Nokia recently confirmed in an interview with Nokia Connects that it plans to offer an update to the Lumia 710 and Lumia 800 that will add native tethering support to the phones. The Finnish phone maker didn’t exactly confirm when the update will roll out to the devices, but it did say that it should be “soon”
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Arrives in U.K. Tomorrow, March 17
If you rushed out to pick up a cheap Sony Tablet S earlier today and you’ve still got some cash left over, then you might want to spend it on the new Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus, which arrives in U.K. stores tomorrow, March 17. This Android-powered smartphone is the successor to the entry-level Galaxy Ace,
Thinner MacBook Pros Said to be in Production
Rumors are again circulating that Apple will soon be releasing slimmed down versions of the 13- and 15-inch models of the MacBook Pro. According to a report from DigiTimes, production has already begun on trimmed down versions of the 13-inch and 15-inch versions of the MacBook Pro. According to the supply chain partners that they
5 Things New iPad Owners Need to Know
Are you a new owner of an iPad? Well, if it’s an iPad 2, then please heed this warning: Do not — I repeat — DO NOT look at the third-generation iPad’s Retina Display. This is for your own good. It will hurt to see how much better it is. If the tablet in your hands
Mass Effect 3 Review
It’s time to strap in and go over BioWare’s third effort in the Mass Effect universe. Mass Effect 3 is one of the biggest video game launches of 2012. This trilogy’s conclusion has already dropped for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC platforms. It’s, so far, been met with all sorts of reception from both fans and critics.
TechnoBuffalo is Now Reviewing Video Games
That’s right, we’ve gone and done it. Or, more to the point, Sean Aune and Jon Rettinger came to my house in the middle of the night and demanded that I step up and start reviewing video games… or else. Our first video game review was published alongside the post you’re reading right now. We
New iPad Has Been Jailbroken, but No ETA for Public Release
It’s barely been half a day (at least on the West Coast) since the new iPad was released, but already the device has been jailbroken – we’re still waiting for our devices to arrive at the TechnoBuffalo offices. Famous Dev Team member MuscleNerd has taken to Twitter to announce the good news, though he admits
What iPad?: 5 Windows 8 Features That Smackdown iOS and Android Tablets
This month, it’s been all iPad-a-palooza on the tech webs. With its launch now upon us, some might even forget that there are other tablet options. The Android platform springs to mind, and indeed there are some entries worthy of your consideration. But if you’re the patient type, there’s also another competitor that will be
Buy a New iPad? eBay Offering Up to $200 for Your Broken iPad 2
If you purchased a new iPad today you may be looking to get rid of your old first or second generation iPad. eBay is running its own trade-in program and it’s actually offering some pretty solid payments — even for broken iPads. eBay reached out to TechnoBuffalo and confirmed that it’s offering the following prices depending
Confirmed: New Verizon iPad Works on AT&T 3G Networks, For Now
It’s March 16, iPad day, meaning folks around the world – and at TechnoBuffalo – are happily unboxing their brand new retina-equipped tablets. Which did you choose? If you said the Verizon iPad Wi-Fi + 4G LTE, congratulations – you’re in possession of the swiss army knife of iPads. When the new iPad was announced
The New iPad Vs. iPad 2 Camera Comparison (Video)
It was inevitable that we’d have to do a camera shootout between the iPad 2 and the new iPad. I think we can all agree that the rear camera on the iPad 2 was less than spectacular. The new iPad is boasting a camera with a higher resolution and ups the video capture from 720p to 1080p,
Nexus Tablet Reportedly a “Done Deal,” Will Start at $149 Sans NVIDIA Tegra 3 Chip
Google’s Nexus tablet, highly rumored to be manufactured by Asus, is a “done deal,” according to a U.S.-based supply chain source speaking to Android and Me. The tablet will reportedly cost between $149 and $199 but, due to the lower price, will not feature NVIDIA’s Tegra 3 quad-core processor. It still remains unclear what kind
Google Reportedly Issuing Android 4.0 ICS Update to Nexus S, Nexus S 4G In “Next Few Weeks”
