EA Sports introduces Active 2.0 at GDC, complete with sensors galore
By and large, EA Sports' Season Opener event here at GDC was underwhelming, but one glimmer of newness did manage to shine through. Nearly a year after Active hit stores (video after the break) and encouraged Wii gamers to drop those unwanted pounds before hitting the soft sand in the summer, the company has announced that Active 2.0 (a working title) is currently in development for Wii, PS3, ...

Leaked Dell Streak flyer shows multitude of color options, confirmed specifications
There's no denying that the Mini 5 is real, but up until now, we've had to provide all of our own promotional material. At long last, it seems as if the suits in Round Rock are finally getting around to crafting the first advertisements for the upcoming slate, and while we knew about the 5-inch WVGA (800 x 480) touchscreen, 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, capacitive touch front bu...

Pentax gets official with 40 megapixel 645D medium format camera
We had a hunch that Pentax was readying a 645 Digital, and sure enough, the company has come clean with that very camera today. The May-bound 40 megapixel 645D is a medium format beast, but unlike similar options from Hasselblad, this one won't actually destroy your hopes of sending four generations of offspring to college. Boasting a 44mm x 33mm sensor, a 3-inch rear LCD and a virtually indes...

MSI starts shipping two 12.1-inch, AMD-powered Wind12 U230 netbooks
It sure took 'em long enough -- just over four months if you're keeping score -- but MSI has finally shipped its next-generation netbook. The AMD-powered Wind12 U230 has left the docks today in two distinct flavors (the U230-033 and U230-040), with both touting Windows 7 Home Premium, a 12.1-inch WXGA (1,366 x 768) display, ATI's Radeon HD3200 graphics, 2GB of RAM, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, a 6-cell b...

Razer and Sixense distribute SDK and FPS shooter utility through Steam
Surely you remember those Sixense motion controls that we caught lounging around at Razer's CES booth, right? Yeah. Today at the Game Developers Conference, both outfits have teamed up in order to distribute the Ultra-Precise Motion Controller SDK and FPS utility library via Steam, which should give devs the ability to create new games and port existing titles for use with the aforementioned s...

Motorola CLIQ XT hands-on
We know you've barely recovered from our Devour review, but Moto just threw another Blur-ified phone in our laps this afternoon - the CLIQ XT. We've been playing around with the Android 1.5-based, Flash Lite-supported, multitouch-capable handset for the last couple of hours -- but before we grace you with our first impressions, just a fair warning: we don't yet know the price of the new T-Mobi...

Microsoft shows off XNA games running on Windows Phone, full 3D is a go
Alright, we're going to be straight with you: you're not going to like this. See, Microsoft just showed us a pair of 3D games running on its ASUS Windows Phone prototype and built with its brand new XNA Game Studio 4.0, but wouldn't let us nab a single photo or video of the process. What we can tell you is that they exist, they work, and at least Microsoft tossed us some screenshots to wave in...

Entelligence: Aiming high or another Mylo?
Entelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he'll explore where our industry is and where it's going -- on both micro and macro levels -- with the unique wit and insight only he can provide. We heard a rumor last week t...

Does Android dream of DIY cushions?
With the estate of Philip K. Dick up in arms over the slightest commercial reference to his published works, we may come to regret the above headline. But it's worth the risk to bring more attention to this lovely, handcrafted Android pillow. Covered in fleece and filled with fluffy polyester for a texture that creator Craftsquatch describes as "firm yet springy," the cuddly 12-inch square, mad...

Palm's webOS PDK beta adds Pixi native development, PDK'd apps will hit the Catalog mid year
We just sat down with Palm here at GDC and fished out a few more details on the PDK beta front. Firstly, and most interestingly, Palm has confirmed that the PDK now works on all of its handsets (instead of just the Pre and Pre Plus), which means Pixi buyers can stop hating themselves pretty soon. Apparently the level of performance degradation should be comparable iPhone 3G vs. 3GS, which doesn...

Broadcast Video From Your Mobile
You're carrying around a video camera in your pocket (it's that thing attached to your mobile phone) so be prepared and learn how to start streaming video to the web at a moment's notice.

Storyboard: Extreme-Test War Stories
From blasting body armor to testing the limits of a satellite tracker, the Wired magazine team talks about putting survival products through the real-world wringer.

Just How Fast Is Cisco's New Router? Really Freaking Fast
Cisco's new CRS-3 router is capable of 322 terabits per second, the company says. That's fast enough to download the entire Library of Congress in about a second.

Apple's Secret iPhone Developer Agreement Goes Public
Previously secret, the iPhone Developer Program License Agreement has been acquired and published with the help of the Freedom of Information Act.

Safe and Affordable Jetpack: Just $90,000
For years, man has been trying to build a jetpack which would be safe and cheap enough to use by anyone other than Lee Majors on the title sequence of The Fall Guy. It turns out we’ve been doing it wrong. Instead of starting with a pack and adding on the jet, we should have torn the giant engines from a plane and strapped them to some poor schmuck.

