News Archive: October 2010

• Google: Street View cars are no longer - in AustraliaGoogle Street View cars turn engines off in Australia.Oct 31, 2010 8:38 PM CDT
• Swedish mobile carrier wires summit of Mount Everest for 3GEverest summit gets wired for 3G.Oct 29, 2010 1:10 PM CDT
• EKING S700 is the world's first E-notepad and it has a color screenE-notebook has color screen.Oct 28, 2010 2:02 PM CDT
• Wicked Audio and Peavey Guitars unveils Rockmaster stagekitAll you need to rock out with a real guitar in one kit.Oct 28, 2010 11:04 AM CDT
• Apple goes crazy in ad spending in 2010 - even Don Draper is impressedApple spends a hefty sum on advertising - yet makes more money than ever.Oct 27, 2010 7:02 PM CDT
• HP Envy 17 3D notebook now shipping direct from HPHP Envy 17 3D ships.Oct 27, 2010 12:08 PM CDT
• Qantas goes bananas for Apple for airport loungesQantas rolls out Apple hardware within it's business - frequent flyers are given an App.Oct 26, 2010 11:00 PM CDT
• Android market now has over 100k apps - still sparring with AppleGoogle's Android Market hits 100k apps - still only a third of the way to Apple's 300k.Oct 26, 2010 8:01 PM CDT
• WD TV Live Hub has 1TB of storage, streams movies and moreStreaming player has network storage and more.Oct 26, 2010 10:04 AM CDT
• New MacBook Air gets it's insides proddedMacBook Air gets taken apart, Humpty Dumpty is not impressed.Oct 25, 2010 11:10 PM CDT
• PSP Go price cut confirmed by Sony JapanPSP Go price cut confirmed.Oct 25, 2010 1:06 PM CDT
• Games for Windows Marketplace launches in November with 100+ gamesMicrosoft set to launch Games for Windows Marketplace - goes full Steam ahead.Oct 25, 2010 12:49 AM CDT
• NVIDIA slashes 50% off Quadro productsNVIDIA slashes Quadro pricing in half, karate chop complete.Oct 22, 2010 8:41 PM CDT
• Power Gig music game gets limited edition handmade 6-string wireless guitar controllerHandmade real six string guitar controller.Oct 22, 2010 1:00 PM CDT
• Hulu Plus subscription may go half price for launchHulu Plus may go half price.Oct 22, 2010 10:04 AM CDT
• Dell unveils new XPS laptops aimed at HP Envy lineDell adds new machines to XPS line.Oct 21, 2010 11:04 AM CDT
• Mana Bar to open another bar in MelbourneMana Bar set to shake up Melbourne with gaming orientated cocktail bar!Oct 20, 2010 8:33 PM CDT
• Mushkin Radioactive Series RAM blows upMuskin RAM is radioactive.Oct 20, 2010 2:00 PM CDT
• CoolIT Systems supports AMD Phenom II X6 1090T and Radeon HD 5970 GPUCoolIT supports high-end AMD hardware.Oct 20, 2010 10:08 AM CDT
• Pantone Capsure makes it easy for designers to capture exact colorsCapsure gets Pantone colors from anything.Oct 19, 2010 1:02 PM CDT
• Western Digital releases first 3TB internal 3.5" hard drive2.2 TB level broken by the Western Digital 3TB Caviar Green drive.Oct 19, 2010 9:00 AM CDT
• NVIDIA releases new GeForce drivers, 260.89 WHQLNVIDIA give free performance increases, bug fixes, and SLI profiles with their new 260.89 WHQL drive.Oct 18, 2010 11:02 PM CDT
• Aperion Audio offers new Aperion Versus Grand home theater speakersNew high-end home theater speakers.Oct 18, 2010 12:00 PM CDT
• Foxtel on the Xbox 360 to be under $20Foxtel goes Xbox 360.Oct 17, 2010 8:40 PM CDT
