ITworld - The TechnoFile

The iPad 3 and its little brother, the iPad 8"

pasmith — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Here's a fresh batch of iPad rumors for you. Word on the Internet is that we only have to wait until early March to learn about the new iPads, and Apple might be branching out in terms of device size.

The Playstation Vita won't make phone calls, but a future Vita OS device might

pasmith — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +0000

The OS that powers the Vita could be ported to other devices such as smart phones, according to Sony execs. But where does that leave Android?

Is Google developing a Google TV+Music device?

pasmith — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +0000

The latest juicy gossip out of the rumor factory has Google introducing a new consumer electronics device that will, at a minimum, help you stream music throughout your house. And depending on who you ask, it may be capable of doing much more.

Playstation Vita's biggest challenge? Gamers love to hate Sony

pasmith — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:06:09 +0000

We're a week or two (depending on what you pre-ordered) away from the launch of the Playstation Vita, but gamers seem determined to be angry with Sony no matter what they do.

Amazon and Viacom, Verizon and Redbox; it's a big week for streaming deals

pasmith — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:06:35 +0000

All kinds of movement in the streaming video business this week. Netflix launches it's first original content while Verizon and Redbox plan a competitor. Amazon isn't resting on its laurels, either.

Chrome for Android: What I love, what I don't.

pasmith — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Google released a beta of Chrome for Android yesterday and it has some really nice features, but it still isn't perfect.

Why a chain of brick & mortar Amazon stores makes little sense

pasmith — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +0000

A rumor making the rounds yesterday suggests that Amazon is exploring the idea of a chain of boutique stores. Here's why I don't think you'll be seeing Amazon in the local mall any time soon.

Rdio launches major update of its Android app

pasmith — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:01:00 +0000

New features help with music discovery and make the app more convenient for Rdio Unlimited subscribers.

New Xbox 720 rumors dampen our enthusiasm

pasmith — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:15:58 +0000

So maybe last week's rumors were a bit too optimistic and we'll have a longer wait than expected for the next Xbox. Or perhaps something's been lost in translation. Also a few news bytes from the current generation of Xbox gaming.

Netflix: Why no Facebook integration, and smaller streams thanks to EyeIO

pasmith — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:20:50 +0000

A pair of unrelated Netflix shorts today. Every wonder why Netflix doesn't integrate with Facebook like virtually every other service does? Blame the government! Also, better encoding thanks to startup EyeIO.

Hulu's Jason Kilar gets chatty at Dive Into Media

pasmith — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:24:15 +0000

Jason Kilar wants us all to know the Hulu is doing just fine, thank you very much. Also, new original content is coming real soon now.

G-Cluster: A new streaming gaming challenger enters the ring

pasmith — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:50:30 +0000

OnLive has had it pretty easy since launching its streaming gaming service about 18 months ago. Its main competitor has been Gaikai, a company that focuses on being a demo delivery service. Can G-Cluster dislodge OnLive when it enters the US?

Shop with confidence: How to be smart about user reviews

pasmith — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:44:10 +0000

Last week saw a bit of a backlash against User Reviews at online shopping sites after the New York Times exposed a company buying positive reviews at Amazon. While such practices are disappointing, it doesn't mean you have to start ignoring User Reviews.

Wii U getting a name change as a result of poor Nintendo earnings?

pasmith — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:07:48 +0000

Nintendo is having a bad fiscal year. For the second quarter in a row they had to adjust financial numbers downwards. With so much riding on their new console, might a name change help?

New cluster of Xbox 720 rumors hits the web

pasmith — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:50:15 +0000

If true, we're talking about fairly modest hardware coming in 2013 with an improved version of Kinect to follow your every move.