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Blockbuster to Bring OnDemand Service to WinMo, Android Devices
For years Blockbuster has been looking to redefine itself, after taking a brutal beating from its competitors such as Netflix, iTunes, and Redbox. Now it looks like Blockbuster may finally have some hope, as they look to launch their Blockbuster OnDemand service on Windows and Android smartphones. Blockbuster is looking to capitalize on an opportunity [...] -
Microsoft Courier Reappears, New Details Emerge
It looks like the Microsoft Courier may actually see the light of day. Engadget recently posted a set of new videos, pictures, and details about the Microsoft Courier. The Courier is being designed to be an ultra portable device that will function as a “digital journal”. It is being built on Windows CE 6, sharing [...] -
Engadget Lands Windows Phone 7 Series Exclusive
The guys over at Engadget have done it aagain, this time gaining an exclusive on the first pre-production prototype Windows Phone 7 Series smartphone from one of Microsoft’ss hardware partners. During yesterday’s taping of The Engadget Show, Microsoft’s Aaron Woodman brought out a LG prototype featuring a 5 mega-pixel camera, a slide out QWERTY keyboard, [...] -
Microsoft Announces Windows Phone 7 Series at MWC
Windows Mobile is officially dead, but that is a great thing. Enter the Windows Phone 7 Series, Microsoft’s clean break, new offering for the mobile OS space. Microsoft officially unveiled the Windows Phone 7 Series at the MWC, releasing an operating system that features a unique UI, tight social media integration, Zune media capabilities, and [...] -
Adobe Announces AIR for Mobile Devices, Flash Readied for Launch
Adobe made a major announcement at the MWC today, unveiling AIR on Mobile Devices. The AIR mobile platform would provide a consistent platform across a number fo mobile operating systems including Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, webOS, and Symbian. Additionally, Adobe announced that they will be releasing the much talked about mobile version of Flash 10.1 [...] -
Will the Microsoft “Pink” Phone Disappoint?
A number of websites are reporting that the rumored Microsoft “Pink” phone will be the Sharp clam-shell phones that hit the web a few months ago. The model just hit the FCC and is slated to be one of the rumored devices that Microsoft announces tomorrow. This device appears to be targeted to the tween [...] -
Bioshock 2 and Dante’s Inferno Set for Record Week
Tuesday marks the release of two of the most anticipated titles of 2010, 2K’s Bioshock 2 and EA’s Dante’s Inferno. Bioshock 2 is 2K’s follow-up to the its smash success Bioshock, returning you to the city of Rapture as the first Big Daddy. Bioshock is well regarded by many critics and fans as one of [...] -
Why Microsoft’s WM7 Could Spell the End of Windows Mobile
Various outlets are reporting that Microsoft will unveil Windows Mobile 7 at the upcoming Mobile World Conference on February 15. If the rumors are correct, Microsoft appears to be taking a “me-too” approach that may make or break its Windows Mobile platform. While several of the rumored features take a step in the right direction, [...] -
Bill and Melinda Give $10B for Vaccines, $4.5M for Climate Change
Bill and Melinda Gates announced a plan to invest $10 billion over the next 10 years in programs focused on developing vaccines for AIDS, tuberculosis, rota virus, pneumonia, and other diseases. The pledge by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is the single largest philanthropic pledge by a charitable organization. Rapid production of vaccines in [...] -
HP Slate Makes An Appearance Prior to Apple Launch
HP, looking to hold its own against Apple, released a special report video yesterday highlighting the HP Slate. Phil McKinney discusses how HP took this product from concept to reality, while highlighting several of the key features of the device. The Slate looks likea promising product, but to truly compete with Apple HP will have [...]