Some creatures were never meant to live, like Frankenstein’s monster, a mish-mash of body parts stitched together and given life through unholy means. The Sony VAIO UX experiment unveiled at the Micro PC Talk forum follows that vein, except as possibly the fastest UMPC in the world, I’m sure it’s too busy bringing the heat [...]
Apple’s first Multi-Touch mouse now works with Windows computers thanks to some trickery from the guys over at UneasySilence. Apple pushed out a Bluetooth update last month to help Bluetooth devices play better for Mac users running Windows in Boot Camp. Thanks to a little hackery from Apple’s Bluetooth Update the Magic Mouses driver was [...]
N-trig just sent over a link to a video demo of the Dell Studio 17′s Multi-touch display. We still don’t see this display option live at Dell.com, but we expect to see it soon. In the video demo there’s a father and son going through a few entertainment applications on the The Dell Studio 17 [...]
Engadget reports the Camangi WebStation, a tablet device running Android on a 7″ screen, will supposedly ship early next month, pointing to an announcement on Camangi’s WebStation website. Based on the YouTube demo, it looks like a nifty entertainment device. But the website does not exactly scream confidence.
The release of Chromium, the open source release of Chrome OS, has stirred up what I think is excellent debate on the merits and drawbacks of working in the Cloud, that amorphous realm of computing on the Internet. There’s still a lot of progress to be made in the areas of reliability and connectivity. My [...]
To kill or not to kill? That is the question Motorola Droid owners are asking themselves lately. I have been using and enjoying my Motorola Droid since it was released a few weeks ago. While I am happy with the phone, it is a little rough around the edges and reminds me of when the [...]
In the category of “I wish I had written that” Gerald Sindell has penned a wonderful little satiric piece about the Apple Tablet that presupposes he has worked withthe device and is now breaking his NDA to tell all. Here’s a quick excerpt: Killer apps? Try this — for those who will want to mount [...]
Dynamic Controls is showing off an iPhone/iPod Touch app for those who use a motorized wheelchair that allows them to monitor various aspects of the wheelchair. It connects via BlueTooth and allows monitoring of their chairs information in real time, as well as providing info on speed, compass data. It mounts to the chair via [...]
This looks like a winner on many levels for those who are visually impaired. Intel is working on a multi-function reader that, among other features, allows you to take pictures of text and have them read back to you, or enlarged for easier reading. The tiny device looks like it could assist with many different [...]
One of the many Apple Tablet rumors had publisher Condé Nast (the publisher of Wired and other magazines) working on bringing their publications into a format that would run on the device. 9to5Mac has posted a video of a version of Wired running on an app powered by Adobe Air saying this is what CN [...]
It looks like Canadian computer maker MDG Computers has picked up the Intel Classmate reference design and is marketing the convertible Tablet as the MDG Flip. It is on sale at Sears Canada, although, I’m not sure if this is available online only or in stores. It is priced at $599. The Flip is a [...]
Our friends over at LAPTOP Magazine are giving away an HP Mini 311. This a pretty sweet little netbook if you enjoy watching videos and playing light video games. This netbook features NVIDIA ION graphics and an HDMI cable which means you can watch HD movies from your netbook on a larger screen. All you [...]
Here I was thinking a major advantage of the nook, the not-yet released eReader from Barnes & Noble, was going to be the ability to try it out in their bookstores before buying. That may not be as important as I thought since one month into pre-orders, it’s already too late to expect to receive [...]
There’s been a pretty wide range of reactions to Google Chrome OS in the tech community. But what matters more than anything is what consumers think about it. I sent a link to the Google Chrome OS video to some family and friends that are not geeks and asked them what they thought about it [...]
One of the benefits of owning a Tablet PC is being able to sign a document with digital ink and send it back post haste. It is always impressive when you do this with a client, and in fact, it is one of the many benefits of Tablet computing with ink. Just this week, I [...]
Be warned, this is not supported by Apple. But if that doesn’t scare you off (and show me a hacker that it would), you can restore Atom support to OSX 10.6.2 on your hackintosh device with an unofficial patch. The recent OS update pulled the plug on Atom chip support in Snow Leopard, which left [...]
So, if you’re excited about the Google Chrome OS announcement from yesterday and want to see what’s up you can, if you’re running a VMWare virtual machine on Windows, Linux or Mac OSX. There’s a free download available and TechCrunch has a walk-thru of how to get this up and running. If you give this [...]
“Giving away” may not be the most accurate phrase considering a full pass to the event could have set you back $2,095, but getting handed an Acer Aspire 1420P Tablet PC for attending PDC (Professional Developers Conference) is a darn sweet rebate. I found word this morning from Liliputing, but apparently other sources slipped my [...]
One of my favorite devices, the PogoPlug, is getting an update. There’s a new hardware version and also a host of new features. If you’ve been following along here on GBM, I use a PogoPlug as my own personal cloud, storing data on a drive connected to the PogoPlug that I can access from any [...]
NewEgg is selling the Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810TZ-4078 notebook for just $549 after a $150 discount. This configuration of Acer’s thin and light 13.3″ notebook comes with a 500GB hard drive, 4GB of RAM and a battery that’s rated to last for up to eight hours. Visit LogicBuy for more info on this deal.
American Airline offers WiFi on board 165 of its airplanes, but until now it’s been pretty much impossible to know if you’d actually get to fly on one of them. The airline’s created a widget (AA.com/wifiwidget) that you can use to find out if you can get online during your next flight. The service is [...]
Word out of Electronista is that Dell snuck in a multi-touch screen option for their Studio 17 entertainment laptop. That’s on top of a bevy of powerful options, including an Intel i7 quad core processor, 8GB of memory, 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650, Blu-Ray drive, and 85 Whr battery. Sounds like a heck of [...]
