Archive for December, 2009 - Page 14

Android and iPhone smartphones are nearly tied in a runoff for consumer demand going into the first quarter of 2010.  ComScore has released a study profiling U.S. consumers planning to purchase a smartphone between November and February.  20% were planning to purchase an iPhone, while 17% of consumers were interested [...]

The 2010 Winter Olympics are getting closer and closer, so why not get ourselves in the mood for some winter sports with special edition devices. Like the Acer Aspire Timeline 1810TZ in the picture here which is already available to pre-order from Amazon.

NorhTec, a Thai computer manufacturer, has revealed the NorhTec Gecko Surfboard, a keyboard/computer hybrid that takes the torch from the oft-delayed Asus EEE Keyboard.  This internet-terminal-in-a-keyboard will provide basic computing running either Linux for $99 or Windows XP for $150 by January 2010.

Cyber Technology’s CyberQuad UAV is an entirely new style of unmanned aerial vehicle– and unless you’re piloting it, it’s a rather scary little device.  The Cyber Technology CyberQuad is a Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with an on-board camera that can execute nearly silent operation [...]

We might not be able to really make the most of USB 3.0 yet but that doesn’t mean we don’t have to think proactively. Companies like LaCie and Symwave are looking forward to a world where USB 3.0 will replace the current USB 2.0 standard and we will all be [...]

There are over 100,000 apps in Apple’s App Store and today we’re going to be looking at one particular app that fits perfectly with the current times. It’s not a Christmas-related app as you might expect but it’s a career-oriented application. The “Great Career” iPhone app has just been announced [...]

LED traffic lights are a great way for cities around the world to save on energy costs, but from what we’re hearing although they use 90 percent less energy, they’re not as efficient compared to traditional incandescent light bulbs when heavy snow strikes the way it did in many places [...]

It’s a fact that budget gamers trying to get most of their rig have heard a thing or two about overclocking their processor’s specs in BIOS and about adding all sorts of cooling fans to make sure it won’t blow on them. And although it’s actually a “bye-bye” to your [...]

Have you been good or bad this year? Either way Santa Claus is going to pay you a visit in just a few days. No matter if he’s bringing you a brand new toy to play with or a few pieces of coal, he still needs a powerful sleigh to [...]

Starting today the LG eXpo is available from AT&T stores for just $199.99 with a 2-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. We knew it was coming and we were really expecting to see it. Unfortunately the mini projector is nowhere to be seen so if you buy the [...]