Synaptics Trackpad Accepts Four-Finger Gestures
May 31, 2010
PC World - As many of you know, the Mac trackpad is superior to many PC trackpads. Apple’s pad has been in development for more than 16 years, since its Powerbook 500 series. This has given Apple quite the jump ahead of other developers. However, Synaptics is challenging the Mac’s pad, starting today!
S.Korea firm to put cable TV on Internet
May 31, 2010
AFP - A South Korean cable television company said it launched a service on the Internet on Tuesday allowing viewers to access their favourite shows anywhere.
Turf Wars and Fandango among this week’s free iPhone apps
May 31, 2010
Appolicious - The best part of this weekrsquo;s free iPhone apps list is that whether you want to get out of the house or stay in it, therersquo;s something sure to please you. There are games that will challenge you to take over fictional lands (and a game that challenges you to take over your actual land), as well as apps to tell you what to expect from the great outdoors and that help you find entertainment.
‘Electronic beancurd’ on menu at Taiwan Microsoft restaurant
May 31, 2010
AFP - Microsoft has launched a Windows 7-themed restaurant in Taipei to promote its new operating system, an official with the US firm said Monday, on the eve of Asia’s biggest IT trade show.
Skype 2.0 for iPhone enables free calls over 3G — for now
May 31, 2010
Macworld.com - Several months after ATT relaxed its restrictions on the ability of voice-over-IP apps to make calls over the companyâs 3G network, Skype has released version 2.0 of its client software for the iPhone.
Computex 2010: Tablets, 3D, and Gadgets Galore
May 31, 2010
PC Magazine - The show floor is still under construction, but when Computex 2010 opens its doors Tuesday morning in Taipei, Taiwan, expect to see a parade of netbooks, 3D displays, and lot of would-be competitors to the Apple iPad.
Pakistan restores Facebook, restrictions remain
May 31, 2010
AFP - Pakistan restored access to Facebook on Monday, nearly two weeks after closing the popular networking site in a storm of controversy about blasphemy, but still restricted hundreds of online links.
Fox Soccer app delivers World Cup news to your iPhone
May 31, 2010
Macworld.com - Fox Sports Interactive has teamed up with 2ergo and Audi to come up with an iPhone app to tackle the FIFA World Cup kicking off next week in South Africa. For the millions of iPhone-owning soc⦠I mean football fans around the world, this free app, called Fox Soccer Ticket to Africa, should provide enough information to get you ready for the big event.
Apple sells two million iPads
May 31, 2010
AFP - Apple, now the largest US technology company by value, said Monday it had sold two million of its iPad tablet computers, outdoing even the iconic iPhone on its launch.
Asus, MSI Showcase Apple iPad Rivals
May 31, 2010
PC World - Asus and MSI introduced on Monday at the Computex show in Taipei new tablet computers, designed to compete with Apple’s iPad. The new tablets will run on various versions of Microsoft’s Windows 7 OS, with customized user interfaces, and feature a variety of ports, like USB, HDMI and card readers.
