The Tech Basement

Flipboard for the iPad

John da Eira — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:53:57 +0000

If you have an iPad than this App is a must have. Unfortunately it is not available for the iPhone yet. Below is a brief overview of what it can do. Enjoy!!!

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Motorola Droid X Review

John da Eira — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:47:26 +0000

Found this video on the smart phone that everyone is talking about. It is the Motorola Droid X. It uses the Google Android 2.1 OS and is offered on the Verizon Network.

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Retrevo.com Launches Tech Lifecycle Curve – TLC for Gadget Shoppers

retrevo — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:50:25 +0000

Sunnyvale startup Retrevo.com has just announced its newest innovation in gadget shopping; the Technology Lifecycle Curve (“TLC”), a graph that tells shoppers how old a gadget’s features are. Now people shopping for HDTVs, for example will know if technology features like “720p” are still relevant in today’s market. The “TLC” is available for HDTVs, Cameras, Printers, and Laptops, and will tell shoppers if a gadget’s features are new, mainstream, in decline, or about to retire. Retrevo has also created shopping advisor pages, which serve as quick-reference guides to educate shoppers about printers, HDTVs, laptops, and cameras.

Check Out Retrevo’s Technology Lifecycle Curves and Shopping Advisors Here:

Click here for Retrevo’s HDTV shopping advisor

Click here for Retrevo’s Camera shopping advisor

Click here for Retrevo’s Printer shopping advisor

Click here for Retrevo’s Laptop shopping advisor

Top Tech News of the Day

John da Eira — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:21:54 +0000

1) Smartphone Camera-Speed Showdown: We pit the iPhone 4′s new-and-improved camera against the Droid X, HTC EVO, and a $350 Canon camera to see which one is best-equipped for fast shooting. @ PCMag.

2) Hands-On with Windows Phone 7: This week, Microsoft is shipping hundreds of prototype Windows Phone devices to developers so that they can more easily create new software solutions that will run its innovative upcoming mobile platform. @ Windows SuperSite.

3) Millions of Home Routers Will Soon Be Hacked: A researcher plans to launch a hacking tool that will break into millions of home networks. Oh, and have a nice day while you’re at it. @ Tom’s Hardware.

4) NVIDIA Surround Technology Performance Review: NVIDIA’s new multi-display Surround Technology is put to the test with GeForce GTX 480 SLI video cards in 3×1 Surround mode. We compare directly to AMD’s Eyefinity technology and the same three displays with 2GB Eyefinity6 HD 5870 CrossFireX and 1GB HD 5870 CrossFireX. @ HardOCP.

Crysis 2 Gameplay Footage

John da Eira — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:07:02 +0000

Great gameplay footage of the new upcoming Crysis 2 video game. Should be available in the fall of 2010 for the PC, XBOX 360, and PS3.

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Apple iPhone 4 Design Video

John da Eira — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:49:51 +0000

The new Apple iPhone 4 was revealed today with some amazing new features. Below is a video from Apple showing off those features and iOS4. Enjoy!

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Top Tech News of the Day

John da Eira — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:22:27 +0000

1) Google’s Chrome OS to arrive “later this fall”: Following a slew of new netbook and tablet PC announcements at Computex 2010 — and some rumblings about Windows’ security — Google has come forward with an update on its web-centric operating system for portable devices. @ TechSpot.

2) The New Windows Live Essentials: Microsoft’s decision to strip out certain capabilities from Windows and make them available separately as a free downloadable application suite called Windows Live Essentials remains controversial. @ WindowsSupersite.

3) Time for Apple to open up the iPhone: Ever since Apple introduced the App Store, someone or other has written weekly (perhaps daily) about why Apple’s tight control over the App Store is a bad idea. Every time an app is rejected or delayed, the teapot is stirred again. @ MacWorld.

4) What Computex’s Android Tablets Mean for the iPad: Since the rollout of the iPhone, “app” has become the computing world’s dominant buzzword. Pretty soon we’ll be referring to Microsoft Word as an “app.” But an app is actually just a small piece of code designed to make portable devices more useful. @ PCMagazine.

Top Tech News of the Day

John da Eira — Fri, 28 May 2010 22:50:35 +0000

1) Extreme gamers play 48.5 hours per week, avid PC gamers older than average: NPD has released a few statistics highlighting the habits of “extreme gamers” – you know, folks like Julien Barreaux. The research firm found that extreme gamers represent 4% of the total US gaming population and spend 48.5 hours per week playing video games. @ TechSpot.

2) Apple iPad Mania Spans the Globe: IPad fever flared up around the world Friday, as the Apple device went on sale in the United Kingdom, Japan … and seven other countries. Australia was no exception. @ PCWorld.

3) Great Gaming PCs for All Budgets: While many hardcore gamers are always on the lookout for the best, fastest (and, consequently, priciest) rig, there are actually gaming desktop PCs to fit any budget. We give you some of the hottest ones out there. @ PCMag.

4) Apple MacBook/2.4GHz Review: Earlier this month, Apple quietly updated its entry-level laptop, the MacBook. Available in just one standard configuration, the new MacBook now sports a faster running processor and improved graphics that provide a modest speed improvement over its predecessor. @ MacWorld.

Red Dead Redemption Video Review

John da Eira — Mon, 24 May 2010 17:43:41 +0000

Red Dead Redemption is a gorgeous game made by RockStar Games, the same makers of the Grand Theft Auto Series. It is available for the PS3 and XBOX 360. Below is a great video review brought to you by IGN.

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Top Tech News of the Day

John da Eira — Fri, 21 May 2010 03:14:23 +0000

1) Google Debuts Chrome OS Web Store for Apps: We don’t know an awful lot about Chrome OS, or even when the super lightweight operating system will launch. Yesterday, Google announced the Chrome OS Web store. Sundar Pichai, one of the architects of Chrome OS, revealed the Web store as a way to rate and review web applications for the desktop market. @ TomsHardware.

2) Microsoft Issues Advisory for 64-Bit Windows 7: Microsoft has issued an advisory for a vulnerability in a component of a small number of Windows versions. The company judges the compromise as very difficult to pull off. @ PCMag.

3) Is iPad cannibalizing Windows PC sales?: About a month ago I asked: “Will iPad cannibalize Mac sales?” Today’s report that iPad is outselling the Mac is another reason to ask. The answer may not come until Apple releases second calendar quarter results, to see whether there’s cannibalization or new revenue. @ BetaNews.

4) MSI P55-CD53 Motherboard Review: MSI has been around for some time now. Its had some ups and downs over the years but recently its really stepped up to the plate and offered products that are not only very good, but unique. @ HardOCP.