Thursday, August 26, 2010

Toshiba Said to Be Launching Glasses-free 3DTV

Three dimensional entertainment without looking like a total square.
Image credit: CrunchGear
There are many reasons people are unenthused by the idea of 3DTV, and just one of them comes in the form of those goofy spectacles. If that's the only thing stopping you from jumping on the 3DTV-bandwagon, you'll be pleased to know it won't stand in your way much longer.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Broadband Subscribers Hit 0.9 Million Mark

At the end of fiscal year 2009-2010 broadband Internet users in Pakistan have reached 900,648 and are expected to cross 1 million mark by the end of August 2010.
In its detailed stats made exclusively available to ProPakistani, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority said that Internet Service Providers added a total of 39,948 subscribers in June 2010 compared to 43,893 subscribers in May 2010.
Broadband growth rate has leaned down in previous three months but if history repeats itself, growth rate is expected to shoot up in coming months due to slashed rates.
Broadband penetration in the country reached at 0.52% at the end of April 2010 from 0.26% a year ago, showing 100 percent more penetration in one fiscal year.
Technology Share Broadband 2010 Broadband Subscribers Hit 0.9 Million Mark

Water-Resistant Power Strip Now Available in U.S.

The water-resistant power strip can now be purchased in the U.S.
Parents with toddlers or other devious children running around the house (1) drink lots of coffee to stay on top of their devious plans (2) fight to keep their toys and fingers out of AC power outlets and power strips.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Motorola Blocks Unofficial Froyo ROM for DROID X

If you've got a DROID X and were hoping to upgrade to Froyo before the over the air update hit, you've got another think coming.
On Friday, the people of MyDroidWorld announced a leaked version of the OTA update for Verizon's Motorola DROID X. However, just two days later, Motorola sent out cease-and-desist orders in an effort to stop people upgrading to Android 2.2 before the OTA update rolls out.
In its cease and desist letter to MyDroidWorld, Motorola cited violation of copyright as the reason for the removal request.

Monday, August 23, 2010

HP Confirms WebOS and Windows Tablets/Slates

Two tablets that have been talked about for months have been confirmed.
Talk of this device has been going on for a while now, even though we haven't had any official word from HP on it. Now we've finally got confirmation: All that talk of a WebOS tablet from HP was true; and yes, it's launching sometime at the beginning of next year. Also in the cards? A Windows tablet, despite the supposedly axed HP