• NVIDIA preparing GTX580 to swing punches with the 6970?NVIDIA prepping a GTX580? Successor to GTX480 and competition for Radeon 6k series?Oct 15, 2010 7:29 PM CDT
• Pandora unveils new gift subscriptions in time for holiday shoppingPandora offers new gift subscriptions.Oct 15, 2010 12:06 PM CDT
• Viewsonic tout new 24-inch V3D241wm-LED monitor with 3D glassesViewsonic let loose a 3D monitor that is compatible with the upcoming AMD Radeon 6k series.Oct 14, 2010 11:05 PM CDT
• Telstra removes unlock fee for Apple iPhonesTelstra remove the unlocking fee from iPhones - allowing another carriers SIM to be installed.Oct 14, 2010 8:05 PM CDT
• Sony adds new enhancements to NEX-5 and NEX-3 digital camerasSony updates NEX-3/5 cameras.Oct 14, 2010 1:12 PM CDT
• Zibra reintroduces the must-have tool for the holiday season called Open ItOpen It saves fingers and frustration.Oct 14, 2010 10:02 AM CDT
• Apple's anti-sexting gets a patentApple enables iOS chastity belt.Oct 13, 2010 8:38 PM CDT
• Lensbaby debuts new Scout with fisheye lens for DSLRsNew Scout with Fisheye optic ships.Oct 13, 2010 12:00 PM CDT
• iPhone 4 has twice the rate of accidental screen damage of iPhone 3GSiPhone 4 is nearly twice as prone to accidental screen damage, when compared against the iPhone 3GS.Oct 12, 2010 7:13 PM CDT
• Kensington shows off notebook lock that is easier to useNew Kensington lock fits the same old port.Oct 12, 2010 12:04 PM CDT
• Breakthrough new display tech, draws next to no powerNew display tech, EFD could be out within the next 5 years.Oct 11, 2010 9:31 PM CDT
• HP outs new portable USB 3.0 HDDUSB 3.0 external storage from HP.Oct 11, 2010 12:08 PM CDT
• Habey mini-ITX mainboard packs Ion 2 GPU and Atom CPUHabey offers sweet new HTPC mainboard.Oct 11, 2010 10:04 AM CDT
• NDA lifts on new 6k AMD range on 22nd Oct?AMD to launch 6k series in under 2 weeks?Oct 10, 2010 11:16 PM CDT
• Samsung SE-S084F DVD burner runs off a single USB connectionSmall external DVD burner for netbook fans.Oct 8, 2010 2:02 PM CDT
• Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog, best flight sim controller ever?Joystick is straight out of a A-10 Warthog jet.Oct 8, 2010 11:10 AM CDT
• Valve turn up the Steam against MicrosoftMicrosoft piss L4D2 users on 360 off, Valve gives loving hug to PC gamers.Oct 7, 2010 8:17 PM CDT
• Energizer unveils new AP1201 Rechargeable iPhone 4 Case with BatteryEnergizer offers iPhone 4 battery case.Oct 7, 2010 1:06 PM CDT
• Razer offers up new Ironclad mouse pad for gamersIronclad is the latest mouse pad from Razer.Oct 7, 2010 10:24 AM CDT
• XFX announce Pro series PSU rangeXFX enter the PSU market with their Pro series, includes "EasyRail" technology.Oct 6, 2010 11:04 PM CDT
• BlackBerry 6 update promises tons of improvements for the TorchMore speed, smoother handling; sounds like a car ad.Oct 6, 2010 7:52 PM CDT
• T-Mobile's G2 has microchip that makes rooting efforts "vanish"Expect workaround in 3....2.....1.....Oct 6, 2010 6:55 PM CDT
• Microsoft offers pink Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 to raise money for breast cancerPink mouse supports breast cancer awareness.Oct 6, 2010 12:06 PM CDT
• Internode start the FetchTV trialInternode start their FetchTV trial to certain customers.Oct 5, 2010 7:29 PM CDT
• Samson Q3HD Handy Video Recorder gets HD audio and videoZoom Handy Q3HD gets high-end stereo sound.Oct 5, 2010 11:04 AM CDT
