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  Just like Microsoft trying to push Kinect to researchers, Sony also announced a similar offering for researchers, students and hobbyists. The Move.Me software server application will allow users to create new software apps that use PlayStation Move as an input device. Move.Me will provide users with high-level tracking data that can be exported to [...]

  Make some space for the PSP NGP will ya? Unannounced during the last announcement but it seems Sony has discounted its slider PSPgo gaming console as well. The PSPgo will cost only $149.99, which is just $20 more compared to Sony’s UMD-toting PSP-3000. Retailers however, are still selling the console at the undiscounted price [...]

  One feature that distinguishes BlackBerry with the rest is the integration of BlackBerry Messenger aka BBM. However, this could change soon as RIM is looking to expand the BlackBerry Messenger to other platforms like Android and iOS. The move makes sense as cross-platform apps like Whatsapp, Kik, Live Profile are gaining quite a lot [...]

  It was almost clear when the first evidence of I9103 trickled onto the web but Nvidia has now confirmed that the Tegra 2 running Samsung phone is in fact Galaxy S II. Samsung originally announced the Galaxy S II at MWC with its own Exynos 4210 processor but will apparently launch the Tegra 2 [...]

  Apple also announced the newer version of iOS that will be pre-installed in the new iPad 2. The iOS 4.3 will come with many features that will improve the overall experience of users with iOS devices. Few features and improvements include Safari browser is claimed to be more faster due to the integration of [...]

  Here it is, finally. Steve Jobs has unveiled the next iteration of the iPad and I must say, it is quite an upgrade. Apple has not only managed to revamp the design and reduce the thickness of the tablet but packed in some serious hardware for processing and gaming. The 8.8mm thick iPad 2 [...]

  Another feather in the cap for Apple. In fact two. Steve Jobs who’s currently on stage at the iPad event confirmed that they’ve shipped 100m iPhones. iPad’s numbers although small in comparison to the iPhone are also impressive. Apple has managed to sell 15m iPads since the iPad’s launch in April.

  RIM’s first tablet PC could be out as early as next month. Boy Genius Report who generally has a good track record for BlackBerry-related rumors claim that RIM is looking to launch the PlayBook on April 10. The site also says that the final retail firmware or Gold Master build is to be finalized [...]

  Acer’s dual-booting colourful Aspire One Happy netbook is now available in India. The Aspire One Happy netbook is targeted at youngsters that comes in colour choices of Candy Pink, Lavender Purple, Lime Green and Hawaii Blue and allows users to boot either in Google’s Android OS or Windows 7. The 1.25kg Aspire One Happy [...]

  LG has confirmed to expand Optimus 2X’s territory by announcing the launch for Europe. The phone that was available in Korea till now, will be available in different European countries like UK, France, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Spain. LG’s Optimus 2X is one of the powerful phones available in the market that features [...]

  Samsung has confirmed to unveil a new tablet on March 22 during CTIA expo. The Korean giant is teasing us with a new pic on their Facebook page as well as Unpacked website that shows an image of a tablet but more importantly with the numbers “78910.” The numbers don’t reveal anything but splitting [...]

  Don’t know what game will play well on your new Tegra device? Well, Nvidia has got you covered with their all new Tegra Zone app that can be downloaded from the Google Android Market. The app shows off the Tegra-optimized games along with the game screenshots and reviews but the purchase of those games [...]

  Sony has announced two new DSLRs from the Alpha series for the Indian market. The A55 and A33 does away with the movable mirror tech found in conventional DSLRs but adopts Sony’s Translucent Mirror Technology that allows the camera to auto focus continuously during live view, movie recording or high-speed continuous shooting. Both the [...]

  Dell is predominantly a computer-making company but has evolved to become a complete mobile device manufacturer with the entry in the tablet and a re-entry mobile phone market in the past couple of years. Dell entered the tablet arena to cash in on the demand generated by Apple’s iPad with its 5-inch Streak tablet. [...]