Originally, Google debuted one of its recent services—Google Offers—in Portland, Oregon last month, but today, the Google Team has expanded its service to include the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City. By having two prominent cities on the east and west coast, Google hopes to bring its shopping service to a vast amount of people in different demographics. Upcoming cities to receive the Google Offers treatment include Austin, Boston, Denver, Seattle and Washington, D.C. By navigating to the Google Offers homepage, receiving email notifications, or by accessing the Shopper 2.0 Android App, users can browse available Google Offers… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Google recently announced that businesses are not allowed to create Google+ profiles to promote their goods and services. Companies that don't abide by this rule will risk getting their page deleted. Likewise, Google wants everyone who signs up for Google+ to use their real names as the primary name on their Google Profile. Failure to do so could result in an account suspension. This was discovered by New World Notes who asked a Google spokesperson for details regarding a suspended account. Someone created a Google+ account using the name "Opensource Obscure" as their primary Google Profile name. Their profile was… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Telus is currently offering the popular Google Nexus S in a white color, as opposed to the black color that launched a few months ago. While the white version of the Nexus S is exactly identical to the black version in terms of specs and features, it does give Telus customers another option in terms of color. Pricing for the white Nexus S breaks down as $49 on a three year contract, $399 on a two year contract, $449 on a one year contract, and $499 off contract. If you’re interested in the white version of the Nexus S, then… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM GAMERTELL - Duke Nukem Forever turned out to be a gutpunch for Take-Two Interactive. Market analyst firm Wedbush Morgan estimates the underachieving game could cost Take-Two $25 million this quarter. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Last Friday, we learned that Verizon Wireless was planning to launch Android 2.3 on their HTC Droid Incredible 2 based on the fact that documentation for the software change had already been published. The document did not release the launch date for the Gingerbread upgrade, but reports of users’ Droid Incredible 2 receiving the update this morning have been trickling in. The update is 116MB in length and will presumably take up a decent amount of time to download (especially if you do it over 3G as opposed to WiFi). In case the update notification hasn’t hit your handset just… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Earlier today, HP announced that the TouchPad 4G would launch exclusively with AT&T. Unfortunately, the exact availability and pricing information wasn’t released, but HP did mention that the TouchPad 4G will be available in time for the pivotal back-to-school shopping. HP retail channels and AT&T retail stores alike will both carry the TouchPad 4G that is only compatible with AT&T’s wireless network. In terms of features, the TouchPad 4G features a 1.5GHz dual-core processor (which beats the 1.2GHz dual-core processor found in the WiFi version), 32GB of storage, GPS, WiFi, HSPA+ connectivity, and a 10 inch display. It will be… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
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Welcome to Gadgetell’s newest series, Real World Tech. In these posts, we’ll look at how everyday people use gadgets in the real world. The idea is to go beyond the pretty product photos and feature-laden specs to see how it works in the real world. Here’s my story. Most smartphones today have GPS. The Global Positioning System chip in today’s smartphones locate a user within about 15-10 meters, sometimes better but at worst, 10-15 meters. I’ve oft shook my head in amazement on how my iPhone can pinpoint my location down to the part of the house I am in. … Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Sure, its only $2 each month, which in the whole scheme of things is not much for my bottom line at the end of the month. But on the flip side, I suspect Netflix had many customers like myself—subscribers who have/had the $9.99 per month account with unlimited streaming and unlimited (one out at a time) DVD by mail rentals. And in that respect, the $2 per month per user could add up to quite a bit. Needless to say, the users-like-myself comment was aimed at the fact that I have had a DVD sitting on my desk for a… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
A new report coming from IDC is showing that the Barnes & Noble Nook Color is now more popular as compared to the Amazon Kindle. For eBooks, Barnes & Noble's Color Nook helped the company to take the lead in the eReader market for the first time. Amazon's Kindle was second, but the lack of a color offering has clearly impacted the company's previous dominance in the eReader market. Could this be a hint that suggests users really want a color displayed ereader? Maybe, maybe not. Me personally, I like reading on the 7 inch Galaxy Tab given the color… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM APPLETELL - Mount a Canon EF-mount or Nikon F-mount DSLR lens onto the iDevice, greatly expanding the capabilities of the iPhone’s built-in camera. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
 
The wait for Scrabble to come to Android is now over. Surely there was someone that was waiting. Needless to say, if you are happy to learn that Scrabble is available you can grab your device and fire up the Android Market to download and install the game and begin challenging your friends. With that, Scrabble makes its debut as an app that requires Android 2.1 or later and version 1.12.15. Otherwise, it comes with support for up to 50 games at once as well as the ability to play cross platform. Yup, you can play against your Facebook and… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Netflix has been causing some bitter feelings lately among its customers. First Netflix redesigned its website much to the dismay of its users. Now they've dropped another bomb by announcing that it will eliminate the DVD rental and streaming combo subscription. Starting in September (for existing subscribers), customers who want both services will pay $15.98 a month. That's an increase of about 60%. So why did Netflix decide to do this? Basically, Netflix underestimated the power of its DVD business. A while ago, Netflix started to de-emphasize its DVD service in favor of its streaming service. It all made sense… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
MetroPCS recently made available a couple new phones that are geared towards students who are going back to school. The Huawei M835 and the Samsung Freeform III are now available to purchase for $79 and $49 respectively. If you're look for a top-of-the-line smartphone, you'll want to look elsewhere. The Huawei M835 is more of a starter smartphone. It is powered by Android 2.2, has 256MB of internal memory, a 2.8-inch QVGA screen and a 3.2 megapixel camera. It also has what MetroPCS calls Virtual Sound Technology that is supposed to provide great audio quality for music and games. The… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
