Google+Verizon Tablet

May 12, 2010 | 0 |

Although neither Google nor Verizon has released no specific details, The Wall Street journal today reported that a tablet made by Google and to be hosted by Verizon is in the works. This was published after the paper had an interview with Verizon’s chief executive, Lowell McAdam. Verizon has come out with full support for Google’s Android OS. “What do we think the next big wave of opportunities are?” Mr. McAdam said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. “We’re working on tablets together, for example. We’re looking at all the things Google has in its archives that we could put on a tablet to make it a great experience.” Mr. McAdam further acknowledged that Verizon has some catching up to do in the field. Amazon.com Inc.’s Kindle and the new iPad presently use AT&T as host. “They were able to get out of the box faster,” Mr. McAdam said. Verizon has been handicapped by its CDMA network technology, less common ( and despite what they say less dynamic) than AT&T’s GSM, but the executive said his company will have devices ready to show early next year once its new network is in place. McAdam says that Verizon promises much higher speeds for transferring video, for example, in their new network which it says will be running in 25 to 30 cities by the end of the year....

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The Microsoft KIN One and Two

May 10, 2010 | 0 |

Recently, Microsoft has released its new KIN One and Two mobile phones. The phones are designed to simplify our digital, social network-oriented lives. In this aspect, it succeeds; kinda. However, to think of the the KIN One and Two as real smartphones would be absolutely ludicrous. Despite the KIN’s 3G network, Wi-Fi capabilities, 5MP camera, Bluetooth capability, and exceptional MotoBLUR-like interface, it lacks basic smartphone features, such as an IM client and calendar app. Although for its intended customer, teens and young adults who are obsessed with Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and other social networking sites, it is an acceptable phone, it will never be able to compare to similar smartphones. Its sluggish and somewhat unresponsive interface, as well as its need for the typical Verizon data plan without the typical benefits, The KIN series is another example of Microsoft’s inability to make a good all-around product. If Microsoft intends to gain support in a market dominated by the iPhone/Droid/Nexus One smartphones, they will need to step up their game, as well as their feature...

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Motorola Devour: The Droid's Unappreciated Little Brother

May 10, 2010 | 0 |

These days, Verizon users are flocking in droves to the Motorola Droid because it is absolutely amazing, and it is one of the best phones on Verizon’s network. However, in their race to have the number one phone on the number one network, most people have completely overlooked an equally excellent phone: The devour. The Motorola Devour has almost the same features as the Droid, and then some. The specs look almost identical: almost same size EVERYTHING, including the camera capabilities and the 3G network. The only point where the Devour trails behind the Droid is in screen size: however, it has a much sleeker and sturdier exterior. Most notable about the Devour is that it combines Google Android 1.6 with MotoBLUR, which puts all the information about each contact on your phone right at your fingertips, as well as combining all of the texting, emails, IMs, and Social Network updates you want right on the main screen. The Devour connects all the information you want and displays it right where you want it, something the regular Droid lacks. Overall, the Devour is a more socially-inclined phone than the Droid, as well as a better connected one. And at $149.99 with mail-in rebate, it undercuts the Droid by $50. So next time you’re at Verizon and you’re looking at the Droid, consider the Devour. It may be the little...

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Sony sells 10 million eBooks!

Sony sells 10 million eBooks!

May 7, 2010 | 0 |

Sony, the electronics giant that invented the first eBook Reader, has reached a momentous milestone Wednesday, May 5 – selling 10 million eBooks!

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SKYPE OFFERING 5-WAY VIDEO CALLS

May 6, 2010 | 0 |

Internet calling service Skype plans a public “beta” test of a group video chat function that will allow five people to simultaneously participate in a video call . The free feature  launches next week, but Skype Ltd. plans to start charging for it along with some other upcoming features in the next three to four months, according to  Neil Stevens, general manager of Skype’s consumer business segment. He says that group video chat will  be available first to those who use Skype on Windows PCs. A Mac version should be out later this year. Skype  already offers such free services as the ability to make voice or video calls and send instant messages to other Skype users. Users pay for other services such as making calls from a PC  to a landline or cell phone. Skype is also expanding its monthly subscription offerings to include calls to both cell phones and landlines in more than 170 countries. As of now, subscription plans include one that allows calls to over 40 countries, but they only to  landlines. The suspected reason behind this is that it is generally cheaper than routing calls from the Internet to cell phones. Skype plans to unveil new subscriptions that let users choose which (of 170)countries they want to call and whether they want to call landlines and cell phones or just one of the two claiming that...

