• Ask Engadget: best screwdriver kit for DIY computer work?

    Ask Engadget: best screwdriver kit for DIY computer work?

    droidmike | September 3, 2010 | Comments (0)

    We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget question is coming to us from Calvin, who needs a replacement for his recently broken Switztool 6-piece screwdriver kit. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com . “I’ve always used a Switztool 6-piece screwdriver for my computer work. I love how it retracts all the bits into the screwdriver. But it just bit the dust after a very heavy fall

  • PhoneSuit Primo Battery Cube review

    PhoneSuit Primo Battery Cube review

    droidmike | August 31, 2010 | Comments (0)

    Smartphones are getting ever smarter and batteries ever better, but it seems that the poor things can just never catch up. It’s a thankless, tireless job powering your gadgets, and sometimes those cells need a little help.

  • Droid 2 versus the iPhone – A stiff competitor

    droidmike | August 27, 2010 | Comments (0)

    - From PC Mike’s Technology Blog You’d think with all the hype that the iPhone is the only mobile device out there. But these days, it’s getting some stiff competition from a smartphone brand that started slow but now is selling at the rate of 200,000 per DAY. That’s right, every 24 hours. It’s called [...]

  • Neato XV-11 robotic vacuum review

    Neato XV-11 robotic vacuum review

    droidmike | August 24, 2010 | Comments (0)

    We’ve been waiting since December to get our hands on the Neato XV-11 robot vacuum. In preparation we steadfastedly refused to sweep up a single flake of dust, going on something of a cleaning strike until the thing finally hit retail. Of course, that wait was supposed to be a mere three month affair, and we’ve certainly gone that long without vacuuming before. The further six months of delays, however, left us questioning our resolve as Engadget HQ became less and less livable

  • HTC Sync 3.0 for Wildfire hands-on: iTunes sync tested (video)

    HTC Sync 3.0 for Wildfire hands-on: iTunes sync tested (video)

    droidmike | August 3, 2010 | Comments (0)

    Good news for Wildfire owners: fresh from HTC’s oven is its 3.0 desktop sync suite that — like the one baked for the Desire over the weekend — enables iTunes sync for the company’s latest budget device. Since we had a Wildfire on hand, we decided to go through the trouble to check out this new feature. And boy, it sure was a bumpy start

Droid News

Android Reaches 25% Of Mobile Web Data – I4U

Android Reaches 25% Of Mobile Web Data – I4U

September 4, 2010 | Comments (0)

Brisbane Times Android Reaches 25% Of Mobile Web Data I4U While the Droid has become the undisputed winner, Samsung's Galaxy S series has proven to be very successful as have Motorola's social networking-centric … Android web use closes gap with iOS in the US for August Electronista (blog) Android steals more market share from Apple Computerworld (blog) Android gains on Apple in US mobile Web use CNET Androinica (blog)

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Droid 2′s alleged woes good news to Droid lover – The Free Lance-Star

Droid 2′s alleged woes good news to Droid lover – The Free Lance-Star

September 4, 2010 | Comments (0)

wwwery (blog) Droid 2's alleged woes good news to Droid lover The Free Lance-Star I felt the nausea when I started testing the new Verizon Wireless Motorola Droid 2. The original Droid is my current work phone, and I was madly in love … Motorola Droid R2-D2 special edition gets a landing dock ZDNet (blog) Droid 2 Is Verizon`s Best Smartphone: 10 Reasons Why eWeek Get Ready for Verizon's Motorola Droid 2 Times News World (blog) Beatweek Magazine

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HTC Droid Incredible HD, Samsung Galaxy Tab & Motorola Droid 2 making heads turn – Khabrein

HTC Droid Incredible HD, Samsung Galaxy Tab & Motorola Droid 2 making heads turn – Khabrein

September 3, 2010 | Comments (0)

The Hindu HTC Droid Incredible HD, Samsung Galaxy Tab & Motorola Droid 2 making heads turn Khabrein HTC Droid Incredible HD, Samsung Galaxy Tab & Motorola Droid 2 making heads turn as Galaxy Tab vs. the iPad comparision continues. Samsung has announced the ..

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Droid Apps

Motorola mocks Apple for not having Flash – IntoMobile (blog)

Motorola mocks Apple for not having Flash – IntoMobile (blog)

September 3, 2010 | Comments (0)

IntoMobile (blog) Motorola mocks Apple for not having Flash IntoMobile (blog) In its latest Droid 2 ad, Motorola says, “Flash websites? There's a phone for that.” The Motorola Droid 2 is the latest Android superphone for Verizon … and more

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Android gains on Apple in US mobile Web use – CNET

Android gains on Apple in US mobile Web use – CNET

September 3, 2010 | Comments (0)

IntoMobile (blog) Android gains on Apple in US mobile Web use CNET BUT my son recently got the Droid X and, oh, I see competition on several sides. It has many apps , HD screen, 8 megapixel camera and flash on and on. … Android web use closes gap with iOS in the US for August Electronista (blog) Top 10 Android apps of August 2010 Top10.com all 144 news articles

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Windows Phone 7 Facing Partner, Branding Challenges – Minyanville.com

Windows Phone 7 Facing Partner, Branding Challenges – Minyanville.com

September 3, 2010 | Comments (0)

Connect Stat Windows Phone 7 Facing Partner, Branding Challenges Minyanville.com Key Android phones like the Motorola (MOT) Droid X still suffer from supply shortages. These two forces are doing quite a bit of damage to the old guard.

