Monthly Archives: February 2012

Microsoft, citing Google’s tyrannical 95% share of the European search market, has lodged a formal complaint with the European Commission. It’s not like Microsoft is breaking any ground here — the European Commission has been investigating Google’s alleged violation of … Continue reading →

Windows 8 is a radical departure from anything Microsoft has done before. When you try it for the very first time, it feels a bit like stepping out onto ice. It is so slick as to be slippery. Commands and … Continue reading →

As far as Tetris goes, most variations look quite similar. You’re usually looking at a “wall” of bricks directly from the front. Torus takes that notion and throws it away; as you might have guessed from the name (or screenshot), … Continue reading →

If you’re one of those worried about the battery on your expensive EV running out, look away now. Envia has unveiled a new cell that boasts a record-breaking energy density of 400Wh/kg (most currently offer between 100 and 150). It’s … Continue reading →

As far as product launches go, the 10-inch Galaxy Tab 2′s debut was relatively discreet. Announced with little fanfare, it’s not even on display in Samsung’s booth here at Mobile World Congress; you’ll have to talk your way into a … Continue reading →

Atari’s legendary Pong has captured plenty of hearts and minds over the years. Now, to celebrate its fortieth birthday, the gaming stalwart is offering up $100,000 for you to re-invent it for iOS as part of its Indie Developer Challenge. … Continue reading →

As far as Tetris goes, most variations look quite similar. You’re usually looking at a “wall” of bricks directly from the front. Torus takes that notion and throws it away; as you might have guessed from the name (or screenshot), … Continue reading →

While Sony’s newly-christened Xperia phones are a bit difficult to tell apart, there’s nothing quite like getting the whole clan together to tell these statement slabs apart. It’s largely about the size and build differences here — while the 4.3-inch … Continue reading →

This week on the Gadget Lab podcast you’ll meet new members of the Gadget Lab family as the gang talks about Google’s rumored augmented-reality glasses, the Nike FuelBand and the latest rapper-endorsed audio gear. Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/02/podcast-hud-glasses-nike/ Stay Away Joe Speedway … Continue reading →

As far as product launches go, the 10-inch Galaxy Tab 2′s debut was relatively discreet. Announced with little fanfare, it’s not even on display in Samsung’s booth here at Mobile World Congress; you’ll have to talk your way into a … Continue reading →