Posts Tagged ‘Rumored’

Blockbuster to Add Another Set-Top Box to Your Collection

Well, Blockbuster has apparently decided that it won't be sitting on the sidelines when it comes to distributing digital media.

April 10th, 2008
Blockbuster to Add Another Set-Top Box to Your Collection

Sony’s Aibo Making A Comeback with Playstation 3?

Stuff magazine originally wrote about this rumor and gave it a 53% probability rating. Below is an image from the magazine that speculates how in security mode, the AIBOS PS would awaken if it heard a sound or sensed motion.

December 10th, 2007
Sony’s Aibo Making A Comeback with Playstation 3?

Google to Launch Gdrive Soon? I Think So!

I'm still sticking with "I'll believe it when I see it" when it comes to Google's rumored Gdrive (a.k.a. Platypus) service, but my guess is that it actually is coming sooner rather than later.

November 27th, 2007
Google to Launch Gdrive Soon? I Think So!

Get 15 Free Blu-Ray Movies with PS3 Purchase at Wal-Mart?

This rumor by no means has been confirmed, but we're telling you about it so that you can keep your eye out for it. If it's true, it's an awesome deal. Rumor has it that starting on November 24th at 8 AM and running through November 25th at 11:59 PM, Wal-Mart is having another "secret" sale.

November 19th, 2007
Get 15 Free Blu-Ray Movies with PS3 Purchase at Wal-Mart?

Get a Live.com Email Address Tomorrow, Maybe

I'm not sure if you should be getting your hopes up quite yet, but rumors have started to circulate around the Internet that Microsoft will be opening up the @live.com email addresses tomorrow for public registration. There is no official word from Microsoft that this will be happening, but the timing sounds about right.

November 5th, 2007
Get a Live.com Email Address Tomorrow, Maybe

Windows XP SP3 Release Date in 2007?

Back in April Paul Thurrott started to think that Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) was a dead dream. He talked about the numerous delays it has suffered, and the lack of motivation Microsoft had to ship another Service Pack due to the release of Vista:

May 23rd, 2007
Windows XP SP3 Release Date in 2007?

Dell’s Ubuntu Computers Coming Thursday?

I was just catching up on some news over at DesktopLinux.com, and noticed that there is a report that Dell will be making the Ubuntu Operating System available on Thursday (May 24, 2007). Initially they will be throwing in three different models with only one of them being a laptop:

May 21st, 2007
Dell’s Ubuntu Computers Coming Thursday?

Microsoft Files Trademark for Joost-like Service?

Microsoft has filed a new trademark for a service that sounds remarkably similar to Joost. The logo being trademarked is pictured to the right, and is supposed to represent “” While the symbol doesn’t seem all that intriguing, the services behind it certainly grab your attention:

May 21st, 2007
Microsoft Files Trademark for Joost-like Service?

Rumor Confirmed: Dell Tablet PC Comin’ Soon

It was just a few weeks ago that more rumors were flying around that Dell was planning to launch a Tablet PC towards the end of October. At the time, the rumor claimed that the PC would be based upon a Latitude notebook computer.

May 21st, 2007
Rumor Confirmed: Dell Tablet PC Comin’ Soon

Is this the Future of Windows?

We all like to know what the future has in store for technology, and I came across a video that demonstrates what Microsoft has planned for real-time collaboration. With services like Google Docs that support collaboration, there is no doubt that this will only become more advanced as time goes on.

May 3rd, 2007
Is this the Future of Windows?

Apple Error Reveals 8-core Mac Pro

A nice surprise recently appeared on the online UK Apple Store that confirms what people have been saying all along. Late last night and early today while searching for “Mac Pro,” the first result displayed an option that said “Now quad-core or 8–core processing power.”The image below is a screenshot of the listing from Tuaw.com who managed to get there before it was taken down.

March 13th, 2007
Apple Error Reveals 8-core Mac Pro

Sony and Kotaku Quibble over PlayStation Home Rumor

Kotaku is a popular gaming blog that is part of the same network as Gizmodo and Lifehacker, and today they have been on a rollercoaster ride with Sony. Seeing that they are so popular there is no doubt that Sony would want to be on their good side to help promote future product releases, but Kotaku did something that Sony wasn’t too fond of.

March 1st, 2007
Sony and Kotaku Quibble over PlayStation Home Rumor

Scout for Office 2007: What the Doctor Ordered?

I don't think that anyone would argue that getting used to Microsoft Office 2007's new interface takes some time. I've been using Beta 2 for what seems like forever (probably about 8 months in reality) and I finally feel comfortable being able to find the commands that used to reside on toolbars and menus in previous versions of Office.

January 24th, 2007
Scout for Office 2007: What the Doctor Ordered?

Are we going to see Safari in Windows? Nah…

There are some thoughts going around the Web that a version of Safari is going to be made for Microsoft Windows. Mary Jo Foley noticed in the Firefox Product Planning Guide (yes, I said Firefox) that there was some "speculation" of Apple releasing a version of Safari for Windows.

January 12th, 2007
Are we going to see Safari in Windows? Nah…

Bill Gates at CES 2007: Connected Experiences

CES is off and running with Bill Gates as a keynote speaker kicking things off. It's a big CES for Microsoft, with the Windows Vista launch in less than a month. His keynote was entitled 'Connected Experiences' in which Gates talked about what a connected lifestyle might look like, and a vision for this in the not so far future.

January 8th, 2007
Bill Gates at CES 2007: Connected Experiences

Screenshots Of The New Windows Mobile?

I haven't heard much about the next version of Windows Mobile but Gizmodo found out about this site who had a few screenshots of the new mobile operating system. It looks pretty slick from the few screenshots that were available and it is obvious that they were aiming for a Windows Vista look and feel.

October 10th, 2006
Screenshots Of The New Windows Mobile?

Microsoft Working On Animated Desktop Wallpapers For Vista Release?

Rumors are now starting to float around that Microsoft has a project called Motion Desktop in store for those who purchase Windows Vista when it is released. Just like the name implies it will be some sort of animated desktop that will also allow for interactivity with the user.

October 9th, 2006
Microsoft Working On Animated Desktop Wallpapers For Vista Release?

Windows Live Messenger To Get Integrated Polygamy

MessengerMad.com is reporting that the next release of Windows Live Messenger, version 8.2, will have a polygamy feature built-in. If you have never patched your Windows Live Messenger then it is possible that you don't even know what Polygamy is.

September 12th, 2006
Windows Live Messenger To Get Integrated Polygamy

Windows Live Essentials To Compete With Google Pack

Microsoft continues to develop the Windows Live services pretty intensely and the newest addition that they are working on is Windows Live Essentials.

August 25th, 2006
Windows Live Essentials To Compete With Google Pack

Google Starts Working On New Google Talk Features

The Google Talk Blog posted today about how they listen when we request a feature. They proved that when they recently released a new version of Google Talk that incorporated sending/receiving files and voicemail capability. The most interesting part about the post is when they say "."

August 22nd, 2006
Google Starts Working On New Google Talk Features