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Anitrust: There's An App For That

May 5, 2010 | 0 |

Apple may face some of the same investigation by the FTC or DOJ that has previously been reserved for the likes of companies like Microsoft. In the past Apple has been protected by these governmental agencies, but now it might be Apple who is going to be investigated. It seems that there is some question if Apple can restrict app developers in using only Apple tools to develop apps. It seems that regulators are now trying to figure out which agency should handle the investigation. One article states: An inquiry doesn’t necessarily mean action will be taken against Apple, which argues the rule is in place to ensure the quality of the apps it sells to customers. Typically, regulators initiate inquiries to determine whether a full-fledged investigation ought to be launched. If the inquiry escalates to an investigation, the agency handling the matter would issue Apple a subpoena seeking information about the policy. Officials at both the Justice Department and FTC declined comment. Apple did not return calls seeking comment. The threat of Apple being the subject of an investigation would be a remarkable turnabout for a company that has long seen itself as being outside the establishment, and one that has egged on antitrust officials to blunt the momentum of larger...

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Awesome Bing App!

May 5, 2010 | 0 |

Microsoft, the software giant known for Windows 7, has announced a promotional app for iPhone this week. Called “Top 100s by Year by Bing,” this app is very cool – and best of all it is free! So what is it? Top 100s by Year by Bing is an app that streams all of the top 100 songs from each year beginning with 1947 to today. That is 6200 free songs!  Some of the songs included are even from live performances, which is a surprising treat.  Granted, you must see an ad for Bing occasionally, but being as this is a free app, that is a small price to pay for a ton of music!  Download it for your iPhone today!  Kudos to Microsoft for this great freebie app – I only wish it was available for Windows Mobile! Download it here: Top 100s By...

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HP Pays $1.2 Billion for Palm

May 5, 2010 | 0 |

Palm, who released the PalmPre hoping it would trump the iPhone  and went bust, has been up for sale for quite some time with no takers. That is until now when, to the surprise of us all, it has been sold for $5.70 per share ( a total of  $2.1 billion ) to the 3rd largest computer company in America. Why would they invest in such a deal that noone else would touch? Here is the skinny as posted in the company’sHP News Release: HP and Palm, Inc.  today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which HP will purchase Palm, a provider of smartphones powered by the Palm webOS mobile operating system, at a price of $5.70 per share of Palm common stock in cash or an enterprise value of approximately $1.2 billion. The transaction has been approved by the HP and Palm boards of directors. The combination of HP’s global scale and financial strength with Palm’s unparalleled webOS platform will enhance HP’s ability to participate more aggressively in the fast-growing, highly profitable smartphone and connected mobile device markets. Palm’s unique webOS will allow HP to take advantage of features such as true multitasking and always up-to-date information sharing across applications. “Palm’s innovative operating system provides an ideal platform to expand HP’s mobility strategy and create a unique HP experience spanning multiple mobile connected devices,”...

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Announcment: Google to Launch e-Bookstore

Announcment: Google to Launch e-Bookstore

May 5, 2010 | 0 |

The Wall Street Journal , Google will begin selling e-books in June or July 2010. Chris Palma, Google’s manager for strategic-partner development, announced the timetable at a Book Industry Study Group-sponsored panel entitled “The Book on Google: Is the Future of Publishing in the Cloud?” Google has been making references to its plan to start it’s own bookstore for years  now but has never defined its strategy. The new service, called Google Editions, will let users buy digital copies of books they discover through its book-search service but will also let book retailers of all sizes sell Google Editions...

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Google Invests $38 Million in North Dakota Wind Farms

Google Invests $38 Million in North Dakota Wind Farms

May 4, 2010 | 0 |

Google has always been out there as a major proponent of sustainable energy. In 2008, Google unveiled its $4.4 trillion “Clean Energy 2030″ plan to help the U.S. lessen its dependence on fossil fuels. Just a few months ago we reported that they were invovled in a “secret” test of the Bloom Box (February 21, 2010) Fuel cell.  Other renewable energy investments include utility-scale solar power company eSolar and geo-thermal company AltaRock and have included large solar power installations on its campus, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle program .Now they are extending their commitment to clean energy by making...

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