Category: Gadgets

The boosting of Windows Phone 7 is now done with a different thing; Windows Phone 7s challenged Marketplace by encouraging developers to port apps across from other platforms. It helped iPhone devs out a couple of months ago with an API mapping tool to translate iPhone APIs to WP7 code. Now the mapping tool is extended to work with Android Apps too and back it up with 90-page white paper and promised to get more involved in developer forums.

The HP TouchPad will be on sale to the US on July 1st, with the UK, Ireland, France, and Germany and a few days later in Canada in mid-July. After that it takes to Australia, Hong Kong, Italy, New Zealand, Singapore, and Spain later this year. The price seems to be $499.99 for 16GB model and $599.99 for 32GB you can hit with the pre-orders from now on. For those who are looking higher version of 3G will be available on AT&T later in the summer. For more details read the press release.

The new Nook Touch has its web browser of its own, it you can access from typing the URL into the search bar. Barnes & Noble kept this feature under wraps for a reason, as actually browsing the web using it seems to be somewhat hit and miss. If you got the Nook Touch check out the video.

The company now launching the VPL-HW30ES 3D projector features some of 240Hz SXRD tech in a cheaper package. There is no word yet on shipping and price details here in US, but confirmed shipping in Europe and Japan Next month with price tag of 370,000 yen ($4,626). Some of the specs are it claimed a 70,000:1 contrast ratio and 1,300 lumens of brightness and the picture adjustment settings befitting a product rocking the standard tag along with the 3D system to reduce crosstalk. 3D is achieved with the Sonys new lighter active shutter 3D glasses and an add-on IR sync device. For more details read the press release.

Vodafone UK got the hands on with Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v, but with the impending UK release of younger, slimmer model, the carrier is giving the 10.1v the boot. The customers who showed interest in the thicker version of the tablet have received an important update from Vodafone saying Weve decided to add the slimmer version of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to our range, which will take now on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v. The landing page for original one has been disabled from Vodafones website, hit on the source link the see the new one.

The Netgears Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender, first spotted on this years CES now available for shipping. The discrete white cubes promised to bring connectivity to remote regions of your lair by automatically mirroring the wireless signal emitted from your gateway. The devices LED indicator to find the area where the extender would optimize its reach, plug in to any AC outlet, it also supports 802.11 b/g/n and compatible with WEP, WPA and WPA2 security standards. For more details read the press release.

Mac users certainly should have a few more gaming options these days then what they did before. They can now add the Mad Catzs series of Cyborg R.A.T. gaming mice to the list. They finally released some Mac drivers for the complete range of mice today. It will let you to take advantage of all the advanced features Windows users are already using. Those are putting Snow Leopard update will have to take care of the first, as the drivers wont accept anything less.

The vendor Synnex now provided yet another possible release date now, and some conformation for the earlier leaks. According to them, the HP TouchPad is estimated to be available on June 22nd and in both 16GB and 32GB model for $499.99 and $599.99. For who looking for accessories and HP-branded TouchPad case is also listed. The official announcement from ETA has not indicated the actual release date yet.

The Rooted Nook Wi-Fi just hit the streets and already rooted for less reading and more gaming. YouTube user JFreke posted the results of loading a ROM on Android 2.1 device. The refresh rate on the e-reader may be quick for page turns, but mid-sling freezing not making a case for after school utility. It will not stop some users from wanting to join in on this Android exploiting pastime, he also says that the code will be released shortly. Dont forget to check out the video

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 finally reaches the Best Buy New york City store at Union Square starts selling the Tegra 2 powered tablet, first 200 buyers also receiving the matching leather pouch. The Android tablet lovers can be able to pre-order Tab 10.1 at Best Buy and widespread US availability is expected on July 17th. The Best Buy now sorted out its system and all four Wi-Fi variants are up for pre-order. The pricing was $499 for 16GB and $599 for 32GB. To buy yours or pre-order the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 go to the source link.

The Companys dream one of the wearable device now launched the Looxcie 2. As you see the picture, the camcorder is now slimmed down than the previous model and it is about the half of its size and 20 percent lighter than the original one but it still packs the same life-casting capabilities, including support for Looxcies iOS and Android companion apps. You can also get the Bluetooth hands-free support, 480p video recording, four hours battery life, and support for some new accessories let you to attach the camera with the cap or a helmet. The device will cost you $179 for base model, $199 for enough space for ten hours of video. For more details read the press release.

The Viewsonic latest offering of ViewBook 730 tablet with Android for $250, it has a 7-inch screen with 800*480 resolution, 8GB internal storage and an SD card slot. It got an advantage of a front facing VGA camera and a faster Cortex A8 processor that can handle 1080p video and output via HDMI port. ViewBook tries to distinguish itself from Nook with stylus support of note-taking. The device will be arriving at the end of the June. For more details read the press release

Motorola delayed the launch of LTE-equipped Droid Bionic to make several enhancements, we have debated they may swapping out the Tegra 2 in favor of a Power VR GPU, but now the leaked pictures seem that Motorola went redesigned the body. These pictures reveal a phone might be a 4.5-inch qHD display running Gingerbread. The revamped device sports an Atrix-like docking connection; the new and improved user experience will include an option of lapdock. Motorola smoothed the rubberized back cover, nixing the pattern at CES. No words on launch date yet. Check out the images below for Bionic with docking connection.

The BlackBerry Playbook is not even two months old yet and its already scored a second update of its QNX based OS. The tablet version OS v1.0.5 is upgraded a Facebook app, it can be now pre-loaded part of the system software and can do some good things like you can delete messages and so on. They also include in-app payments, the European users will be happy with the extended language support. The updates also include some enterprise-friendly tweaks to video chat, new pop-up power menu, ability to charge if turned off. The update is available now, dont wait friends hit on the source link and download yours.

The two new Sonys tablets SGPT 113JP/S and SGPT 114JP/S that just passed through FCC. They are not the variants of S1 tablet, the 9.4-inch tablet with Android 3.x with Honeycomb and custom-made Quick and Smooth UI and Swift web browser. And the companys word on 2.4GHz processor and 802.11n Wi-Fi and WCDMA bands II and V radios later making an introduction on AT&T likely. The HSPA+ capable modem that have not mentioned the same module spotted on S2s FCC filling. The PlayStation Certified tablet may be hitting the retailer later in the fall.

HTC Flyer users should have seen a prompt for an over-the-air update making the vague promise to improve system performance. We are naturally all kinds of curious, particularly given that the battery life and overall performance are pretty solid.

MSIs made the simplification of PC overclocking the priority over the past few years, and an updated Wind BIOS from last decade putting all sorts of power into hands of mere mortals. At Computex, the things are one step further with the Afterburner Android App. The GPU tool enables users to monitor the temperature, voltage and fan speed of their graphics card through a Wi-Fi connection, you can overclock and overvolt to your content. For more details read the press release.

The Sprint has now announced the official release date: June 24th. On this day, the EVO 3D smartphone, and View 4G tablet is going to be released on Sprint, they both equipped with Android 2.3 Gingerbread as their OS and WiMAX radios. The 4.3-inch EVO 3D boosts 1.2GHz dual-core processor and priced at $200 on contract, we already hit you up with the news of pre-order for both of these. The 7-inch View 4G boosts single-core 1.5GHz processor will double that price with $400 on a two year contract. The Sprint Premier customers are able to buy the EVO 3D online on June 21st, for more details read the press release