Android Market Logo via Google Android The new batch of forthcoming Android tablets are all sporting the new version of Android (2.2, or Froyo). But Google says that this version of Android wasn’t optimized for tablets. This means three things for folks interested in buying an Android tablet this fall. First: If your tablet is built to certain hardware specifications — specifically, those of an oversized smartphone — you’re... 

A survey by Nielsen reveals that the 3D glasses required for new 3D TVs are the main hinderance to consumer adoption.  Read More →

The tech dudes over on Chinese-language ChipHell forums posted what they claim are shots of AMD’s prototype Barts XT videocard. Barring any last minute marketing changes, the Barts XT part will end up with the Radeon HD 6770 nomenclature when it ships. Assuming these are real, remember that they’re also prototypes, which means that the final product could look a bit different. We also don’t have any official word on the specs,... 

Graphic by Christine Daniloff, via MIT News Office Sometimes when one of my remotes is missing, I interrogate the others: “Where’s your friend? I know you know something!” In the future, with wireless positioning systems, a version of that method might actually almost work. Researchers at MIT’s Wireless Communications and Network Sciences Group think networks of devices that communicate their positions to each other will... 

“The TeraStation is far from being the cheapest way to add up to 4TB of storage space to a network, but it’s built for business with business features. As a result it’s a solid NAS for dedicated file and print server duties. Based on Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 Express Edition, it integrates effortlessly with existing Windows infrastructures and… [PCSTATS]  Read More →

Two Assassin’s Creed games. Two years. Two delays on PC. This time around, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood’s had the poisonous delay dagger slipped between its ribs, and won’t come out of its feverish coma until Q1 of 2011. The game’s console versions, meanwhile, are parkouring like it’s 1499 en route to a November 2010 release. Ubisoft didn’t offer any reason for the delay, instead opting…  Read More →

The Aspire AS5741-5763 15.6-inch Notebook Computer from Acer with 16:9 aspect ratio. Designed with multimedia performance in mind, the computer is also up to such tasks as e-mail, school work, and financial management. Its multi-gesture trackpad and full-size keyboard make using the computer comfortable and intuitive. Laptop – Acer – Keyboard – Touchpad – Hardware  Read More →

As soon as iOS 4.1 was available for download, I, as did many gamers, immediately opened the Game Center App and created an account. Now, Apple has provided us with a dedicated section of the App Store that lists Game Center-compatible Apps. Originally posted at iPhone Atlas  Read More →

LaCie has expanded its lineup of USB 3.0-enabled external hard drives (maybe because the Rugged  Read More →

Android continues to surge, Bing replaces Google search on some Verizon phones, and using your phone to jailbreak your PS3. Plus we cover the CNET News app and dig into the world of Widgets and shortcuts. This week’s special guest: Senior Associate Editor, Nicole Lee! Listen now: Download today’s podcast Subscribe:  Read More →

When building, optimizing, or troubleshooting a computer, an adept hardware monitor is an extremely useful tool. HWMonitor allows you to keep track of all of your system’s important vital stats, and because it’s created by CPUID, creators of CPU-Z, HWMonitor has impeccable support for even the newest hardware. With its temperature monitors, it’s an ideal tool for any overclocker, and with its voltage…  Read More →

Apple has finally published the rules stating what types of content aren’t allowed in its famous App Store, but plenty of questions remain unanswered . In fact, a number of apps in the App Store appear to contradict these guidelines. In today’s tweet of the day, iPhone developer Layton Duncan (@PolarBearFarm) makes this astute observation: “I’d say 70% of apps currently on the App Store contradict the approval guidelines... 

ZOTAC’s new GTX 460 Amp! Edition is the highest clocked GTX 460 version available right now. Its clock speeds of 810 MHz core and 1000 MHz memory ensure it delivers substantially improved performance over the GTX 460 reference design. ZOTAC is also using a custom cooling solution and includes a full version of Prince of Persia with their card…. [PCSTATS]  Read More →

We don’t know what it is with the sudden interest in acquiring security firms, but perhaps the AV industry is destined to follow the same consolidation and takeover path that the boutique PC business underwent not that long ago. Let’s recap. Intel in August purchased McAfee for $7.68 billion, a deal that stockholders from both sides were stoked about. And just a short while ago we reported that Trend Micro is at least listening to... 

Running at 800 MHz GPU and 1000 MHz memory, Palit’s GTX 460 Sonic Platinum is one of the highest clocked GTX 460 cards out there. It also comes with 1 GB of GDDR5 memory which can provide a performance boost over the 768 MB variants too. Being priced at reasonable $249 this card looks like a good alternative to a reference design purchase. … [PCSTATS]  Read More →