News Archive: August 2010

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• Antec's new audio subsidiary soundscience introduces the rockus 2.1 speaker systemAntec's new subsidiary soundscience unveils first product.Aug 31, 2010 2:24 PM CDT
• Canon shows off world's largest CMOS sensorCMOS sensor is huge.Aug 31, 2010 2:02 PM CDT
• Google unveils Gmail Priority InboxPriority Inbox coming soon.Aug 31, 2010 1:04 PM CDT
• Viewsonic Viewpad with Android gets officialViewsonic Viewpad detailed.Aug 31, 2010 12:04 PM CDT
• PhotoFast iPADock is perfect for multiple Apple gadget homesCool dock charges multiple Apple Gadgets at once.Aug 31, 2010 10:02 AM CDT
• XBox Live price increase coming November 1stTen dollar USD increase coming for yearly subscription.Aug 30, 2010 6:50 PM CDT
• Grace Digital Audio debuts new outdoor speakersOutdoor speakers that look like a rock debut.Aug 30, 2010 11:02 AM CDT
• Aussies can benefit from Google Voice's free calls to U.S. and Canada, tooSmall tweak in your settings and away you go.Aug 30, 2010 5:54 AM CDT
• Telstra ramps up Next G business offerings with 'unlimited' planProviding you're a big time fleet buyer, that is..Aug 30, 2010 4:14 AM CDT
• iiNet's FetchTV trial quite a successFirst ISP to provide FetchTV down under.Aug 30, 2010 3:44 AM CDT
• iControlPad could give full controller function to the iPhoneRequires a jailbreak but could still be lots of fun.Aug 27, 2010 7:22 PM CDT
• 1.25 million Garmin Nuvi GPS devices recalledFaulty battery prone to overheating the culprit.Aug 27, 2010 2:00 AM CDT
• Canon announces EOS 60D DSLR camera60D DSLR from Canon replaces 50D.Aug 26, 2010 1:04 PM CDT
• PS4 will have physical media, not download onlyPS4 will have optical drive.Aug 26, 2010 12:08 PM CDT
• AMD releases Catalyst 10.8 drivers with a good lineup of changesThis one should be well worthy of an update, folks.Aug 26, 2010 4:36 AM CDT
• Few more tid bits on Microsoft's Phone 7 and Telstra's plans for itShould be a good range of Phone 7 handsets at launch.Aug 26, 2010 3:44 AM CDT
• What's going on with all our freeview HD content?We could lose out until analog is forced off in 2013.Aug 26, 2010 2:21 AM CDT
• Newest iPad fans: Sumo wrestlers!Device being used to improve communications among sumo elite.Aug 25, 2010 8:33 PM CDT
• Cisco and Verizon expecting holograms over IP within ten yearsFiOS used in experiments to meet future bandwidth needs.Aug 25, 2010 7:45 PM CDT
• Google Voice now integrated with Gmail for free VoIP calls in the U.S.Free calls to cell phones, landlines, and computers in the U.S. and Canada.Aug 25, 2010 6:26 PM CDT
• Mitsubishi debuts 1080p 3D TVs with HDD and Blu-ray burner built-inMitsubishi rolls 3D, HDD, and Blu-ray burner into one TV.Aug 25, 2010 12:06 PM CDT
• Periscope offers new Lighted Folio for Kindle 2 and NookPeriscope offers pink lighted Folio for eReaders.Aug 24, 2010 3:02 PM CDT
• GefenTV offers new Auto Volume Stabilizer for TV fansVolume stabilizer prevents commercials from blowing your ears out.Aug 24, 2010 2:04 PM CDT
• Logitech adds new products to Ultimate Ears lineLogitech offers new earphones.Aug 24, 2010 12:04 PM CDT
• Microsoft first to market with CPU/GPU comboMicrosoft SoC combines GPU and CPU.Aug 24, 2010 11:02 AM CDT
• AMD talks Bobcat and BulldozerAMD talks new CPU cores.Aug 24, 2010 10:04 AM CDT
• ISP "Spin" spins up more aggressive plan structure - 2TB and 'free' ADSL2+ plansBut as always, there's a catch.Aug 24, 2010 5:02 AM CDT