• ExoPC gets delayed againMore delays for ExoPC.Oct 4, 2010 12:04 PM CDT
• Sirius XM Radio debuts the XM Snap! satellite radioEasy to isntall XM Snap satellite radio surfaces.Oct 1, 2010 1:06 PM CDT

• NVIDIA GeForce GTX580 to launch in under 4 weeks?NVIDIA GeForce GTX580 proper specs and details!Oct 29, 2010 10:04 PM CDT
• Harman Kardon shows off HKTS 60 home theater in a box speaker systemMatched home theater speakers in a box.Oct 29, 2010 12:00 PM CDT
• AppStation kneeboard straps your iPad to a legiPad holder for pilots and fliers.Oct 28, 2010 1:06 PM CDT
• Galaxy offers gamers GTS 450 Hall of Fame edition video cardGTS 450 gets factory overclocked.Oct 28, 2010 10:04 AM CDT
• Snakebyte Premium Remote for Wii has MotionPlus built-inOnly $5 cheaper than the Nintendo version.Oct 27, 2010 2:12 PM CDT
• Sceptre E420BV-F120 42-inch LED backlit HDTV launchesTV packs in five HDMI inputs.Oct 27, 2010 11:04 AM CDT
• Vodafone scores exclusive for HTC Desire HDVHA gets exclusive rights to HTC's Desire HD.Oct 26, 2010 9:20 PM CDT
• Nintendo puts its Wii Remote in 65.3 million handsNintendo sells tons of Wii Remotes.Oct 26, 2010 1:12 PM CDT
• Hands-on with the ViewSonic ViewPad7 from Taipei launch eventGot what it takes to dent Apple and Samsung tablet sales?Oct 26, 2010 3:29 AM CDT
• Wifi Direct certifications starts, device-to-device transmission also starting soonWi-Fi Direct jazzes up Wi-Fi, pulls out a blue... tooth from it's mouth.Oct 25, 2010 7:27 PM CDT
• Asus Eee 1015PW gets bright colors and nice hardwareNew Eee gets bright colors.Oct 25, 2010 12:04 PM CDT
• COD: Black Ops nearly leaked from Xbox 360 - investigators hunt person downCOD: Black Ops nearly gets leaked, until Activision get real Black Ops people onto him.Oct 24, 2010 9:27 PM CDT
• AMD releases Catalyst 10.10 drivers6000 Series and 3D support outlined in new drivers.Oct 22, 2010 2:57 PM CDT
• 1120 Shaders on our and others AMD Radeon HD 6850Just an update on what's happening.Oct 22, 2010 12:34 PM CDT
• GeForce GTX 580 pegged to be 20% faster than the GTX 480New NVIDIA video card due soon.Oct 21, 2010 1:06 PM CDT
• Griffin offers cool new mount for iPad called the Cabinet mountGriffin iPad mount fits under a cabinet.Oct 21, 2010 10:04 AM CDT
• Apple debut the new MacBook AirApple release new MacBook Air in 11.6" and 13.3" models - featuring instant-on, SSD's, and great bat.Oct 20, 2010 8:11 PM CDT
• Razer Starcraft II gaming peripherals up for pre-orderRazer offers pre-orders on new peripherals.Oct 20, 2010 12:08 PM CDT
• Microsoft announce and launch Office 365 cloud serviceLook! Up in the Sky! It's a bird, it's a plane - no wait, it's a cloud. It's Microsoft's new Office.Oct 19, 2010 9:09 PM CDT
• Creative X-Fi Titanium HD and Digital Music Premium HD hit AustraliaNew Sound Blaster sound cards for Aussies.Oct 19, 2010 11:06 AM CDT
• Leaked AMD Radeon 6800 series benchmarks!AMD 6000 series benchmarks - leaked! Interesting results inside!Oct 19, 2010 2:10 AM CDT
• Microsoft announces Kinect launch day game lineup17 games for full Kinect fun.Oct 18, 2010 10:31 PM CDT
• Shinobii debuts slick Wii ping-pong paddle controller needing no Wii RemoteWii ping-pong controller.Oct 18, 2010 11:04 AM CDT
• PSA: Cell phones are pretty dirty devices18x grosser than a toilet handle.Oct 15, 2010 10:52 PM CDT
