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Pictures Of Samsung’s Slippery Galaxy S Tablets Squirt Out Hours Before Their Official Unveil

Is no product sacred at this year’s MWC show, due to start in just a few short hours? I only ask because photos of the Galaxy S II and 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab have appeared, showing off that sch-a-weet Honeycomb UI.

February 8, 2011
Science

How Far In Space Can Radio Broadcasts Reach?

Apparently our radio broadcasts can be listened to in a “space bubble” 200 light years in diameter. That’s huge! But when you compare it to the rest of the Milky Way, um, not really. So just know when you’re hoping an E.T. will find you through your radio broadcasts, he has to be within that bubble to hear you. God, we’re so insignificant. [jacakadamblog via Geekosystem]

February 5, 2011
Computing

Perk Up Your Galaxy Tab With Homemade Gingerbread

It’s just possible that the crafty folks at the XDA developers forum have managed to upgrade the Galaxy Tab from trainwreck to fender bender. All it needed was a healthy dose of Gingerbread. Here’s how to get it on yours.

January 19, 2011
Mobile

The Problem With Android Updates, Again

If you own a Samsung Galaxy Android device, there’s a good chance you’re expecting an update to the second most recent release of Android, version 2.2. It has not arrived! A purported insider explains why. Short version: money.

November 18, 2010
Computing

Samsung Galaxy Tab: Second Opinion

Gizmodo AU

Welcome to Second Opinion, a semi-regular post where Giz AU offers its own perspective of a gadget the US guys have already reviewed. To kick things off, we’re going to take on the first real competitor to the iPad, Samsung’s Froyo-powered Galaxy Tab.

October 14, 2010
Science

Most Massive Galaxy Cluster Ever Discovered Seven Billion Light-Years Away

A monstrously huge cluster of galaxies lurks 7 billion light-years away. The cluster weighs in around 800 trillion suns and holds hundreds of galaxies, making it the most massive galaxy cluster ever found at such a great distance.

October 11, 2010
Computing

T-Mobile To Sell Galaxy Tab For $US399 With 2-Year Contract

According to this leaked slide, the Samsung Galaxy Tab will cost $US399 with new 2-year contract on T-Mobile. As Sprint was rumoured to charge that much too, 400 buckaroos will probably be the Galaxy Tab’s price on all the US carriers.

September 7, 2010
Mobile

Verizon Folks Enter Galaxy S Tomorrow With Samsung Fascinate

Samsung’s Galaxy S line of phones – all essentially the same, marched out across a gamut of carriers – is set to hit Verizon in the US. The 1Ghz, Android 2.1-powered Samsung Fascinate will cost $US200 on contract (after a dreaded $US100 mail-in rebate), and customers can pick one up online tomorrow or in stores on September 9. Like all the other Galaxy S phones, it’s been promised a Froyo update soon.

Mobile

Samsung Galaxy Beam Probably Won’t Get Released In Australia

Gizmodo AU

One of the cooler gadgets on display on Samsung’s IFA stand last week was the Galaxy Beam, a pico-projector-toting Android smartphone that hit Singapore shelves back in July. I wouldn’t hold your breath for an Australian release though.

September 2, 2010
Computing

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab Runs Froyo, Has Flash And Measures 7-Inches

It was possibly the worst-kept secret in tablet-land (more so than the iPad), but the final specs have now been revealed for the Samsung Galaxy Tab. It’ll run Android 2.2 (Froyo) and comes in a 7-inch flavor—for now.

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