Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Google Code Blog: We’re giving away 10,000 Google TV devices. To you...

Google Code Blog: We’re giving away 10,000 Google TV devices. To you...: "One of the things that makes Google TV different is that it has an Internet browser built-in so users have full access to the entire web on ..."

The Nexus One forum will become read-only on November 1st.

Announced on nexus one help forum:

The Nexus One forum will be archived and become read-only on November 1st. Please see the Nexus One Terms of Sale for details regarding support. If you have questions about using applications on your Nexus One post them to the Google Mobile Forum.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Samsung - Galaxy Tab 3G is available pre-selling at BestBuy


 Do more while on the move with the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Experience PC-like Web browsing and enjoy all forms of multimedia content on the perfectly sized 7-inch display including Adobe Flash. Continuously communicate via e-mail, voice and video call with the dual cameras, and through social networks with the optimized user interface. Works with a Wi-Fi connection and the Wireless 3G network.

Pre-sell of Samsung - Galaxy Tab 3G (Sprint/Verizon Wireless) is available at BestBuy now.

Click here for the Best Buy Homepage

Sony introducing the world's first HDTV powered by Google TV

Search with Web and TV
  • Easily search and view TV shows, movies and videos from broadcast TV, compatible DVRs² and the Internet³
  • Seamlessly navigate the Internet and TV or enjoy both at the same time, on the same screen
  • Surf the Web, check e-mail, update your Facebook status or track your fantasy sports team while watching TV at the same time; no need to switch between your TV and the computer to access content
Easy to use
  • Quickly find what you want with the intuitive, handheld keypad
  • Watch TV, browse the Internet, or do both at the same time with the press of a button
  • Load Web content with ease using the powerful Intel processor³
  • Give your home entertainment network the convenience of wireless connectivity with built-in Wi-Fi
Personalize
  • Access the expanding library of apps from the Android Market (Android application will be available in early 2011)
  • Bookmark shows, Web sites and apps³ so you can quickly view your favorite content
  • Link to Android mobile phones to use them as an additional remote control, search content with voice navigation, or share Web content between the phone and TV
Sony Internet TV Blu-Ray player
  • Add Google TV to an HDTV you already own to access more entertainment than ever before
  • Seamlessly navigate between Web sites and television channels or enjoy both at the same time within the same screen with Dual View
  • Watch your favorite Blu-ray movies in full HD 1080p




Adobe AIR 2.5 is Now Available!


Adobe is pleased to announce at the Adobe MAX 2010 conference the availability of Adobe AIR 2.5 for televisions, tablets, smartphones and desktop operating systems. Adobe AIR 2.5 now supports:
  • Smartphones and tablets based on BlackBerry® Tablet OS, Android™ and iOS
  • Desktops running on Windows®, Macintosh and Linux® operating systems
  • Televisions with Samsung as the first television manufacturer to ship Adobe AIR in its line of Samsung SmartTV devices
Also device manufactures Acer, HTC, Motorola, RIM, Samsung and others are expected to ship the AIR runtime pre-installed on a variety of devices including tablets and smartphones later this year and early 2011. A list of mobile devices that meet the AIR system requirements can be found on Adobe.com.
Source: http://blogs.adobe.com/air/2010/10/adobe-air-2-is-now-available.html