By Sean P. Aune |
Blockbuster isn’t done and dusted quite yet, but it is sure starting to feel that way. Earlier this week the Blockbuster stores in the U.K. filed for that nation’s version of bankruptcy. There are supposedly some third-parties interested in buying portions of the company, but…
By Todd Haselton |
I recently flew on Delta to and from CES. My biggest complaint on the airline’s smaller aircraft was that there wasn’t a way to keep track of where my plane was over the United States. It was like stepping back into the 1990s, into a…
By Adriana Lee |
So what has some mobile phone users in Japan unwilling to let go of an old, outdated feature phone? It’s not nostalgia, and it’s not some sort of ironic fashion statement either. If you said “adultery,” then winner, winner, chicken dinner, you’re right on the…
By Todd Haselton |
Qualcomm believes that smart watches will be more valuable to consumers in the future, instead of augmented reality goggles such as Google Glass. Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs explained why during a chat with Pocket-Lint recently. “Right now we’re more focused on things like smart watches – always-on…
By Brandon Russell |
Sony is reportedly working on technology that would allow users to focus photos simply by looking at a particular area of the viewfinder. It sounds fantastical—but easily one of the most ideal features that would ever come to photography. SonyAlphaRumors claims the company is testing…
By Joey Davidson |
The PlayStation Vita, let’s face it, isn’t exactly doing well in Japan. Just look at recent sales statistics for proof. During the week of January 7th through 13th, 2013, the Nintendo 3DS and 3DS LL (XL, as it’s known internationally) sold roughly 92,000 units. The…
By Brandon Russell |
Jon R. is back to tackle the biggest tech rumors of this week! In this episode of Rumor Roundup, Jon talks about the recent leaks of Blackberry’s new N-Series handset that supports the new Blackberry 10 OS, iPhone 5S supposedly scheduled to enter production in…
By Brandon Russell |
The future of Internet passwords might be a ring you wear on your finger. It sounds wild, but that’s how Google wants to replace the long complicated strings of numbers, letters and symbols you can’t remember. You may never have to request a new password…
By Brandon Russell |
Why go to a store and purchase a smartphone case when you can just print one yourself? It may not necessarily be the future of accessories, but Nokia is in the belief that 3D printing, which has helped change industries before, will be a huge…
By Joey Davidson |
Killer is Dead, the next game from Suda 51 and Kadokawa Games, made waves this week when it was detailed in Famitsu. Now, the team is ready to show off the style, gameplay and flavor of this next bloody romp. The Killer is Dead trailer showcases a…
By Todd Haselton |
Sharp has drastically cut the production of iPad displays to the point that the build process is “nearly halted,” according to a report from Reuters on Friday. It’s the second time this week that we’ve heard stories related to Apple’s supply chain—earlier, a report suggested that…
By Todd Haselton |
Google’s long awaited Nexus 7 dock is finally now available for purchase, although you won’t find it form the Google Play store just yet. Instead, retailer B&H has it available on its own site for $40. So what can you expect? A dock with a…
By Ron Duwell |
How many instant messaging services have taken off with the help of smartphones? WhatsApp and Skype are the most widely used throughout the world these days, but here in Japan we use LINE. What might be just another instant messaging service to some has been…
By Brandon Russell |
LG on Friday said its Optimus G, the blueprint for Google’s Nexus 4, has sold 1 million units across the globe. Cause for celebration? I suppose if you’re LG. But if you shoved this figure in the face of Apple, the company would just scoff.…
By Jon Rettinger |
Some situations just don’t work out quite as you planned, and this is one of those times. A little over two weeks ago we were excited to introduce Aaron Baker to the Herd as the newest member of our mobile team, and now we’re also bidding him a…
By Joey Davidson |
Welcome to the 16th official episode of Tech on the Range. This show will feature three staff members from the TechnoBuffalo team as they discuss a central idea in an almost random fashion. This week’s panel consists of Sean Aune, Joey Davidson and Todd Haselton. You can…
By Todd Haselton |
Several rumors have already provided a general idea of what we can expect from Samsung’s Galaxy S IV flagship, and a newly leaked benchmark seems to solidify some of those rumors. The Antutu Benchmark screen shots above suggest the phone will indeed pack Samsung’s brand…
By Todd Haselton |
We already know that the Galaxy Note 10.1 will land on Verizon Wireless with Jelly Bean and 4G LTE support, but now it appears that Sprint will also offer the tablet. The FCC recently approved a tablet dubbed the “SPH-P600,” which suggests it’s headed to…
By Aaron Baker |
The push for mobile technology has been prevalent in China for many years, and for another year, mobile continues to grow at an exponential rate. Approximately 51 million new Chinese users logged onto the Internet, bringing the total number of online users to 564 million…
By Todd Haselton |
Samsung is allegedly building a new smartphone that packs a 5.8-inch screen. That’s massive, especially considering that the Galaxy Note II is already a behemoth with a 5.5-inch display. Even crazier? Samsung is apparently going to call it the “Galaxy Fonblet.” What a terribly awkward…
By Joey Davidson |
Since its release on all platforms more than a year ago, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been a bit of a nuissance for PlayStation 3 owners. The experience was marred with game-breaking bugs, some of which still haven’t been resolved. Even worse, the downloadable content…
By Adriana Lee |
Last year, the international wires picked up the unbelievable story about a teenage Taiwanese gamer who, after playing Diablo III for 40 hours, died at an Internet cafe. He was found draped over a desk, and although he woke up briefly, he only managed to…
By Todd Haselton |
RIM will unveil BlackBerry 10 and its first devices to run that operating system on Jan. 30. One of those phones is expected to be the Z10, and it looks like Verizon is preparing to offer the device soon. A leak from the typically accurate evleaks shows…
By Ron Duwell |
How much longer until wires are a thing of the past? Seriously, my apartment is crammed with wires dangling lazily from behind every piece of furniture not bolted to the floor. Wirelessly charging phones is not a new technology, and Samsung will be sticking to…
