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Fujitsu just announced that it will postpone the release of the convertible TH40/D tablet. The windows 7 slate originally have dated for a late June debut in Japan. The outfit has been tight lipped when it comes to details, says that the holdup is due to development delays. We will get back to you when it is open up.
Bloomberg reports that after cutting a deal with Fox a few days ago Hulu has now tentatively reached a deal with another of its owners Disney. While both the arrangements could keep the TV shows flowing, includes provisions to increase the number of ads shown on service. It would also put in position to reach a similar agreement with Comcasts NBCUniversal, because the media giants FCC promise to reach similar agreements as its competitors for online content.
iOS 5 beta 2 is now available for developers downloading pleasure, and from that, it ushers in wireless syncing for Macs running iTunes 10.5 beta2. If you are a developer hit on the source link to download the iOS 5 beta 2. The build 9A5248d is available now in Dev Center for registered iOS developers.
Someone over at Skype unintentionally posted the ad for a real-deal app for iOS tablet. The Skypes Rick Osterloh told about the iPad app that you can expect more functionality to carry over from iPhone. There are a few desktop features, like file sharing, that will not make an appearance. No words on release dates yet. Dont forget to look at the video
The leaked screenshot of Droid 3 over at Droid Attic says that Motorolas kept secret the Droid 3 will be hitting the shelves in Best Buy on July 14th. The unofficial leaks we are seeing a lot of this device for pretty few months of this QWERTY slider. It features a dual-core OMAP 4430 processor, 8MP rear camera captures 1080p, Gingerbread update, may this device cannot disappoint. VZWs new plans go into effect one week prior to this, so if you are clinging to that plan, pick this one up off-contract.
Magellan Back up camera the $150 device, features 7-inch LCD on your RoadMate 1700 or 9055, avoids clutter of an independent system. The waterproof and dustproof camera fixes to your license plate and connects to a transmitter in your trunk, then beams the feed to a receiver attached to your GPS. The system activates automatically when you go into reverse and boasts 120-degree field of view, 45-degrees of vertical angle adjustment and 45 foot range. For more details read the press release
Zinios smartphone and tablet apps brings you the latest app improves upon both critical elements, takes advantage of the NVIDIA Tegra chip in your Motorola Xoom or Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to smooth out page transitions and pinch to zoom. NVIDIA posted a side by side comparison video demonstrates the improvements on a pair of Xooms, and there is clearly a noticeable difference, you can try it by downloading the zinio version1.10.3641 from the Android market(source link), for more details read the press release and dont forget to look at the video
Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Android tablet is coming to the UK on August 4th. Samsung just made an official launch date announces both Wi-Fi and 3G tablets will be hitting a range of British stores. No pricing details yet have been revealed, but you wait for your slim slate with Honeycomb software and dual-core Tegra2 performance. The 3G slate also includes a 21Mbps capable HSPA+ radio, will be called 4G radio. The Touch Wiz UI will be range in charge on the British Tab 10.1 augmented with Samsungs Social, Readers, and Music Hubs, and access to NVIDIAs Tegra Zone and the Galaxy Tab 8.9 will be hitting later this year, for more details read the press release
Microsoft and Nintendo might already have the motion-based table tennis simulation market, but they need that Hyper Ping Pong paddle doesnt: a TV. This motion sensor equipped bat let you play without the superfluous need for something to look at it features a speaker can playback the sound of rally and all you need is to go with the rhythm. A button integrated allows you on your volleys and accurate timing will win you points, sound effects are good. The kit starts selling in Japan on October for 2,000 (about $25), dont forget to look at the video.
The USs first 3D enabled smartphone the EVO 3D, and EVO View 4G with new digital pen technology both are available for you now on Sprint. The EVO 3D priced at $200 on a two year contract, and the EVO View 4G, the Taiwanese 7-inch tablet for $400. For more details read the press release and the review of both the devices
Microsofts now getting you covered with the new games hub for Windows Phone Mango, it has been tweaked further from earlier previews it offered. One of the biggest channels in the Hub now includes features previously relegated to the separate Xbox Live Extra app, includes improved Xbox Live messaging, integrated achievements, and the ability to edit your Xbox Live profile. It also boasts a new collection view that let you more easily manage your installed Windows Phone games, literally been brightened up across the board.
Panasonic has made some significant upgrades to its rugged, 12.1-inch ToughBook C1 Convertible tablet. It starts off with a Core i5-2520M v Pro Processor (2.5GHz Turbo boost able to 3.2GHz), along with standard 320GB 7,200RPM HDD (250GB before), and some improved battery life. They said that you can expect some 12 hours of battery life from the two swappable batteries, or six hours with one. They also said that various improvements contribute to a start-up time 30 percent faster than the previous one. It will now start at $2,599 instead of $2,499, the new models rolls out next month. For more details read the press release
Viacom took a break from courtroom battling over Time Warner Cables iPad app, filed a law suit against Cablevision over the optimum for iPad app. Viacom wants revised agreement before it sees its content appear on new screens, but Cablevision claims that the cable service on the iPad is the same as on any TV. Check out the official statements from the two companies
Visidon Applock will prevent the privacy-adverse from messing with your personally curated app collection. Snap a pick with your front facing cam, enable the face lock in your settings, and those sexts are as good as blocked. You can protect any application (Gmail, Facebook, SMS, Gallery, E-mail, or entire ones) from this app. The comments include the extended bit of facial tricks the app into unlock mode. Hit on the Android market source link to get yours free and dont forget to look at the video
Apples getting another fix in before Lion slinks on the scene. Mac OS X 10.6.8 is now available for download, and brings number of general operating system fixes, includes support for IPv6, improved VPN reliability, removal of variants in bit defender. It also promises a fix to glitch that has a Preview randomly shutting down, and will get App Store ready for when Lion lands. We are getting it going on our laptop at home. If you are using the same, click on the source link to download yours
Japans Double Research & Development Co. is showing off Amenbo, a new mouse that doesnt waste a single finger, each gets its own pad with a mouse sensor, all connected to a single base with a flexible material, allows for movement. The device can detect pressure and motion of the fingers, and is ideal for interfacing with things like 3D CAD data, requires two hands. It is also good for robot hands and getting Androids to flash the metal sign. Dont forget to look at the video
Gun accessories for your wiimote or Move wands are old, we can now see the gun like dock for the iPhone. The appBalster is an accessory from apptoyz designed specifically for the use with the companys Alien attack iOS game. Slide in your iDevice and fire up the AR shooter and you will be treated to a bit of Piper-vision, exposing the invisible aliens in the midst. Pull the triggers and two capacitive pads touchscreen to fire at the invaders that only you can see. It is available for pre-order now at RED5 for 19.9 (about$32), officially hit stores on July 7th. Dont forget to look at the video and check out the press release for more details
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop, asking the crowd of people to put away their camera, for the unveiling of something super confidential, code named Sea Ray. A few people ignored for the no pictures please and, someone leaked what appears to be a Nokia-produced video of the unveiling to the blogsphere. It is Nokias first Windows Phone. It looks like N9, the different LED placement on the back with same 8MP Carl Zeiss lens camera confirms its a new device and had a additional hardware button along the side. It is running Windows Phone 7 Mango seals the deal. Dont forget to look at the images and video
