According to Wired.com, Amazon is on the brink of introducing a new version of their Kindle e-book reader that will use a larger format, potentially more suitable for electronic distribution of newspapers and broadsheet periodicals.
Is Amazon Developing a Large-Format Kindle E-Book Reader?
Palm Prepares for Comeback with the “Pre”
Back in the old days (the late 1990s), the Palm Pilot was a revolutionary computing device. The Pilot crammed what seemed like a whole lot of computing power into a tiny package capable of easily fitting into your coat pocket. But technology has moved on significantly since those days, and the increasing popularity of smartphones soon made the Pilot looked like a dinosaur.
General Electric Develops High Capacity 500 GB Disc
In the race to develop digital disc media with higher and higher capacities, General Electric has announced the development of a new disk using holographic technology and capable of storing 500 GB of information in a disk the size of a current DVD. The company claims that the new media is capable of storing the data equivalent of at least 100 DVDs or DVD ROMs in a single disk.
Samsung and Google Plan New Android-Based I7500 Smartphone
Despite Google’s best efforts, the company’s Android mobile phone operating system has yet to take off in a big way. Upon its release, many pundits opined that Google would soon “own” the cell phone world in the same way that it has dominated online. But even after receiving mostly very favorable reviews from critics, Android still remains something of an “also ran” in the world of wireless communications.
Verizon Rumored to be Courting Apple iPhone
This Monday there were new reports of Apple and Verizon discussing bringing the iPhone to the wireless network. According to InformationWeek.com sources close to both Apple and Verizon have confirmed that the two companies are engaged in “high level” negotiations that could result in AT&T losing their exclusive contract with Apple.
Mobile DTV Coming to Washington DC
A consortium of mobile broadcasters have announced that Washington, DC will be the pilot city in a new endeavor to sponsor free mobile DTV (digital TV) broadcasts to cell phones. The DTV broadcasts will cover the Metro DC area, and be available on mobile phones, notebook computers, and Web-enabled car communications systems.
Recharge Your Laptop With a Virus?
“Alternative energy source” is the new buzz-phrase these days, and scientists are now developing one particular alternative source of energy that comes from a catalyst you would probably never expect: the common virus.
T-Mobile to Use Google Android for “Home Devices”
T-Mobile has begun aggressively moving into the “home device” market with a new series that takes advantage of Google’s Android operating system, which is already used in many popular cell phones, including those by T-Mobile.
Japanese Train Station Powered by Kinetic Energy
These days everyone is talking about alternative sources of energy. In the United States, President Barack Obama is touting the virtues of alternative energy technology, and the promise of green jobs, as well as reducing dependence on foreign oil and other environmentally harmful energy sources. The rest of the world is following suit, but the Japanese have really taken the lead in at least one area — kinetic energy generated by crowds of people walking through turnstiles at train stations. The new energy source uses piezoelectric foot mats installed beneath the ticket turnstiles to generate kinetic energy.
Iphone Rumors Suggest Major Update Imminent
Once again the Internet rumor mill is all abuzz with speculation about a major update to the Apple iPhone. Apple threw gasoline on the fire by offering a sneak peek at its new iPhone 3.0 software last week, showing off a great deal of new functionality for the ubiquitous smart phone.
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