Archive for August, 2010

After RIM, its Skype and Google’s turn to open up

RIM averted a ban by Indian government by providing an interim solution that India authorities will test for another 60 days before making any further decision. Earlier India Government had warned RIM of possible shutdown if they don’t provide access to encrypted email and instant messages. Not much has been disclosed about the possible solution [...]

Apple expected to introduce new iPod touch, iTV today

Apple, Inc, will hold its annual fall media conference Wednesday at 10 a.m., and Steve Jobs is expected to announce a revamped Apple TV set-top box as well as introduce a new iPod Touch that will rival iPhone in screen resolution and other features. The event will be streamed at apple.com and requires a Mac [...]

Apple expected to introduce new iPod touch, iTV Wednesday

Apple, Inc, will hold its annual fall media conference Wednesday at 10 a.m., and Steve Jobs is expected to announce a revamped Apple TV set-top box as well as introduce a new iPod Touch that will rival iPhone in screen resolution and other features. The event will be streamed at apple.com and requires a Mac [...]

TW Cable promises new cheap, fast plans

Time Warner Cable, trying to answer improvements from competing services, has launched “SignatureHome,” a new bundle that delivers some pretty powerful features. For $179.99 per month (plus tax) for the first 12 months, customers will get unlimited nationwide calling and voice mail, cable TV services plus a whole house DVR. The DVR will allow customers [...]

Google Voice going mainstream with Gmail

Google’s getting pretty serious about Voice business and is moving aggressively in this direction. Today they unveiled a new feature for Gmail using which users can call any phone number in USA and Canada free of charge. Yes u heard it right, its free. However the free calls will last only until end of this [...]

Adam Reed Tucker – World’s 11 Lego Certified Professional

Adam Reed Tucker, who is a real-life architect is now one of 11 Lego-certified professionals in the world, designing scale models of famous buildings and structures out of Lego bricks. His models, including the World Trade Center, the Gateway Arch, Fallingwater and others are on display in the National Building Museum until September 5, 2011, [...]

Verizon plans to allow live TV streaming to iPad

NewTeeVee has an interesting report today about Verizon allow its FiOS subscribers to watch live TV on their iPad. Customers can expect the new App early next year, though subscribers with iPad will only be able to watch linear programming in their own home. For you and me, this means you can have a mobile [...]

Google to give iPad some competition, launch tablet

According to the Download Squad, Google is planning to launch a tablet computer Nov. 26, just in time for prime Christmas shopping season. The source claims the Chrome OS tablet will be built by HTC, the same folks who make those cool Android phones, like the EVO for Sprint. It looks like the tablet will [...]

Smaller, 7-inch iPads on the way by Christmas?

A Taiwanese newspaper is reporting that Apple is readying a smaller iPad with a 7-inch screen by Christmas. The current model, featuring a 9.7-inch screen, has sold more than three million units since debuting in April. A smaller iPad might sell for $100 cheaper than the current model, which begins at $499.

Subway and PlayStation team up to offer free gear with sandwiches

Next time you go to get your $5 dollar (five-dolla, five-dolla) footlong, you may be able to quench your gaming jones, too. Turns out that Sony and Subway have announced a “marketing alliance” that will allow you to win PlayStation prizes, including some products before you can buy them in stores. Sony says the prizes [...]