Archive for: June, 2011

Accessing Open Wi-Fi Networks is Wiretapping per California Federal Judge

Last year, Google got into legal hot water over gathering data from open Wi-Fi networks as its Street View vehicles passed through communities to gather image data. The resulting class-action lawsuits have been consolidated into a single case and the California federal judge in charge has just refused Google’s motion to dismiss the case, according […]

Google Will Work on Better Search for BlackBerry 6 Users

Google today announced a refresh of its browser-based Google Search product for the BlackBerry 6 platform. First, Google Search for BlackBerry 6 adds features such as autocomplete and search history to help speed up text entry. Second, Google revised the behavior of the search result pages in an attempt to make it easier to sift […]

Samsung Shares Conquer 4G Info for a Short Time

Samsung briefly posted details of its upcoming Conquer 4G handset (page now pulled). Although the company quickly pulled the Conquer page from its website, the listing confirmed a number of leaked specs. The Android-based device, which is headed for Sprint, will enable users to take advantage of WiMAX connectivity. The handset offers a 3.5-inch 320×480 […]

FlightTrack Coming to Honeycomb

Rejoice Android 3.x Tablet owners.  Tracking every aspect of your domestic and international flights with real-time updates and beautiful, zoomable maps will be here later tonight or in the morning.  Mobiata is now offering version of FlightTrack for Honeycomb. Features Just for Honeycomb “Map-centric” experience to make flight tracking more visual Completely updated and tablet-centric […]

Final Fantasy III Hits Wii Virtual Console Today

Leading the charge today is Final Fantasy III (800 Wii points, or $8) for the Virtual Console. Originally released on the SNES, the game–known as Final Fantasy VI in Japan–has players discovering who or what is behind of the redeployment of magical creatures known as Espers. The game has commanded a steep eBay premium both […]

Batman Odyssey Returning in October

  Batman Odyssey will be returning in October with a new volume and a new number one. Ceator Neal Adams has been talking about it on Facebook. Here is some of what he said: The continuing series is just great! It’s exciting and dramatic with neanderthals, evolved dinosaurs, magicians, war, death, gnomes, trolls and tests, […]

Limbo Coming to the PlayStation Network in July

Limbo, the Playdead-developed game first came out on Xbox 360 last July as a part of Microsoft’s Summer of Arcade promotion. Prior to that, an ESRB rating for PC and PS3 versions of the game was found, contradicting previous announcements that it would be an XBLA exclusive. Playdead later said it was a mistake and […]

THQ Will Take The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings International

One of the best looking games of E3 for the Xbox 360 now has partner to release it in Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East.  THQ has taken on the publisher role for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings in those market.  Atari is the North American publisher  for those of you […]

Starz Has Decided to Pass on a Second Season of ‘Camelot’

While the Camelot came out of the gate strong, delivering Starz’ largest ever opening for a new drama in early April, it struggled to break out crowded cable landscape this year. Starz noted hefty production hurdles in a statement: “Due to significant production challenges, Starz has decided not to exercise the option for subsequent seasons […]

T-Mobile Adds New Small Business Rate Plans

T-Mobile has expanded its business portfolio with new pooling plans designed to support the needs of small business customers. The 11 new shared plans are available nationwide to small business customers in T-Mobile retail stores, over the phone at 1-800-TMOBILE and through business sales account managers. Starting at just $59.99 per month for two lines […]

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