Google’s Android Tablet Operating System Inches Closer
Google is now getting closer to releasing an Android version specifically meant for tablet computers. Google said earlier the week that is has released a preview version of the software development kit for Honeycomb, or Android 3.0. The operating system is now being tested by developers. According to a post on Google’s Android Developers blog, a final version of the kit will be...
PSP2 to Go on Sale Later this Year
Sony announced today that the successor to its PlayStation Portable machine will go on sale late this year. The new device will consist of a screen size double that of smartphones, which will contribute towards the quality of a new home console. The device was referred to as the “Next Generation Portable” (NGP) and will come with motion sensors and GPS technology which will...
Google May Hire More Than 6,200 Workers in 2011
Google plans to hire more than 6,200 workers this year, which will boost its work force by at least a quarter. The hiring spree comes as President Barack Obama emphasized the need for more employment opportunities during his State of the Union address yesterday. Eric Schmidt, current Google CEO, was part of a group of business leaders who met with Obama last month to discuss ways...
Twitter Market Value Now Worth $4 Billion
According to a report by SharesPost, Twitter’s market value has reached $4 billion, just a month after it raised $200 million in funding. According to the report that is a $300 million increase, based on the $3.7 billion valuation set by its funding round in December. The latest funding was led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. According to analysts, Twitter’s market...
Google Opens Office in Malaysia
Google announced today that it will be opening an office in Malaysia, its second in Southeast Asia, following significant growth in Internet usage in the country. According to the company, Malaysia has one of the highest percentages of usage of its web browser, Chrome, in Asia Pacific together with 17 million Internet users from a population of 27 million. Google will open its latest...
Dead Space Comes to iPhone and iPad
Dead Space, the blockbuster alien-slaughter game from Electronic Arts, has been released as a pair of games for the iPhone and iPad. The two games are sharing an exclusive storyline that sets the stage for Dead Space 2, which was also released yesterday. According to Electronic Arts, the new iOS games start off three years since the events of the original game. Players face off...
Twitter Blocked in Egypt
It was confirmed that Twitter was blocked in Egypt as the country witnessed a large protest against the rule of President Hosni Mubarak. According to Twitter, the block is impacting both Twitter.com and other applications. Protesters took to the streets and demanded an end to the rule of President Mubarak, who has ruled the country since 1981. Twitter said in a statement that they...
L.A. Noire Set for Release on May 23
Rockstar Games’ latest video game, L.A. Noire, is set to be released on May 23, according to a trailer that was released on Monday. According to the trailer, it would appear as if the player will be going after a serial killer that murders women and then leave messages on their bodies. So, parents beware that this is not exactly a game for kids! The game is said to make use of...
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The BlackBerry Curve Touch Leaked
For a long time the BlackBerry Curve has been a favorite device, mainly due to its solid keyboard. This looks as if it may change. CrackBerry.com recently leaked an image…
Google’s Android Tablet Operating System Inches Closer
Google is now getting closer to releasing an Android version specifically meant for tablet computers. Google said earlier the week that is has released a preview version of the software…
PSP2 to Go on Sale Later this Year
Sony announced today that the successor to its PlayStation Portable machine will go on sale late this year. The new device will consist of a screen size double that of…
Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet (Windows Vista)
The lightweight Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Tablet now runs Windows Vista–and remains one of the best convertible tablets on the market. Specs: Intel Core Duo (1.66 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM,…
Lenovo ThinkPad T60p (Windows Vista)
The Lenovo ThinkPad T60p, the go-to laptop for button-down business users, makes a largely effortless transition to Windows Vista. Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM,…
Toshiba Tecra M5
Besides for its abbreviated battery life, the Toshiba Tecra M5 is a well-balanced, powerful business laptop for the average businessman. Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2 GHz), 2 GB DDR2…
Power Supplies, Surge Protectors and UPSs
The power flowing into your computer is the most critical component, and it may be one of the most overlooked by computer users. It is just taken for granted that…
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