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Archive for March, 2010
PS3 Firmware (v3.21) Update Slated For April 1st
Mar 28th
Sony has announced that the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system will roll out its next software update being released on April 1, 2010. The updated software will disable the “Install Other OS” feature available on the PS3 systems prior to the current models, launched in September 2009. This feature gave users the capability to install an operating system, but due to security concerns, Sony Computer Entertainment will remove the functionality using the 3.21 system software update.
By disabling the “Other OS” feature it will help to ensure that PS3 owners will continue to be able to access a broader range of gaming More >
Wireless Carriers Pricing Gets Lower
Mar 23rd
Major wireless carriers seem to have a trend going to require expensive data plans for several of their users while low-cost mobile companies continue to make their prepaid calling plans broader and cheaper.
Cricket, one of the low-cost, pay-as-you-go wireless carriers stated Tuesday that it plans to begin offering the nation’s first $30-per-month unlimited nationwide talk and text plan. Coverage is planned for 125 U.S. cities across all 50 states.
This will be 0 a month cheaper than any other prepaid nationwide unlimited plan available in the United States. Rivals MetroPCS offers a $40-a-month plan and TracFone Wireless’ Straight Talk has a More >
Mozilla Halts Work On Firefox For Windows Mobile
Mar 21st
Mozilla has halted development of a mobile version of its Firefox browser for Windows Mobile. Although Mozilla had planned to deliver Fennec (Firefox mobile) to a multitude of platforms, one of its developers reveled today that Mozilla has halted the work being done on the Windows Mobile. Do not expect a Windows Phone 7 Series version either.
According to one of Firefox’s developers, Mozilla has temporarily abandoned Windows development because Microsoft is planning their future in mobile on Windows Mobile 7 (not 6.5).
Mozilla cannot develop for Windows Phone 7 because Microsoft has made the decision not to release a native development More >
The Broadband Speed Race Is On For Verizon, AT&T, Google
Mar 18th
Google and others plans to provide ultra-fast broadband which may push Verizon, AT&T, and Comcast to accelerate their launches.
The race for some of the top broadband providers to provide ultrafast broadband.
Case Western Reserve University will run a test in Cleveland, May 2010. It plans to allow residents of more than 100 homes to be able to download data at about 1 gigabit per second. Google stated in February that it plans an ultra-high-speed broadband network covering as many as 500,000 users. Goggle said “The purpose of this project is to experiment and learn. Network providers are making real progress More >
Contour Energy Systems Unveils Fluorine-based Battery Technology
Mar 15th
CFX Battery, a privately held company announced Monday it has changed its name to Contour Energy Systems. It also disclosed the basics on its fluorine-based battery technology.
Contour Energy is commercializing and licensing portions of its technology, targeting a range of portable power applications in transportation, government and defense, medical, industrial, portable electronics and specialty markets.
Its fluorine-based battery cells and battery packs have been reported to achieve unprecedented levels of performance. The technology will produce higher power and energy densities than lithium-ion systems, extended service life, and uninterrupted operation under extreme temperature conditions.
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Mar 12th
Netflix makes a big mistake: Netflix decided to cancel its second “million dollar contest” focused on the improvement of its “recommendation service” once it was discovered that data being released for the contest could be used to identify users. Uh oh!
SXSW Interactive Conference: Kicking off today in Austin, TX. The SXSW Conference is focused on the newest in Web and mobile technology and will be featuring Twitter founder Evan Williams, as the keynote speaker.
The sales slump go on: Reported by the LA Times, video games sales continue to be down for the 10th time this year. Sales were report to have fallen 15% More >
Ultra-fast Internet Technology Unveild By Cisco
Mar 9th
A brand new Internet technology was announced by Cisco on Tuesday. Cisco says the new technology will provide the ultra-fast data speeds that will be necessary to stay ahead of the rapidly growing online video demands of users.
According to the company, the new technology is known as “CRS-3.” It is a network routing system that is capable of offering downloads of up to 322 Terabits per second.
This would equate to being able to provide download speeds of 1 Gigabit per second to everyone in San Francisco, download the entire printed collection of the Library of Congress in 1 second and More >
April 2010 Delivery of Apple iPad Announced
Mar 6th
It was announced that shoppers in the US will be able to purchase the Apple iPad Wi-Fi only model on April 3, 2010. The Wi-Fi and 3G models should be available later in April. Pre-orders will be taken online and in-store on March 12.
According to Stve Jobs, Apple’s chief executive, “The iPad is something completely new. We’re excited for customers to get their hands on this magical and revolutionary product and connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before.”
The iPad features a 10in touch-screen and can be used for browsing the More >
Google vs. Apple: The Battle Continues
Mar 3rd
Who will win the battle of the smartphones Google or Apple?
The battle of the Apps: Apple seems to be winning the app war as of now, having almost five times more apps than Google. One of the issues with Apple is app developers have to get their products cleared by Apple’s standards police before appearing in the App store. That process can literally take months.
Google has taken an opposite stance, opening its platform to developers. Developers seem to be embracing Google’s approach, and as Android grows, more developers are writing Android apps. This means some of the highest-quality apps are more More >
