Breaking News: Google just released an Android 3.0 honeycomb video. The video is private so we can't see it yet, but BGR has a screenshot. It looks beautiful!
The tablet market just got interesting. If you're currently shopping for one, it may help to wait a bit longer. In the YouTube video released today (below), Motorola mocks competitors (Samsung Tab and the Apple iPad) for not having an optimized operating system, which are both made for smartphones. The setting of the teaser takes place in a museum, where old and current tablets are archaically displayed. Pay attention to the insect hovering over the Moto logo in the end. Looks like they'll be creating some buzz at CES. Here are the rumored specs: * 1.0 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM * 10 inch multitouch screen, 1280 x 760 resolution * Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G * Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system
LG seems to believe in a world of smart appliances. Pretty sure this was a running joke at some point but when we look at most of our appliances today running on Android or Windows CE, it really isn't a joke anymore.
LG's dream definitely has positive benefit for us. Preheat the oven on the way home or run the washer while you're commuting -- all right from your handheld device. Check what's in your fridge while you're at the grocery store and keep an eye on your home via the HOM-BOT. On top of all this, the devices communicate with a smart-meter to ensure you're energy usage is optimised. Wannabe Techie, i'm pretty sure you're salivating at the possibilities if this is just scratching the surface of smart home devices.
Vizio just hit the stage with their latest tablet and smartphone yesterday. We should have waited knowing that this is the CES of tablets so that we could do it in one post :)
Asus is announcing four tablets at CES 2011.
7" Asus Eee Pad MeMO running Android3.0, available June 2011, $499
10.1" Asus Eee Pad Transformer running Android 3.0 available April 2011, $399-$699
10.1" Asus Eee Pad Slider running Android 3.0 available May 2011, $499-$799
12.1" Asus Eee Slate EP121 running Windows 7 available January 2011, $999
This is why it is a good idea to manufacture a tablet this year:
