“In three years time, desktops will be irrelevant.” – Google Europe’s John Herlihy, 2010
Google’s a great company with typically great foresight. Having recognized the significant market trends that drive its industry, such as the rise of mobile Internet usage on smartphones, Google adapted its core business model from one providing search based advertising into [...]
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In Defense of the Desktop Computer
March 4th, 2010
Posted in Google, Internet, PCs and Laptops 
Tags: cloud, Cloud Computing, desktop, desktop computer, Google, mobile computing, PC, smartphone 
No Comments »Broadcom BCM2763 Chip Lets Phones Record 1080p Video and More…
December 15th, 2009
It’s impressive to watch the convergence of features into today’s cell phones. From simple devices that changed the concept of making a phone call to an individual rather than a place, modern cell phones integrate still and video cameras, personal media player functionality, GPS, and with Internet connectivity, an almost limitless access to information. Platforms [...]
Posted in Consumer Electronics, Phones Tags: 1080p cell phone, Broadcom BCM2763, camera phone, smartphone 1 Comment »A Few Follow-ups…
December 6th, 2009
We’ve posted a lot of product announcements recently about which more details have emerged. So check out the updates below:
Some video of Creative’s Zii Trinity smartphone platform, about which we reported, has surfaced. Check it out here, it’s pretty impressive to see a phone playback HD video.
A video demonstration of the LG eXpo smartphone can [...]
Creative Zii Trinity Smartphone Platform Does Mulitmedia Well…
December 2nd, 2009
Well, in case the recent news of the LG’s eXpo smartphone didn’t pique your interest in the future capabilities of cell phones and the continued convergence of portable electronic devices into a single “does-it-all” machine, maybe the announcement of Creative’s Zii Trinity smart phone platform will. The Zii Trinity platform, which will be licensed by Creative [...]
Posted in Consumer Electronics, Phones Tags: Creative ZiiLabs, hdmi, PMP, smartphone, Zii Trinity 3 Comments »ZoomSafer makes driving safe again…
November 16th, 2009
Given the recent push to make talking and texting on cell phones while driving illegal, it seems like law enforcement is being set up for a fool’s errand. Trying to quell cell phone use while driving will be like trying to stop people from listening to the radio. Even on my typical daily commute, I [...]
Posted in Consumer Electronics, Phones Tags: cell phones, GPS, smartphone, Software, texting, ZoomSafer No Comments »Google Maps Navigation: This changes everything…
October 28th, 2009
Today was a big day in the world of wireless mobile devices. Verizon Wireless is expecting to begin sales of the $200 (with contract) Motorolo DROID, the first smartphone running the Google Andriod 2.0 open source operating system, on Nov. 6. This open source operating system for mobile devices is poised to become the new standard for mobile hardware and [...]
Posted in Consumer Electronics, GPS, Google, Internet, Phones Tags: Android 2.0, DROID, Garmin, Google Maps, Google Maps Navigator, GPS, NAVTEQ, smartphone 6 Comments »
