Archive for September, 2009

NVIDIA working on Tegra-based Chrome OS device

by Liz on September 25th, 2009

NVIDIA has been working hard on its Tegra-based “computers-on-a-chip” line, and now it has been announced that as well as the normal mobile platforms like Windows Mobile or Google Android, it has also been working on the up-and-coming Google Chrome OS. Helped by none other than Google itsself.


Google: Apple Chrome notebook is on its way!

by Liz on September 24th, 2009

Google CEO Schmidt announced that he expects an Apple announcement about a notebook running Chrome OS no later than this year.


Cool video: Google Chrome OS preview HD

by Liz on September 23rd, 2009

As we’re all dying to see what Chrome OS is going to look like I was thrilled to find this video of the startup screen and login. It’s Chrome OS beta on a framework in windows. (video after the jump)


Google Chrome Extensions Get Polish: Getting Ready for Wider Release?

by firefoxs on September 8th, 2009

Google just released an update to its cutting edge developer version of Google Chrome that adds a lot of polish to the way Chrome handles extensions. Interestingly, while the stable versions of Chrome are still stuck with the 2.x series, the versions in the developer channel are now already designated as 4.x versions. At this [...]


Augmented reality, now even better (video)

by Liz on September 8th, 2009

Just when you thought AR browsing was the dog’s bollocks, panoramic and bird’s eye zooming are set to make augmented reality browsing on your mobile phone even more exciting!


Apple’s iPhone Not Profitable for Carriers?

by firefoxs on September 7th, 2009

According to a research report released by Denmark’s Strand Consult, the iPhone is not the profit-generating machine that people have made it out to be…that is, unless you’re Apple. For carriers, however, gaining the exclusive rights to sell the iPhone isn’t exactly a winning situation. The report says that the hidden costs of the phone, [...]


Google Chrome Privacy Policy Changes Hint at Public Launch of Mac, Linux Versions

by firefoxs on September 7th, 2009

It’s been just over a year since Google surprised the world with a release of their very own web browser, Google Chrome, now the basis for the company’s upcoming operating system. Despite its flaws (lack of RSS support, no extensions), the browser soon became a hit among the niche crowd of early adopters…at least those [...]


Gmail Ads Within Email Thread – Is This New?

by firefoxs on September 7th, 2009

Today I spotted a contextual advert within an email thread in Gmail. Usually these ‘sponsored links’ are displayed in a separate pane on the right-hand side of Gmail – i.e. outside of the actual email content. But this places the ad squarely within the content of the email thread. It’s possible this has been around [...]


Dogfight! Iphone 3gs vs HTC Hero

by Liz on September 6th, 2009

I love these kinds of fights! The new HTC Hero Android Smartphone dukes it out against the almighty Apple iPhone in this amazing video by Phonedog.com (after the jump)


Verizon offering Android-powered smartphone?

by Liz on September 2nd, 2009

It’s still a rumor, but juicy enough to mention: Verizon might be getting a second Android-powered smartphone!