Apple HDTV Not Coming in 2013, Though Apple Radio Might [RUMOR]
Rumors about Apple’s mythic HDTV have been swirling for nearly two years now. The rumors could simply be written off as wishful thinking that Apple might swoop in and change the TV industry for the better (the way it did the music industry with iTunes) if only analyst reports and…
T-Mobile Offering New BlackBerry Curve Ahead of BB10 Launch
Just weeks before the launch of the BlackBerry 10 operating system, RIM today announced the BlackBerry Curve 9315, which will be available from T-Mobile. The BlackBerry Curve 9315 is powered by the BlackBerry 7.1 OS and offers 3G connectivity, as well as the classic QWERTY keyboard. Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity enables data accessibility on the…
Facebook is No. 1 social network in 127 countries, study finds
Facebook is already the world’s most popular social network. And new research from social media analyst Vincenzo Cosenza suggests it’s only getting more popular. Every six months Cosenza puts out a World Map of Social Networks. The map is a deep sea of Facebook blue. Facebook is the ruling social…
10 reasons why Windows 8 makes sense for business
Even in the best of times, businesses don’t like upgrading their PC operating systems. The process is expensive and time-consuming, and usually demands retraining a technically challenged workforce. And now Windows 8 threatens to make workplace system swaps even less attractive than before. Between the removal of the familiar Start button…
Navy Preps to Build a Robot Ship That Blows Up Mines
The Navy’s next wave of robots will take on one of the most dangerous missions on the open water: destroying mines. Anti-mine warfare is a critical mission for the Navy, as nations like Iran can mess with the global economy just by threatening to plant mines in crucial commercial waterways….
LG unveils world’s first big-screen OLED HDTV
SEOUL, South Korea LG Electronics started taking pre-orders on Wednesday for the world’s first big TVs that use an advanced display technology promising startlingly clear images on wafer-thin screens. The South Korean company said the 55-inch TVs, which use a technology called “OLED” and have a price tag of 11 While…
Facebook: JP Morgan Ups Target; More Bullish On Mobile
Facebook shares are getting a boost Wednesday morning from J.P. Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth, who writes in a research note that he “incrementally positive” on the social network’s shares heading into 2013. In particular, Anmiuth notes that it is “very early in the trajectory of Facebook’s mobile advertising,” and that…
Roboy Humanoid Robot Looks Like a Teen Terminator
A group of scientists and engineers from the University of Zuerich’s Artificial Intelligence Lab has unveiled a robot called Roboy. While their intentions are good, this creepy-looking robot reminds me of an adolescent, hydrocephalic, Terminator sent back in time to destroy mankind. But that’s not what it’s designed for the…
MG Portable WiFi Android Gaming System Giveaway!
The generous folks at MG are offering one lucky Gadgeteer reader one of their MG Portable WiFi Android Gaming Systems. This small handheld Android device has been designed for kids, but it’s great for anyone that wants a pocket sized Android device but don’t want a smartphone and the 2yr…
Samsung to launch first Tizen-based smartphone in 2013: Report
Samsung is said to be working in collaboration with NTT DoCoMo to launch a Tizen-based smartphone, according to reports in Yomiuri Shimbun. This smartphone is expected to see the light of the day by sometime next year. For people who may not be aware,Tizen is a linux-based open source operating…
