If you’re one of those people who suffers with poor eyesight but refuses to wear glasses, then London’s world-famous Harrods department store will sell you a 152-inch TV that you won’t need to squint at. The only problem is, it will take up your entire living room and much of the room above it, and
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Acer Announces Quad-Core Iconia Tab A510 Running Ice Cream Sandwich
Acer has announced its new Iconia Tab A510 tablet this morning, which is the company’s second slate to feature NVIDIA’s quad-core Tegra 3 processor. It also comes with Ice Cream Sandwich pre-installed, and prices start at $449.99. The A510 was one of the tablet’s Acer took to CES earlier this year, but the company kept
Motorola Motoluxe Arrives in the U.K. on T-Mobile
Having been on show at CES back in January, the Motorola Motoluxe has arrived in the U.K. and can now be purchased SIM-free, or on contract from T-Mobile. The Android-powered handset promises to aims to deliver a lightweight and attractive handset with an affordable price tag. A number of retailers, including Clove.co.uk, Play.com, and Expansys, are
Motorola Confirms Android-Powered Motoluxe Will Arrive in U.K. Later This Month
Motorola has confirmed that its Android-powered Motoluxe smartphone will be available in the U.K. later this month. The handset, which was unveiled at CES back in January, promises to deliver an attractive, lightweight design at an affordable price. While the device certainly isn’t a high-end flagship handset, there are a few things that make the Motoluxe very
State of the Union: Mobile & Television in Britain
Overview You’ve probably already read the State of the Union Addresses from my fellow Buffalos — and if you haven’t, you certainly should — but mine’s a little different. As TechnoBuffalo’s resident Brit, I’m going to be taking a look at the state of mobile devices and television here in Britain and how it compares
Nokia Lumia 900 Set To Hit U.K. In June
Windows Phone fans in the U.K. who have been lusting after the Nokia Lumia 900 since its unveiling at CES early this month will be pleased to know that the device will be making its way to Britain this year. But you’ve got plenty of time to start saving. According to one retailer, it won’t
Ask The Buffalo: QNX, Nintendo Wii U, and iPhones
Jon R is back to tackle more questions and queries from Buffalo readers, viewers and fans! In this episode, Jon provides yet another “long winded” answer to a rather long winded question about BlackBerry, QNX, WebOS, Android, and almost everything in between. Jon also provides his thoughts on the upcoming Wii U and more! Should
8-Inch Pantech Element Is Now Available At AT&T
The 8-inch Pantech Element tablet was leaked ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas early this month, and it’s now available to purchase on AT&T’s LTE network — with or without a contract. It boasts a waterproof design that promises to protect you from the elements, and it houses some pretty impressive specifications, including
Weekly Gaming Poll: Are you pumped for Resident Evil 6?
Welcome back to the weekly TechnoBuffalo gaming poll. We’ve got ourselves an outstanding, talkative community and we’re looking to harness that and spur it along with a weekly debate topic. So, every Friday, I’ll toss up a debatable challenge, you folks will vote and discuss. I’ll also be posting the results of the previous week’s
CES, Booth Babes, and How To Piss Off Female Tech Reporters
Has it really only been a week since the Consumer Electronics Show started winding down? I took away a lot of thoughts from it, but there was one memory that really stands out. There I was at the Skunk Juice booth, shooting Noah as he checked out the company’s unique magnetic earbud system (which can
Is Samsung Having Second Thoughts About Merging Bada & Tizen?
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Samsung has plans to merge its homegrown bada platform with the open-source Tizen operating system that it has been working on with Intel. Samsung’s Senior Vice President of the Contents Planning Team, Tae-Jin Kang, mentioned the plans to Forbes during a private interview at CES in Las Vegas last week.
Sony: 3DS Success Proves Demand for Dedicated Gaming Devices
During CES 2012, Sony’s Andrew House, SCE President and CEO, spoke about the future of the PS Vita and its international launch in February. That’s due on February 22nd. The full interview is in the video above, but there’s a series of quotes in the discussion that connect the 3DS’ current success to the future
CES Post-Show Journal: Behind the Scenes
If you’ve never been to the Consumer Electronics Show, it can feel like a massive tech carnival — a wonderland of gear covering practically every area of life imaginable. There are rows upon rows of cars, home appliances, mobile devices, accessories, smart TVs, and myriad other machines and gadgets, all clamoring for attention. For some
Bing Maps Will Soon Feature Nokia Branding On All Smartphones
If you frequently use Bing Maps on your smartphone for personal navigation, then you’ll soon begin seeing Nokia’s name an awful lot. Whether you’re using a BlackBerry, iPhone, or Android handset, load up a map provided by Bing and you’ll get Nokia branding. Nokia’s CEO, Stephen Elop, explained to Pocket-lint during an interview at CES that
Asus Offers Refunds & Extended Warranties To Transformer Prime Users In U.K.
