Archives for May 2010

Google Nexus One Android 2.2 Link Pulled

Last weekend Google [GOOG] uploaded Android 2.2 for Nexus One users to download and update their smartphone. Today we found out that in fact, the Android 2.2 AKA Froyo available for download, wasn’t the final build.

We now learn that Google has pulled the download link and will make users wait for the official and final OTA update to arrive which is expected in the next couple of weeks.

With Google making the link live a few days ago, for a few days, it isn’t out of the question that you could probably find a copy of it somewhere on the internet. [Read more…]

USB Flash Drive Cufflinks

Flash drives often come in a number of shapes and sizes. We have seen burger flash drives in the past along with other various items being used.

The latest I came across today are USB Flash Drive Cufflinks that allow you to hold a shirt cuff together as well as easily carry your data around with you.

Now introducing the perfect pair of cufflinks for work. 2GB USB Flash Drive Cufflinks (2 GB each, total 4 GB) are not only engravable, but feature functional USB drives making it possible for you to keep all of your must-have presentations and important documents with you wherever you go. Never be without functional fashion again.

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Mock-Up Handheld Console Mixes all in to One

This portable hand-held is a mock-up of what a portable would look like if it had all of the best features mixed together.

The basic shape, as seen in the image above, is that of a Sony PSP although a flip up Nintendo DS style screen is also to be found along with a number of buttons and controls found on a mixture of games consoles.

The design has taken features from the XBox, PSP, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Gameboy and possibly other games consoles and handhelds. [Read more…]

Space Shuttle Atlantis Final Launch Video

Check out this amazing video showing Space Shuttle Atlantis launching recently on it’s final flight in to Space. NASA use many cameras dotted around the launch pad (39A) and attached to the shuttle to capture the launch from every angle. The video shows a collection of these showing many angles where you see the engines fire up to the Shuttle lifting off and all the way up to the boosters dropping off then the tank dropping off.

The video is below for you to take a look at… [Read more…]

Comcast to Offer 105Mbps Internet Connections

It appears that Comcast is going to be offering broadband connectivity that could reach 105Mbps in speed.

The new service is to be called Extreme 105 and would give 105Mbps for downloads with a 10Mbps cap on the upload speeds. When purchasing the new package a new cable modem will be needed called the Arris WBM760 that allows for faster downloads.

It appears that the service is going to launch as early as next week, although all this comes from a users bill which showed a new package available, so we are a little unsure at the moment if this will go ahead just yet or not. [Read more…]

Google Chrome Stable Release now Available

Google [GOOG] has announced the Google Chrome is now available as a stable release. The stable release is for the Mac and Linux versions which were previously in beta.

As well as launching the Mac and Linux versions as stable releases, Google has also added a bunch of features to the web browser. New features include the ability to synchronise bookmarks across several computers, sync browser preferences which includes themes, the homepage and startup settings. Also web content settings, preferred languages and zoom settings can also be synced which brings your favourite and ideal chrome settings to any computer you log in on. [Read more…]

Samsung Galaxy S Available for Pre-Order in Germany

Amazon in Germany has made the Samsung Galaxy S available for pre-order on it’s site. The Galaxy S can be pre-ordered and will cost ‚¬649 when launched. The smartphone of course, will be unlocked.

The Samsung Galaxy S has a 1GHz ARM processor that is based on the Hummingbird design and is supposed to be faster than the similar spec 1GHz Snapdragon CPU that’s more commonly used in new smartphones.

The Galaxy S has a 4.1 inch display and uses a Super AMOLED touchscreen that provides amazing visuals on the device. The camera is capable of capturing video at a HD resolution of 720p. [Read more…]

HTC Desire to get Android 2.2 Update on June 23

We hear today that the HTC Desire could be getting an Android 2.2 update as early as June 23.

The information comes from a HTC rep who in speaking to a developer at XDA, said that the update would be happening June 23 although he did say that we didn’t hear it from him so to speak.

A number of users complain about Android devices in general not having enough memory to store applications in. I personally have had an Android device where I had to delete applications on it to fit others on. With the new Android 2.2 FroYo update, apps can be moved to the microSD card allowing many more applications to be installed on the device. [Read more…]

Dell Streak now Official at O2

Yesterday we reported that the Dell Streak was to launch in June exclusively on the O2 network in the UK. O2 has now uploaded details to the site which confirm that June 4 is the launch date for the mini tablet device.

The Dell Streak is a smartphone that is described as not being a smartphone due to it’s large 5 inch screen that allows better web browsing, entertainment, gaming, shopping, social networking and navigation. The 5 inch screen is multitouch and is capable of showing HD movies.

The Streak has a 5 megapixel camera on the back along with a front facing camera that allows video calls to be made. [Read more…]

SNES HD for iPad uses iPhone as Controller

SNES (HD) is a Super Nintendo emulator based around the Snes9x emulator. It is also based on the snes4iPhone iPhone port, but has all been rewritten to fit on the iPad.

The system features the following…
* iPhone controller app for remote control
* Multiplayer up to four controllers can connect at once
* iPhone volume keys remapped to L/R buttons
* Fullscreen graphics both landscape orientations supported
* Save state preview snapshots
* iPad optimized interface with ‘virtual console [Read more…]

Android 2.2 FroYo on Nexus One not Final Build

If you remember back to the weekend, we wrote about the Google Nexus One getting Android 2.2 over the air. Towards the end of the day it appeared that not many users were getting it. Also it seemed like those who got it were all using review models.

Later on that day a public download was spotted that allowed users to grab and install it manually. We now hear that the build released late last week wasn’t a final build.

The information comes from a Google [GOOG] employee called Ry Guy who said the new version spotted over the weekend isn’t the official release. For those who have already upgraded to the latest build over the weekend, you’ll still get another OTA update when the final version is ready. [Read more…]

WIRED Mag Apple iPad App Launches

The WIRED Magazine Apple iPad app is now available in the iTunes store.

A few months back we wrote about the WIRED Magazine reader, and this app follows a similar layout. The application gives readers exclusive content on the iPad with this issue going behind the scenes of the Pixar Toy Story 3 movie.

Other features include an interactive Mars map.

* The inside scoop on how a commando team rescues hostages, how Cheetos are made, and how great jokes get written.
* The definitive guide to gardening for geeks.
* The story of Charles Komanoff, whose spreadsheet could eliminate traffic jams.
* The best new LED TVs, tested and rated. [Read more…]