Sunday, February 28, 2010

Mobile

Sprint Cuts Palm Pixi’s Price To $US50

12:58PM February 28, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

Hooray for capitalism! Sprint was cool offering Palm Pixi for $US100, until Verizon’s Palm Pixi Plus slid underneath them at $US79. Sprint’s having none of that, slashing the original Palm Pixi’s price to a mere $US50 for new customers, after all of the rebates and contracts and what have you. Remember, the candybar Pixi doesn’t have Wi-Fi and has a slightly smaller screen than the Pre, but if you or someone you know isn’t quite ready for a big boy phone, a $US50 Pixi could be hard to resist. [Sprint] More »

Gaming

This Week’s Gaming Stories You Cannot Miss

12:17PM February 28, 2010 | Mark Wilson

I remember the good old days, when two or three guns was all a man needed. More »

Gaming

Breakdancing Body Is No Match For Microsoft Natal’s Sensors

11:23AM February 28, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

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Mobile

Microsoft Employee Shows Off Prototype Windows Phone 7 Series Smartphone From LG

10:09AM February 28, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

Aaron Woodman, the director of consumer experiences for Microsoft’s mobile division, was a guest on today’s Engadget Show, and he had a nice surprise for everyone: a prototype of LG’s Windows Phone 7 Series phone. More »

What Comes After The IPad?

9:26AM February 28, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

When the iPad was unveiled in January, everyone could agree on one thing: it did look a lot like a big iPhone. Begeek.fr extrapolates Apple’s design consistency to its next two devices, launching in 2012 and 2016. [BeGeek.fr] More »

Computing

Haleron iLet Mini HAL Is A Modest Tablet With A Modest Price

8:00AM February 28, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

If the iPad seems a bit extravagant and the JooJoo’s sordid past turns you off, the 7″ iLet Mini HAL might be device for you. It’s no powerhouse, but at least you’ll be able to say you own a tablet. More »

Mobile

All U.S. Android Phones Reportedly Getting The Bump To 2.1

7:10AM February 28, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

We recently heard that Android 2.1 was on its way to the Droid, but now sources tell AndroidandMe that all U.S. Android phones will be receiving Android 2.1 firmware in coming months, though some will require a wipe to upgrade. More »

Child Workers Discovered In Apple Factories

5:59AM February 28, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

February has not been a good month for the Apple supply chain. After the assault, the arson, and the poisonings, now Apple’s annual supplier report reveals that 11 minors were found working in their factories this year. More »

Folding Massage Chair Makes It Easy To Hide Your Embarassing Folding Massage Chair

5:26AM February 28, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

Hammacher Schlemmer, purveyors of expensive, goofy gadgets, are now peddling the Foldaway Massage Chair, a shapeshifting piece of furniture that can keep your muscles relaxed, your apartment uncluttered, and your buyers remorse so potent you can almost taste it. More »

Mobile

The Terrifying Future Of Augmented Shopping

4:44AM February 28, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

Online retail is nothing new, but now brick and mortar stores want to get in on the high-tech action. The New York Times has a somewhat disquieting look at new technologies that will let you shop ’til your signal drops. More »