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How the iPad is becoming my new favorite home-entertainment device

, Jul 31st 2010 Discuss [24]

It’s not often that I sing the praises of a single product. Most times, I use several different devices to do what I want. Whether that means listening to music, computing, or watching television, it doesn’t matter. If I want to do it, chances are, several devices will be needed to get the job done.

But as I continue to use my launch-day iPad, it’s becoming clear that all my hopes for an all-in-one device have finally been realized. Apple’s lightweight tablet is quickly becoming my go-to entertainment device for those times when I want to surf the Web, check my e-mail, watch a quick movie, or catch up on a favorite show. It simply provides everything I need in my house in one small package that makes just about everything else unnecessary.

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Notion Ink Adam gets blessed, will launch with Android 2.2 Froyo not Gingerbread

, Jul 31st 2010 Discuss [7]

It's not often you see a new tablet surrounded by flowers and bearing a pair of bananas and a rose, but Notion Ink are leaving nothing to chance with their Adam slate.  Having recently moved offices to Bangalore, they've kicked off with an Indian "Pooja" ceremony, basically a request for blessing from the Gods for future success.  However, since you can't necessarily rely on a deity when it comes to hardware specifications, there are also a few new tidbits about Adam, Android 3.0 Gingerbread and potential upgrade paths. Read The Full Story

HTC EVO 4G Android 2.2 Update Now Available, Adds Plenty

, Jul 31st 2010 Discuss [3]

Yesterday, we told you that HTC and Sprint had managed to get everything squared away with the Android 2.2 update, and sure enough, it looks like everything is still going well. Why do we say that? Because you can actually go download the official update right now, courtesy of Sprint's support site. That's right -- you don't have to wait for the OTA update that's set to kick off on August 3rd. Find out after the break if the list of features is good enough for you to jump the gun and start your download early, or if you'll be able to hold off and wait. Read The Full Story

Motorola Droid Upgrading to Android 2.2 Next Week

, Jul 30th 2010 Discuss [1]

We'll just go ahead and say it: Android 2.2 is just about to be on everything. And it looks like, unlike the previous updates to the Android version, every major carrier and manufacturer out there is taking the update to Android 2.2, or Froyo, very seriously. And that's perfectly fine with us. This time around, we've got official word from Verizon that the Motorola Droid is getting updated to Android 2.2 next week. Read The Full Story

Best Buy to Offer Cheaper Xbox 360 Special Edition Bundles Starting August 1st

, Jul 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

When it comes to the special edition consoles, they aren't cheap. Then again, they're special, and they include more in the box than you'd normally get in just the "stock" box. So, that makes sense. So when they go on any kind of sale, you can see why we'd get pretty excited. Thanks to Best Buy, some of the two hottest special edition consoles out there are going on a nice sale, but you'll have to act fast -- it will only be around as long as units are in stock. Read The Full Story

How Lucas Ruined Star Wars, and How to Save It

, Jul 30th 2010 Discuss [38]

Geeks don’t agree on anything. Mac OS or Windows? PlayStation, Xbox or Wii? Peanut or plain? But there is one thing on which all geeks can agree.

George Lucas ruined Star Wars.

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RAPUDA Robotic Arm Aides Those With Disabilities

, Jul 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

Even if those in the know are constantly watching the next batch of robot announcements to look for any signs of a robotic apocalypse, sometimes we get stories like this one. Where, for the briefest of moments, we realize why some folks out there still think robots may be a source of good in this world. Of course, we know the truth, even if we are pleasantly surprised to see the RAPUDA doing its thing, helping those who need it. Read The Full Story

Xtraordinary Adventures Will Take You Into Space for $95,000

, Jul 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

Privatized space travel isn't a thing of the future anymore. At least, not as far into the future as it used to be. With air/spacecraft going up into the stratosphere whenever we want them to, soon it won't be just about where you want to fly to, but where in space you want to launch to. (Now we just need destinations up there. Where's our floating islands?) Unfortunately, it's still super expensive to get it done. Even if you take Xtraordinary Adventure's deal. Read The Full Story

Snowflake Speakers Shown Off, We Want Them

, Jul 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

In today's market, there are plenty of home audio solutions. There's even more that let you plug in your iPod Touch or iPhone. Basically, they're all over the place. And, while we can't say anything really bad about them, because they work just fine (for the most part), we can say that most of them look relatively similar to the other one. Here's the solution to that problem: snowflake speakers. Read The Full Story

Luxurite Introduces 82-Inch Glass TV

, Jul 30th 2010 Discuss [0]

Want a big TV? How about a ridiculously big TV? At 82-inches, the size of this TV is probably too big, but then again -- if size matters, it probably matters most when it comes to the TV in your living room. Or, you know, your backyard. Did we mention that this TV is meant for the outdoors? Because we should. That's where Luxurite wants you to put your brand new 82-inch TV. Read The Full Story

RIM BlackPad Announced in November, Still Called BlackPad

, Jul 30th 2010 Discuss [6]

Well, there you have it. Just a couple of days ago RIM was outed for landing the BlackPad domain name. And while we were secretly hoping that they were just securing a name for name's sake, if these new rumors from unnamed sources are to be believed, then it looks like the folks up there in Waterloo have chosen their company's first tablet's name. And yes, it's the BlackPad. Read The Full Story

Steve Ballmer: iPad Competition is Coming

, Jul 30th 2010 Discuss [4]

The tech industry isn't just about one product. It's about that product, and the products that emerge to compete. We see it every day, but sometimes something gets released that, at least right off the bat, doesn't see any real competition. This year, that product is Apple's iPad. And while many people are looking in just about any direction they can to find something that can dethrone Apple's tablet device, Microsoft still looms in the background. Are they the company to make it happen? Steve Ballmer seems to think so. Read The Full Story
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