations reach record as Congress struggles with illegal immigration (AHN)
(AHN) – The number of Guatemalans deported from the United States reached a record last week only a day before the Senate rejected the DREAM Act that would allow young illegal immigrants to avoid being sent home. Read the original post by Whizkid
Slide concept device charges as you walk up the stairs
Herea s a fancy way of keeping the staircases lit . The Slide concept pictured here features a small device that is fastened on the railings of staircases. Read the original post by Ubergizmo
News: Facebook update improves chat reliability, notifications UI
Facebook has released an update to its iPhone and iPod touch application adding several improvements and bug fixes. Facebook 3.3.3 improves reliability in the chat and messages section within the app and makes improvements to the notifications UI. The update also fixes bugs related to memory usage and group photos and correctly omits the text…
Daily tip: How to invite someone to a Calendar event [Beginner]
Ever wonder how to invite someone else to an iPhone or iPad Calendar event? Whether you’re setting up a meeting for work or a gathering for family or friends, if you have a MobileMe or Exchange account (including Gmail set up as Exchange), you can send an invitation that pretty much anyone can accept. We’ll…
News: Fring introduces fringOut for iPhone
Fring has introduced a new feature for its iOS voice and video calling application allowing users to place calls via Fring to regular landlines and mobile phone numbers. The service, fringOut is available in an update to the application and allows for calls to regular phone numbers internationally for as little as 0.6 cents per…
iPhone 4 Unlock May Be Released In Less Than a Month
We finally have some good news for iPhone 4 users who want to unlock their iPhone. Sherif Hashim, iPhone hacking expert who had figured out a way to activate iPhone without the need for the official carrier SIM has hinted that software method to unlock iPhone 4 will be released in less than a month….
Rage, Rage HD for iPhone and iPad updated with Game Center, gyroscope, 2nd display, more!
John Carmack and id Software’s Rage and Rage HD for iPhone and iPad have been updated to version 1.11 and now boast Game Center integration, gyroscope support, and the ability to play via video-out cables on your TV using your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad as a controller. Full list below: Game Center Leaderboards –…
Angry Birds HD for iPad update brings 15 new levels
Angry Birds HD for iPad has been updated to version 1.5.0 and includes a new theme, more levels, and Game Center support. A new theme in the Frontier Badlands 15 new levels – no bellyachin’ A new golden egg for y’all city slickers Game Center support Cowboy up with the mighty eagle As of now,…