Microsoft’s promised Xbox 360 spring Dashboard update should be ready in less than two weeks, a support document leaked Monday has shown. The upgrade should arrive May 19 with the new disc format intact. Most changes are strictly internal, according to Joystiq’s contact in tech support, but a public-facing tweak would include support for PayPal […]
New York City had the distinction on Tuesday of being the first to carry FEMA’s new mobile emergency system and explained how it worked. PLAN (Personal Localized Alerting Network) will reach the city half a year before everywhere else and will give those with cellphones and other mobile devices a location-based warning of imminent threats. […]
After having first given demos of them at Photoshop World in March, Adobe today unveiled three new “Photoshop Touch” apps for the iPad using the Photoshop Touch SDK, all now available in the App Store. All three act as supplements to Mac and Windows versions of Photoshop CS5, allowing artists to use touch to create […]
LG today revealed that it will use Wikitude’s 3D browser in its LG Optimus 3D smartphone. The browser enables better interaction and engagement with real-time user environments. 3D Augmented Reality (AR) shows places, landmarks and objects in 3D making them easier to distinguish. The Optimus 3D, first displayed at MWC 2011, is scheduled to […]
Google started off its just-wrapped Google I/O day one keynote with progress on how Android was growing. The platform is now up to 400,000 activations per day, up from 300,000 in December. Its growth rate had helped the platform reach 100 million total devices since it started off in October 2008. The company also said […]
YouTube followed up its teaser with confirmation that it was bringing major movies to its rental service. Many of the 3,000-plus movie titles being added Monday are from three of the four major movie studios, including NBC-Universal, Sony, and Warner. The mix includes both classics and newer titles such as Inception. Many titles have extras […]
MapQuest today announced the launch of MapQuest.ca to provide accurate mapping tools and directions for Canadian addresses. “MapQuest has been providing solutions to Canadian users to meet their trip-planning needs for years,” said Christian Dwyer, senior vice president and general manager, MapQuest. “The launch of MapQuest.ca speaks to the growing needs of Canadian consumers for […]
Google in the run-up to its I/O conference on Tuesday has posted its first public beta of Chrome 12. The new version now automatically checks download types and issues a warning if it suspects the file is a trojan or other malware. Its investigation goes beyond basic filters like file types and uses the same […]
Eton has unveiled its latest iPhone speaker dock, the Soulra XL. The portable dock has some green credentials, as its 2,000mAh lithium ion battery can be recharged thanks to a built-in but fold-away 72 square inch monocrystal solar panel. The company rates battery life at five hours of continuous play. The 7lb dock is rated […]
YouTube hinted at big plans for its movie service on Monday in a post talking about expanded plans. It was adding 3,000 new titles to its currently indie-focused rentals. The extended capacity would also bring reviews and extra footage. More would be coming along in a post later in the day, the company said. The […]
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