Panasonic PT-AR100U HD projector offers 50,000:1 contrast
Panasonic's new PT-AR100U projector offers 1080p resolution, a 50,000:1 contrast ratio, and 2,800 lumens of brightness - and adjusts to ambient lighting.
Report: GameStop to sell iPhone and iPad
A report in 9to5Mac says GameStop is going to step up from handling iOS device trade-ins to actually selling iOS devices...maybe just in time for the holidays.
China’s Baidu to launch Android-based mobile OS
Chinese search leader Baidu is launching its own Android-based mobile OS-dubbed "Yi"-to serve as a platform for its own collection of services.
Netflix launches in Brazil, 43 more countries to follow
Netflix has launched its streaming service in Brazil, with 43 more Latin American and Caribbean nations to follow by September 12.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 pulled from IFA floor after injunction
Samsung's legal battle with Apple has claimed another victim: Samsung has pulled its Galaxy Tab 7.7 from the IFA show floor in Berlin.
Samsung rules out buying webOS
Image used with permission by copyright holder Speaking at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, Samsung CEO Choi Gee Sung said his company would “never” pursue a deal to acquire webOS from Hewlett-Packard. “It’s not right that acquiring an operating system is becoming a fashion,” Bloomberg quotes Choi as saying. A Samsung spokesperon in […]
Back on sale: Apple’s Final Cut Pro 7
Months after professionals complained Apple's "revolutionary" Final Cut Pro X was a step backwards, Apple is quietly selling the legacy Final Cut Pro 7 - for now.
Samsung debuts WB750, MV800, and NX200 cameras
Samsung's WB750 offers a 18x zoom, the MV800 has a distinctive flip-screen compact design, and the NX200 offers interchangeable lenses and 20.3 meg
Openwave sues Apple and RIM
Openwave has sued Apple and RIM, saying the companies' smartphones and tablets violate Openwave mobile Internet technology patents.
Hulu launches subscription service in Japan
Image used with permission by copyright holder Streaming video operator Hulu might be in the midst of offering itself up to the highest bidder—or, at least, trying to find a high-dollar bidder—but that doesn’t seem to be slowing down the operation’s international expansion plans. Earlier this month Hulu announced it would be bringing its service […]
Panasonic announces 3D camcorder, Lumix compact camera
Panasonic is betting on 3D, demonstrating a compact twin-lens Lumix 3D compact camera as well as a 2D/3D HDC-Z10000 camcorder with a 3D viewerfinder screen.
Sony Tablet S and Tablet P take aim at the iPad
Sony's Tablet S and Tablet P devices feature Nvidia Tegra 2 processors, Android 3.1 or 3.2, unique wedge-shaped and folding form factors, and cloud-based services.
Datamation USB Hub can sync up to 49 iPads
It might seem like overkill, but if your organization uses a lot of iPads, being able to sync up to 49 at a time could be a real boon.
Survey: Negative online reviews change 80 pct of shoppers’ minds
A new survey from Cone Inc. finds almost 80 percent of online consumers reverse purchase decisions based on negative online reviews.
Barnes & Noble numbers buoyed by Nook revenue
Barnes & Noble's brick-and-mortar business slipped a bit, but it's Nook business saw revenue up 140 percent compared to last year.
TomTom Go Live 1535m includes travel apps
TomTom's new Go Live 1535m GPS system includes apps from Expedia, TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Twitter to make travelers' ride smoother.