If you haven’t generated a UMPC/MID/Tablet PC of your own by now, you’ve probably missed the boat. In an effort to catch the last vessel out, Sharp has this week introduced a new portable PC that isn’t likely to sell well based on figures from prior attempts, but it’s certainly a compelling device. The so-called mini mobile PC is designed to boot up quickly, support touch inputs and recognize key presses via a QWERTY keyboard. One could say that this unit slides into the confusing new “smartbook” category, which

The end of automated telemarketing calls (for the most part) comes on Tuesday, Sept. 1st. Starting that day, unless telemarketers have received written permission from a consumer that he or she wants to receive such calls, the FTC can fine the robocaller up to $16,000 per call. Finally, we will be rid of our favorite, the one that makes us want to tear our hair out. We’re sure you’ve gotten one of these (or maybe not): This is the second notice that the factory warranty on your vehicle is expiring …Or something

As the legendary Bob Dylan would attest, the times are a changin’ in the music industry. In fact, they’ve already changed. Ever since the original Napster took the Internet by storm back in 1999, physical record sales have been slipping while music consumption has been growing. The RIAA has put up a vicious fight over the years to stop what it calls rampant online piracy, while artists at large seem to be benefiting from a larger audience and more expensive live shows. Today, a full decade since Napster’s birth,

Let’s face it–Apple’s App Store is big business. Really big. And if you paid any attention to the fact that Apple saw its 1.5 billionth (yes, with a “B”) app downloaded back in July, you’d know that things still weren’t even close to slowing down. But have you ever stopped to think about just how much cash is being generated in the store frequented so often by iPhone and iPod touch users? AdMob’s latest findings, which study usage habits of smartphone users, saw that around $200 million of apps are sold each

Digital photo frames have definitely fallen off the map. Just a few years back, these were the hottest gifts out there; today, they’re mostly an afterthought. The reason? Frst off, we don’t think people actually use these things nearly as much as they think they will when eying one in the store. Secondly, they’ve hardly evolved since debuting. A digital frame today looks just like a digital frame from two years ago, but that’s starting to change with the introduction of Sony’s latest. The limited edition S-Frame

Own a personal navigation device? Use the GPS on your phone? If you’re reading this now, the answer is probably “yes.” If you’re an avid navigation user, you probably understand the benefits quite well. Rather than having to write down directions to facilities, you simply find the address, plug it in and follow the kind lady on the other end. But have you ever wondered just how much time you save each year by following the GPS? According to a new research study from NAVTEQ, the company responsible for the maps

There’s no doubt that software and technology advancements have made all of our lives easier, but sometimes things go a bit further than giving us more options for shopping and easier ways to stay connected to high school classmates. Take IBM, for example. The iconic tech giant has just released a software protocol that not only cuts down on paper usage, but also removes American soldiers from the line of fire. No, we’re not talking about robotic software that automatically fires at enemies. That’s already out

If you’re looking for some new memory for your computer and love the idea of being green, you might want to check out Super Talent’s latest DDR3 offering. The company’s latest RAM uses 38% less PCB material and 47% less packaging material than Super Talent’s standard DDR3 DIMMs. Check out full details in the press release below. Super Talent Develops Green DDR3 Memory Eco-Friendly DDR3 DIMM with Ultra-Slim Package Saves Energy, Materials, Shipping Costs Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of Flash

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One of the bigger headlines this week is that Apple has let fly with their latest revision of OSX 10.6 aka Snow Leopard.  Stealing a little limelight from Microsoft’s Windows 7 is none too easy we suppose but hey, we’re all just PCs inside anyway, when you come to think of it, so can’t we all just get along?  Of course we can.  A true Techie knows design elegance when they see it and for sure Snow Leopard is an OS that dazzles with glitz and glitter and delivers with solid utility and speed.