• Android upgrade schedule released by MotorolaWorldwide upgrades listed.Aug 23, 2010 8:10 PM CDT
• Australia's hung parliament - Where's it leave our tech?Could actually turn out for the best...Aug 22, 2010 11:22 PM CDT
• LG Optimus line will include ten smartphones and a tablet by the end of the year"Our tablet will be better than the iPad," states VP of Marketing.Aug 20, 2010 10:19 PM CDT
• PS Jailbreak hacks your PS3 using USBHack your PS3 and keep your warranty.Aug 19, 2010 2:06 PM CDT
• Samsung debuts new S2 Portable USB 3.0 external HDDSamsung offers new USB 3.0 storage device.Aug 19, 2010 12:06 PM CDT
• Intel to purchase McAfee at $48 per shareDeal valued at over $7.5 billion.Aug 19, 2010 11:00 AM CDT
• New research indicates a manned mission to Mars poses serious health risksNonetheless, research continues to find a way for mankind to conquer.Aug 19, 2010 7:47 AM CDT
• Razer debuts awesome mechanical keyboard for gamers called BlackWidowMechanical gaming keyboard FTW!Aug 18, 2010 4:04 PM CDT
• Teaser for T-Mobile's G2 Android phone releasedCould be the dual-core HTC Glacier.Aug 18, 2010 3:04 PM CDT
• ASRock X58 Extreme6 mainboard gets detailedNew board from ASRock has nice features.Aug 18, 2010 3:04 PM CDT
• Pandigital to launch new eReader with 7-inch color LCDPandigital announces new eReader.Aug 18, 2010 1:04 PM CDT
• Logitech unveils Wireless Illuminated Keyboard K800Logitech offers new wireless backlit keyboard.Aug 18, 2010 12:02 PM CDT
• ioSafe unveils SoloPro USB 3.0 external storage deviceioSafe adds USB 3.0 and eSATA to rugged external storage line.Aug 18, 2010 11:02 AM CDT
• Zotac GeForce GTX 460 AMP! Edition video card gets new cooler and faster clocksZotac offers overclocked GTX 460 video card.Aug 18, 2010 10:06 AM CDT
• iiNet rolls out new broadband plans, one of which gives 1TB quota per monthAnd keeps pricing in check.Aug 18, 2010 6:51 AM CDT
• Asus lower shipment estimates for Eee netbooks thanks to iPadiPad crimps Asus netbook shipments.Aug 17, 2010 2:10 PM CDT
• Sceptre announces easy to assemble new home theater furnitureEasy to build TV stands from Sceptre.Aug 17, 2010 12:02 PM CDT
• Nikon offers up sweet new Coolpix X1100pj digital cameraNikon offers camera with better projector.Aug 17, 2010 11:06 AM CDT
• Lian Li adds new PC-C50 HTPC chassis to lineLian Li shows off new living room PC case.Aug 17, 2010 10:04 AM CDT
• Tony stands up tall and says Wireless is still the answerWhilst experts continue to suggest otherwise.Aug 17, 2010 5:32 AM CDT
• Dual-core processors could be in our smartphones and tablets by the end of the yearQualcomm has already shipped the chips to manufacturers.Aug 16, 2010 8:20 PM CDT
• Sony Bundles Free Game with 120GB PS3 for limited timeSony bundles game with PS3.Aug 16, 2010 11:04 AM CDT
• First of Intel's 25nm based X25 series SSDs coming Q4'10In up to 600GB capacities.Aug 16, 2010 6:06 AM CDT
• 9-year-old UK girl plays dead in front of Google Street View carDid I stop? Hell naw I just rolled by...Aug 13, 2010 2:06 PM CDT
• Pentax adds four new colors to its already bright K-x DSLR linePentax K-x gets new colors.Aug 13, 2010 1:08 PM CDT
• RadioShack to pedal Samsung Galaxy S from three carriersThe Shack offers Samsung Galaxy S in all flavors.Aug 13, 2010 11:04 AM CDT
• ASUS set to launch Eee Tablet with Linux in OctoberMay be renamed Eee Note to avoid confusion.Aug 13, 2010 10:45 AM CDT
