Archive | December, 2010
The Gorillaz to release iPad-created album for free on Christmas Day
Back in mid-November we reported that The Gorillaz upcoming album was recorded exclusively with an iPad. Explaining the bands decision to go all high-tech for their latest release, Gorillaz member and Blur lead singer Damon Albarn explained, “I’ve made it on an iPad. I hope I’ll be making the first record on an iPad – […]
Continue reading...Delta planning to install charging stations at 19 nationwide airports
12. December 2010
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As part of Detla’s $2 billion investment to improve their airport facilities and onboard services, the airline announced last week plans to install charging stations at 19 US airports and in all 7 of their domestic hubs. Users can soon expect to see two Delta re-charging stations at each passenger gate area with each station […]
Continue reading...Motorola Droid 2 phone explodes, bloodies up man’s ear
11. December 2010
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A Texas man named Aron Embry was reportedly using a brand new Motorola Droid 2 when the device spontaneously exploded, causing his ears to bleed. Not surprisingly, Embry is now looking for an attorney and might decide to sue. Check out the news clip below. Did anyone else notice that this dude sounds exactly like […]
Continue reading...This is the easiest way to download Gameloft titles for Android?
10. December 2010
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Pyrenea writes: In a tweet,Gameloft – the maker of many popular games for both Android and iOS – said that the “easiest way to download [their] Android games is to access http://www.gameloft.com/android-hd-games directly from your phone browser.” Not only do you need to provide them with the make and model of your device, but you also […]
Continue reading...Six more HP printers now AirPrint compatible
10. December 2010
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HP announced today a firmware update that enables AirPrint functionality on the following HP printers. – Officejet 6500A e-AiO5 – Officejet 6500A Plus e-AiO5 – Officejet 7500A Wide Format e-AiO5 – Officejet Pro 8500A e-AiO5 – Officejet Pro 8500A Plus e-AiO5 – Officejet Pro 8500A Premium e-AiO5
Continue reading...Sony Playstation phone in the wild, with video
10. December 2010
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Images of Sony’s planned Playstation Phone surfaced about a month ago, and now we have some video footage to further color our opinion. Planned to run on Android 3.0, Sony’s upcoming phone will, not surprisingly, focus on gaming and will come with built-in access to the Sony mobile marketplace. Hmm, stack that up against the […]
Continue reading...Verizon and Sprint rolling out 4G networks? Not exactly…
9. December 2010
Everywhere you go, advertisements for 4G networks are sprouting up all over the place. From Verizon to Spring, one would think that 4G supersonic speeds are not only right around the corner, but are already available in select US cities. Not so fast. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) ruled a few weeks ago that 4G […]
Continue reading...iPad 2G case suggests rear facing camera, slimmer form factor
9. December 2010
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iLounge reports: Shenzhen MacTop Electronics, a Chinese manufacturer, is now offering what it claims is a case for the second-generation iPad. Dubbed the “Crystal Case for iPad 2nd Generation,” the case appears to have different, slimmer contours than the first-generation model, with the speaker opening unusually large on the back, and a hole for a […]
Continue reading...Thanks Rovio – I’m addicted to Angry Birds
9. December 2010
I can’t deny it any longer. I have a problem. An addiction, really. Don’t get it twisted – my impulses don’t run amok in the pursuit of Alcohol or Drugs. No my addiction is arguably much much worse. Luckily, I am not alone and can rely on countless others to help me get through what […]
Continue reading...Apple starts rolling out 90-second song previews
9. December 2010
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In early November Apple announced that it was increasing the length of music previews on iTunes from 30 seconds to 90 seconds for songs longer than 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Now, nearly a month later, Apple is finally rolling out those long-awaited 90-second song previews for the masses to enjoy. One thing to note […]
Continue reading...Play a practical joke on someone’s iPad with Graviboard – eventually
9. December 2010
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Want to play a mean (read: hilarious) practical joke on someone you know with an iPad? Okay, we should probably tell you that you need a jailbroken iPad for this to work. Hell, to be honest, this app isn’t even out yet, but the video for Graviboard is certainly appealing – even if it’s only vaporware […]
Continue reading...Apple wins important multi-touch patent
9. December 2010
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Patently Apple reports: Apple has been granted a crucial Multi-Touch patent relating to Master and Slave controllers used primarily in Apple’s iOS based devices. Technically speaking, however, the principles could theoretically extend to Apple’s new Magic Mouse and Trackpad as well. Apple’s patent FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary touch surface device. The patent states that […]
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13. December 2010
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