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No new Xbox Console in Microsoft’s future

For those of you that have been sitting at home, pining away for a shiny new Xbox-branded console to replace your ailing 360, you might want to consider taking up a new hobby. Robbie Bach, president of MS’ entertainment division,…

Mio’s Windows Mobile MID brings a new face to the crowd

We’ll be the first to admit that it’s not easy to get people very excited about a Windows Mobile-based handset these days. With the proliferation of far more innovative, useful, fast, and aesthetically pleasing mobile operating systems, Microsoft’s work horse…

Clearwire’s WiMax is a Go for Portland, OR

While’s the future of WiMax may still be a bit up in the air, Clearwire has gone ahead with its plans to launch the service in Portland, OR. Effective yesterday customers can purchase a variety of different usage plans to…

Roku announces Amazon support for Netflix Box

Roku has just announced support for Amazon Unbox Video on Demand movie streaming with its diminutive Netlix set-top box. Up until today, the little box was capable of streaming Netflix content to your friendly living room television set. It’s a…

T-Mobile Shadow 2009 colors and specs

The original T-Mobile Shadow wasn’t exactly the most coveted Windows Mobile handset on the planet, though its slim form factor, SureType keyboard, and relatively generous feature set managed to endear itself to some. Hoping to capitalize on the original’s moderate…

New info and images of the Sony Vaio P surface

The UMPC/Netbook market has become something of a spectacle in the past year, with almost every major hardware manufacturer angling for the hearts of budget and space conscious consumers across the globe. Sony, however, has been notable absent from the…

New Mac Mini to include multiple monitor support?

The Apple rumor mill never stops, does it? According to the newest bit of hype circling through cyberspace, we might see an updated Mac Mini might see dual display support when/if Apple announces the new machine at the upcoming Macworld…

HP MediaSmart EX485 gets official

This one has been in the pipeline for quite some time, but it’s good to see HP finally placing their official stamp on their flagship home media server. The MediaSmart EX485/487 is a powerhouse of a entertainment box, sporting either…

Final call for ETF-free Sprint contract cancellation

Have you been itching for a way to escape the shackles of your Sprint Wireless contract, but aren’t willing to pony up the cash to pay off the Early Termination Fee? While Sprint’s impending doom may be a foregone conclusion,…

T-Mobile planning to send out extended batteries to all G1 owners?

Given the abysmal battery life experienced by most new G1 owners, we wouldn’t be at all surprised if this rumor turned out to be true. According to unsubstantiated reports, T-Mobile may be preparing to send out an extended battery, along…

Qik adds support for 20 new Windows Mobile handsets

Not to be outdone by Sling’s recent “all in” announcement, Qik has revealed a new beta client with support for 20 more Windows Mobile handsets. The newest version of the slick video streaming software sports the company’s first Palm-compatible client,…

AT&T finally pushes out BlackBerry service books for AIM and ICQ

In a move that can only be described as “long overdue”, AT&T has finally pushed out the service books necessary to run the RIM native AIM and ICQ clients on the carrier’s BlackBerry handsets. The clients have long been available…

iPhone 2.2 screenshots leaked, show new App store interface and Podcast support

While the rest of us wait around for the official release, some lucky Devs have tossed caution to the wind and ignored the binding clauses of their NDA to leak some screenshots of the upcoming iPhone 2.2. firmware update to…