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iFixit decided to tear apart the new Microsoft Kinect to see what exactly is inside and how it all works.
A few interesting finds include the addition of two cameras, four microphones as well as IR projectors and accelerometers.
The device uses a fan to keep it cool although iFixit believe its a bit of overkill for the amount of heat it will generate but then speculate its to keep things cool rather than face another RRoD problem like the Xbox had. [Read more…]
The new MacBook Air models only launched within the last month. A couple of bugs have already been spotted. The first one is screen flicker that happens when waking the computer from sleep or hot plugging a display. The second problem is where the screen fades from dark to light colour and vice versa while waking from sleep.
Apple [AAPL] has acknowledged problems with the MacBook Air drivers and has said in both cases that the problem will be fixed in a future update. [Read more…]
Recently, Windows users of Skype were able to download the beta version of 5.0 that allowed group video calls to be done. The video chat feature allowed up to 10 people to connect over video for larger conference calls.
This particular version is now available for the Mac. The Skype 5.0 Beta for Mac download can be found over here. As well as bringing conference video calling, there is a new cover flow style video contacts section that lets you scroll through those people you are talking to. [Read more…]
While Ars Technica was testing the MacBook Air, they found that dumping flash actually boosted the battery life of the Air by two hours.
The MacBook Air doesn’t have Adobe Flash bundled with it on these new models. Instead, Apple suggests that users can download the latest and secure version themselves if needed.
The MacBook Air tested was capable of about six hours of web browsing on a full charge without flash. However, when flash was installed, that dropped to just four hours. [Read more…]
Leaked information has revealed the Apple dead pixel policy for those with any Apple device with a screen.
Items covered in the dead pixel policy are classified by screen size with 1 to 3.5 inches being the lower size all the way up to 30 inch screens.
Some interesting things to point out from the leaked dead pixel policy is that the iPhone, iPod touch and any other device with a 1 to 3.5 inch screen has a zero tolerance policy meaning that 1 dead pixel (bright or dark) is enough to have a repair or replacement done. [Read more…]
Yep, the title does need some explaining, but it’s all true… Though surprise, surprise, there is indeed a catch.
In just a few days, Call of Duty: Black Ops will be launched nationwide and even allowing avid gamers to pick it up at midnight openings across the country. [Read more…]
Toshiba has launched the Toshiba Folio 100 Android tablet. The distribution of the Folio 100 started today across Europe.
The Folio 100 runs a Tegra 2 chip inside. The screen has a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. For storage it has 16GB built in and has an SD card reader slot allowing more to be added if needed. [Read more…]
Unfortunately it’s going to take more than a few guess’s to figure out when Gran Turismo 5 will finally land on retailers shelves. We’re finding many varied reports and idea’s across the web as to the official release date for the driving simulator.
GT 5 initially had a launch date for November 3rd, yep that’s right… Today! But that was blown away when the online retailer Amazon had the game listed for a 2011 release. [Read more…]
Its seems like for once the PlayStation 3 is getting the one-up over the Xbox 360 this time round. When Fallout 3 released, PS3 gamers had to wait a considerable amount of time before DLC was eventually released for the system. Then we here the same thing will be happening with DLC yet to be released for Fallout: New Vegas. [Read more…]
Some early hints as to what to expect in the next version of Google Android have been spotted in the latest Google Maps 4.60 update that landed last week.
Buried in the code is a specific section is a bit that specifys the menus to use. For Android 2.2 the level is set at 8. The new Google Maps contains a level 9 which hasn’t been used before. One particular user called canadiancow managed to switch the menus to level 9 and the image below (right hand side of the screenshot) shows what the new menus look like with level 9. [Read more…]
The source code of Google Docs has revealed that a few interesting things will be coming to the service soon.
When viewing the source code, some details under the title of “Coming Soon” are listed which includes Third Party Applications, Cloud Printers and Sync Devices. [Read more…]
iOS 4.1 currently has a bug that lets you pass the lock screen and access the address book and make calls from the device.
The problem was spotted last week. With the iOS 4.2 release date getting closer, we learn that the bug is actually fixed in the new version and that when it rolls out, those updating will be secure again. [Read more…]
