http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:13:21 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:39:40 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Barnes-and-Nobles-Nook-ereader-sold-out-for-holidays?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner Did you heed the advice of a few weeks ago? Meaning, did you run out and pre-order a Nook e-reader from Barnes and Noble? If you did, pat yourself on the back. If you didn’t, well, you are going to regret that decision. Why? ... Internet Update News School Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:39:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Barnes-and-Nobles-Nook-ereader-sold-out-for-holidays?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d20-New-Motorola-Motus-headed-to-ATT?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner It’s safe to say that Motorola is back with a vengeance. Today, to coincide with a very blurry picture of what appears to be a new phone from Motorola called the Motus, a full list of rumored specifications was released. They look pret... News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:07:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d20-New-Motorola-Motus-headed-to-ATT?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Microsoft-Office-2010-Beta-available-for-download?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner A quick heads up, PC users. You read that headline correctly. Yesterday, Microsoft released Office 2010 in beta form and it is available for download right now. Microsoft is not capping the Beta either but there might be a time limit acc... News School Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:15:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Microsoft-Office-2010-Beta-available-for-download?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Microsoft-Windows-7-off-to-a-fantastic-start?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner Yes, that is a part of what Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, told shareholders today. Here is the actual quote from CNET: We've already sold twice as many units as any OS in a comparable time frame," Ballmer said. "Windows 7 is ... News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:49:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Microsoft-Windows-7-off-to-a-fantastic-start?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Is-Firefox-headed-to-Playstation-3?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner If you believe the rumors, Firefox potentially might be headed to the Playstation 3. Playstation Insider via Engadget, is reporting through a credible tipster that Sony is currently in talks with Mozilla about bringing the browser onboard th... Gaming Internet News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:57:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Is-Firefox-headed-to-Playstation-3?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Apple-Tablet-rumors-begin-to-swirl-again?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner If you didn’t get your fix the other day when the rumor was that the fabled Apple Tablet was going to be receiving stunning onboard resolution and multiple models, well, today is your lucky day to say the least. You know, if you believe... Update Fun News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:07:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Apple-Tablet-rumors-begin-to-swirl-again?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Google-Chrome-OS-unveiled-with-video?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner Here is Google's Chrome OS. Engadget. The day has arrived and Google has let the public see what they have been up to in the operating system department. Google’s Chrome OS was debuted today at a small event with some screenshots and even som... Update Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:39:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Google-Chrome-OS-unveiled-with-video?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Google-to-reveal-Chrome-OS-in-two-days?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner It appears that the reports were, well, partially correct. If you missed those, there were rumors that Google’s new operating system, Chrome, was due out this week. That’s not true. What is true, according to Tech Crunch, is that ... Update News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:17:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Google-to-reveal-Chrome-OS-in-two-days?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d17-iPhone-app-uses-math-to-judge-attractiveness?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner Prepare yourself for this. Yes, an iPhone application has been released, for $1, which apparently uses something called the Golden Ratio to determine whether or not the aesthetics of your face are pleasing to others. The picture you see ... Fun Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:49:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d17-iPhone-app-uses-math-to-judge-attractiveness?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Verizon-expected-to-add-Palm-in-fight-with-iPhone?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner Verizon is apparently going to bring Palm’s webOS into the fold next year, no exact date yet, in an effort to better take on AT&T and Apple’s iPhone. Yes, this is on top of the already and yet to be released Android phones that... Update News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:29:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Verizon-expected-to-add-Palm-in-fight-with-iPhone?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Apple-Black-Friday-deals-potentially-leaked?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner Take a look at the poster because this one could cause riots. Hopefully not, but these deals look pretty sweet guys. If Boy Genius Report’s source is correct, on November 27th, and November 27th only, Apple is going to have 30% off all ... Fun News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:12:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Apple-Black-Friday-deals-potentially-leaked?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Apple-Tablet-speculation-points-to-multiple-models-stunning-resolution?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner Yes, another round of rumors regarding the Apple Tablet. It has been far too long since speculation about the unreleased and unannounced product made the rounds, so it’s nice to feel normal again. This time, the report is coming out of ... Update Fun News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:56:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Apple-Tablet-speculation-points-to-multiple-models-stunning-resolution?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d16-R2D2-discovered-in-new-Star-Trek-movie?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner R2-D2 discovered in new Star Trek movie Ok, so this news came out yesterday, but I felt the need to post it because, well, it’s hilarious that anyone could conceivably spot this in the movie. Truly, whoever spotted this needs to g... Video Vehicle Fun News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:35:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d16-R2D2-discovered-in-new-Star-Trek-movie?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Apple-to-release-iPhone-app-for-retail-store-appointments?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner It looks like Apple is going to be expediting the process at its retail stores by releasing something called “Concierge”, an application for the iPhone that allows users to schedule appointments at the Apple Store. Fairly cool, fa... Internet Fun News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:55:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Apple-to-release-iPhone-app-for-retail-store-appointments?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d16-BlackBerry-Bold-9700-released-on-TMobile?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner The new BlackBerry Bold, the 9700, is finally out in the United States on T-Mobile, so if you are badly in need of an upgrade, don’t hesitate to check this one out. The 9700 is the first BlackBerry to support AWS (Advanced Wireless Serv... Update News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:11:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d16-BlackBerry-Bold-9700-released-on-TMobile?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Googles-Chrome-OS-due-out-in-a-week?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner In case you forgot, and maybe you did with all of the news focusing on Google Wave and Google Voice, Google is going to be releasing an operating system called Chrome. You may recognize that name from their browser. Yes, they share a name. ... Update News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:17:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Googles-Chrome-OS-due-out-in-a-week?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Coca-Colas-Velcro-ads-are-both-hilarious-and-dangerous?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner Breathe easy fellow San Franciscan’s; these advertisements are not coming to our home. In fact, in order to see them, you’d have to travel across the ocean, end up in France and happen to be at a bus stop that had one. Ok, so what... Fun News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:15:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Coca-Colas-Velcro-ads-are-both-hilarious-and-dangerous?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Behind-the-scenes-footage-of-Avatar?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner My, how far computers have come. James Cameron’s Avatar, which has yet to come out and heavily relies on CGI released some behind the scenes footage that was posted on Wired and looks spectacular from a tech perspective. Now, the p... Video Virtual Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:13:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Behind-the-scenes-footage-of-Avatar?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d12-New-Palm-commercial-ditches-creepy-woman?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner The new commercial promotes the new Palm Pixi. Gizmodo. Remember those weird Palm Pre commercials that caused nightmares? Yeah, I don’t either because I erased them from my mind completely so as not to wake up sweating and wide-eyed. Thankfu... Video News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:49:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d12-New-Palm-commercial-ditches-creepy-woman?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Playstation-3-could-get-Facebook-with-next-update?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner A quick little tidbit for all of you Playstation 3 owners out there. The next update could bring good tidings to you. Facebook tidings. Yes, leaked photos are apparently showing Facebook on the Playstation 3 dashboard which were found on... Gaming News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:04:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8134-SF-Gadgets-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Playstation-3-could-get-Facebook-with-next-update?cid=exrss-SF-Gadgets-Examiner