Technology

Samsung Galaxy S II Finally Arrives in the United States

Posted: July 27, 2011 at 8:06 am   /   Local, Technology

The Galaxy S II first debuted on February 13th at this year’s Mobile World Congress and launched in South Korea (Samsung’s home-base) on April 29th. Just 10 days after release, Samsung was looking at 3 million pre-orders worldwide. At that point in time, the only countries actually selling the device were South Korea, the U.K., […]

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‘Mortal Kombat: Legacy’ Web-Series Wrap Up

Posted: July 26, 2011 at 2:27 pm   /   Local, Technology, Videogames, Viral Videos

As you may or may not have heard, Mortal Kombat: Legacy has been a mini web-series that began off of a viral video by Kevin Tancharoen called Mortal Kombat Rebirth. This video came out about a year ago and still leaves a last impression if you see it for the first time.  Tanchareon stated that […]

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Spotify Comes to America!

Posted: July 14, 2011 at 11:27 pm   /   Local, Music, Technology

Unless you’re a techie, a geek, or know somebody who is, you’ve probably never even heard of Spotify. So you’d be pleased to know that Spotify is a music streaming service that has become insanely popular in Europe. Based out of Sweden, Spotify is a service that takes the best features of services like RDIO, […]

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Sprint is Getting the Apple iPhone, Release Date Unknown

Posted: July 6, 2011 at 10:48 am   /   Local, Technology

Sprint is getting the iPhone. That’s about it, no other information at this time, but my source has connections with employees at Sprint that have been handed down the word today that an iPhone of some form (either the 4, 4S, or 5) is making its debut on the Now Network. This falls in line […]

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Android and iOS Inhaling the Competition

Posted: July 6, 2011 at 8:10 am   /   Local, Technology

Latest comScore results came in today, and it’s more of the same trend that’s showing a dying RIM practically handing over users left and right to both Android and iOS. Android continues to maintain a strong rise in subscribers that has been in effect for the past 20 months. Apple’s iOS made history in April […]

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Next Nexus Exposed? Google Nexus 4G Pictures, Specs Revealed

Posted: June 15, 2011 at 12:17 pm   /   Local, Technology

BGR released the latest details today about Google’s upcoming Nexus-branded Ice Cream Sandwich superphone due to release this November. Some of the expected specs such as a dual-core processor along with 1 GB of RAM, 1080p video capture, and 4G support are present. But there are a few surprises that Google has in store for […]

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Superphonepocalypse: HTC Sensation vs. Samsung Galaxy S II

Posted: June 8, 2011 at 2:09 pm   /   Local, Technology

The Unites States is on the verge of receiving quite possibly the two best superphones to ever exist: the HTC Sensation and Samsung’s Galaxy S II. Verizon Wireless just announced today that they would be the first to bring us the GSII, with variants most likely turning up on other carriers much like the previous […]

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Apple iOS Overtakes Blackberry For #2 Smartphone in U.S.

Posted: June 6, 2011 at 7:25 pm   /   Local, Technology

Recent data from comScore shows that Apple has now overtaken RIM for the first time to claim the #2 spot in U.S. smartphone market share. April 2011 is also the highest market share ever recorded for Apple with 26.0% of all smartphone owners in the United States having an iPhone as their handset of choice. […]

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Apple stays strong, Android is stronger… smartphones for everyone!

Posted: May 19, 2011 at 3:19 pm   /   Local, Technology

Gartner released their quarterly report today comparing the smartphone market in the first quarter of 2010 with 2011. The latest data puts the numbers at an overall sales increase of 84.88% since this time last year with over 100 million smartphones sold so far in 2011. Smartphone sales have undoubtedly ramped up in recent years. […]

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10 Gigapixels of People Watching – Wembley Stadium 360 Panoramic Photo

Posted: May 17, 2011 at 9:50 am   /   Local, Sports, Technology

People watching has seen a popularity boost in recent years. It’s even come down to the technology industry disguising “voyeurtainment” as “amazing advancements in photography.” I’m on to you, Fujitsu. Click here to view the 360-degree image. The 10 gigapixel shot was taken at Wembley Stadium during the FA Cup Final between Manchester City and […]

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