The Android OS has already attracted the attention of malware and virus writers looking for new ways to extort money from unsuspecting victims. The BBC reported back in August of 2010 on a Russian media player that sent premium rate text messages, thus earning the virus writer hefty referral fees. More recently, the Geinimi trojan had been collecting personal info
Todd talks with Ernest Wolf, CEO of YooTechPros, creators of an Android-based tablet PC that actually looks quite good. Using the same LG touch screen as the iPad, this tablet offers twin USB ports, a microSD slot, front- and rear-facing cameras and runs Android 2.2. It's also slightly lighter and thinner than the iPad. Unfortunately, the model in the video
Jeffrey and Esbjorn hear what Doug Atkinson of enTourage has to say about the Pocket eDGe, a clamshell-style device with dual screens. It has a 7" TFT tablet screen on one side and a 6" e-Ink reader screen on the other. And to be clear, it's not two devices in one, it's one device with two screens. The eDGe will
Paul Kim, VP of Marketing for GammTech demonstrates his rugged laptop to Esby and Jeffrey by giving it some abuse - you'll have to watch the video to see what he does. The new D12C is a 12" convertible, being able to switch between a tablet and notebook configuration. It's A10F-spec graded withstanding a 3ft drop and spill-resistant - it
Todd Cochrane spoke to Adam Hanin, VP Marketing Viewsonic Corp. He talked about a couple of products that ViewSonic is introducing this year. The first was the Viewpad 7 which is a 7 inch Android 2.2 Tablet. It has both a front facing and rear facing camera. The rear facing camera is in the middle. It is a wifi device,
Scott Elliot talks with Charlie of CTX Technologies. Charlie demonstrates a prototype concept computer that has a functional projected virtual laser keyboard and a pico projected screen. The technology will be shrunk down for use in smart phones and tablets. Interview by Scott Elliot of Geek News Central. Please Support our CES 2011 Sponsors. Save 25% on 4GH Hosting 1yr
Andy talks to Steve at D-Link's pre-press event and gets a rapid-fire look at the latest offerings from the company, including a wireless Powerline router, bundling three functions into a single device; a wireless media router that will take SD cards or USB3 external drives for delivering HD content to media streamers or players; a SmartBeam Wifi transmitter, a directional antenna that