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Android now accounts for 25% of North American mobile Internet traffic

google By Brody McKee, 11 hours ago 31 Comments

Over the last few months we’ve seen many statistics showing that Google’s Android platform is rising to the top of the pile in the smartphone category – which is quite a feat when you’re fighting Apple, RIM and Microsoft (well, soon). Quantcast (via Engadget) has just released statistics showing that... Read More »

Neowin Hands-on: Windows Phone 7 review

microsoft By Owen Williams, 01 September 2010 - 11:16 198 Comments - Hot!

Tech Ed NZ 2010 is in full swing and during all the hustle and bustle, Neowin was able to take an exclusive hands on look at a prototype Windows Phone 7 device running the Windows Phone operating system. Microsoft was at a loss when the original iPhone was released, it’s Windows... Read More »

Ping! iTunes goes social, Neowin goes mouse on

apple By Simon Andrews, 02 September 2010 - 17:03 69 Comments - Hot!

Just hours ago, Apple announced their new "Ping" social network, along with the latest update to iTunes. The software update has gone live, and Neowin has given the new social network a quick testing. While the service is still in its infancy, and therefore doesn’t have a whole lot to... Read More »

Google tweaks their privacy policies

google By Brenton Currie, 05 September 2010 - 04:10 11 Comments

Google has announced a number of changes to their privacy policy, making them more simplified and removing some of the complicated "lawyer" terminology. In a post on the official Google blog, Mike Yang, Google's Associate General Counsel, confirmed the changes would be put in place on October 3, with users prompted... Read More »

United Airlines to trial Zune HD devices on International flights

united airlines By Tom Warren, 05 September 2010 - 02:17 30 Comments - Hot!

United Airlines is planning to trial 500 Zune HD devices for in-flight entertainment on International flights. The trial will take place on long haul international flights from the United States. Microsoft has worked hard to customize 500 devices and provide unique content for those flying with United Airlines. The software giant... Read More »

New image of Windows Live Phone service appears

microsoft By Michael Gillett, 05 September 2010 - 00:26 30 Comments - Hot!

WMPoweruser.com has just posted a new image of the Windows Live Phone service that will be a companion, cloud service for Windows Phone 7 when the devices are released. The image shows a few of the functions that will be available on the service; this followers a blurred image we... Read More »

Apple's Ping reaches one million users in 48 hours

apple By Brenton Currie, 04 September 2010 - 23:26 40 Comments - Hot!

Apple has today revealed their first social network endeavor, Ping, has already reached one million users in just over 48 hours. Ping, one of the most acclaimed features of iTunes 10 which was announced on Wednesday at a special Apple event alongside new iPods and a revamped Apple TV, is Apple's... Read More »

Duke Nukem Forever...coming soon?

2k games By Brandon Boyce, 04 September 2010 - 12:15 69 Comments - Hot!

Duke Nukem Forever has been in an on again off again state for quite a while now. It's like a bad relationship you just can't walk away from. Duke Nukem Forever is supposed to be the sequel to the hit game, Duke Nukem 3D. Development started on Duke Nukem Forever... Read More »

Toshiba shows off Android tablet Folio 100

toshiba By Alan Cone, 04 September 2010 - 11:15 14 Comments - Hot!

There has been has been plenty of exciting news about Samsung's Galaxy Tab this week. While it does seem like a neat device, some have voiced concerns having to purchase it it through a cell phone provider, and instead want just a Wi-Fi enabled device. Others expressed concern they may... Read More »

Did Google steal the Android logo from an Atari Lynx game?

google By Simon Andrews, 04 September 2010 - 03:42 100 Comments - Hot!

An Engadget reader may have uncovered a secret that Google would rather keep under wraps: the origin of the Android logo. While few have questioned the origin of the now-iconic little green robot, instead opting to draw on the similarities between 'Android' and 'droids' from Star Wars, the gadget blog... Read More »

Facebook soon to help manage where you're logged in

facebook By Alan Cone, 03 September 2010 - 17:47 20 Comments - Hot!

Facebook is about to unveil a feature that will help you protect your account and manage where you are logged in. The new service which is placed under the heading "Account Activity" in the "Account Security" section of the account settings page will allow you to view all of the... Read More »

GameStop decides not to sell Medal of Honor to military

gamestop By Brandon Boyce, 03 September 2010 - 16:07 85 Comments - Hot!

Electronic Arts' new Medal of Honor game -- expected to be out in October -- has been getting a lot of negative attention recently. The UK defense secretary said publicly that the game should be banned and now GameStop has decided not to sell the game in stores located in... Read More »

Samsung Galaxy Tab announced

samsung By Andrew Lyle, 03 September 2010 - 07:42 99 Comments - Hot!

Samsung has finally lifted the curtain on their Samsung Galaxy Tab. This small, 7-inch tablet runs Android 2.2 and will be a very strong competitor to the iPad. The small handheld tablet comes loaded with a ton of options, including a front and rear facing camera. The Android powered tablet features... Read More »

Amazon offering TV episodes for 99 cents

amazon By Alan Cone, 03 September 2010 - 05:42 51 Comments

In an attempt to combat the 99-cent rentals that Apple now provides with their new Apple TV, Amazon.com's video-on-demand is offering TV episodes from Fox and ABC for only 99 cents. This comes at a better deal than Apple's rental, as for these episodes instead of renting, you are purchasing.... Read More »

Xbox Kinect's voice recognition to be NA/UK/Japan-only at launch

microsoft By Brody McKee, 03 September 2010 - 01:27 30 Comments

Many of those dreaming of a voice-controlled entertainment system in their living room will have to wait a little longer, as Microsoft confirms that only North America (with no French), the UK and Japan will have Xbox Kinect’s touted voice recognition enabled at launch. According to Engadget, Germany, Italy, France,... Read More »

TechSpot: Asrock P55 Extreme4 Motherboard Review

hardware By Julio Franco, 03 September 2010 - 00:11 18 Comments

Since the arrival of Intel's P55 chipset and the LGA1156 platform almost a year ago, over a dozen different motherboards based on that product line have passed through our testing lab. Some of the best offerings we've come across include the well equipped MSI P55-GD65, Asrock's value priced P55 Extreme,... Read More »