Apple has filed a patent for integrated iPhone mapping and calendars, showing it has plans for the handset to plot directions between appointments automatically. It’s far more intelligent than the current iPhone software, and integrates with the address book too.
January, 2009
Tummy rumbling for some gadget news? Get a plate out, put a napkin on and chow down on all the latest tech happenings this fine morning after the break.
Gold farmers beware. Nina Olson, the National Taxpayer Advocate for the US Internal Revenue Service has published her annual report – this year she recommends that the US Government looks into taxing the virtual economies of games like Second Life and World of Warcraft.
Spy shots of the first Arcam Blu-ray player have popped up online, showing the future direction of the high-end AV manufacturer.
Lego just made the kid inside us very happy. It’s launching this range of brick-built digital cameras and walkie talkies for tiny tech fans everywhere!
Creative has announced the Vado HD camcorder has begun shipping in Europe, and is now available in the UK.
The tiny Vado HD is palm sized, and captures HD video at 720p. It also has a HDMI socket built-in and can output video at 1080i.
