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Microsoft dismisses Windows 7 battery problems

microsoft By Tom Warren, 15 minutes ago 3 Comments

Microsoft said on Monday that users experiencing battery warnings from Windows 7 are by design. Last week Neowin revealed reports of users receiving notifications that they should replace their laptop battery. The warning is triggered when a laptops BIOS detects a battery replacement is required. Windows 7 provides the following... Read More »

4th generation iPhone pictures leak?

apple By Benjamin Rubenstein, 1 hour ago 25 Comments

The iPhone repair site, iResQ, has leaked photos of, what they claim to be, the faceplate of Apple's upcoming 4th generation iPhone. According to the site, the front panel of the phone is approximately 1/4 of an inch taller than that of the iPhone 3GS. The screen is also longer,... Read More »

Google working on real-time phone convo translation

google By Benjamin Rubenstein, 1 hour ago 11 Comments

Google's across-the-board implementation of speech-to-text in the Android platform is nothing short of groundbreaking. Never before have we seen such functionality so heavily integrated into a mobile device. But why stop with text entry? Why not take it a step further? According to Slashgear, Google plans to incorporate real-time translation of... Read More »

Top tech Super Bowl commercials for 2010

super bowl By Tom Warren, 2 hours ago 29 Comments

On Sunday America unleashed Super Bowl XLIV, which was the most watched television program of the year. Attracting 80 to 90 million American viewers at any one point, the professional American football event is one that advertisers scramble to be a part of. With a 30 second commercial costing between... Read More »

Windows 7 64-bit adoption rate higher than 32-bit for gamers

Microsoft By Andrew Lyle, 3 hours ago 46 Comments

It’s well known now that Windows 7 has made a big splash in the operating system market, surpassing all expectations of consumers and even Microsoft.  There is also another interesting surprise, and that is from gamers, according to a Steam hardware survey. Gamers that are familiar with Steam know that you... Read More »

Apple: iPad prices could lower

apple By Tom Warren, 3 hours ago 29 Comments

According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple could lower the price of the iPad if the new tablet device fails to sell well. Credit Suisse analyst, Bill Shope, met with Apple executives recently and confirmed "management noted that it will remain nimble" regarding pricing based on consumer demand.... Read More »

HTC Incredible photos and details leak

HTC By Andrew Lyle, 4 hours ago 28 Comments

Pocketnow.com has released photos, details and even a video of the new upcoming HTC incredible.  The leaked screenshots, still branded with a ‘confidential’ text, appear to be the next HTC phone on the market. The leaked details about the new upcoming HTC incredible is said to be running a Snapdragon... Read More »

Verizon starts blocking 4Chan.org

verizon By Brad Sams, 8 hours ago 78 Comments

Verizon has taken bold steps over the last 72 hours to block the popular photo sharing website, 4chan.org.  Verizon has confirmed to 4chan that they are intentionally blocking the website but did not state a specific reason. "After an hour and a half on the phone, we've received confirmation from Verizon's... Read More »

Researcher says Oracle database can be hacked remotely

software By Matthew Hopson, 12 hours ago 13 Comments

A computer security expert believes that nine in every ten Oracle databases are vulnerable to an attack that would give hackers access and control over sensitive corporate and government database systems, without the need for a user id or password, according to Reuters. David Litchfield, chief research scientist at NGSSoftware Ltd,... Read More »

T-Mobile USA IPO or spin-off being considered

t-mobile By Christine McKee, 07 February 2010 - 21:50 12 Comments

Deutsche Telekom is reportedly considering an IPO or spin-off of the T-Mobile USA business, according to Reuters. T-Mobile is a distant fourth in the U.S. mobile carrier sector. The Wall Street Journal states Duetsche Telekom has recently been in contact with several banks, including Deutsche Bank, regarding underwriting an IPO... Read More »

Mark your calendar: Live blog - Microsoft @ Mobile World Congress 2010

microsoft By Tom Warren, 07 February 2010 - 11:47 20 Comments

Mobile World Congress 2010 kicks off on Monday February 15 and what better way to mark its beginning than covering the Microsoft Press Conference? Microsoft will hold a Press Conference at 3pm CET on February 15 where we expect them to unveil the future of Windows Mobile, Windows Phone... Read More »

More Windows Mobile 7 details leak?

microsoft By Brad Sams, 06 February 2010 - 22:51 138 Comments

As the time gets closer to Mobile World Congress and the inevitable launch of Windows Mobile 7; details are again leaking out about what the updated platform might entail.  There is a long list of supposed features leaked with regards to the upcoming platform which are posted below courtesy of... Read More »

Nexus One sells just 80,000 in first month

Google By Andrew Lyle, 05 February 2010 - 22:03 83 Comments

As Neowin reported after the first week of sales for the Nexus One, far below expectations, the first month sales aren’t any better for the device.  Google managed to sell just 20,000 units in the first week of sales, and now reports from Flurry are suggesting Google only sold 80,000... Read More »

Facebook takes back control of its adverts from Microsoft

facebook By Tom Warren, 05 February 2010 - 18:02 16 Comments

Microsoft confirmed today that it had reached a mutual decision with Facebook, allowing the social network to take over responsibility for selling display advertisements on its own site. In October 2007 Microsoft announced a $240 million investment in Facebook for a roughly 1.6 percent stake in the Web phenomenon. The deal... Read More »

Google video series: The making of Nexus One

google By Benjamin Rubenstein, 05 February 2010 - 15:55 12 Comments

On the official GoogleNexusOne YouTube channel, Google has begun putting up a series of short films showcasing the making of the company's first self-branded phone, the Nexus One. The series, dubbed "The Story," will consist of five parts. The first video has already been posted. Here's what Google is sharing with... Read More »

Facebook's "Gmail Killer" Project Titan unofficially unveiled

facebook By Sam Symons, 05 February 2010 - 12:46 88 Comments

Hours ago, Facebook flicked the switch on another redesign of its home page. It was a pretty significant change when compared to their previous redesigns, though it seems that it was just the tip of the iceberg – as TechCrunch reported, the social networking company is rumored to be currently... Read More »