Apple fronting $100+ million to launch iCloud
Rumor has it that Apple is paying each of the four major music labels somewhere in the neighborhood of $25 to $50 million in advance payment to launch its iCloud music service.
Scientists unveil 3D map of the universe, complete with 43,000 galaxies
Astronomers have unveiled a 3D map of the entire known universe, consisting of some 43,000 galaxies spreading out 380 million light-years.
$100,000 jetpack flies to 5000 ft, successfully deploys parachute
The Martin Aircraft Company has successfully flown its latest jetpack 5000 ft above New Zealand and demonstrated its best feature yet: a parachute
Netflix adds support for Motorola Droid and Casio Commando phones
Netflix keeps plugging away at Android, adding support for two more handsets: the Motorola Droid and Casio Commando.
Google unveils Google Wallet and Google Offers for mobile payments
Google has announced Google Wallet, a new way to use your smartphone to pay for physical items. The new system will be compatible with Google Offers, a Groupon-style venture, credit cards, and store loyalty cards.
Windows Phone Marketplace to join the web
With Mango, the Windows Phone Marketplace will get its own open Website as well. Like Market.Android.com, the new site will allow all PC goers to browse the goods app makers have to offer and purchase apps.
Apple will patch OS X to kill Mac Defender virus
Apple is planning a patch to OS X that will defend its users from Mac Defender, a rogue virus that fakes a virus attack to try and get users to chalk up their credit card information and administrator password.
LG Revolution 4G LTE phone hitting Verizon May 26 for $249.99 (with Netflix)
LG has announced that the LG Revolution, a 4G LTE handset, will launch on Verizon May 26 for $249.99
Entire Lady Gaga “Born This Way” album is $0.99 on Amazon
Amazon has steeply discounted Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" album. It costs just 99 cents for the remainder of the day.
Are 3D-capable theaters delivering dim 2D movies?
AMC Loews and Regal theaters using Sony 4K digital projectors may be showing 2D movies with the 3D adapter still on, resulting in a picture that doesn't look as good and is up to 85 percent dimmer.
Hulu Plus comes to TiVo
TiVo has added Hulu Plus to its roster of streaming video apps. The app was announced last year.
Sharp unveils crazy swivel clamshell Android 3D waterproof phone with a 16MP camera
In conjunction with Japan's MobileBank, Sharp has introduced a new clamshell Android phone that has more new features than you can remember to write in a short excerpt.
AT&T opens up Android, allows users to download Amazon Appstore
AT&T is finally letting go of its closed, iOS roots. The wireless carrier is beginning to enable app sideloading on Android devices, allowing users to download Amazon's Appstore.