Throwback Thursday: The Atari Lynx
Released in 1989, the Atari Lynx was a portable gaming device way ahead of its time. As the world’s first portable gaming device to boast …
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Nintendo 3DS breaks Amazon U.K. console pre-order record
If Amazon U.K.’s pre-orders are any indication of what’s to come, the Nintendo 3DS could be as big of a hit as it was in …
Apple calls foul on web browser speed test
Earlier today, we told you about a study conducted by Blaze Software comparing the native browser speeds in Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. The results of …
Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0 beta launches with Facebook Chat
RIM has made Facebook for BlackBerry, version 2.0, available via its BlackBerry Beta World portal. The latest update includes support for Facebook Chat and messages — …
Russia’s VimpelCom to acquire WIND Telecom for $6 billion
WIND Telecom SpA announced on Thursday that the shareholders of Russian mobile operator VimpelCom have voted to approve the acquisition of WIND Telecom for $6 …
The New York Times to offer iTunes subscriptions
In tandem with its announcement that it will move to a paid subscription model for online content, The New York Times said Thursday that it …
How to ‘Pro’ your iPhone 4, part 2: NUU MiniKey packs a BlackBerry style QWERTY
Last month I wrote a piece entitled Keyboard Buddy case transforms your iPhone 4 into an iPhone Pro, in which I took a look at a …
BlackBerry vulnerability exposed at Pwn2Own; no fix in sight
In light of a WebKit vulnerability discovered at this year’s Pwn2Own conference in Vancouver, Research In Motion has issued a bulletin for its most security conscious customers. …
The Grey Lady builds a pay wall; New York Times to charge for online content after March 28th
In a post on the publication’s web site today, The New York Times announced its intentions to move to a paid subscription model — often referred to …
Android 2.2 Froyo powers 61.3% of all Android devices
According to new data released by Android Developers, Android 2.2 (Froyo) currently powers 61.3% of all Android devices that accessed the Android Market during the …
iPad 2 and iPhone 4 shortages expected in wake of Japan earthquake, tsunami
Two of Apple’s component suppliers, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co and Toshiba, have reportedly shut down some of their operations in Japan in the wake of …
Apple airs new iPhone ad, forgets Android and BlackBerry have app stores too [video]
Apple began airing a trio of new iPhone commercials recently, and one in particular caught our attention. “If you don’t have an iPhone,” the ad …
Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi up for pre-order from Costco; $589.99, free case
Motorola announced the March 27th launch of its Wi-Fi-only XOOM on Wednesday, and now Costco has made the tablet available for pre-order. While Costco quotes …
Apple’s Steve Jobs emails team about Japan, offers support
In a purported email from Apple CEO Steve Jobs to employees, Jobs sympathizes with staff who have loved ones affected by the current nuclear crisis …
45,000 tests prove Android surfs faster than the iPhone
A recent study performed by Ottowa-based Blaze Software reveals that Android’s mobile Web browser is significantly faster than the mobile Safari browser found on Apple’s …
Verizon’s HTC ThunderBolt handset on sale today
The day is finally here — as if we even have to remind you. Verizon Wireless’ first LTE handset, the HTC ThunderBolt, is now available …
Visa announces PayPal-like payment service for U.S. consumers
Credit card giant Visa has announced a new payment service for U.S. consumers set to launch in the second half of 2011. The new offering …
Twitter beefs up security with forced HTTPS
In a recent blog post, Twitter announced a new measure aimed at keeping its users data a bit more secure as it travels over the …
Nokia Software Updater for Mac launches in beta
Nokia on Wednesday released an update to its Nokia Software Updater client for the Macintosh platform via its Nokia Beta Labs portal. The new bits …
Mozilla: Firefox 4 launching on March 22nd
Mozilla said on Wednesday that RC1 of its Firefox 4 build has received a “very warm welcome,” and that since there aren’t any known issues, …
iPod touch users experiencing graphics issues after iOS 4.3 update [video]
Reports are beginning to mount from iPod touch owners who are experiencing an odd graphics issue on their devices after updating to iOS 4.3. Screen …
India demands access to BlackBerry email by March 31st
RIM may be forced to shut down its services in India if it can’t provide government intelligence agencies with access to its corporate email system …
Doodle Jump: Hop the Movie game now free for iOS
Doodle Jump fans, we realize it might be hard to put down the game for a few minutes to read this post, but bear with …
Verizon HTC ThunderBolt unboxing
We just received our HTC ThunderBolt from Verizon Wireless and we’ve dug through the very black and red packaging to pull out a 4.3-inch 4G …
Apple revamps online ordering system to disguise iPad 2 shipment figures
Apple may have revamped its online ordering system in an effort to prevent close-watchers from trying to figure out just how many iPad 2 units …
Sprint transition to LTE already underway, analyst claims
According to analysts at Gerson Lehrman Group, Sprint is already in the process of transitioning to LTE. In an analysis published Wednesday, the firm claims …
Icons of white Verizon iPhone found in iTunes 10.2
The devil’s in the details, at least that’s what they say. End-users combing through Apple’s latest iTunes 10.2 update have unearthed several interesting artifacts — …
HTC Arrive review
HTC often likes to highlight “firsts” in its marketing messages. While the days leading up to the launch of HTC’s Arrive are noticeably devoid of …
Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0 and 5.0 hands-on
We just returned from Samsung’s 2011 spring lineup press conference. During it, Samsung announced 4-inch and 5-inch models of its Galaxy Player personal media device. …
Eyes on Samsung’s new 3D TVs, 3D glasses
We just got back from Samsung’s spring 2011 product lineup event, where we had a chance to check out a host of the company’s new …
