Archive for: January, 2011

Verizon Drops Some Android Phones to $100

Verizon today started up a sale on its smartphone lineup ahead of its iPhone launch. Some of its most popular devices, including the HTC Droid Incredible, Motorola Droid 2 R2-D2, and both Samsung’s Continuum and Fascinate, have had their prices drop by as much as half to $100. The company is promising 10 days of […]

Nintendo Puts out Keyboard Add-An for DS in Japan

Nintendo Japan has just announced it will bring out a Bluetooth keyboard for its portable DS gaming system. It will be bundled with the Battle & Get! Pokemon Typing DS game and the necessary Bluetooth adapter for the console itself, since it lacks Bluetooth support. The keyboard will also be compatible with smartphones that support […]

Journal Sentinel Runs Special Coverage to Celebrate Packers

  To celebrate the Packers trip to the Superbowl, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is planning a Packers Blitz including special sections, columns, merchandising, and special offers. “Journal Sentinel is renowned and beloved for our Packers coverage. Packer fans worldwide will find everything they need to know about all aspects of the game.” Said Editor Martin […]

Facebook Updates Android App, Adds ‘Deals’

Facebook has provided an update for its Android application that adds Facebook Deals. Deals allows users who check into venues via Facebook to see/access any specials that might be available there. The update requires Android 2.2 or greater.

FCC Looks to Quash MetroPCS, Verizon Lawsuits

The Federal Communication Commission has asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuits concerning net neutrality filed against it by MetroPCS and Verizon Wireless. Both MetroPCS and Verizon sued the FCC over its proposed net neutrality regulations, which they say exceed the FCC’s jurisdiction. They are seeking to prevent the FCC from passing the proposed […]

Yes, Movie Prices Were Higher in 2010, By Five Percent

2010 saw one of the biggest increases in movie ticket prices of all time. Yet despite the fact that some theaters were charging $50 for IMAX 3D showings, the actual, overall price hike only averages out to around a 39-cent increase. Average ticket prices rose more than 5% from $7.50 in 2009 to $7.89 in […]

Sony NGP a ‘Generation Beyond’ Smartphones, Per ID Co-Founder

Id Software co-founder John Carmack said Sony’s NGP was in an entirely different class than smartphones for gaming. The hardware would be a “generation beyond” in performance even next to phones that shipped with performance similar to the quad-core processor and graphics that aren’t yet on any other device. Sony will have the advantage of […]

Black Eyed Peas Join Forces with Sports Illustrated For Superbowl Half-Time Show

Black Eyed Peas are performing during the half-time interval at the Super Bowl game in Arlington, Texas, on February 6 – have joined forces with Sports Illustrated magazine to put on the bash, which they have promised will be the hottest in town. Singer Fergie – who is part owner of the Miami Dolphins – said: […]

Black Edition DeathAdder Mouse Now Shipping

Razer has just introduced the third version of its DeathAdder USB mouse with the DeathAdder Black Edition. The new variant has an all-black finish and gets rubber side grips for a better hold. Otherwise, the same 3,500dpi 3.5G infrared sensor and right-handed design are carried over. The same 1ms response time as other Razer gaming […]

Bones Hits Almost Four-Year High

Bones scored its best demo rating (3.9) since February 14, 2007. With the lead in of Week 2 of Idol (22.3 million viewers), retaining almost all of its debut week audience, was a help David Boreanaz and Co. to gain their high on Thursday. Broadsky Story Line Now that is has been revealed that the […]

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