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Today on Gadgenator

• CES 2011: Next-Generation Surface Gets Official Shots And Specs
• Skype sees record usage; 27 million simultaneous logins
• Android 2.4 (Ice Cream) to be released in June or July 2011?
• Android App Review: Microsoft Tag Reader

Question for Today

Will you buy a Tablet instead of a Laptop?

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CES 2011: Next-Generation Surface Gets Official Shots And Specs

Of course, you’re unlikely to see one in your home any time soon: they cost $7600. I suppose that’s what you have to expect to pay for 1920×1080=2457600 tiny camera-pixels. Or whatever they are. The Samsung SUR40 is 40″, but the name suggests we’ll be seeing more sizes.

More info at the Surface blog.

The Microsoft Surface 2.0 Experience

Skype sees record usage; 27 million simultaneous logins

Yesterday, Skype saw a record 27 million users simultaneously logged on to its network. During peak hours, the company sees close to 25 million Skypers logged on to its network. The surge in users coincides with the conclusion of the holiday season, where, presumably, more users were gifted computers and mobile devices that can run Skype’s popular chat software. The numbers should continue to rise in the coming months, especially with the company’s push to be on more smartphones and internet connected TVs — thanks to its SkypeKit APIs.

Android 2.4 (Ice Cream) to be released in June or July 2011?

According to blog Pocket-lint, yes. The publication has filed a report citing “multiple sources familiar with the matter” stating that Android 2.4 — code named Ice Cream — will be released in June or July of this year. The mobile operating system’s nicknames are based on tasty dessert treats and are named in alphabetical order:

• Cupcake
• Donut
• Eclair
• Froyo
• Gingerbread
• Honeycomb
• Ice Cream

No details about potential new features or improvements were provided. What do you think? Does a June/July timeframe for Android 2.4 make sense to you?

Android App Review: Microsoft Tag Reader

Microsoft Tag lets you discover information and entertainment by scanning mobile barcodes with your phone. Download the Tag Reader, scan a Tag anywhere you see one – in a magazine, brochure, on product packages, signs or storefronts - and access information, videos, promotions, exclusive offers, and much more.


Rating: *****
Price: Free
Version 3.89.0
Updated: October 05, 2010
Publisher: Microsoft Tag
File Size: 328 KB
Downloads: >250000


Download

Today on Gadgenator

• CES 2011: GL20 Camera Sunglasses
• Huisgenoot and YOU magazine getting interactive
• Google Goggles can now do Sudoku puzzles for you
• Nintendo: 3DS won't harm children's eyes after all
• HTC to ship 10 million 4G smartphones in 2011
• Android App Review: Barcode Scanner

Question for Today

Will you buy a 3DTV in the near future?

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