Something 'big' coming from SanDisk, complete with cape
Something big is coming March 23rd, and like a good used car salesman, SanDisk has rolled out an inflatable superhero in its honor. What could it be? We honestly have no idea. SanDisk has already introduced 64GB SDXC cards and the G3 SSD, condensed commercial FM into sugary syrup with slotRadio, and generally exploited NAND in every way imaginable. The company's not scheduled to... Full story
Sprint's HTC Touch Pro2 gets official Windows Mobile 6.5 update
Sprint had promised a first-quarter update for its Touch Pro2 way back in January, and sure enough, it's delivered the Windows Mobile 6.5 boost right on time. It might not have as much punch now that we know everything there is to know about Windows Phone 7 Series, of course, but it's still a pretty big deal -- the Touch Pro2 remains one of the best Microsoft-powered phones you can buy in the... Full story
Palm: this is your survival guide
Oh Palm. Just a little over a year ago your future seemed so bright, so renewed. You walked away from CES 2009 reborn, held aloft by a completely innovative new mobile operating system, a striking piece of hardware, and a feeling amongst the press and investors that you were back in the game and playing to win. Now, less than a year and a half later, you've nearly returned to the dark and... Full story
Charlie Miller to reveal 20 zero day security holes in Mac OS X
Say, Charles -- it's been awhile! But we're pleased as punch to see that you're back to your old ways, poking around within OS X's mainframe just looking for ways to remotely control the system, snag credit card data and download a few interoffice love letters that are carefully stashed 15 folders down within 'Documents.' The famed Apple security expert is planning yet another slam on OS X... Full story
Word, Excel and OneNote for Windows Phone 7 Series revealed
We actually haven't seen any official shots of the Office apps for Windows Phone 7 Series, but now that Microsoft's emulator has been hacked and unlocked, we've got a glimpse of what creating a Word doc in OneNote looks like -- and while there's a high probability that this a super-early version of the app, it's still revealing in how drastically minimal it is. Microsoft says most people... Full story
The Canon 5D mk II 2.0.4 firmware fixes the mess left by 2.0.3
The 5D mk II 2.0.3 firmware was supposed to be the end-all solution for the Canon super camera. But it wasn't. It caused more issues not worth the enhanced movie mode it added. Canon of course of pulled the firmware from its site cause many 5D mk II owners to cry a little. Because, as everyone knows, Canon owners are notoriously emotional unlike the cool and collected Nikon crowd. But chin up... Full story
T-Mobile and Clearwire mulling 4G partnership
Looks like the kids at T-Mobile USA are well aware that their company's future will depend on offering both compelling handsets and a competitive network for them to ride on. Reuters reports that the Deutsche Telekom subsidiary has been exploring all its options with regard to the provision of 4G services, including potential joint ventures with cable companies and even spectrum sharing with... Full story
HP Slate: About $500, Atom Processor, June Launch
Spanish gadget blog Clipset has the details of the upcoming HP Slate, with some quick hands-on time too. Previously, then Slate has only been seen in a teaser video promo. First, the price. The Slate will apparently be €400, which translates literally to $543, but is likely to be less in the US. Clipset says this [...] Full story
Apple said to be preparing 12-core Mac Pros and 27-inch LED Cinema Displays
AppleInsider has rounded up its stable of "people familiar with the matter" and squeezed them for info on Cupertino's plans for the near term. Firstly, they've heard that a 27-inch version of the currently available 24-inch LED Cinema Display is on its way, sporting a 2,560 x 1,440 resolution and targeted for release "by June." The more exciting tip from those in the know, however, relates... Full story
Windows Phone 7 Series emulator unlocked, shows a few surprises
Microsoft was kind enough to release the software development kit for Windows Phone 7 Series on Monday, and although there was some fun to be had by scrolling around and exploring, much of the cool stuff the company showed off at MIX last week is not included -- or is it? As it turns out it's in there; only a little help is needed to unlock 'em and then all those magical hubs start them... Full story
Garmin Offers Team Edition Edge 500 And Nüvi - BikeRadar
Garmin has released two new editions of the Edge 500: the Team Edition Edge 500 that comes in the colors of the Garmin Cycling team, as well as the Stealth Edge 500, which replaces the blue trim of the standard Edge 500 with black. There are also Team Editions of their Nuvi 1200 and 1300 series. Full story
Unitasking in a sandbox: Windows Phone 7 Series' philosophy
Windows Mobile 6.x can multitask, and it can run applications written in native code. Windows Phone 7 Series can do neither of these things. The reasons are not philosophical, however: Microsoft has no problem with either concept per se. They're practical.
The hardware is powerful enough. The underlying operating system, Windows CE 6, can multitask just fine. The... Full story
Report: iPad preorders numbering in 'hundreds of thousands'
The Wall Street Journal says sales of Apple's newest device on pace to beat original iPhone in first three months.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II 2.0.3 firmware yanked due to audio issues, fix is on the way
It's not déjà vu, it's just all happening again. Just over a year after Canon had to bow its head in shame due to a black dot / banding issue that plagued the EOS 5D Mark II, along comes yet another heartache surrounding one of the company's finest DSLRs. The v2.0.3 firmware update that was issued earlier in the week is apparently causing audio problems for some users, with... Full story
BBC - Earth News - Octopuses excited by high definition television (HDTV)
In experiments evaluating how the creatures react to moving images, the animals responded far more vigorously to HDTV than standard definition TV. It appears that standard definition moving images are not sufficiently "convincing" for the sophisticated cephalopods, say the scientists. Researchers can now use HDTV as a tool to study elements of their behaviour, such as personality. Full story
Apple director Jerome B. York passes away
Apple is sad to announce the death of Apple Board member Jerome B. York. "Jerry joined Apple’s Board in 1997 when most doubted the company’s future. He has been a pillar of financial and business expertise and insight on our Board for over a dozen years," said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. "It’s been a privilege to know and work with Jerry, and I’m going to miss him a lot." Full story
HTC 'Disagrees Strongly' With Apple's Patent Claims
Responding to two Apple patent lawsuits, HTC says its touch-screen technology predates the iPhone. Full story
Kindle for Mac now live and free
It might be months after Kindle for Windows launched but the OS X app is finally ready for Mac users. Well, most Mac users. The computer must be an Intel chipset and running OS 10.5 or higher. But if that’s you, click through and download the 22MB file to start getting your ebook reading on. Full story
168 Reasons iPad Browsing Beats Convertible Netbooks
I have been using tablets to surf the web for years, and I can state with confidence that iPad owners are going to enjoy going online with the slate. There are 168 ways the iPad will be better at surfing the web than convertible netbooks Full story
Canon 5D MkII Update Breaks Audio Recording
Canon’s latest firmware update for the 5D MkII (v2.0.3) which was pushed out earlier this month promised all sorts of new video functions, from proper a 24p frame-rate to manual control for audio level. For some owners, though, it has broken their cameras. Canon has issued a warning that some users are “experiencing issues” and that [...] Full story
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