Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
Google [GOOG] has released Chrome 8 to the stable channel which brings the browser up to version 8.0.552.215. To download Google Chrome 8 Stable you’ll need to visit here. The release has also been released on the beta channel.
Some of the main changes on this later version include 800 bug fixes as well as stability improvements. A PDF viewer has also been included and is secured in the Chrome sandbox. [Read more…]
Apple has discontinued the compact wired keyboard. This particular keyboard first showed up early in 2009 and was different in that the numberpad had been chopped off the right hand side.
The part number for the keyboard is MB869LL/A and has been removed from Apple’s store although there are still some supplies floating around places such as Amazon where you can grab it for $46.99, $49 now. [Read more…]
HTC VP Jack Tong has recently spoken about the company plans for smartphones and tablets. In regards to tablets, right now they are watching the competition and are thinking of entering the market. When speaking of the iPad he believes that sales of those tables have affected laptops/desktops more than they have smartphones.
In regards to plans for smartphones, HTC is currently sticking to Google Android as its main choice although they are evaluating more of localised versions of Windows Phone 7. [Read more…]
Sony has developed a new system that allows LCD screens to respond quicker to changes. The new technology is called Hybrid FPA (field-induced photo-reactive alignment). What this allows the screen to do is achieve a response time of under 3ms. The technology also improves on stability through the manufacturing process.
The new system follows on from the original FPA technology, but in this case it is now able to align the crystals better with the Hybrid method. [Read more…]
Since 1998, Google has once in a while produced what is called a Google Doodle. The Google Doodles are re-drawn Google Logos that are used on specific days where something important happened in history such as man landing on the moon.
These have always been restricted to the desktop version of Google though, but now are being pushed out to mobile browsers such as m.google.com on the iPhone and Android devices. [Read more…]
The Dell Streak tablet has recently been getting updated to Android 2.2. The roll-out started out for customers who purchased the tablet without a contract. We now hear that those on the AT&T network in the US are now beginning to receive the new Android 2.2 update.
A number of new features are included in Android 2.2 that enhance the user experience on the Dell Streak, mainly with performance increases across the board. [Read more…]
The Pioneer AVIC-X920BT 6.1 inch in-dash, double-din sat nav is on offer today at Amazon with a 57% saving. The regular price for this particular model is $1,400 although with the 57% discount it brings the price down to a more respectable $499.99 ($100 of that requires a mail-in rebate to be posted off). The full details can be found on this page along with a link to the “get forms” so you can apply for the final $100 discount. [Read more…]
PeeWee has launched the PeeWee Power 2.0 laptop that is specifically designed for children.
Each of the PeeWee models has been designed to be used by children at home and at school. The PeeWee 2.0 is a basic model that is essentially a netbook that has been made more rugged so it can take a bit of a beating from time to time. [Read more…]
Angry Birds Seasons has been launched by Rovio on all iOS devices which includes iPhone, iPad and the iPod touch.
The Angry Birds Seasons game was already released yesterday for Android devices. The new game includes the Halloween and Christmas versions and we assume with it being “seasons” it will include more events over the coming year. [Read more…]
Archos has announced that a good number of its Android tablets will be getting an update to Android 2.2 (Froyo) shortly.
Model numbers that will get the update include the 23, 32, 43, 70 and 101 series. The new version will be Android 2.2.1 which allows for better performance on the tablet, better battery life as well as a few other new features. [Read more…]
Amazon have a bunch of digital camera discounts happening this week thanks to Cyber Week.
Discounts can be found on various digital cameras from Kodak, Fuji, Nikon, Panasonic, Pentax and Sony with some camera getting as much as 50% off such as the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 deal. [Read more…]
Amazon is currently offering some good discounts on a range of LG HDTV’s ranging from 22 inches all the way up to 55 inches in size.
Some examples of the discounts include the LG 32LE5300 LED TV that is normally priced at $799.99 but is now $549.00 with a 31% discount. You can find this particular deal over here. [Read more…]
