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  Google last week announced to release an update to Google TV. The update is expected to be released this week on Sony devices which will bring interesting improvements like the customizable, simpler user interface, improved search with TV & Movies app that allows easy browsing of 80,000 movies and TV shows, Google TV-optimized YouTube [...]

  When it comes to selling USB external drives, companies have few selling points to entice consumers. They can lure them on the price front, storage capacity, looks or speed. And Seagate with its GoFlex Slim is targeting users seeking great looks as well as speed. GoFlex Slim is the thinnest in Seagate’s arsenal, measuring [...]

  Samsung at the Q3 2011 earnings call today spilled some important details regarding flexible displays. Samsung executive confirmed that they’re planning to roll out the first-generation flexible display in 2012, possibly in the first half. More importantly, Samsung also divulged the device that will sport such display, which will be a mobile phone. Tablets [...]

  HP has amended its previous decision of spinning off the Personal Systems Group (PSG). HP “completed its evaluation of strategic alternatives” and came to the conclusion that the PSG unit will remain a part of this company. HP’s strategic review ruled that the PSG contributed heavily to HP’s portfolio and brand value and separating [...]

  One common complaint amongst BlackBerry users is that most BlackBerry candybar devices look strikingly similar, right from the low-end to the high-end. However, it won’t be the case with the new P’9981 that just went official in UAE. Designed by Porsche Design, the phone has a pretty unique look and comes in a nice [...]

  The often prophesied move is now a reality. Sony and Ericsson have announced to break the decade-old partnership to make phones and move forward on their own. Sony will buy Ericsson’s 50 percent stake in the joint venture and make Sony’s wholly-owned subsidiary. In return, Ericsson will be compensated with a cash consideration of [...]

  Google’s original Nexus device, Nexus One will be left out to taste the Ice Cream Sandwich goodness. Google executive, Hugo Barra revealed that Nexus One won’t be getting the upgrade because the “hardware was simply too old to run the new operating system.” That’s a bit dismal end to the phone that launched in [...]

  RIM has confirmed the release date of PlayBook’s much awaited OS 2.0. The update that will bring some goodies like Android apps support will be released sometime in February 2012. RIM failed to divulge the exact reason but claimed they’ll launch the OS after they’re “confident [to] have met expectations of developers, enterprise customers [...]

In addition to announcing the Lumia range that runs Windows Phone 7 OS, Nokia also unveiled affordable yet feature packed phones for the “next billion.” Behold Asha series meaning ‘hope’ in Hindi, which Nokia reckons will help “connect millions of consumers to new opportunities and reach their aspirations.” Marketing pitch aside, the Asha phones runs [...]

  Nokia has finally announced their new phones powered by Windows Phone 7 OS. Lumia 800 (top) is the top-end device in the Nokia chain that comes with a decently sized 3.7-inch AMOLED ClearBlack curved display and 1.4GHz processor. Additionally Lumia 800 packs in a 8MP Carl Zeiss optics, HD video recording and playback support, [...]

  Bluetooth SIG, the organization behind Bluetooth technology has announced to extend its brand with two new logos recognizing devices powered by Bluetooth 4.0 technology. In a bid to create consumer awareness, Bluetooth 4.0 embedded devices will be identified as Bluetooth Smart Ready or just Bluetooth Ready devices. The differentiation in both the brandings will [...]

  Despite the controversies, Grand Theft Auto series has been one of the most successful franchise in the gaming history. Now Rockstar Games is teasing on their website a banner of GTA V on their website along with the date of the first trailer which is scheduled for next week. It will be interesting to [...]

  It’s all about free cloud storage these days. After Box.net announcing to give a whopping 50GB to iOS owners, HTC has struck a deal with Dropbox to provide 5GB worth of free storage. Agreed that its 10% of what Box.net is offering but hey, its free! Anyways, the free storage will be given to [...]

  With Apple already in the cloud scene with iCloud and Samsung reportedly working on their version called S Cloud, how could LG be left behind? Korean daily, Maeil reports that LG too is working on their iteration of cloud services that will hit in the first half of next year. Tentatively named as ‘L [...]

Available at the same old price, Apple has now made the MacBook Pro faster and also they can now be configured with AMD Radeon HD 6670M graphics chip. The 13inch MacBook Pro now comes with an option to select from a 2.4GHz Core i5 or a 2.8GHz Core i7 dual-core processor. The larger 15inch MacBook [...]