Linux removed from PS3: Can Sony do this?

Linux removed from PS3: Can Sony do this?

  By: Alan Ng | Posted: March 29, 2010 | 7 Comments
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Following on from our earlier post, which informed you about the interesting, yet somewhat shocking decision by Sony to remove Linux OS support from the PS3, we want to know your thoughts on it – Can Sony do this?

iPad gets Flash Converted to HTML 5 with Brightcove

iPad gets Flash Converted to HTML 5 with Brightcove

  By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 29, 2010 | No Comments
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With the Apple iPad just days away from shipping there is still one thing that could stop it becoming one of the best products that the iPhone maker has ever launched – the lack of Flash. We know that Apple…

HTC HD2: Updated to Windows Phone 7 OS

HTC HD2: Updated to Windows Phone 7 OS

  By: Alan Ng | Posted: March 29, 2010 | No Comments
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Well we did not expect to see this so soon. One cunning phone user has successfully managed to port over the entire Windows Phone 7 OS to the popular HTC HD2 handset.

Sony PS3 Update 3.21: Linux Support Removed

Sony PS3 Update 3.21: Linux Support Removed

  By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 29, 2010 | 3 Comments
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The upcoming Sony PS3 3.21 firmware update is causing a bit of a stir, as there are plans for Linux support to be removed. Those with a new PlayStation 3 Slim have never had the option to install the Linux…

Apple iBookstore and why the iPad changes everything

Apple iBookstore and why the iPad changes everything

  By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 29, 2010 | No Comments
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The iPad is just days away from when customers will get their hands on the tablet device, and maybe then will be able to answer the critics questions. Apple managed to beat Microsoft in bringing out a tablet device, although…

3D TV: Just Another Gimmick

3D TV: Just Another Gimmick

  By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 28, 2010 | 1 Comment
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We have all heard at how 3D TV is going to be the next biggest thing – this was evident enough at CES 2010 at the beginning of the year. Panasonic and Samsung have both released their first model –…

Volvo, Geely and Ford Deal Dependant on Pension Deficit

Volvo, Geely and Ford Deal Dependant on Pension Deficit

  By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 28, 2010 | 2 Comments
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Ford has announced that they will sell Volvo to Geely for a sum of $1.8 billion – subject to negotiations on Volvo’s pension deficit, as well as their debt. However, the Detroit automaker did say that they did not expect…

iPad Sold Out: Presales Creates Bottleneck

iPad Sold Out: Presales Creates Bottleneck

  By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 28, 2010 | No Comments
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Who would have thought that a couple of months ago that strange looking iPad tablet would have sold out even before a customer took procession of the first one? Well that is just what Apple is saying, which we reported…

Twitter for Music and Podcasts: Jingle! 1.1 for iPhone

Twitter for Music and Podcasts: Jingle! 1.1 for iPhone

  By: Gary Johnson | Posted: March 28, 2010 | No Comments
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Jingle! 1.1 A clever new app for users to Tweet music and other media content via Twitter has arrived for iPhone and iPod Touch users.

Revised iTunes Terms: Limits iPad Flexibility

Revised iTunes Terms: Limits iPad Flexibility

  By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 28, 2010 | 4 Comments
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Apple has revised its iTunes terms and conditions this week, as well as adding a new feature – sending apps as gifts. As with everything – there are always restrictions. This will limit the flexibility of magazine publishers; in turn…

Facebook Place Feature like Foursquare and Gowalla

Facebook Place Feature like Foursquare and Gowalla

  By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 28, 2010 | No Comments
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On Friday, Facebook announced a new way in which users can add their locations on the social networking sites pages, there is not much details to go on – but it is assumed that this place features will be much…

Customizable boxing game for iPhone and iPod touch

Customizable boxing game for iPhone and iPod touch

  By: Gary Johnson | Posted: March 28, 2010 | No Comments
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A classic style boxing game has been released for the iPhone and iPod Touch devices. Boxing Fighter 1.0 is an arcade style fighting game.

GM Recalls Heavy Duty Vans: List of Models

GM Recalls Heavy Duty Vans: List of Models

  By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 28, 2010 | No Comments
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Following on from the news that General Motors is having to recall a bunch of its heavy duty vans – we thought we would give you a list of the GB models vehicle identification numbers. The models involved include the…

Facebook STD Rates Claim: Ridiculous say social networking site

Facebook STD Rates Claim: Ridiculous say social networking site

  By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 28, 2010 | 9 Comments
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There have been claims made against Facebook that they are to blame for the rise in STD rates – especially syphilis among social networking site users. Facebook has since come out and said that these claims are “ridiculous”, and does…

General Motors (GM) Van Recall: Consumers Losing Confidence

General Motors (GM) Van Recall: Consumers Losing Confidence

  By: Peter Chubb | Posted: March 28, 2010 | No Comments
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General Motors announced a recall on certain models of vans built in February and March 2010. GM has said that 5,000 of its GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express vans are affected by this safety recall – due to a faulty…