If you’re one of the dozen people in the world who don’t yet have Nintendo’s ultra-popular DS handheld gaming systems, then you’ll be able to get one cheaper than ever. The Japanese gaming giant’s dropping the price on every iteration of their second-generation dual-screen portables by $20. This means that the price tag on the DSi goes …
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3PAR: Why Dell and H.P. Are Fighting Over Clouds
Not since the invention of Tupperware has storage ever been so sexy. A bidding war between Dell and H.P. over the past few days has seen the two tech giants leapfrog each other several times over the small data-storage company 3PAR, with the latest an offer by H.P. of $30 per share, or roughly $1.88 billion.
So why all this …
Google TV Is Nothing More Than a Creepy Eye Stuck in a TV
At least that’s the way Logitech is approaching the launch of Google TV and their Revue companion box. Creepy.
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Is iTunes Going Social?
Apple’s special event next week will be pegged to music – that much we already know. There’s speculation that the Lala acquisition could come about next week but two separate outlets have reported that Apple won’t be bringing cloud-based streaming to iTunes, at least not yet. Boy Genius was tipped off social integration into …
You Can Now Stream Netflix On Your iPhone
Happy Netflix on your iPhone Day!
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Google Officially Integrates Voice Calling into Gmail
As an update to this morning’s post, Google has officially unwrapped free voice calls to any phone number in the U.S. and Canada right from within Gmail. International calls start at around two cents per minute, too.
People with Google Voice phone numbers can receive incoming calls right inside their Gmail by adding “Google Chat” as …
Breaking: Apple To Hold Special Event on September 1
This just dropped into our inbox. Looks like Bloomberg was wrong. Apple will be holding a “special event” on September 1 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco.
The $70 ‘iPADock’ Charges Two iPads, Four iPhones, and More
Sweet merciful crap, this thing does it all—and isn’t insanely expensive. The Japan-only iPADock can charge and sync two iPads at a time, an iPad and two iPhones, or four iPhones. Just about every model of iPod is welcome, too.
The backside of the dock sports two iPod nano slots, a three-port USB hub, three memory card readers, …
Voice Calls From Within Gmail Looking More and More Likely
It appears that rumors from back in June suggesting Gmail would be integrating the Google Voice service into its chat features might be getting closer to reality. CNET has some screenshots and more information about what may be the marrying of Google Talk, Google Voice, and Gmail.
UPDATE: Well, that was quick. Looks like it’s up and …
Google Earth For Android Lets You Explore the Ocean
While we debate over whether or not Google is scheming to do evil things with Verizon, there’s no denying the simple fact that checking out what’s underneath the surface of the Earth’s oceans on your mobile phone isn’t cool.
The latest version of Google Earth (v1.1) for Android allows you to “look around” and see what’s …
Apple Said To Be Readying 99 Cent iTunes Rentals, Sept. 7 Event
We’ve heard this before, haven’t we?
Bloomberg is reporting that Apple is in “advanced talks” with News Corp. and others (Disney, CBS) to bring 99-cent TV show rentals to iTunes. The Fox deal will supposedly give renters a 48-hour window to consume rentals. One of Bloomy’s sources also said Apple plans to introduce a new …
Windows 95 Turns 15 Today (and Other Fun Facts)
Well how about that? Windows 95 was launched 15 years ago, today.
The cornerstone of its marketing campaign was the Start button, emphasized by the multi-million dollar licensing fee paid to the Rolling Stones for the rights to use the song “Start Me Up” as a promotional tool. Multitasking was also a big selling point.
Other fun …