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Every Mobile Browser Should Give Up and Just Go WebKit

Matt Buchanan — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:00:00 +0000

The ZuneHD looks like a lovely catchup to the original iPod touch—you know, before apps allowed it to be so much more—except for one thing. That damn browser. It’s not just they’re basing it off hellacious and reviled IE—it’s that it’s not WebKit-based.

What Gadget Is Powerful Enough to Resurrect Japanese Models?

Mark Wilson — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:36:49 +0000

According to this Japanese advertisement, a woman died in an asthma attack. But one force in the electronic world was strong enough to pull her back from the other side. (Any guesses?) Spoiler:

The PS3? The iPhone? An antique Godzilla beer device bought from a magic shop in Akihabara? Nope. It was the Xbox 360.

Nice try, Microsoft, but you’ve got a long way to go before you’re as crazy as Sony. [Kotaku]

Windows 7 on Gizmodo, So Far

Wilson Rothman — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:55:38 +0000

The PC galaxy is now a-frenzy with the Windows 7 beta—the largest OS beta test in history. Before we continue reporting, let’s look back at its features, promises and proofs of awesomeness:

• The initial Windows 7 feature walkthrough, boot video and first taste of the user experience

• Giz Explains all the hidden benefits of Windows 7, and why it will smash Vista

• How Windows 7 will extend laptop battery life by at least 11%

• What the totally upgraded Media Centre interface on Windows 7 can do

• Early benchmarks of Windows 7 said to be “very promising”

• Finally, how to install and play with the Windows 7 Beta

[Windows 7 on Giz]