Hoorah! My Samsung Epic 4G is finally updated to Android 2.2.1 or Froyo. With one missed deadline after another, I've been waiting for the update for a while. I am particularly happy to have the Bluetooth improvements, Adobe Flash 10.1 support, USB tethering, ability to store apps to SD Card, and a few others. I was hoping to see something about TV Out but I haven't been able … [Read more...]
Hands-On With OnLive: The Console For Gaming In The Cloud
OnLive is a relatively new contender to the game distribution hub. Other vendors like Steam will likely pop into your head far more readily than OnLive. OnLive isn't just trying to repeat what other digital distributors are doing; it's changing the game by including the hardware needed to connect to its service. Actually, it's removing the hardware needed to game. At the end of … [Read more...]
Google Releases Google Cloud Print Beta To The Public
By connecting your printer with the Google Cloud you will be able to print to your printer from any computer or smart phone, regardless of where you are. Just activate the Google Cloud Print connector in Google Chrome and your printer will automatically be available to you from Google Cloud Print enabled web and mobile apps. Released to the public and … [Read more...]
Google Goggles Updated – Barcodes, Ads, and Sudokus
The Google Mobile Blog tells us today that Google Goggles has been updated. The Android and iPhone app that allows you to search the web by taking pictures has been updated today to be faster and smarter. For example, you could snap a picture of something like a can of Pepsi with Google Goggles and it would come up with search results for Pepsi. The new features with the … [Read more...]
CES 2011 – Day 4 Wrap-Up
Today is the fourth and final day of the Consumer Electronics Show 2011. As things wrap up, there has still been plenty to catch up with as the press is starting to find time to write down their experiences. The general take-away from this year seems to be tablets, Android devices, and connected TV. Last year, 3D was the big technology but it seems to be grounded in a bit more … [Read more...]