While it may have been one of the most exciting tablets to launch since the first iPad, the Asus Transformer Prime hasn’t been without its teething problems. The 10.1-inch slate is the first device to feature NVIDIA’s quad-core Tegra 3 processor, but unfortunately that has been accompanied by issues with its Wi-Fi and GPS. Asus
Microsoft: Skype For Windows Phone Coming Soon
Skype is on its way to Windows Phone, according to an interview done by Microsoft with Skype’s VP of products, Rick Osterioh, at CES last week. In the interview (shown above), Osterioh said that the company was “working on a Windows Phone product that will be coming out soon,” although did not specify what “soon”
Samsung Announces It Will Merge Its Bada Operating System With Tizen
Samsung has announced its plans to merge its own bada smartphone operating system with the open-source Tizen platform that the Korean company has recently been working on with Intel. The Linux core of the two platforms will be matched so that the Tizen OS is capable of running bada applications, and vice versa. Samsung’s Senior
Asus Insists Its Transformer Prime Tablet Will Not Get 3G Data Connectivity
Asus has issued a statement today in which it insists its quad-core Transformer Prime tablet will not get 3G data connectivity. The announcement follows a leaked Asus roadmap that was published last week, suggesting a 3G-equipped device would launch in March. Unfortunately for those of you who got your hopes up, Asus is denying all
The History Of CES (Infographic)
The first CES ever was held in 1967 in New York City. The pint-sized show only had 100 exhibitors, and was attended by a mere 17,500 people. Three years later, the show was the launchpad for the very first VCR, and in later years was where we got our first look at groundbreaking technology such
CES: It Ain’t About the Specs, Dummy
3D printers and their simultaneously awesome-and-nightmare inducing capabilities aside, basically everything I’ve seen at CES this week has been iterative and evolutionary in nature. Bigger, thinner, faster smartphones. Cameraphones with garish megapixel counts. A garishly specced digital camera with an Android phone shoved inside. Thinner, lighter HDTVs. Brighter, higher pixel-count HDTVs. DSLRs that shoot even better
Motorola CEO: Stock Android Handsets Stink for Making Money
Given a choice, most enthusiasts would prefer a stock build of Android on their smartphone, and the preference towards an unmolested UI is part of the reason people root. But not everyone has the know-how or courage to root, even though smartphones sporting custom UIs far outnumber ones with a stock build. The reason, according
RIM May Be Ready to Sell Company, Hires Goldman Sachs
A report on Friday from CNET said Research In Motion has hired investment bank Goldman Sachs, pointing to a potential sale of the BlackBerry maker. Acquisition talk of the Waterloo-based company has been a popular topic over the past twelve months, with murmurs amplifying in response to lost market share, network outages and failed product
Sony Xperia S Available for Pre-Order From Clove UK
Clove UK announced on Friday the Sony Xperia S (in black only) is now available for preorder. The device is one of two smartphones Sony Ericsson announced at CES 2012 this past week, the second being the US-bound Xperia Ion. The wireless carrier said the Xperia S will start at £389.99, with stock arriving the
Microsoft Embarrasses Competition in $100 Windows Phone Speed Tests at CES
Those attending this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas had the opportunity to walk away with $100 from Microsoft if they could prove their smartphone was faster than a Windows Phone device. The tests generated a lot of interest at Microsoft’s booth today, according to The Verge, but not many visitors walked away with
The Powerbag Rucksack Will Charge All Your Mobile Devices While You Travel
Those who frequently travel with their mobile devices will be all too familiar with dead batteries and frantic searches for power outlets in a bid to charge them up again. But a Powerbag will finally eradicate your low battery warnings for good. This magnificent lineup of rucksacks, messenger bags, and briefcases all feature a built-in charging system that


































