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The final specifications for version 1.1 of wireless USB have been published and in it is support for NFC to pair devices. Chances are you’ve yet to use a wireless USB device, and you can thank Intel for that. Since roughly 7 out of every 10 computers that ship, and I do mean every computer,…
Ari Jaaksi, Head of MeeGo Devices, today became the third high level employee to announce that he’s leaving Nokia. The first was former CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, who was replaced by former Microsoft Executive Stephen Elop. The second was Anssi Vanjoki, who in his straight shooting style said the reason he’s leaving is because Nokia’s Board…
Skype, the application that practically everyone who has ever heard of the internet uses for things such as calling Mom to save money or having webcam sex with their girlfriend while you’re on business, has now released an Android application. Skype is now native to both Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android operating system, so we…
Last month I wrote about T-Mobile USA putting up their first solar powered cell tower. They did it to see how practical it would be to have one of these in the actual field, and to boost their image with Toyota Prius drivers who drink soya milk. The only problem, and I do mean only,…
Good news, everyone! I’m pleased to report that Coveroo recently approached me, wondering if I’d like to test out one of their iLuv FlexiClear cases. Naturally, I was more than happy to oblige, and quickly asked that they send a Hubert J. Farnsworth (the professor from Futurama) emblazoned iPad case for my review. I had…
Qualcomm yesterday released an “Augmented Reality SDK” for Android that they’ll hope developers will use in order to deliver “interactive 3D content for the real world”. What does that marketing drivel actually mean? Simple, they want lots of applications out there that can take advantage of the processing power of Snapdragon chipsets, and apps that…
With more and more households ditching landlines, the concept of a phone number attached to an address is also being abandoned. Swedish operator “3” is trying to preserve the past by giving up to 9 people the option to be contacted in one of three ways with their new service dubbed “3Hemnummer Familj”. The first…
For anyone that enjoys the game of golf as much as I do, Stick Golf HD for iPad is a must-have. I’ve been playing the game going on a month (at least) now, and it’s a good game to have on-hand for any idle moments that creep up on you. The game is simple. Golf…
T-Mobile went live with its Motorola DEFY web page and confirmed that the rugged Android handset was coming soon. Originally announced by Motorola in the beginning of September, the DEFY was confirmed for T-Mobile by Oprah and was offered up as a “special surprise” during the talk show host’s final season premiere episode. Contrary to what…
Netflix fans may be excited about the little update for the app on the iPhone and fourth generation iPod. The latest version of the app now supports video out, just like the iPad does, for those of you inclined to view your Netflix content on a bigger screen. If you aren’t watching streaming content on…