PlayStation Move, iPad at the Oscars and more on Weekly Wrapup
This week the top tech stories were the iPad commercial at the Oscars, PlayStation Move and could the Amazon Kindle be getting a better web browser? Find out in this week's edition of the Weekly Wrapup.
A quick programming note, TechVi is off to SXSW next week, so expect new shows to be back the week of March 22.
Apple iPad now available for pre-order: TechVi Now
Orders aren't going without a hitch; some web browsers have experienced issues when users tried to pre-order Apple's tablet. Also, Microsoft's game console beat out Sony and Nintendo for the month of February. Find out more on TechVi Now.
Apple iPad at the Oscars: TechVi Now
The iPad was introduced to the world with its first advertisement during the Academy Awards. Also, Microsoft is planning its own ad campaign to make Bing your search engine. Find out more on TechVi Now.
PS3 bug, Apple sues HTC, and more on the Weekly Wrapup
This was a big week in tech news. Sony's PS3 had a clock bug that rendered many PS3s useless. Apple pulled out the big guns and sued HTC over iPhone patents. Microsoft managed to sell millions of copies of Windows 7. Those stories and more on the Weekly Wrapup.
The future of portable computers: The Bottom Line
The Apple iPad got its release date today, but is it the future of portable computing? We talk to Donald Bell of CNET and Kirk Hiner of Appletell to see what the future holds on The Bottom Line.
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PlayStation Network is in trouble: TechVi Now
Sony has recommended that owners of older PS3s not use their systems until the bug is fixed. Also, Microsoft gives people a bigger reason to wait for Windows Phone 7 instead of getting a current gen Windows phone. Find out about these stories and more on TechVi Now.
Google’s universal translator for Android: TechVi Now Afternoon Edition
The translator would run on Android phones - all you have to do is speak to it and it will translate for you. Also, the Motorola Droid is getting an upgrade that will make it more like Google's Nexus One. That and more on TechVi Now.
Facebook doppelgangers, Zune phones, and laptops: The Bottom Line
Lots of things to discuss today with Jake Gaecke of Appletell and JG Mason of Gadgetell. The two join the Bottom Line to discuss a wide range of topics including the Zune phone, the iPad, and even USB 3.0.
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Some Amazon e-books to cost more: TechVi Now
After a short spat, Amazon will be raising prices of certain books published by Macmillan to comply with the book publisher's demands. In other news, Mozilla officially introduces Firefox for certain Nokia phones, the iPad makes a public appearance, and Steve Jobs has some choice words for Adobe and Google. Find out about these stories and more on TechVi Now.
Apple iPad released: TechVi Now Afternoon Edition
We're talking the Apple tablet, released earlier today which has a 9.7" capacitive touch screen, uses a modified version of the iPhone OS, plus is available with a 3G connection. Find out more on TechVi Now.