• Centrelink and Medicare make efforts to do away with queuesGoing wireless with handheld devices at the doors.Aug 13, 2010 6:45 AM CDT
• Shuttle introduces its latest small PC, the XS35 nettopUses new Intel Atom dual-core CPU and next-gen ION.Aug 13, 2010 5:40 AM CDT
• iBand Aid fixes your iPhone 4 signal issues for €4.95Quick and cheap fix with vinyl sticker.Aug 13, 2010 5:13 AM CDT
• Armor rugged X10gx tablet is aimed at mobile workersRugged tablet for mobile workers launches.Aug 12, 2010 2:06 PM CDT
• Rumor has AMD launching new Phenom CPUs on September 21New AMD CPUs inbound?Aug 12, 2010 1:06 PM CDT
• Logitech drops new MK520 wireless desktop on marketLogitech offers new wireless desktop.Aug 12, 2010 12:08 PM CDT
• New Apple iTV to replace Apple TV with iPhone 4 style hardwareiTV said to be iPhone 4 on the inside.Aug 12, 2010 11:06 AM CDT
• ECS offers up new enthusiast mainboard called P55H-AKLimited edition mainboard available now.Aug 12, 2010 10:04 AM CDT
• iPad commuter and Defender cases from OtterBox now availableOtterBox now protecting iPad.Aug 11, 2010 2:10 PM CDT
• Scosche finally ships slick new reVIVE II Dual USB chargers for iPadiPad chargers for home and car now shipping.Aug 11, 2010 1:08 PM CDT
• Logitech tosses C910 HD webcam onto marketLogitech ships new HD webcam.Aug 11, 2010 12:08 PM CDT
• Gefen offers high-end surround sound speakers for small spacesGefen offers really expensive surround sound speakers.Aug 11, 2010 11:08 AM CDT
• Razer offers up Orca gaming and music headphonesRazer offers new headphones.Aug 11, 2010 10:02 AM CDT
• Industry experts back Conroy up - Coalition's mixed bag broadband plan is a step backwardsReinstating why the NBN is critical to picking up the ball.Aug 11, 2010 5:32 AM CDT
• Centrelink wants $40 Mill for storage upgradesBut will be open to other agencies, too.Aug 11, 2010 4:38 AM CDT
• Telstra to offer up first prepaid Android phone - HTC Wildfire w/ Swype$349 outright or on $49 contract.Aug 10, 2010 6:44 AM CDT
• Industry heavily against Opposition's wireless broadband ideaMore NBN to-ing and fro-ing.Aug 10, 2010 5:48 AM CDT
• The Opposition's plans re. NBN coming outCarve it up, sell it off, then get focusing on superior (and cheaper) wireless tech.Aug 9, 2010 2:10 AM CDT
• Europe states Micro-USB will be standard for their smartphone charging in January 2011No more worrying about finding a charger that fits.Aug 6, 2010 8:04 PM CDT
• CEO of HP resigns amidst sexual harassment allegationsCFO Cathie Lesjak takes over while search commences for replacement.Aug 6, 2010 6:11 PM CDT
• Google's Wave has crashedA bit too complicated, too soon...Aug 5, 2010 4:19 AM CDT
• iPhone 4's 'aluminosilicate glass' the bees knees? - Don't be so sureYou'd be wise not to trust Apple's claims.Aug 4, 2010 8:12 AM CDT
• The Commonwealth Bank of Australia launch augmented reality app for home buyersSimply point your iPhone at a house and you get details and pics.Aug 4, 2010 6:16 AM CDT
• Telstra giving better data allowance on iPhone plans in stores than advertisedHow's 6GB for $63.50 a month sound?Aug 4, 2010 5:44 AM CDT
• Getting an iPhone 4? - Watch out for franchised Telstra T-Life storesTacking on additional charges versus Telstra's own rates.Aug 3, 2010 6:14 AM CDT
• iPhone 4 grip of death haunts aussies, tooBe sure to get that bumper case, folks.Aug 3, 2010 5:26 AM CDT

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