VentureBeat are reporting that Acer are set to launch new Chrome OS based devices in as little as two weeks. The new devices (we assume netbooks and maybe smartbooks) will be launched at Computex that is being held in Taipei from June 1 to June 5.
Google [GOOG] designed Chrome OS to function on netbooks, tablets and smartbook devices, so it could be either one of those with the emphasis probably being on the netbook and smartbooks.
No other information is known about Acer and their plans for Chrome OS, but as June is only a few weeks away, it wont be long before we find out for sure where they are heading with Chrome OS. [Read more…]
When taking any mobile phone or 3G connected device abroad, the roaming costs can get very scary, very quickly. Bills in to the hundreds of pounds can be stacked up with in a few days if you’re not careful.
Wortmann has launched a new netbook called the Wortmann Terra Mobile 1020Go. The company isn’t really big in the netbook business and not really a company we have heard of before.
BGR managed to get some exclusive information on the upcoming 
Amazon has launched a new app for the Apple iPad that aims to make shopping with the company a lot easier. An app already existed for the iPhone, but thanks to the larger screen of the Apple iPad the app has now been optimised to add more features to the screen and give an overall better experience while spending your cash.
Comcast has created a new Apple iPad app that allows your iPad to interface with your cable box. The application gives a complete run-down of what’s on TV now and what is coming up soon. The software interfaces with the TV box allowing you to use the iPad as a giant remote control and channel guide.
Vodafone has added a new 3GB data plan for those wanting an Apple iPad microSIM. Previously the only options were 1GB for £10/month or 5GB for £25/month. The new offering is an in-between plan that brings 3GB of transfer for £15/month.
The Panasonic CF-31 is a flagship computer produced by Panasonic that falls in to the Rugged Notebook category of laptops.
Dell has announced and launched the new Dell Latitude 2110 that is a netbook aimed at business users.
If you were hoping to have Apple [AAPL] deliver your iPad in the UK on the launch date of May 28 then you have already left pre-ordering too late as the new shipping date for pre-orders has just been changed to June 7 for all models.
Dell has launched a new laptop called the Dell Latitude E4310. The laptop is designed to be semi-rugged and comes in a thin form factor.
Google [GOOG] and Verizon [VZ] appear to be working on a new Google Tablet according to WSJ.