Today, Google introduced the world to their Chrome operating system by releasing its code base and initial interface work as the open source Chromium OS. All the major tech watchers were on hand at a conference to cover the news. Google, of course, made their own announcement via Blogger and posted an introductory video on [...]
The folks at Liliputing, who seem to keep an eye out for German news, report a new ultraportable from Lenovo is on the way. Though it should pack more punch than the standard netbook, the starting price tag for the X100e is well within reach at $449. Display: 11.6″ 1366 x 768 screen CPU: AMD [...]
Slashgear has the scoop on a new smartbook prototype from Quanta and a tablet concept from Qualcomm. The smartbook uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipset for cool operation, which means no fan needed. The keyboard offers one-touch access to the homescreen with three customisable panes, as well as a slide-out programs menu for apps and controls. The [...]
It has taken awhile but the good folks behind the LiveScribe Pulse Pen have finally rolled out a beta of their App Store. What’s that you say? An App Store for a pen? Yep. Remember, the LiveScribe Pulse Pen is quite a device even without an App Store. You can take notes that can be [...]
I guess this isn’t really a surprise since Cisco bought out Flip, the makers of the very popular Flip Video cameras. PocketLint is reporting that a Flip video camera will roll out in 2010 that has WiFI on board, essentially allowing you to upload your movies right from the device. The screen is supposedly larger [...]
The ad war between 3G provides AT&T and Verizon ended round one with a loss for AT&T. A judge did not allow an injunction against Verizon’s advertising campaign, so we’ll be seeing Misfit toys through the holidays. So, AT&T brings out its own ad as a counter attack. They obviously need to do better than [...]
It wouldn’t be a day without an Apple Tablet rumor. The latest is probably going to upset some folks who are counting on the device to be the next big thing. According to DigiTimes, Apple is going to be delaying the release until late 2010 so that it can add a very expensive OLED screen [...]
Big news bubbling out of PDC (Professional Developers Conference) surrounding Microsoft Surface. First, the Microsoft Surface SDK Workstation Edition is being offered freely to everyone via the Surface.com website, though the hardware needed to see if your stuff works will still set you back a few stones (or you could save a few bucks and [...]
If you want to see what Microsoft has in store for Office 2010 here’s your chance. Microsoft is making the Beta of Office 2010 available for all comers. You can download it right here. I’ve been using the technical preview for some time and I really like the changes Microsoft has come up with. The [...]
Normally, clones and knockoffs are associated with high-end goods, like Prada and Gucci. There’s just not enough money in the low-end stuff to be worthwhile to copy, like counterfeiting $1 bills. That being the case, I guess netbooks aren’t all that cheap since Chinese company Malata has been introducing even cheaper clones this month. Word [...]
This Steering Wheel Laptop Desk for those who need to do work from their cars should prove to be very popular. No, it isn’t meant for those who want to work on their laptop while they are driving. Instead it is for those who do work from their cars during the day. The convenience of [...]
MIT’s Technology Review gives us a glimpse of the future in an article about Microsoft’s tactile interface experiments. Multi-touch and motion-sensing devices have recently emerged from research labs, offering new ways to operate computers. Microsoft’s experimental tactile interface takes things further still, letting users interact by squashing, stretching, rolling, or rubbing. Basically, using magnetic sensors [...]
In the madness that is all about consumer devices, it is often easy to forget that touch screens, mobile devices, and other geekery are also big market items for businesses. TabletKiosk is showing off a couple of new mobile touch screen solutions geared for casinos and their on the floor operations. The eo a7330D, has [...]
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The Best Way to Beat AT&T’s Data Throttling is to Have Everyone Consume More Data!
We had previously reported that grandfathered unlimited data plan subscribers of AT&T Mobility have begun to receive notices that they are excessively using their data plans with as little as 2 GB of data consumption within the month, and now we’re beginning to hear multiple sources report that they are receiving notices with as little [...]
Samsung Galaxy Note Review: First Impressions and Size Comparisons
How big is it? Just saying the screen measures 5.3-inches diagonally doesn’t really help you picture it. So we compared it to the Galaxy Nexus, Droid RAZR, and Galaxy Tab.
12 iPhone Photography Accessories – Lenses, Stands, Filters and More To Enhance Your Photos
Apple made a lot of shutterbugs happy with the camera upgrades in the iPhone 4S — more pixels and a bigger sensor means an even better “best camera” to carry everywhere. Want to take the iPhone even further than that? With some additional accessories and apps you can turn this device into a mobile photo and video studio worthy of your enhanced skills.
iPhone 4S Battery Case Showdown: 6 Cases Battle For Power
The iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S are incredibly popular phones, but one of the biggest complaints for both devices is the lack of a removable battery and poor battery life. While there are tricks you can use to fix bad iPhone 4S battery life, sometimes there’s nothing better than a bigger battery. If you find your iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S is running [...]
Galaxy S Pen and Holder Kit Mini-Review
If you’re more comfortable using a regular-sized pen, Samsung has an accessory that should please you. The $59.99 Galaxy S Pen and Holder Kit has both an extra S Pen and a Holder that makes it the size of a normal pen. You get the side-button functionality and everything, just in a larger form factor.
Plantronics Marque Review: Small, Affordable, Awesome
If you’re looking for a great bluetooth headset, but you don’t want to spend $100 on a high-end headset, the Plantronics Marque M-155 bluetooth headset. Plantronics makes a number of headsets, including the Plantronics Voyager HD, which we gave a Best of 2011 Award, but not everyone is willing to wear the larger headset out [...]
