Monthly Archives: October 2009

The new Apple TV in action. (Credit: Apple) It might just be for the for the hobbyists, but Apple announced on Thursday that version 3.0 of its Apple TV software is now available for download. According to Apple, the free … Continue reading →

An Apple patent design shows what would happen if its iPod Shuffle and Bluetooth headset mated. (Credit: United States Patent Application) In a future where we’re all walking around wondering how our iPod brain implants came to exist, historians can … Continue reading →

Konarka's solar panel on a Neuber mailbag. (Credit: Neuber) Konarka Technologies announced this week its Power Plastic flexible solar panels are going to be being used in carrier bags and possibly shade structures in the Middle East and Africa. The … Continue reading →

Looking for a compact, feature-packed MP3 player that’s as good for the car as it is for the gym? Newegg has a refurbished 8GB Zune player for $69.99 shipped with a free leather case and Microsoft Zune Car Pack. So … Continue reading →

(Credit: DoubleTwist) Wednesday saw the launch of a new version of DoubleTwist, the iTunes-like desktop music client that also syncs with Amazon’s music store and was founded by Monique Farantzos and Jon Lech Johansen (aka notorious hacker DVD Jon). While … Continue reading →

On Thursday, Sprint hosted an online chat with its customers and its vice president of consumer marketing, David Owens, who revealed some of the carrier’s plans for upcoming smartphones. During the hour-long session, Owens answered questions on a variety of … Continue reading →

(Credit: Josh Miller/CNET) While we’re sure there are more accessories to come, two add-ons that will be readily available when the Motorola Droid launches on November 6 are the Multimedia Station and Phone Holder for Droid. Verizon announced their official … Continue reading →

Live stats overlay a game streamed to the NBA League Pass mobile app. (Credit: NBA) Not about to be outdone by baseball, pro basketball is getting in on live streaming to mobile phones. The National Basketball Association will announce its … Continue reading →

Watching ice cubes melt is much more fun when you speed it up. iPhone app Timelapser lets you do it right on your phone. (Credit: Josh Lowensohn/CNET) Time-lapse movies can be a complicated affair, and quite often involve either a … Continue reading →

(Credit: Josh Miller/CNET) On Wednesday, Verizon Wireless officially announced that its first Google Android device, the Motorola Droid, would hit streets on November 6 with a price tag of $199.99. Of course, to get that price, you need to sign … Continue reading →

LG Helix (Credit: Cricket) Cricket and LG announced the LG Helix Wednesday, making it LG’s first AWS-capable handset. It’s a pretty basic phone with a 2-inch color display plus a small external display. It has a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, a … Continue reading →

(Credit: Nintendo Japan) Nintendo has taken the wraps off a new version of the DSi handheld that sports larger 4.25-inch dual screens. The portable gaming unit will be considerably bigger than current and previous DS and DSi models. It will … Continue reading →

(Credit: gdgt) A lot of attention has been lavished on the Motorola Droid today–and rightfully so–but it’s merely the “cornerstone” of Verizon’s Droid family. HTC’s Droid Eris is gonna be the cheap stepbrother, at 99 bucks. Though it’s been speculated … Continue reading →

Yes, we actually have the Motorola Droid in the house, and we couldn’t be more excited about it. We dish about Verizon’s new Android phone and what it means for the Android platform in general. We also talk about the … Continue reading →