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Smartphones & Gadgets

Sharp’s 10.2-inch parallax barrier display makes us love our 3D glasses (video)

Sharp’s 10.2-inch parallax barrier display makes us love our 3D glasses (video)

September 4, 2010 | Comments (0)

Now that the Nintendo 3DS is announced using a parallax barrier display, we bet that many of you were hoping to see a 10-inch 3D tablet or laptop with a similar glasses-less display. Hell, we were… until we actually saw Sharp’s prototype 10.2-inch parallax barrier display here at IFA in Berlin. Unfortunately, the panel at this larger size suffers from some very serious vertical shadows (check the video) unless you’re right in the sweet spot and alligned with the barrier’s precision slits at a distance of about 20 inches. Even then, it’s very hard to maintain your position, and the 3D effect isn’t all that dazzling

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iOS 4.1 confirmed for September 8th on Apple’s UK website

iOS 4.1 confirmed for September 8th on Apple’s UK website

September 4, 2010 | Comments (0)

According to Apple’s UK website, iOS 4.1 will hit on Wednesday, September 8th. The US website still displays the non-commital “Coming Soon” message, so we’ll have to keep our eyes peeled. We’re going to go ahead and guess that all those shiny new iPods will come to retail that day too..

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How would you change Motorola’s Droid X?

How would you change Motorola’s Droid X?

September 4, 2010 | Comments (0)

Last week we gave the Apple loyalists in attendance a chance to rip and rag the iPhone 4 , and this time around we’re doing the same for Motorola’s best frienemies. The Droid X is without question the largest Droid in the family today, and calling it a showstopper on Verizon would probably be understating things. Now that it’s been on the market a few months, we’re curious to know how you early adopters like (or dislike) it

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Tech News

Sales of ‘Medal of Honor’ video game blocked on US military bases – San Jose Mercury News

Sales of ‘Medal of Honor’ video game blocked on US military bases – San Jose Mercury News

September 4, 2010 | Comments (0)

Gamasutra Sales of 'Medal of Honor' video game blocked on US military bases San Jose Mercury News “Small victory,'' was all it said on the subject line of Karen Meredith's e-mail. But for the Silicon Valley military mom, who lost her son in the Iraq war, the decision this week by US military base exchanges not to carry the … GameStop: No Medal of Honor for Military Shops Tom’s Guide Military Exchanges Refuse to Stock New 'Medal of Honor' Video Game ABC News EA's Latest Medal of Honor Title Banned from Military PXs Globally DailyTech Computerandvideogames.com

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Babes, bullets, bombs! Duke Nukem makes a comeback – msnbc.com

Babes, bullets, bombs! Duke Nukem makes a comeback – msnbc.com

September 4, 2010 | Comments (0)

PC World Babes, bullets, bombs! Duke Nukem makes a comeback msnbc.com After more than a decade of delays, “Duke Nukem Forever” will launch for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC game machines. 2K Games and Gearbox Software say it will arrive in stores in 2011 …

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Apple’s Ping tops 1M users in two days, but it’s no Google Buzz – VentureBeat

Apple’s Ping tops 1M users in two days, but it’s no Google Buzz – VentureBeat

September 4, 2010 | Comments (0)

Telegraph.co.uk Apple's Ping tops 1M users in two days, but it's no Google Buzz VentureBeat Apple announced just a few hours ago that it's new music-centered social network Ping has surpassed 1 million users in a mere two days. While the announcement may seem impressive, if you consider that iTunes has over 160 million accounts tied to credit …

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Other Recent Articles

Verizon-Google deal signals emergence of ‘pay-to-play’ Internet – Georgia Bulletin

Verizon-Google deal signals emergence of ‘pay-to-play’ Internet – Georgia Bulletin

droidmike | September 4, 2010 | Comments (0)

CNET (blog) Verizon -Google deal signals emergence of 'pay-to-play' Internet Georgia Bulletin WASHINGTON (CNS) — If the deal announced in August between Internet giant Google and telecommunications behemoth Verizon comes to pass, it could signal the … The Struggle for What We Already Have New York Times Don't let the Net sell out MiamiHerald.com After Google- Verizon , FCC Wants More Comments on Net Neutrality PC Magazine San Francisco Chronicle

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Android gaining on Apple iOS in mobile web market share – Apple Insider

Android gaining on Apple iOS in mobile web market share – Apple Insider

droidmike | September 4, 2010 | Comments (0)

Brisbane Times Android gaining on Apple iOS in mobile web market share Apple Insider Android's share of US mobile web traffic climbed to 25% in August in its best one month gain since Nov. 2009. Web statistics company Quantcast published the data, which tracked US mobile web consumption in the month of August, on Friday. ..

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Get Ready for Verizon’s Motorola Droid 2 – Times News World (blog)

Get Ready for Verizon’s Motorola Droid 2 – Times News World (blog)

droidmike | September 4, 2010 | Comments (0)

wwwery (blog) Get Ready for Verizon's Motorola Droid 2 Times News World (blog) Verizon's Motorola Droid 2. The Motorola Droid was a big hit in the market and Motorola wanted to follow on that success by introducing yet another similar … Droid 2 Is Verizon `s Best Smartphone: 10 Reasons Why eWeek Verizon iPhone 4: is it the reason for premature launch of Droid 2 Beatweek Magazine Verizon Wireless R2-D2 Droid 2 Website Unlocking Begins, New R2-D2 Edition … TFTS (blog) wwwery (blog)

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