Archive for January, 2008

Qtrax an elaborate hoax?

Remember that new free, legal music download service we told you about last week? Did it sound too good to be true? Turns out you may have been right. Qtrax was supposed to go live, claiming to offer over 25,000,000…

KDDI Whips up Infrared on Steroids

It’s great that we live in an age where any wireless data transfer technology can be considered old school. We still use infrared technology in low-end technology such as TV remotes, but when is the last time you transferred files…

iPhone SDK key leaked?

Word out on the ‘net is that the iPhone’s "secret’ SDK key has been leaked to the general public. The SDK key is the digital signature that allows iTunes to verify the validity of a given application. As we already…

Nokia to Acquire Linux Mobile OS Developer Trolltech

In a very interesting move by the Finnish rubber boot-maker turned mobile giant, Nokia has officially announced the acquisition of mobile-OS developer Trolltech ASA. Nokia and Trolltech have entered into an agreement that has been voted on and accepted by…

New HTC Mogul ROM leaked

Are you a Sprint HTC Mogul owner that has been lusting after new functionality for your sorely crippled device? Have you been considering making the jump to the Sprint Mogul, but find yourself holding back due to the lack of…

Nokia 5610 Gets Nod From FCC

The upcoming new edition to Nokia’s XpressMusic line has just officially made its way through the FCC and it looks like a fine edition to the family. Don’t get too excited though; it’s only the Euro-spec version. There is word…

Get your Macbook Airs starting Tuesday!

Not that this is the biggest deal in the world, but for those hopin’ and wishin’ and prayin’ to get a MBA as fast as possible, you’ll be able to run down to your local Apple store to grab one…

Random Violence is Making a Comeback

Parents all over the country will soon be primed to sharpen their fangs and break out the picket signs all over again. Rockstar Games, makers of what is likely the most controversial series of games this decade, has slapped a…

Tesla Roadster One Step Closer to Production

Tesla Motors has taken a huge step closer to reaching the top of the gigantic mountain that is building an electric car in America. The Tesla Roadster has emerged victorious after undergoing dozens of federally mandated tests, including the crash…

Class-action Settlement has Palm Pulling Plugs

In light of the recent proposed settlement of a class-action suit, Palm has announced that it will be pulling the plug on 34 retail locations in the US. Eight Palm-branded stores and 26 airport kiosks will be closed down as…

Video and screenshots of Windows 7?

Well, we’re not entirely sure. Think Next has presented what they claim to be screenshots and video captured from an early beta (or Alpha) release of Microsoft’s next-generation Windows operating system. The new platform, simply dubbed Windows 7 at the…

Free, Legal and Unlimited P2P? This we Have to See

There’s an old saying; "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." While that advice nearly always holds true, we’re sincerely hoping that Qtrax is one of the exceptions to the rule. After several false starts and…

Best Buy chuckin’ a duece to 80GB Sony Playstation 3?

If the contents of a leaked internal memo are to be believed, the answer is a very strong yes! Best Buy has apparently been circulating a memo to all employees, notifying them that the PS3 80 GB will no longer…