Motorola's Backflip Will Make You Come Unhinged
Despite some of forward-thinking hardware, Moto's Backflip is crippled by a horrid Android skin. And there's only so much one can do with 3.1 inches.

Turn an FM Transmitter Into a Micro Pirate Radio
Seize the airwaves to fight corporate radio's preprogrammed junk. It all starts with a soldering iron and a cheapo FM transmitter.

Most Dangerous Object in the Office: Shocknife SK-2
There's no sharp point or edge, but the electrodes in the polycarbonate Shocknife deliver a stabbing 7,500 volts. Ouch. Kilo-ouch.

A Closer Look at Sony's New Skin for Android Phones
Sony's new user interface is designed as a skin that will go on top of the Android operating system and aggregate social networking feeds. Take a closer look at it how it compares to Motorola's MotoBlur and the HTC Sense.

HP's Windows 7 Slate Strikes at the iPad
HP is set to launch a new tablet that will strike back at Apple's iPad. The new HP slate is a sleek design, startling in its resemblance to the iPad but will offer Flash support.

LG Elec launches Android-based smartphone (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
LG Electronics Inc, the world's No. 3 mobile phone maker, on Wednesday launched a smartphone based on Google's Android operating system in South Korea, as it seeks to boost its relatively weak smartphone line-ups.

Android native development kit updated (InfoWorld via Yahoo! News)
Developers of the Google-backed Android mobile application platform have released revision 3 of Android NDK (Native Development Kit), which complements Android SDK by enabling developers to build performance-critical portions of an application in native code.

Report: Google Working On Android-Based Set-Top Box (PC World via Yahoo! News)
Google has teamed up with Dish Network to offer a set-top box based on the Android operating system, the Wall Street Journal reports. The box is said to be operated via a keyboard and will serve YouTube videos straight to a TV set.

A Closer Look at Sony's New Skin for Android Phones (Wired News)
Sony's new user interface is designed as a skin that will go on top of the Android operating system and aggregate social networking feeds. Take a closer look at it how it compares to Motorola's MotoBlur and the HTC Sense.

Malware found on HTC Android phone from Vodafone (CNET)
HTC mobile device running Android was distributed by Vodafone with a botnet program on it, as well as Conficker and a password-stealing Trojan, Panda Labs says.

Unity 3.0 adds compatibility for Android and iPad platforms (MacNN)
Unity Technologies has introduced a new version of its 3D creation tool for game developers, Unity 3.0. After announcing support for Xbox 360 last year, the company is continuing its platform expansion by adding compatibility for the iPad, Android, and Playstation 3. Other 3.0 features include improved performance for faster frame rates, enhanced rendering capabilities, additional support for ...

WSJ: Google working on Android-based set-top box (Macworld)
The Wall Street Journal reports that Google has teamed up with Dish Network to offer a set-top box based on the Android operating system.

Motorola Backflip on AT&T: Not the full Android experience (Macworld)
AT&T may have opened its arms to Android with the release of Motorola's Backflip, but it isn't exactly embracing the platform's open nature.

More HP Slate Videos â Is Adobe's Flash the Killer App? (Salon.com)
Looking to get your slate fix on but don’t want to watch the first iPad television commercial on Apple’s web site or your DVR? HP is happy to oblige with two new videos showing off the HP Slate that was first introduced by Steve Ballmer at the Consumer Electronics Show. Both vids are worth a look in order to get a feel for the device thickness, ports and such, but they also show the custom ...

The lunch box - 08/03 (ARNnet)
Just one year after setting up its Sun business, integrator, NSC, has wound the partnership up. Apple’s next big thing, the iPad, has been rumoured for a late March release.

Tegatech gears up for ‘Year of the tablet’ (ARNnet)
UMPC distributor revamps website and hunts for more resellers to prepare itself for a tablet PC explosion.

Tegatech launches tablet to rival Apple iPad (CIO)
Ultramobile PC (UMPC) distributor, Tegatech, has started its own brand of tablet PCs to rival Appleâs imminent iPad.

The Return Of Sony (Gizmodo Australia)
We love Sony. We really do. And we want them to get back in the game, because competition makes everyone better. Here’s how they do it. (more…)

The Return of Sony [We Miss Sony] (Gizmodo)
# wemisssony We love Sony. We really do. And we want them to get back in the game, because competition makes everyone better. Here's how they do it. More »

The iPad's Looming Identity Crisis (TechNewsWorld.com)
We have a problem understanding devices that live outside of the commonly accepted "three screens" model. It's the model that has been pushed by big companies such as AT&T, Verizon, Nielsen, and Microsoft, which says that our main windows into content consumption are the TV, PC and mobile device. If a device's functionality falls somewhere between one of these three screens, it gets marginalize...