Google began rolling out Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in December of last year to the Nexus S before it stopped the update altogether. There are plenty of builds available from sites such as xda developers for the overeager, but now Engadget says an official update is, yet again, on its way. Reportedly, Google will begin to
Dungeon Defenders is Free-to-Play this Weekend on Steam
As the trailer above indicates, Dungeon Defenders has a brand new batch of DLC for purchase and download. Quest for the Lost Eternia Shards Part II: Moraggo has been released, and, as a way to advertise the game while welcoming brand new players, Trendy Entertainment has gone and made Dungeon Defenders free to play on Steam this
Sprint Officially Kills LightSquared 4G LTE Deal, Pays Back $65M
Sprint announced on Friday that it has officially canceled its plans to partner with LightSquared as it begins to roll-out its 4G LTE network. Sprint was been patient with LightSquared while the company has battled the FCC for approval to activate its network — pushing back LightSquared’s deadlines several times. Unfortunately, however, the FCC has ruled
Sidekick: I’m Just Going on Vacation, Be Back Later
The bad news is T-Mobile’s Sidekick 4G has been discontinued. The good news, if you’re a fan of QWERTY, is that the Sidekick line is still alive, but in what capacity remains to be seen. T-Mobile made a statement to TheVerge saying there are no immediate plans to nix the beloved Sidekick brand despite the
U.K. Retailers Slash The Price of the Sony Tablet S By £100 ($157)
I’ll bet that if you’re heading out to purchase a new tablet today, it’ll be Apple’s new iPad. But in case you’re not into iOS, how about picking up Sony’s latest Tablet S instead? A number of British retailers are slashing the price of the 16GB Android-powered slate by £100 (approx. $157) to just £299
Live From Apple’s 5th Avenue Store: New iPad Launch!
We woke up at the crack of dawn this morning to head down to Apple’s 5th Avenue Store in New York City to bring you photos of the line and the first customers leaving the store with their brand new iPad. It’s a rainy day today, and so many of the line-waiters were toting umbrellas
Apple Highlights iPad Apps That Are Ready For The Retina Display
With your new iPad on its way to your door, or possibly already in your hands, you’ll be itching to get hold of some apps that are already optimized for the device’s high-resolution Retina display. Thankfully, Apple has made it easy for you to find them, with a new section in its App Store entitled
HTC One X Coming to O2 in U.K. on April 5
If new iPads aren’t your thing, then you’ll be pleased to know there is some other news floating around this morning. And it’s good news if you’re an Android user living in the U.K. On April 5, the HTC One X will arrive in Britain, and it’ll be available to purchase on O2. The company
Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy is Retina Ready for the New iPad and Available to Download Now
Namco took to the stage at Apple’s iPad media event earlier this month to show off a new iOS game that’s been tailored to take advantage of the new tablet’s high-resolution Retina display. It’s called Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy, and according to Namco, “this is the ultimate air combat game.” Now you can check out
New iPad Unboxing – Sean’s Video
The new iPad went on sale at select Walmarts at 12:01 AM tonight, and TechnoBuffalo stood there for all you loyal members of the herd to bring you the quickest unboxing we could of the latest tablet from Apple. First off, let me just say that our own Jon Rettinger will also be doing his
Hulu Updates Web Video Player with 55% Larger Viewing Area
Hulu announced today that it is making some updates to the Web version of its player to make it a little bit more user friendly. We got a very brief note from Hulu this morning that they’ve made some much needed improvements to the Web video player. For starters, the image area has grown by
Hidden Gems: Mini Ninjas
In this weekly column, we’ll be selecting inexpensive, discarded titles from still playable consoles for your perusal. They may be games you’ve heard of and remember playing, or they may be games that have flown completely off of your radar. Just know that we love them and they’re available on the cheap. That’s a bonafide win/win situation. If
Double Fine’s Kickstarter Closes, Information Now Private
Double Fine’s upcoming adventure game has been successfully funded by gamers and Kickstarter. The indie studio opened the opportunity for fans to support the proposed project more than a month ago. In less than 24 hours after opening, Double Fine met their minimum budget of $400,000 and then broke it to the tune of $1,000,000.




































