Gmail phone calls have got off to a flying start. Over 1 million were placed in the first 24 hours by users eager to try out the free service. What we don’t know is how many of the folk nattering were from outside the US…
August, 2010
Choosing the best laptop for you is no small task. You’re laying down hundreds of pounds for something you’ll be using every day, and every person has a different priority, whether it’s gaming, video editing or just sheer portability. Want to know which is the best laptop for you? You can check out our Top 5 pick here, but to whittle down your choices even further, read on for our buyers’ guide.
New iPod nano rumours haven’t been nearly as prevalent as whispers about the new iPod touch or the refreshed Apple TV but a handful of new cases have sparked speculation. The bright plastic covers point to big changes with the new iPod nano including a square shape and the demise of the trusty clickwheel. But are they the legit? We’ve weighed up the evidence…
Mark Zuckerberg is pushing for another trademark for Facebook, and trying to trademark the word ‘face’. However, it’s currently facing a possible rematch and face-off, with objections from none other than Zuckerberg’s arch-enemy Aaron Greenspan, who took him to court over who invented Facebook.
The Commodore 64 is coming back to life with new guts to turn the old-school keyboard computer into a fully-fledged PC. The Commodore PC64 is being built by Commodore USA but what will you find installed beneath that iconic beige chassis? Read on for a hit of retro gadget joy…
Windows Phone 7 will cost Microsoft $1bn in marketing and development in its first year, according to sources who’ve got a heads up on the plans being pushed around at its Redmond HQ. But will that mound of cash get Windows Phone 7 off to the right start in its fight with Android and the iPhone 4?
Foursquare added a new feature yesterday, which alerts users when they are within ten check-ins of dethroning an existing mayor. The count appears on the screen after you’ve checked in, and the idea is to ruffle some feathers in mayorship battles, and get more competition going between users on Foursquare. After all, it is meant to be a game. Bundled with this new feature was news that Foursquare has also made some tweaks to make being mayor more fair. Foursquare users who are registered managers or employees can’t be mayor of their own venue, thereby giving other folks a chance of getting ruling the roost.
On paper at least, the Orbitsound T12 v2 soundbar is an ideal compromise for those who want booming sound for their home entertainment in cramped digs. Surround sound may bring movies to life, but it can’t half clutter up your living room. Enter the soundbar – a single unit that houses an array of drivers designed to replace the need for multiple speakers. The Orbitsound T12 v2 doesn’t try to recreate the five-channel sound though, instead blasting the stereo sound of your iPod or TV into overdrive. But is this a soundbar of gold? Find out in our Orbitsound T12 v2 review.