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Microsoft announces Kin cellphones

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:01:51 +0000

Kin, short for “kindred”, is a phone by Microsoft that targets a young, messaging audience. Designed for use on the Verizon network, the Kin is available in two flavors, neither of which supports removable memory cards or Windows7 mobile apps. The Kin doesn’t even use Microsoft’s own mobile platform but instead a proprietary OS from Sharp.

We don’t think Apple is in the least bit worried.

Flash support for the iPad!!!

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:53:46 +0000

RipCode, based in texas, has developed a cloud-based, on-the-fly, transcoder to allow Flash support on the Apple iPad.

Adobe and Apple have been butting heads regard Flash support on the iPod devices for quite some time. Will RipCode’s transcoder work on the 3GS? Or the upcoming 3GS replacement? Stay tuned.

RipCode’s website seems to be suffering the slashdot effect at the moment. We’re not surprised!

Ultimate Electronics enters northeast

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:37:38 +0000

Ultimate Electronics recently emerged from bankruptcy and recently opened a 33,000- sqft store in Massachusetts, which was formerly a Circuit City. Ultimate Electronics, as mentioned by Denver Business Journal, has inked a lease on a second location in Albany, NY, also a former Circuit City store.

Broadening its offerings to PCs, major appliances, and even billiard tables has allowed Ultimate Electronics to reach TWICE’s 33rd place among top CE retailers of 2009.

iPad Mania! Apple ships 0.5 million iPads

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:29:25 +0000

Apple ships 0.5 million iPads and, citing a short supply, delays international release.

PC Market Rebound? Sixth Ave adds PC departments

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:25:53 +0000

New Jersey-based A/V specialty and custom-installation chain, Sixth Avenue Electronics, is adding PC departments to 17 stores.

Following a recent expansion, the family-run business will soon begin rolling out dedicated, 2,000-square-foot PC departments system-wide.

Buying a PS3? Don’t forget the Bluetooth adapter!

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:13:04 +0000

If you plan on purchasing a new PS3 slim for the holiday, you will need to purchase an Audio Authority C1071 IR to Bluetooth adapter if you want to use a universal remote control with the PS3.

The C1071 lets you use just about any IR remote control with the PS3 instead of using the Sony Bluetooth remote control. Perfect for use with Logitech Harmony IR remote controls.

US Air Force building a PS3 supercomputer cluster

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:09:09 +0000

Citing the attractive price of the PS3, the US Air Force is purchasing 2200 PS3’s and clustering them. This cluster will be used to process high-resolution radar images and embark on emerging computing fields.

Walmart starts holiday season early

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:11:41 +0000

Walmart’s early holiday sales begins this Saturday with a week-long CE sales event. It is the first of several planned CE sales events prior to the holiday.

Deals of interest:

42-inch Sharp 1080p/120Hz LCD TV for $498;
$298 Hewlett-Packard notebook;
Sony BDP-S360 Blu-ray Disc player, $148
Xbox 360 Arcade Console and a $100 Walmart gift card for $199

“Each holiday season we focus on delivering a better price on quality entertainment and electronics, and this season is no different… We’re excited about our electronics event that starts Saturday. It will be evident through the coming weeks that this year Walmart will offer more opportunities for our customers to save than ever before,” said Gary Severson, Walmart’s entertainment senior VP.

Attack of the Droids

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:48:07 +0000

Tomorrow, November 6, Verizon Wireless unleases the DROID ERIS across the United States. The DROIS ERIS, by HTC, is based on the Android platform aiming squarely at Apple’s ubiquitous iPhone.

Pirate Party Gets Second Seat in EU Parliament

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:42:51 +0000

“With the Lisbon Treaty being signed by all European Union member states, the Pirate Party has gained another seat in the European Parliament. The second Pirate Party seat will be occupied by the 22 year old Amelia Andersdotter, who will become the youngest Member of the European Parliament.”

This puts the “arrrr!” ir Torrent.