Perhaps you've heard of the cool, fresh, and QWERTY toting HTC device known as the ChaCha, aka the Facebook phone whose close cousin is the no-keys HTC Salsa, another device we expect to be coming to the states soon? We've heard of it too, and in fact my associate Chris Davies over there in the Euro side of the world has had a real good look at it in a full review. Well guess what? HTC's now got this device coming out on AT&T for real, USA style, in a style that's dedicated to Facebook in more ways than one. Check out that physical Facebook button and head in for the changes.
Read The Full Story
- Solar Impulse: interviewing a man on an 18-hour solar-powered flight
- Chrome 27 brings desktop features to Android, we go hands-on
- Verizon invites Jennifer Lopez on stage for Viva Movil team-up
- Google Glass team talks hardware principles: Lightness, Simplicity, Scalability
- Google Glass creators talk “staring” and the social implications of wearables
- Xbox One vs Xbox 360: What’s Changed?
- Xbox One: Everything you need to know
Archive for June, 2011
HTC Status Announced on AT&T Officially – HTC’s Facebook phone comes to America!
HP confirms webOS licensing talks; Samsung tipped as suitor
HP is currently in talks over licensing the webOS mobile operating system, CEO Leo Apotheker has confirmed, and while there’s no official word on which companies may be interested, sources suggest Samsung has been present at the negotiating table. Apotheker revealed that “a number of companies have expressed interest” in an interview in Beijing, Bloomberg reports, but insisted that despite HP recently slashing its sales forecast by a whopping $1bn “there is no time pressure to do this.”
Apple MacBook refresh tipped as stocks run low
Apple's entry-level white MacBook, which kicks off at $999, could be in line for an imminent refresh according to reseller sources, who have reported constrained stocks similar to those affecting the MacBook Air. Amazon, MacConnection, On Sale and J&R are all supposedly out of stock of the plastic-cased notebook, AppleInsider claims, while further retailers are down to minimal stock levels.
Read The Full Story
Windows Phone Mango seeded to developers from today
Microsoft has announced an early access program for Windows Phone developers, giving them a taste of juicy Mango ahead of everyone else. According to the Windows Team Blog, as of today the first invites to test Mango are going out, with full distribution expected to be up and running in the next couple of weeks.
Read The Full Story
Samsung files ITC complaint against Apple as legal battle rages
The legal battle between Samsung and Apple is showing no signs of letting up. In fact, the legal feud is intensifying with new filings and stronger language with each new skirmish. Earlier this month, Apple filed a patent infringement suit in Korea against Samsung. As often happens in these cases Samsung turned around and field another complaint against Apple.
Read The Full Story
Velocity Micro latest to cough up Android licensing fees to Microsoft
Another company using Android has agreed to cough up patent licensing fees to Microsoft, as the IP shakedown continues. Velocity Micro follows General Dynamics Itronix in settling up with Microsoft for use of unspecified mobile patents relating to its current and future Cruz Android tablets, such as the three models revealed at CES back in January.
Read The Full Story
Verizon 4G LTE Galaxy Tab 10.1 up for pre-order
Earlier this week the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet got a price and a launch date for WiFi and 3G versions in the UK. While the UK is getting ready for its 3G flavor of the tablet, Fans of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the US can now order a 4G LTE version of the tablet. Verizon has the tablet up for pre-order right now at a price starting from $529.99. Other than the addition of the 4G modem, the tablet is the same.
Buffalo debuts new MiniStation Plus portable storage solution
Buffalo has launched a new portable storage device called the MiniStation Plus. Previously we talked about other MiniStation storage devices and this new offering is similar. The new MiniStation Plus connects to a USB 3.0 port to offer fast storage for whatever the user needs. The storage device is compatible with USB 2.0 ports as well, but using a USB 2.0 port will reduce the performance of the drive.
Read The Full Story
Fujifilm debuts small Mini 50S instant camera
When I was a kid, everyone used the Polaroid instant camera. The sound of those things spitting out a photo is ingrained in my memory. Today we all use digital photos and that is ideal in most instances. However, there are times when you want a photo right then that you can share. In this instance, you may be wishing for that old school Polaroid camera. Fujifilm has announced a new camera in Canada that is called the Instax Mini 50S.
Read The Full Story
US House of Representatives allows Members of Congress to use Skype
Skype was one of the early VoIP services and remains one of the more popular ways for people to stay connected and see the people they are talking to if video calls are used rather than just hearing the person. Skype is easy to access for just about anyone with a web connection and a computer, smartphone, or tablet today. The US House of Representatives has announced that the Committee on Administration has revealed that Congressional leaders can now use Skype for communications.
Read The Full Story
Razer Transformers collector’s edition gear isn’t more than meets the eye
The gaming geeks over at Razer have been making some of the best computer peripherals like mice and keyboards for gamers for a number of years now. The company has more recently taken to releasing special edition mice rather than completely new designs. The favorite mouse to get the custom collector's edition touch from Razer is its DeathAdder mouse. In fact, the last time we talked about the DeathAdder it was getting dressed up in Dragon Age II livery.
Read The Full Story
Researcher creates an armpit for robots complete with BO
Anyone that has kids knows a lot about body odor. My kids run outside all day in the 100-degree heat and when they come in at the end of the day they often smell like puppies that rolled in dead ass. If you were going to create a more lifelike robot, I don't think you need to go so far as to try to replicate the scent of body odor of this sort. That is exactly what Kevin Grennan is doing though. Grennan has created a robot armpit.
Read The Full Story
REVIEWS
![JH Audio JH16 Pro with Freqphase Custom In-Ear Monitor Review [2013]](http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/P2111170-sg-320x80.jpg)
- POPULAR STORIES THIS WEEK
- Xbox One release date "later this year"
- Big Xbox Dashboard update tipped to pave Xbox 720 transition
- Xbox 720 prototype secrets leak: TV, DVR, streaming, AR and more
- Verizon HTC One tipped for today's press event [UPDATE: Nope]
- Hisense Sero 7 Pro Tablet leaks to take on the Nexus 7
- Verizon HTC One speculation returns as DROID DNA offer arrives
- Xbox 720: what's to be expected at tomorrow's announcement
- Xbox One vs Xbox 360: What's Changed?
- RECENT COMMENTS
