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i’m Watch runs Android for use with iPhone

Add this watch to my list of wants. Here’s what appears to be a stylish, multifunction watch with a smartphone OS and SDK to allow it to be even more. This thing runs Android and is compatible with smartphones including Apple’s iPhone. After pairing with your smartphone, the i’m Watch becomes a mobile assistant to more »

Apple: iPhone 4 available in 17 additional countries starting July 30

During Apple’s last press event, Steve Jobs announced the iPhone 4 would be launched into 17 additional markets starting July 30. Since the press event largely focused on the iPhone 4s antennagate issue, not much attention was given to the additional iPhone 4 launches. However, in a press release today, Apple is reminding us of more »

Google Italy Execs convicted for hosting offensive video

This news came to me as a surprise. We know that internet hosting service providers such as YouTube or Google Video do not create content themselves. We also know that they occasionally police user-generated content for offensive materials, but holding them responsible for these offensive materials is downright inappropriate. This is exactly what happened in more »

Oddball Tech: Geocities is toast, watch the dead via the web, and sentient trains in Japan

The world of technology is a weird place. Flying images and sound through the air, microwaves, and bicycles. So our stories have nothing to do with that. Yahoo’s cleaning house and next out is Geocities. Italy thinks you want to watch the dead online. Also, trains in Japan are starting to think for themselves. Intrigued? Keep reading.

20th Century Fox rolls out original online shows in Italy

FlopTV is Twentieth Century Fox’s new online television network. The site features some original comedy programming that is updated weekly. Users can also submit content.

This website is marketed in Italy, but is accessible in the United States. The site is pretty easy to navigate if you’ve ever used any video site before. Using my keen detective skills, I figured that the button marked “Flop Shows” probably led to shows by Flop. If I am reading this Babel Fish-translated page correctly, not all user-submitted content will be accepted. It will be scrutinized before being shown on FlopTV.

Garmin announces new Nuvi 900T; for Italy only

Unfortunately, this new Garmin GPS seems to be a real nice model but it’s slated to only be available in Italy. One of the main features of the 900T is that it combines portable TV with GPS. The TV is provided by a DVB-H receiver.

“The nuvi 900T is the ultimate device for those who want to mix business with pleasure,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “The new nuvi 900T can play live, streaming digital television and music files. But at its core, the device remains a robust and full-featured navigation device that’s straightforward enough for anyone to use.”