After weeks of rumors, Microsoft has officially announced pricing for Kinect, Kinect bundles, Kinect titles, and availability. Oh, and there’s a new Arcade model on the way, as well.
A stand-alone Kinect sensor will retail for $149.99 when it launches November 4 and will include a copy of Kinect Adventures. A revamped 4GB Arcade …
To correct its iPhone 4 antenna issue (or lack thereof, according to Apple), the company is doling out free bumpers to every customer who buys an iphone 4 before September 30. But for a quick, oh-so cute fix, try Antennaids. For $5, these Band-Aid like stickers will buffer that nasty reception death grip with just a hint of hip …
What would it take to make Microsoft relevant in a world filled with iOS 4, Android and webOS? Consider, for a moment, that the aforementioned platforms are the Blue Screen of Death for Microsoft. The last generation Windows Mobile platform was old, busted and rusted. And like any overpaid IT guy will ask you, “Have you tried …
The Netflix instant streaming service is coming to Canada, the company announced Monday.
This fall, Netflix is expected to make its first international expansion as it offers its Watch Instantly package to Canadians. Though initially, the service will be available in English only, the company has made its intent to open up the service …
You’ve read the live blog, now see the movie! Apple’s made video of its July 16th press conference available online at Apple.com (it’s at the bottom of the page). Enjoy.
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Lack of Cases Are to Blame For iPhone 4 Reception Issues, Says Apple
An amicable Steve Jobs took the stage at Apple’s Town Hall at the Cupertino HQ today to address “antennagate”. While the CEO admitted that there were issues with the iPhone 4’s design lending to reception issues, it isn’t unique to the latest iPhone.
Smartphones, in general, have weak spots and the algorithm used to meld …
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1:03PM ET: Small turnout. Must have been the short notice. About half the Town Hall is packed.
1:04PM ET: No photos for this one, folks. Trying to …
In a little over 4 hours it’s expected that Steve Jobs (or maybe Phil Schiller) will take the stage at Apple HQ’s Town Hall to address the iPhone 4 and its reception woes or lack there of. On the eve of every Apple press conference, the Internet explodes with last-minute rumors and various individuals “close to the matter” seem …
Bloomberg is reporting that a senior Apple engineer had warned upper management that the iPhone 4’s design could lead to issues with reception.
Ruben Caballero, a senior engineer and “antenna expert” at Apple, is said to have been vocal about the possibility of dropped calls due to hardware design. Another unnamed source …
Apple Inc. will be holding a press conference this Friday at 1PM ET in Cupertino at its headquarters to address the iPhone 4. Calls and e-mails from Apple PR to various news outlets began last night around 8PM ET.
Before the July 4th holiday weekend Consumer Reports issued a report stating that the reception issues suffered by …
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Here’s what else is going on in nerd news around the web:
Microsoft Exec Mocks iPhone 4, Dubs It Apple’s Vista [Computerworld]
The Trouble At Twitter Inc. [Gawker]
Every Week Apple Doesn’t Act On iPhone 4 Antenna Could Cost $200 Million [Apple Insider]
US Government Lifts Lid On …
Hulu’s pay-for-play service launches today on Sony’s PlayStation 3 platform. However, only a small group of PlayStation Plus subscribers will have access to Hulu Plus. Everyone else will have to request an invite after they’ve downloaded the app. General availability for all other PS3 owners is “expected in the coming …