EviGroup Paddle: Competition for the iPad? (I4U)
EviGroup has an intriguing new tablet on the horizon. This device, named the Paddle (UMPC Portal), shares a similar design with the iPad. It seems to be a bit stockier, but the screen is slightly larger (10.1 vs. 9.7). We don't have many hardware detai...

Facebook to Let Users Share Their Location
Facebook is on the verge of launching a new location-based feature, allowing users to see the current locations of their friends, in late April.

Verizon to Show NFL Games on Mobile Phones
Verizon has signed a four-year agreement with the National Football League to show live games and the league's popular RedZone Channel on its mobile devices beginning next season, expanding the carrier's online services to lure smartphone subscribers away from its rivals.

Rapid Rise of Children With Cell Phones Concerns Researchers
The number of children using cell phones has nearly doubled since 2005, an increase driven by more kid-friendly phones, concerning many researchers who warn that young adults are more vulnerable to the potential risks from electromagnetic radiation.

Nokia Developing Self-Charging Cell Phones
Scientists at Nokia have developed a way to recharge cell phone batteries with movement, rather than using a charger, similar to methods found in high-end mechanical watches.

Gresso Launches Croc Skin Phone, Costs $2,800
Luxury mobile phone brand Gresso has released a handset made from red crocodile skin, specifically designed for women, costing $2,800.

Microsoft Says New Windows Phones Won't Run Current Apps
Microsoft said its new mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7, will not be able to run any programs written for older versions of its software, leaving many applications obsolete.

Microsoft to Sell Own Smartphones for Verizon This Summer
Microsoft is aiming to launch two smartphones for Verizon in May or June, targeting teenagers who use social network sites.

BlackBerry App World gets updated - brings along bug fixes
BlackBerry App World 1.1.0.33 won't give users any noticeable and upfront changes, but most of it are reserved for the back-end...Photos:

Facebook jumping into the location-sharing arena?
Google turned up the heat just one notch up as it introduced Buzz, but Facebook is looking to introduce its own location-sharing feature to its social networking...

Stanford University study finds students addicted to the iPhone
Apple's little bundle of joy truly has a profound and long lasting impact on some of its owners – apparently a study conducted by Stanford University shows...

Jerry Seinfeld paints a picture of a BlackBerry user on Letterman
During the the Late Show with David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld went all out in getting some things off his chest about cell phone users...

Leap Wireless closes down some of its stores
Things don't seem to be too cheery over at Leap Wireless as it permanently gave 27 stores its last rites – they've closed down approximately 10 percent...

Sprint CFO hints to cutting debt & potentially see a growth in revenue
Fortunately there was some good news out of the mouth of Sprint's Chief Financial Officer, Bob Brust, that shined the light onto the some optimistic views about...

HTC HD2 gets the unboxing treatment
The long awaited HTC HD2 has finally made it to the U.S. and a series of pictures should whet your appetite for the device...Photos:

LG KP108
LG KP108 is a basic candybar phone featuring 65k TFT display, SMS messaging, calendar and speakerphone.Basic specifications: GSM 900/1800 Small Dimensions - 3.98 x 1.81 x 0.51 inches ...

LG GD350
LG GD350 is a simple GSM clamshell phone. It features a 2 inch 262k color display, 2MP camera, microSD slot for memory, music player and FM radio.Basic specifications: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Average Dimensions - 3....

LG GB160A
LG GB160A is a basic GSM candybar phone with FM radio, organizer and speakerphone.Basic specifications: GSM 850/1900 Small Dimensions - 4.06 x 1.81 x 0.49 inches (103 x 46...

LG Cookie Fresh
Although the LG Cookie had a successor in the form of the LG Cookie Plus, the LG Cookie Fresh is a newer and inexpensive entry-level phone which aims to utilize the original's success to its advantage. Trying to market itself to a new segment, the LG Cookie Fresh sports a 3” WQVGA touchscreen, 2-megapixel camera, FM radio, and a 3.5mm headset jack.Basic specifications: ...

Alcatel OT-808
Alcatel OT-808 is a shiny clamshell with QWERTY keyboard. It features a QVGA display, 2MP camera, stereo Bluetooth, microSD slot and music player.Basic specifications: GSM 900/1800/1900 Average Dimensions - 4.37 x...

Alcatel OT-808a
Alcatel OT-808a is a shiny clamshell with QWERTY keyboard. It features a QVGA display, 2MP camera, stereo Bluetooth, microSD slot and music player.Basic specifications: GSM 850/1800/1900 Average Dimensions - 4.37 ...

RIM BlackBerry Bold Slider
The BlackBerry Slider is a pretty much a mistery as of now. Still, we have now seen some images of the device that prove its existence. The handset combines a touchscreen and a portrait-sliding QWERTY keyboard and is similar in size to the BlackBerry Curve 8900 (when closed). Information about its specifications is still lacking. images courtesy of bbleaks.comBasic specifications: ...