Why Does the Google +1 Extension Need My Browsing History?

Google's new Chrome extension allows you to +1 any page on the Internet, reporting it on your public profile. It also sends every URL you visit to Google "to retrieve +1 information." Riiiiiight. Further analysis at TechCrunch, extension's here.

Discuss…
64A

Death Match: Mobile Bluetooth Keyboards

Mobile devices—particularly tablets—are the pinnacle of technology right now. However, one of the biggest downsides to a tablet when compared to a netbook or laptop is the keyboard. Many touch-typists cringe at the thought of having to use a touchscreen keyboard for email, chat, or even simple URL entry.

Read…
44A

Why the F*ck Is the 1 On the iPhone's Calendar Off Center?

This is freaking me out today. You see, I hardly look at my calendar date on the iPhone. But today I did. I looked at that pixel-perfect, beautiful Retina screen and this problem got instantly into my eye, like a white hot scalpel pinching through my retina until it reached the back of my skull.

Read…
344A

iPhone/iTouch Playstation Emulator Released (Verdict: It's slooooowww.…

iphonetacticsGI.jpgEarlier this month, we brought you news of an impending Playstation 1 emulator for the iPhone and iPod touch, called psx4iphone. Well, guess what? The first public release is now up and ready to be downloaded. It's quite slow for most games, though. And the controls make it less than ideal for games other than Final…

Discuss…
20A

Commodore Launching Gaming PCs - Because The Commodore Name Equals Fast

commodore.jpgAfter brokering a deal last June, Commodore, the previously strong maker of the Commodore64 PC, is going to launch a line of gaming PCs at CeBIT. Seeing as the Commodore brand has been entrenched in the minds of PC users the punchline to a joke about how old their machine is, it's going to be all uphill for Commodore…

Read…
35A
 Loading more stories…