RIM made the official announcement back in early May, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 (and the 9930) would be coming to the US later in the year. And while we also were told that it would not be arriving until September, we are still waiting on an official announcement from a carrier. That being said, it looks like another hurdle of the release has been crossed—the FCC filing. Of course, this does not tell us exactly when or how much the handset will be selling for, however it did show off a device with support for Near Field Communications (NFC) as… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Kobo is taking its Kobo eReader Touch Edition to where the people are. The company isn't targeting malls or other shopping plazas. It's setting up at New York City's Grand Central Terminal. An estimated 750,000 people go through the terminal everyday. That means there are 750,000 potential customers to sell to. Kobo will have a kiosk set up seven days a week where people can come and try out the Kobo eReader Touch edition and other products. The operating hours are from 8am-8pm Monday through Friday, 10am-8pm Saturday and 11am-6pm on Sunday. It can be found in the Graybar Passage… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Shopping for groceries is not always a great experience. We have to deal with crowds, long lines and tedious the process of taking all that food into that house. Love it or hate it, technology has a way of making us lazy. It also can make everyday tasks much more convenient. Take Tesco customers in South Korea for example. Tesco has created a way for them to buy groceries without needing to visit the store. Tesco plastered the walls of a South Korean subway with photos of grocery items they would find in its stores. The items have QR codes… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
As far as rumors go, you can take this one with as much salt as you'd like. Yesterday we told you about a new $7.99 Netflix subscription that offers unlimited DVD rentals for a full month. At the time, this new plan seemed reasonable. It's the same amount Netflix charges for unlimited streaming. Today, a new rumor says Netflix will increase the monthly price for those who want to stream and rent movies at the same time. Netflix currently charges $9.99 for unlimited rentals and streaming. Some movies and TV shows simply aren't offered through instant streaming, so renting a… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Part of an app's transition from a smartphone to a tablet involves optimizing it for use on a large screen. Some apps look great on screens that are 3-4 inches, but they may look pixelated and gross when blown up to screens that are 7-10 inches. Every tablet operating system has to deal with this. In Android's case, Google is working on something that will make apps that aren't optimized for tablets look better on tablet screens. An upcoming update to Android's Honeycomb OS will bring a new screen compatibility mode to some applications. Google is giving developers the option… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
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The Sony Ericsson Xperia ray which was announced a few months ago during the CommunicAsia 2011 event in Singapore may soon be coming over to the US as the phone just graced the FCC. The FCC filings reveal some juicy specs of this phone’s innards which include an Elpida SDRAM and a Samsung Flash memory. It is scheduled for release sometime in Q3 2011 and will be loaded with a 3.3-inch display, single-core 1GHz processor, 512 MB of RAM, VGA front-facing camera, and 8MP regular camera for all your picture-taking needs. The device runs Android 2.3. The only question left… Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Are you one of those who have been waiting for the Google Chrome OS-powered netbooks? If you didn’t get a chance to get ahold of the previously released Samsung version of this Chrome netbook, you might stand a chance with the Acer AC700 Chromebook instead. Amazon now has some stock of this machine and you can have one for yourself for only $349. Yes, it’s much cheaper than the Samsung Chromebook but (almost) equally as spec’d with an 11.6-inch display, 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N570 dual-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of SSD. It also has a full-sized keyboard… Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Google has just announced the availability of the iriver Story HD e-reader this coming Sunday, July 17. Wait, what? Google is now into e-reader? Since when? Yes, folks just now. Google is sort of strengthening its Google eBooks platform by way of partnering with e-book manufacturers. And so the first one to take on Google’s partnership deal happens to be the iriver Story HD e-reader which should be available on Target.com. By that it earns the title of being the first e-reader integrated with the open Google eBooks platform. So, why not the Kindle then? Obviously, this will never happen… Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Another little bit of Spotify related chatter. This latest is dealing with a report that suggests the service will launch as invitation only when it finally comes available here in the US. And well, while we have nothing concrete to prove that theory, here is why we believe it to be accurate. First, the obvious, Spotify posted about the upcoming US launch on their website a few days back and did so with an orange box which asked for your email address so you could get an invitation and “be one of the first to get Spotify.” To us here… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
With all the buzz surrounding Google+ these days, it’s good to take a step back and assess how this new social network will affect our daily online habits. Throwing a new social platform into the mix that has a backing the likes of Gmail, Gchat, YouTube and the most used search engine around will surely help sway users away from Zuckerberg and co. And just how many of you have considered deleting your Facebook account at some point? A good portion of Facebook users (at least in my experience) seem to be uncomfortable sharing their personal information and status updates… Full Story » | Written by Tarun Kunwar for . | Comment on this Article »
 
A quick check on the Google+ website is now showing a service that is open for any and all that want to get in. Well, for any and all as long as they are using Gmail as their email provider. Bottom line here, Google is no longer requiring users to be invited into Google+ which means the “invite people to join Google+” portion that is likely still in your account is no longer necessary. Kind of like how you can still invite people to use Gmail. But invites aside, lets see how adopted Google+ will be now that anyone can… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
The rumors were true. T-Mobile's latest smartphone, the myTouch 4G Slide, will be on sale to everyone on July 27, 2011. There are no surprises on its price. It will be $199 (the standard for most new smartphones) after a two-year agreement and a $50 mail-in rebate. Expect to pay over $250 at the point of sale for this phone. T-Mobile will also hold a web-only pre-sale for the myTouch 4G Slide on July 19. Since the myTouch 4G Slide is a device that carries T-Mobile's namesake, expect to see more marketing for it than other new 4G phones such… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM GAMERTELL - ThinkGeek’s annual Summer Sale is on and there are 495 gadgets, gizmos, toys and games to choose from. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
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