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VIDEO: HP drops more info about the Slate

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:49:53 +0000

This didn’t take too long, less than a day after Apple debut it’s new iPad commercial during the Oscars, HP has come forward with two videos. The first video is one detailing the awesomeness of Flash on the HP Slate, the second is another commercial for the device. We won’t spoil it for you so check out both videos below.

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VIDEO: First iPad commercial

admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:40:18 +0000

So Apple released the very first iPad commercial and it aired it during last nights Oscars. Check it out below.

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webOS 1.4 coming tomorrow?

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:55:16 +0000

f we’re supposed to believe a post on the official Sprint forums that was later yanked, webOS 1.4 will be hitting February 26 (for both Pre and Pixi devices) sometime in the evening…..this would make sense as Palm and Sprint have promised the update by the end of February and that date is getting ever so close.

According to the admin who posted the news, the following will be included in the update.

Fixes:

Time Zone bug fixed
Network time sync bug fixed to reflect accurate Network time
Bluetooth car-kit transition to device corrected
No EV icon bug fixed (random)
Random browser formatting bugs fixed
Fixed bug that incorrectly displayed Sprint when actually was Digital Roaming
Missing Contact issue specifically with swap down to 1.2.9.1 or less

Feature Updates:

Phonebook Transfer (import & export)
Adds Video Capture capability & edit
Calendar Enhancements
Messaging Enhancements
Improved Performance (Phone & CAL)
Email Enhancements
Notification Enhancements
Adds Adobe Flash 10.0 (Pre Only)
NOTE: The 1.4 software adds the ability to use the Flash 10.0 Adobe plug-in which will be available shortly from
the Palm App Catalog.

So we’ll just have to wait and see if this news turns out to be true or not. Stay tuned…

VIA: PreCentral

Palm defines “meta-taps”

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:30:56 +0000

So you know those taps on your Pre and Pixi? Yeah the ones such as holding your finger on the gesture area while you press the C, V to copy, paste etc? Well Palm has a name for them, they are called “meta-taps” and the company is likening it to Command click on ac or Ctrl, Alt, Del on Windows systems.

We’re not so much interested in it’s name as it’s function, and at the moment, meta-taps is damn awesome. Now there is something that can be said for reinventing the wheel.

VIA: PreCentral

Garmin-Asus nuvifone M10

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:21:02 +0000

Garmin is known to be a GPS manufacturer (one of the leaders in it’s industry we might add), ASUS is known for manufacturing netbooks and more powerful notebook systems. However, both companies have decided to venture into the mobile phone devision with the nuvifone M10.

This device is Window’s Phone 6.5.3 powered and carries a 600MHz Qualcomm MSM 7227 CPU. Other features include 512MB of RAMand ROM as well as 4GB of internal storage as well as a 3.5-inch WVGA screen. A you can imagine, with Garmin being a GPS manufacturer, location-based information is integrated and the company boasts that this feature is included in everything the device does.

Launch is scheduled for the first half of 2010, and as usual, more details will pour out of MWC next week, so stay tuned.

VIA: Engadget

OFFICIAL: Canon Rebel T2i sports 18.7 megapixels, $800 body only

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:17:35 +0000

So the rumors are once again true, and the T2i (the update to the T1i) will be coming and will sport some awesome features. For one, the megapixels have been bumped up a bit to 18 megapixels, not only that but that awesome full 1080p HD video shooting has gotten some nice upgrades. For one, you can now record in 1080p in either 30 / 25 / 24 fps. You also have the option to shoot in 720p mode which carries 50 / 60 fps. And VGA video shooting carries similar rates as well.

The ISO range is from 100 to 6400, ultra zoom cropping is available via the CMOS which means quality will not be sacrificed and that can go up to 7x digital zoom. The camera is dropping in March for $800 body only, paired with an EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens kit, the price moves up a Benjamin to $900.

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VIDEO: Run This Town Super Bowel XLIV

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:28:34 +0000

There isn’t much that can be said for this video except epic awesome. Yeah I know this is a tech blog, but this version is too damn awesome to pass up. Check it out below.

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VIDEO: Motorola’s Super Bowl XLIV ad features Megan Fox and the Devour

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:59:33 +0000

What’s hotter than Android, Devour and of course the Super Bowl game itself? Megan Fox of course! Check out her Super Bowl XLIV ad below…

RUMOR: Windows Mobile 7 details leaked

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:41:00 +0000

Before you get all excited and jizz in your pants, let us warn you that these are just rumors, i.e things we cannot prove to be fact. That said, take the following information with a heavy dose of salt.

PPCGeeks are reporting that thy’ve just gotten a bunch of new information about Windows Mobile 7 which will be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Spain later this month (15-18). According to PPCGeeks, Windows 7 will indeed have an updated interface, however specific details on hardware will not most likely not be detailed then (later on in the year maybe?).

They further state that the user interface will be based on codename “METRO.” The interface is based of the Zune HD(something we’ve been hearing for months, we might add) and the Start screen has been completely revamped. Such words as “soulful,” “very clean,” and “alive” are used to describe the new UI.

The rumors go on to state that Flash support will not be included in the onset as there was not enough time to impliment the features, however support should come later on. Moreover, applications on Windows Mobile 7 will have to be installed through the “Marketplace” and applications stored on storage cards will not be usable. Older applications will not be supported on the onset as well, however there is said to be some type of emulator in the works that would be released later on to support older Windows Mobile applications. Probably the best news about the Marketplace is that it will support “try before you buy” as well as an API for developers.

Multi-task support is said to be missing, however applications will be able to pause while in the background and the OS will support push notifications. The source claims Microsoft is confident it will have devices ready with the new operating system by September of this year. Full Zune integration is included and Windows Mobile Device Center will be dropped for syncing with PC’s via the Zune software.

Last but not least, we’re hearing Microsoft is bringing an end to skinning the UI. That means the HTC, Samsung etc. can kiss their skins goodbye for the new OS. And of course, full Xbox integration (such as game tags XBL etc. will be included), and keeping true to the times, full support of social networking will be included as well.

As we said before, these are just rumors, but with Palm, Google, Apple and Symbian making big strides in the mobile OS department, anything lesss then this wouldn’t seem justifiable for all the hype that has been created concerning Widows Mobile 7. We’ll just have to see if it’s true in another 8 days.

VIA: PPCGeeks

VIDEO: Meet the Gesture Cube

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:18:19 +0000

Granted it’s a proof of concept, however that doesn’t mean that the interface is like totally awesome (and useless we might add). The Gesture Cube incorporates gesture sensors that will interpret hands movements in order to control the device. More importantly, it has four different sides (as you can see from the video) and has some awesome effects.

Check out the video below for an idea of how this thing works.

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