• Judge approves $100M Dell settlement for fraud chargesDell settlement gets approved.Oct 15, 2010 2:02 PM CDT
• TI buys semiconductor fab in ChinaTI buys new fabrications facility in China.Oct 15, 2010 11:04 AM CDT
• AMD's future could be tablets, also see's an end to adding endless cores to CPU'sAMD eyes off tablets as well as pointing their finger at multi-core CPU's ending eventually.Oct 14, 2010 10:38 PM CDT
• AMD has some thoughts on NVIDIAAMD give some thoughts on NVIDIA - is actually very fair and calm.Oct 14, 2010 6:58 PM CDT
• SteelSeries unveils full line of Medal of Honor gaming gearSteelSeries offers special Medal of Honor peripherals.Oct 14, 2010 12:02 PM CDT
• Rumor: Final Fantasy XIV causes $26 million rage quitRage quitting gamer sells $26 million worth of stock in Square Enix after being somewhat disappointe.Oct 14, 2010 2:05 AM CDT
• Microsoft and Facebook "like" each otherMicrosoft continue to strengthen their commitment to Facebook.Oct 13, 2010 8:26 PM CDT
• Patriot expands RAM line for iMac computersPatriot offers new iMac RAM.Oct 13, 2010 11:02 AM CDT
• Samsung updates NEX10 firmware to support i-Function lensesFirmware adds new lens support.Oct 12, 2010 2:00 PM CDT
• Olympus will not update entry-level DSLR camerasNo new entry-level DSLRs from Olympus.Oct 12, 2010 11:04 AM CDT
• Hitachi ships fastest and most power efficient 10K rpm enterprise HDDNew enterprise HDD is fast and power efficient.Oct 11, 2010 2:02 PM CDT
• Club 3D debuts NVIDIA GT430 video cardGT430 will be a nice HTPC video card for budget builds.Oct 11, 2010 11:04 AM CDT
• Apple refuse to increase warranty on handsets, result will increase iPhone pricingApple refuse to allow 24 month warranty on iPhones.Oct 11, 2010 1:28 AM CDT
• IBM still has a thing for it's Cell processorIBM still pumping away with processor tech, gets chatty about Cell.Oct 10, 2010 8:51 PM CDT
• Cowon debuts X7 PMP in Korea with 4.3-inch screenCowon X7 offers big screen and lots of storage.Oct 8, 2010 1:00 PM CDT
• Scosche ships sneakPEEK II video cable for Apple gadgetsScosche cable replaces a dock.Oct 8, 2010 10:04 AM CDT
• Microsoft to buy Adobe?Microsoft are rumoured to buy Adobe.Oct 7, 2010 7:39 PM CDT
• Samsung debuts new NF310 netbookNew netbook has nice features.Oct 7, 2010 12:04 PM CDT
• AMD extends it's AMD Fusion partner program to distributorsAMD get cosy with distributors with their new Fusion Partner Program.Oct 7, 2010 1:04 AM CDT
• Facebook changes - "giving you more control"Facebook changes, giving you more control and adding new features.Oct 6, 2010 9:07 PM CDT
• NVIDIA CEO hulk-smashes rumour of foundry switchNVIDIA CEO hulk-smashes rumour of foundry switch - they're staying with TMSC.Oct 6, 2010 7:43 PM CDT
• Western Digital unveils updated USB 3.0 external HDDs with up to 3TB of storageExternal storage gets 3TB capacity.Oct 6, 2010 2:00 PM CDT
• Acer updates AIO and nettop PCsUpdated AIOs and nettops offer performance on a budget.Oct 6, 2010 11:04 AM CDT
• Acer announces new Aspire One AOD255 netbookAcer netbook comes with single or dual-core Atom.Oct 5, 2010 1:04 PM CDT
• Ultrasone Edition 10 headphones cost a tonEdition 10 headphones are over $2700!Oct 5, 2010 10:08 AM CDT
• Verizon Wireless to issue $90M in refunds to customersVerizon could get FCC fine as well.Oct 4, 2010 11:02 AM CDT
