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Leaked Black Friday Kmart deals
Kmart’s Black Friday flyer was released today on the Black Friday.info website and it seems to have a few good deals and doorbusters for those looking to get some great prices on their gadgets for Christmas. Kmart will open its doors at 6 am on Black Friday. For five hours only, you can buy the Magellan Roadmate 1220 for the low price of $84.99. The TomTom XL32SS will be on sale for $99.99 on both…
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Android 2.0 “Eclair” officially announced
With the impending release of the Verizon Droid, we already know that Android 2.0 is on the way. There have been some leaks regarding what’s…
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Get caught up in technology with InterrupTech: October 26, 2009
Welcome back to InterrupTech. Catch up on the week’s most important tech stories in a hurry. We cover the Barnes & Noble Nook, Windows 7, Moto’s Droid, Apple’s latest computers, RIM’s new BlackBerry watch, and plenty more.
Nokia files lawsuit against Apple
Just as Apple prepares to introduce the iPhone in China, they were hit with a lawsuit from Nokia alleging patent infringement. The suit pits the world’s largest manufacturer of cellphones against the maker of the most popular smartphone in history. Nokia says Apple refused to enter into a licensing agreement,… Continue Reading »
Hulu to start charging next year
The rumors that started in June appear to be becoming a reality. Hulu will soon start charging for content. Hulu board member Chase Cary said it’s time for the site to adopt a “meaningful subscription model.” He was quick to add that the entire site would not be fee based… Continue Reading »
Barnes & Noble jumps into e-Book market, reveals e-Reader
Many big companies have already entered into the e-Reader department, most notably Amazon and Sony. Apparently Barnes & Noble have been working on e-Reader designs for quite some time now, and images and product information are finally beginning to surface. Barnes & Noble has already announced a product event slated… Continue Reading »
Apple replacing Google Maps on iPhone? Wow, how mad are they?
Apple quietly acquired Placebase, a mapping company that allows users to overlay maps with personal data. With the recent fallout between Apple and Google, we’ve got to wonder if Apple is looking to depend less on Google for its mapping, one of the stock apps on the iPhone and iPod… Continue Reading »
News bits: Verizon Palm Pre to be a reality and Phoenix makes Windows 7 boot in a flash
Deutsche Bank analysts say that the rumor of Verizon passing on picking up the Palm Pre were preposterous. “Our checks continue to point to healthy carrier demand for the Pre early in CY10. We believe Palm has placed orders with the supply chain for another version of the Pre with… Continue Reading »
Who’s on Crack in Tech: 09.25.09
The world of tech is filled of business decisions that could only be fueled by some kind of drug-induced lunacy. This is the column that calls out the companies that might need to hit rehab. Today, we’re looking at you, Palm, Microsoft, Verizon, and Intel. Continue Reading »
Amazon starts its own A/V and computer accessories brand: AmazonBasics
Amazon is getting in on the cable business. The AmazonBasics line of cables is Amazon’s audio/video and computer cables that come in Amazon’s Frustration Free Packaging (meaning no blister-packs). Assuming AmazonBasics are decent quality cables, this is an interesting development. Finding a particular cable on Amazon.com can be somewhat troublesome… Continue Reading »
Dell pays up to settle New York fraud case
The New York Office of the Attorney General has announced Dell will pay $4 million to settle a lawsuit the AG filed against it back in 2007. The suit accused Dell of misleading customers by making false promises of cheap financing and refusing to honor rebates and warranties. In May… Continue Reading »
Google to launch new ad exchange program
A new ad exchange available through Google is preparing for a public launch according to reports. It is expected to debut in two weeks during Advertising Week, an annual exhibition that takes place in New York. The ad exchange will be made available through the DoubleClick unit of Google and… Continue Reading »
German government to own Sprint through T-Mobile takeover?
The Telegraph is reporting that T-Mobile, which is partly owned by the German government, is interested in taking over Sprint/Nextel. The move that would make the combined unit the 2nd largest telecom in the US. Technical hurdles exist, but the move could position the unit in the US to become… Continue Reading »
Palm Pre Information & Updates
Palm just introduced their next-gen smartphone, the Palm Pre, and next-gen operating system, Palm webOS. Gadgetell's got the latest Pre and webOS information and news for you right here.
