Monthly Archives: December 2010

If you buy any of LG’s latest HDTVs, you’re pretty much assured it’ll have a big sticker saying “Smart TV” somewhere along its fascia assuring you of its internet connectivity and compatibility. But, if you’re still rocking some old school … Continue reading →

The rules for Hanger are quite simple: You’ve got to reach the end of each level merely by swinging back and forth and grappling with your rope. You use LEFT and RIGHT to swing back and forth; once you gather … Continue reading →

Surprise! Asus maybe has some tablets for CES next week, inadvertently spilled via an apparently errant promotional video. We already knew of the Windows 7-running EP121, but clues about a mysterious 10-inch EP101 with detachable keyboard pique our interest. More » … Continue reading →

Remember that holographic message from Princess Leia to Obi-Wan Kenobi in “Star Wars”? In five years’ time, mobile phone users will be able to interact with three-dimensional holograms of people they’re talking to, just like in the movie, according to … Continue reading →

The Luddite?s Gift Guide 4-Slot USB Card Reader Popsicles Mechanical Yoshi Adds Mech To Mario Ple0rb Now Shipping: Get Your Dino On For $469 Gift Guide: The Ultimate Multi-tool Round Up Source: http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/12/17/daily-crunch-squid-v-pleo/ It Happened At The World s Fair … Continue reading →

Our good friends over at Engadget report that a new version of Kindle for Android is now out. Here’s what’s new: The volume buttons can now be used to turn pages. This isn’t touted as a major change, but it’s … Continue reading →

Skyfire, an alternative browser for Android, has just been updated to version 3.0.1. This is a minor point update, so they haven’t even bothered updating the splash screen – it still shows as 3.0 when I load it on my … Continue reading →

Google, as you may have heard, is making a big push into local advertising. It is currently offering $100 million in AdWords credits to new small businesses that sign up and promotes Google Places results for all local searches. Quite … Continue reading →

I feel strongly about net neutrality — and you may have some solid opinions about it, too. But what about your mother or your grandfather? Do they care enough about net neutrality to make a stand, or even understand what … Continue reading →

Getting hooked up to your hotel’s ‘browser login’ wireless signal is easy enough if you’re on a laptop, but connecting with a smartphone when you want to save mobile data dollars can be a bit trickier. For Android users, a … Continue reading →