• Windows Live Essential 2011 updates Microsoft consumer S+S offeringWindows Live Essentials 2011 update is out.Oct 1, 2010 6:30 AM CDT

• Bang & Olufsen unveils new 32-inch BeoVision 10 LED TV32-inch HDTV with a big price.Oct 29, 2010 2:06 PM CDT
• BitFenix introduces its new fans and accessories to us on videoDavid tells us about Spectre fans, Hydra and the S2.Oct 29, 2010 4:29 AM CDT
• Future Sonics outs new Atrio Special Edition professional grade earphonesEarphones good enough for stage musicians.Oct 28, 2010 12:04 PM CDT
• Telstra gives the deets on the T-Touch TabTelstra to release their Android powered tablet, the T-Touch Tab on 2nd of November.Oct 27, 2010 11:20 PM CDT
• Razer unveils new Anansi Expert MMO gaming keyboardMMO specific keyboard breaks cover.Oct 27, 2010 1:00 PM CDT
• iBUYPOWER offers up three new gaming desktops with AMD 6800 video cards insideGaming rigs get Radeon 6800 graphics.Oct 27, 2010 10:02 AM CDT
• iDOS emulator appears, then quickly disappears from App StoreWho knows how it got there in the first place?Oct 26, 2010 9:16 PM CDT
• Adorama unveils cool iBoard Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard for iPhone and iPadBT keyboard works with Apple mobile gear.Oct 26, 2010 11:02 AM CDT
• Firesheep extension shows just how vulnerable open wifi networks areUsing an open wifi network? You might want to read this!Oct 26, 2010 1:57 AM CDT
• Patriot launches Torqx TRB line of SSDsPatriot outs new SSDs.Oct 25, 2010 2:04 PM CDT
• Kingston offers gamers and enthusiasts all black HyperX fanHyperX fan goes Johnny Cash.Oct 25, 2010 10:02 AM CDT
• Windows 8 in less than two years?Microsoft to release Windows 8 within two years.Oct 24, 2010 7:37 PM CDT
• Angelbird SSD storage device can be expanded for more speed as neededExpandable SSD gets faster with more space.Oct 22, 2010 2:08 PM CDT
• Nintendo unveils red Mario Wii bundle and DSi XL bundleRed Mario Wii and DSi XL bundles launch.Oct 22, 2010 12:02 PM CDT
• AT&T unveils new pay as you go data plans for international travelersAT&T offers pre-paid international data.Oct 21, 2010 11:18 AM CDT
• Foxtel on Xbox 360 will not be unmeteredFoxtel on Xbox service to not be free data to users.Oct 21, 2010 2:32 AM CDT
• SteelSeries partner up with GUNNAR Optiks to annouce new gaming glassesSteelSeries and GUNNAR Optiks announce new gaming eyewear.Oct 20, 2010 7:18 PM CDT
• Patriot launches Viper Xtreme RAM with special heat sinkViper Xtreme RAM offers better cooling.Oct 20, 2010 11:02 AM CDT
• Intel plans to invest up to $8 billion in chip plants in the USIntel commits to new manufacturing plants - creation of 1000 jobs.Oct 19, 2010 7:52 PM CDT
• Sharkoon unveils new 2.5-inch USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 HDD docksUSB 3.0 portable HDD dock surfaces.Oct 19, 2010 9:47 AM CDT
• AMD shows off Llano APUAMD shows off their Llano APU - running AvP with DX11.Oct 19, 2010 12:37 AM CDT
• Blizzard to sue Starcraft 2 cheaters - pwnedBlizzard not only lays down the ban hammer on users, but files lawsuit against creators of the hack.Oct 18, 2010 9:07 PM CDT
• HyperMac will stop MacBook charger cable sales on November 2HyperMac products using MagSafe Apple cables are in danger.Oct 18, 2010 10:02 AM CDT
