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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab may only get 100K units per month

Published on: 1st September, 2010

According to part suppliers, despite the fact that Samsung’s Galaxy Tab has been setup as an iPad rival, the maker may have modest ambitions for the tablet. They have estimated for DigiTimes that the initial production for Samsung’s Android tablet sits at 100,000 units per month, which means less than a tenth of Apple’s sales [...]

Apple event focused on new music discovery in iTunes, with 60-second samples possible

Published on: 1st September, 2010

Apple’s event scheduled for September 1st may significantly focus on new music discovery in iTunes. A major component of this event may be associated with the “music discovery experience”. Other details have not been provided, but it is expected that song samples will be doubled to a full minute.
Samples have been settled on 30-second length [...]

New transforming Xbox 360 controller confirmed by Microsoft

Published on: 1st September, 2010

On August 31, 2010, Microsoft has confirmed a new Xbox 360 gamepad with a trick D-pad. The new wireless controller benefits from a unique four-point pad which has the ability to change depending on preferences; the controller can work as a fully inset, disc-shaped pad and, with a twist, can turn into as cross-shaped pad [...]

Revised Xbox 360 gamepad to be launched by the holidays

Published on: 1st September, 2010

Joystiq has recently reported that according to a reliable source, Microsoft will release a redesigned game controller just in time for the holidays. The most important change will affect the D-pad; this will be raised by about a quarter of an inch thanks to the maker twisting it 90 degrees. The change may be very [...]

StreetSpace lawsuit against Apple and other companies, related to ads

Published on: 1st September, 2010

According to AppleInsider, Apple and its newly-acquired subsidiary Quattro Wireless are two targets, among others, in a lawsuit promoted by the Malaysian firm StreetSpace. The company is managing the Web Station, which is a web-browsing kiosk partially supported through targeted advertising. In this case, the defendants have been accused of violation of US Patent 6,847,969, [...]

Microsoft co-founder company sued Apple, Facebook and others over search

Published on: 1st September, 2010

Interval Licensing sued several top companies for alleged infringement of four patents related to what they call fundamental technology that is used for search and online commerce. Interval claims that firms like Apple, AOL, Facebook, Google, eBay, Netflix, OfficeMax, Staples, YouTube, Yahoo and Office Depot have violated patents regarding a form of browsing and means [...]

Samsung TVs and Blu-ray players get Napster

Published on: 1st September, 2010

Napster, the digital music service, is now available for download for Samsung’s web-connected HDTVs, home theater systems and Blu-ray players directly from Samsung Apps. Users have the possibility to choose from Napster’s library of over 10 million songs and stream to the set-top boxes or TV. Napster members can also access their playlists or even [...]

Is Google’s tablet strategy clear enough?

Published on: 1st September, 2010

Debating the importance of the tablet space is probably not necessary nowadays. Arguments that can be brought in its favor would be as notorious as is Apple itself. But it is important to know that it is not enough at all to only have a new device and simply throwing it on the market. And [...]

New motion-controlled gaming console Ebox supported by Lenovo

Published on: 1st September, 2010

Lenovo is providing financial support and technical input for a new motion-controlled gaming console which is specifically developed for the Chinese market. The Ebox will be made and distributed by Eedoo Technology Ltd from Beijing, a Lenovo’s business arm. Funds reaching $10 million and about 40 members of Lenovo’s technical staff contributing to this project. [...]

Possible extension for BlackBerry ban deadline imposed by Indian government

Published on: 1st September, 2010

BlackBerry producer Research in Motion could benefit from an extension of the August 31st deadline for granting access to messages. According to Reuters, such an extra time could be granted if the smartphone maker claims to have a solution to solve this problem and also asks for an extension. Currently, there is a battle between [...]

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