once again to showcase a new lineup of products. Google has been struggling to gain market share since the original Google TV platform launched in October 2010, marred by a lack of enthusiasm and support from content owners because they say Google doesn’t do enough to curb piracy. The 2012 show seemed promising, and so…
BlackBerry PlayBook Arrives to Fight iPad, Xoom
We first heard about the PlayBook well over a year ago and the device was first shown off in September of last year. It’s been a long and winding road since then, but the device is finally available for purchase in U.S. and Canadian stores as of today. The run-up to the availability of this…
How to Use Facebook Messenger Instant Video
All messaging apps will eventually offer the same feature set, or at least that’s the vibe I’m starting to get. The latest copy-paste moment in this sector comes from Facebook Messenger, which just added live Instant Video sharing, just like Apple FaceTime, Snapchat and Google Duo, to its iOS and Android apps. Facebook is rolling…
Amazon Scores Deal With Major Magazines for New Tablet
People curious about the forthcoming Amazon tablet, and more importantly, curious to see if it will actually have useful features, might have reason to check it out. At least if they’re into fashion, golf or travel magazines. According to, Amazon has reached an agreement to sell digital versions of Conde Nast, Hearst Publishing and Meredith…
You’re Going to Drool Over LG’s 4K HDR Projector
Who needs a big-screen television when you can beam a 150-inch 4K HDR image on your wall? LG on Thursday (Jan. 4) unveiled a new 4K projector that comes with HDR support and the ability to project an image of up to 150 inches on your wall. Best of all, LG was quick to note…
YouTube Premieres Unveiled: What You Need to Know
Forget movie premieres. YouTube videos are getting them next. YouTubeat VidCon today that creators will soon be able to debut their upcoming videos to their fans in real time. Read our guide on how to Here’s how it works. With Premieres, a YouTuber can create a landing page to promote an upcoming video, which can…
Sony: We Didn’t Apologize for PS Vita Screen Issues
Earlier this week, reports began doing the rounds that some owners of Sony’s brand new PlayStation Vita portable console were experiencing problems with the device, such as lock ups, and, in some cases, issues with the touchscreen. However, Sony today said it was annoyed by the amount of coverage the glitches received, especially since the…
Apple Sued over Exploding iPod Touch
Is it an iPod Touch, or an iBomb? Apple is now facing a lawsuit regarding a boy’s iPod Touch exploding in his pants. Is he sure that was Apple’s device? It’s probably only natural that a caption reading ‘ipod Touch explodes in boy’s pants’ generates a whole slew of jokes, and a few will probably…
Playboy Ditches DVD in Favor of Online Distribution
In a move expected to save the company an estimated $12 million per year, Reuters reports that the Playboy announced the decision to distribute content online in a recent regulatory filing. Playboy spokesperson Martha Lindeman said the DVD business was accounted for on the company’s earnings statements under ‘Other,’ together with Playboy radio and its…
Asus EeePad Transformer Arriving April 26 @ $399
You might remember reports that surfaced last week that said Asus’ EeePad Transformer would hit Best Buy and other major retailers by the end of the month. The 16GB WiFi model was said to be arriving with a $399 price tag (and another $149 for the keyboard dock that makes this tablet so unique). Well,…