• Froyo starts hitting Galaxy S phonesStarting now for lucky selesct European countries; will flood the world soon.Oct 15, 2010 10:42 PM CDT
• Cricket Crosswave hot spot device launches with Cricket WirelessMobile hot spot with no contract.Oct 15, 2010 1:02 PM CDT
• Cable Collar from Quirky helps you keep organizedQuirky offers up Cable Collar from outlets.Oct 15, 2010 10:02 AM CDT
• Optus goes unlimited mobile browsingOptus increase value in their pre-paid plans, now offering unlimited.Oct 14, 2010 10:04 PM CDT
• bModo12 Windows 7 tablet surfacesbModo12 Windows 7 tablete coming soon.Oct 14, 2010 2:04 PM CDT
• Pioneer unveils special gold and black editions of the HDJ-1000 headphonesNew headphone colors for HDJ-1000 series.Oct 14, 2010 11:04 AM CDT
• Telstra flex online bill payment muscleTelstra give their online payment methods a make over.Oct 13, 2010 8:51 PM CDT
• Crazy good 3D TV deal offered at Dixons for UK home theater fans3D TV bundle has it all.Oct 13, 2010 1:14 PM CDT
• Lego offers up Wii Remote you can actually build onNintendo Wii gets Lego remote.Oct 13, 2010 10:02 AM CDT
• Autonomy announces its private cloud manages 17 petabytes of dataCloud storage rivaling that of the brain.Oct 12, 2010 1:12 PM CDT
• Trendnet announces new USB 3.0 4-port hubTrendnet to ship new USB 3.0 hug "soon"Oct 12, 2010 10:16 AM CDT
• HP Pavilion dm1-2010nr notebook hits Verizon subsidized notebook lineHP notebook hits Verizon.Oct 11, 2010 1:00 PM CDT
• Europe and Asia given October 21st launch date for Windows Phone 7Worldwide phone release list included.Oct 11, 2010 10:22 AM CDT
• Telstra has a new CIOTelstra appoints a new CIO, Patrick Eltridge.Oct 11, 2010 12:24 AM CDT
• AMD Radeon HD 6870 leakedAMD Radeon 6870 details leaked.Oct 8, 2010 6:49 PM CDT
• CherryPal debuts Android-powered CherryPad tabletCherryPad Android tablet is cheap.Oct 8, 2010 12:02 PM CDT
• Telstra now offer 2 year phone warrantiesTelstra extend warranty on mobile phones to 24 months on all 24 month contracts, except the iPhone.Oct 7, 2010 11:15 PM CDT
• PayPal iPhone app update makes it easy to deposit checksPayPal makes deposits with pics.Oct 7, 2010 2:04 PM CDT
• Sony Playstation game The Shoot lands on October 19The Shoot PS3 game lands on 19th!Oct 7, 2010 11:04 AM CDT
• Intel's next-gen SSD specs leaked?Intel's next-gen SSD specs leaked? Can it beat the SandForce brigade of SSD's?Oct 6, 2010 11:21 PM CDT
• Samsung announce the world's first 1ms LCD panelSamsung first to release a 1ms response screen.Oct 6, 2010 7:56 PM CDT
• Hitachi and LG team up on Blu-Ray cartridge based storage device1TB of data storage per cartridge aimed at video editors and other massive data backups.Oct 6, 2010 7:11 PM CDT
• Razer offers special editions of Naga MMO gaming mouseRazer offers more colorful Naga mice.Oct 6, 2010 1:10 PM CDT
• Samsung unveils new 31 Series LCDsNew LCDs have nice features and a good price.Oct 6, 2010 10:02 AM CDT
• iLuv iMM747 dock supports the iPad, iPhone, and iPodiLuv offers iPad speaker dock.Oct 5, 2010 12:04 PM CDT
• SteamPrices lets you know if you're being ripped offSteamPrices shows you how much you're getting steamed in pricing.Oct 4, 2010 11:39 PM CDT
• Sony Eclipse concept media player uses solar powerSolar media player concept.Oct 1, 2010 2:04 PM CDT

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