RIM has just found a home for their new tablet, the PlayBook. At least, in North America.
The BlackBerry 4G PlayBook will be having a play-date with Sprint’s networks “this summer.” It’s exclusive to carrier and will be “4G”.
Android 3.0 ‘Honeycomb’ Promotional Video Leaks
While details on Honeycomb, a new version of the Android OS optimised for Tablet devices, have been a little scarce, this video was posted onto an official Android YouTube channel contains video of the OS in action.
Microsoft launches Avatar Kinect, improves Xbox experience
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and gaming platforms for Windows Phone 7 was the main focus of Microsoft’s latest announcements, rather than Windows PCs, as its announced new games for the mobile OS and some improvements to the UI for some Xbox 360 experiences – but also a new feature for Kinect.
Microsoft reveals Surface 2.0 – now in collaboration with Samsung
Microsoft has used its keynote to unveil the newest version of the Surface platform it has developed. Now collaborating with Korean electronics maker Samsung, Surface 2.0 brings a much needed stylised redesign, making it more like an actual table rather than a box.
Motorola to bring Verizon’s first 4G phone – the DROID Bionic
So Motorola appears to having its fingers in many pies – with the launch of another 4G phone, but for the carrier Verizon. Still under the DROID banner of Android phones, the DROID Bionic will be the first phone for Motorola under Verizon’s LTE standard.
Motorola to bring out the XOOM – the first 4G tablet
Motorola seems to be betting on 4G, as the company has announced that it will launch a tablet that will not be on the 3G network, but also on Verizon’s 4G network – or LTE – as this year’s CES is being inundated with tablet after tablet.
Motorola goes big with the ATRIX 4G smartphone
Motorola’s resurgence has seen the company take a step forward with their phones, partially thanks to their adoption of Google Android. And now, they have taken it to the next level with their new addition to their phone line, announced today at CES – the Motorola ATRIX 4G.
Motorola brings out the CLIQ 2 – merges corporate features with social networking
Motorola has announced some brand new phones out at its CES 2011 press conference – including its successor to the CLIQ (DEXT outside of the US), titled the CLIQ 2. The phone will feature a 3.7-inch touchscreen with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and as the leaks foretold, it will have a honeycomb-inspired layout for the keyboard.
CES 2011: Sony Keynote
Is it that time of the year already?
Yes, CES 2011, while yet to officially start, will be hosting a Sony press conference at 12:00PM AEST. And you will be able to watch the whole thing right here on TECHGEEK.com.au.
iHealth turns your iPad into a blood pressure monitor
iHealth is about to turn your iPad, iPod touch or iPhone into a blood pressure monitoring system with its new Blood Pressure Monitoring System product (what is in italics is its actual product name). Comprising of a dock, blood pressure arm cuff and an application, users will now be able to determine their blood pressure easily.
System on a Chip Architectures coming to Microsoft
Today at CES before Microsoft’s Keynote at 6.30PM pacific time, Microsoft have announced that the next version of Windows, Windows 8, will support the System on a Chip Architecture from Intel, AMD and ARM based systems such as NVIDIA, Qualcomm and Texas Instruments.
Samsung to bring out thinnest Blu-Ray player
Samsung has unveiled the world’s thinnest Blu-Ray player to date. Called the BD-D7500 (a very unattractive name), it is only 0.9-inches thin and Samsung promises that its size will not compromise in delivering the best picture quality.
Samsung Galaxy Tab to get Wi-Fi only version
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is to get a Wi-Fi only version sometime in the first quarter of the year in the US, the South Korean electronics maker announced today at this year’s CES. The Wi-Fi only version will be essentially the same as the 3G/Wi-Fi model currently out now.
Samsung to bring out really thin laptop – the 9 Series
Samsung has just finished their press conference, and now we have some more products to get to. But when you thought the laptop was dead, Samsung brought out its thinnest and lightest laptop it has ever produced. Called the 9 Series, it features a 13.3-inch laptop, weighs less than 3lbs and it 0.64-inches thin.
LG goes crazy with huge lineup of LED and LCD TVs
LG Electronics has decided to release their entire lineup of 2011 televisions at CES 2011. Featuring over 13 LCD and LED televisions, all are being touted with some LG’s “advanced new display technology” and access to its Smart TV platform.