Review: AppleTV 2 (2010)

Updated on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 11:23AM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple's avowed "hobby," the AppleTV, just underwent a revolution of sorts. It is now one fourth the size of its predecessor, it eschews the hard drive and the ability to buy content (only rentals for now) and it runs Netflix all for a cheaper $119 price. 

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Sony Reader app coming soon to iOS and Android

So, check this out. Pretty soon iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) and Android (smartphones, Samsung Galaxy Tab) will be able to run all major eBook Reader formats. We already have Kindle, Kobo and Barnes & Noble Nook apps available on both platforms and Sony is committed to releasing its Sony Reader app as well. This is big news for avid readers who want the largest selection of eBook sources without needing the eBook reader devices. Add Google's eBookstore to the mix and tablets as e-reader tools just became a lot more compelling.

WishList: Looxcie Bluetooth camcorder looks good

The first step in you planned "Borg" body mod or a really useful video camera for lifeblogging mavens, the US $200 Looxcie is worn over the ear and interfaces with you iOS or Android smartphone for recording or even post to YouTube and Facebook plus the ability to email videos. Looxcie also functions as a regular Bluetooth headset. Hit jump for the full PR.

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Breaking News: iOS 4.2 for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad coming today -brings multitasking, folders and printing

Updated on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 5:48PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The long wait is over. Version 4.2 is the big iOS update that brings Multitasking, Folders, Unified Inbox, Game Center, AirPlay & AirPrint to iPad and to the iPhone and iPod Touch. For iPad users, this update completely improves on the iPad's features and adds features users have been clamouring for since early this year. As an added bonus, the "Find My iPhone" (or iPad or iPod) feature is now free for all users and allows the ability to locate registered i-devices, send messages or in the event that the devices are stolen, wipe all the user data. Apple's official release follows.

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