Today, TIME rolled out its picks for 2010’s 50 Best Websites. This year’s crop proves itself a quintessential part of the Web, whether you’re researching, shopping or simply just browsing. But, as more and more users take their Internet usage on the road, we’ve become increasingly in tuned to the way our favorite sites translate to …
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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 …
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 …
Dell Aero Runs Cupcake, Thinks It’s April 2009
A 3.5-inch screen, 5-megapixel camera with 8x zoom and flash and just about every other feature you’d want can not be offset by the fact that the Aero is running Android 1.5. Here’s Dell’s official statement on why that
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Samsung Teases ‘Galaxy Tab’ Android Tablet Promo Video
It’s pretty much official now. We’ve gotten word direct from Samsung that it’ll be unveiling the 7-inch “Galaxy Tab” Android Tablet on September 2nd.
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The YouTube video above briefly either showcases or mentions the following:
– Swype keyboard input
– Android 2.2
– …
Is Apple Planning Touchscreen iMacs and MacBooks?
Apple filed a patent back in January outlining an all-in-one iMac that would function as a standard mouse-and-keyboard computer when the screen was positioned at an upright angle and, when tilted toward the user, would turn into a touchscreen computer running in “a low-resolution input mode, such as a touch-based interface.”
In …
I Need This: GefenTV Auto Volume Stabilizer
It’s a known fact that TV networks crank the volume to 11 when programming switches to commercials. It can be both annoying and frightening all at once.
Gefen appears to have a fix for the nuisance with the GefenTV Auto Volume Stabilizer. Think of it as a volume attenuator, like the one you get with the purchase of high-end …
TiVo’s Next Big Thing Is…a QWERTY Remote
Everyone’s favorite DVR fanatics have just announced a revolutionary new product to compliment the rest of their illustrious line of goods, the TiVo Slide Remote. The QWERTY slider connects via Bluetooth and is available starting today for $89.99 on the TiVo website. Best Buy will begin carrying the remote this weekend.
“This …
Spot the Gadgets in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
In honor of Star Wars Month, I volunteered to painstakingly watch all six Star Wars movies and compile a list of gadget-like devices I spot in each one. I can promise you I will miss a few and I won’t know what some of them are supposed to be called, but I’ll be damned if I don’t watch all six episodes of one of the greatest film …
Apple Plans To Remotely Kill Your iPhone If It’s Jailbroken
Jailbreaking might now be legal but that doesn’t mean Apple isn’t giving up on thwarting our freedom to do so.
According to the “Systems and Methods for Identifying Unauthorized Users of an Electronic Device” patent that was filed back in February and published last week Apple would be able to remotely identify and wipe …
Top Ten Monday Tech Deals
I just spilled my coffee all over my desk, so Monday is officially underway. I’m going to throw my tantrum and—oh great, no paper towels—I’ll be back later. Here are some handpicked gadget deals for your edification. The theme of the day appears to be “displays,” as there are some pretty good bargains on big plasma TVs and computer …