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Best Buy announced Friday morning that the Samsung Fascinate will be available for preorder starting Sunday, August 29. Verizon Wireless' version of the Galaxy Smartphone features a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, a 1GHz Hummingbird processor, and runs the Android 2.1 operating system. As an added incentive, Reward Zone members can reserve the Fascinate today at a nearby Best Buy or Best Buy Mobile location.

There's no word as to what the actual release date is for the phone, but everywhere I turn, the speculation is it will launch on September 9. As far as price goes, I'd expect this to arrive with the all-too-common $200, possibly after rebate. I would look for Verizon to issue a news release in the coming days to alert its subscribers and potential customers.. Read More [via cnet]

It seems that HTC's upcoming tablet device will most probably go to bed with N-trig technology in its touchscreen display, and just in case N-trig souds familiar to you, that is because it is the same technology that saw action in Microsoft's Surface table, not to mention other devices such as the Dell Latitude XT. Apparently, HTC's tablet is still on track to meet its November 26th target launch date, and will be offered "in cooperation with the US telecommunications company Verizon." How will this news affect the popularity of the upcoming HTC tablet?.. Read More [via ubergizmo]

The suit, filed on Thursday in California federal court, claims that Google "knowingly, directly and repeatedly infringed Oracle's Java-related intellectual property" in developing Android, Oracle spokeswoman Karen Tillman said in a statement. "This lawsuit seeks appropriate remedies."

Oracle acquired Java through its $5.6 billion purchase of Sun Microsystems earlier this year. Analysts said the suit against Google could signal that Oracle intends to be more aggressive in seeking licensees for Java, a technology that is used in many types of Internet-based products.

Oracle Chief Executive Larry Ellison has said he views the Java software as a key asset, pointing to its use in a variety of electronic devices, from PCs to DVD players.. Read More [via reuters]

Go back a year and the most popular handset was the iPhone, so much has changed over those last twelve months. Apple is no longer the dominate force in the smartphone market that title now goes to Android – thanks to the huge choice of handsets available to users.

Apple has always liked to stay in control of their devices, and up until now consumers have been happy. That was until Google came along and offered people a different choice.

Over the past year a number of handsets running Android have popped up and to most offer something different – Computerworld has picked what they believe are five of the best Android iPhone rivals, and we would have to agree with them.. Read More [via product-reviews]

It’s a question that’s been thrown around countless times. And the reason it’s still being asked is the answer was never quite clear.

Traditionally, compact digicam manufacturers have been careful not to make this claim and any such conclusions were (almost always) the subjective opinions of owners, hobbyists and product reviewers.

For the first time, however, one manufacturer is making this bold assertion up front. Looking like a slim digital camera attached to a chunky DSLR lens, the Sony Alpha NEX-5 claims to deliver “DSLR quality in your hands.” Not too long ago, such a slogan would be almost unthinkable, maybe even laughable. After all, DSLRs were the SUVs of the photography world. They were big, robust gadgets that could endure years of abuse on and off the field. They had a variety of interchangeable lenses designed to handle a photographer’s specific needs. And since they had larger, top-of-the-line sensors and processors built in, the quality of their images was practically second to none.. Read More [via businessworld]

With its combination of a touch screen and a slide-out keyboard, and of the traditional BlackBerry features with a modern browser and social networking tools, the BlackBerry Torch has impressed me as being the device that most BlackBerry users have been waiting for. Having used the Torch as my primary phone for the past few days, my initial impression still holds: it's not an iPhone or Android killer, but it isn't trying to be one. But it's certainly the best BlackBerry yet.

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion said their goal was to make the Torch "familiar but fresh," and in most ways, they've succeeded quite well. Carrying the Torch feels much like carrying last year's flagship model, the BlackBerry Bold. It's about an ounce heavier (5.7 ounces), but that's not too bad, and it feels about the same in your hand. And most of the functions work in pretty much the same way.. Read More [via pcmag]

There are some big tidal turbines out there, but none so massive as the one pictured above: The Atlantis Resources AK1000, just unveiled in Scotland and due to be installed at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney later this summer. Weighing in at 130 tons and standing nearly 74 feet tall, with rotors nearly 60 feet across, the 1MW turbine's manufacturers say it is capable of generating enough electricity for 1000 homes.

With two sets of blades, the turbine is designed to be able to generate power from both ebb and flood tides, and is designed to be able to withstand the marine conditions off Scotland.. Read More [via treehuger] 

Future technology is interesting and innovative. Inventors are the individuals who create and showcase future technologies for use by human beings. The many different ideas range anywhere from concept cars to how to loan preparation. Either way future technology is the future of tomorrow.

One interesting future technology is the Unforgettable. Used for the refrigerator, the unforgettable is used to detect when food has gone bad or expired. It hangs in the refrigerator and sounds off when food has gone bad.

Another future technology is SENSE. SENSE is a wireless computer device that enables a persons touch to a particular website. This is one of the more complex future technologies found. The SENSE requires users insert there hand to detect certain properties like roughness, hardness, softness, pressure etc... Read More [via nvudev]

Some confidential Miicrosoft documents have been leaked online which give some clues as to what Windows 8 might include when it is released. The information appears to have been presented at a Microsoft ‘Ecosystem Forum’ conference back in April.  Details  about Windows 8 from the documents include:

- Adding GPS support to Windows 8 netbooks and laptops via the system motherboard or WWAN module Further sensor improvements – HID, accelerometers, proximity sensors (cool – wakes up when you walk into the room!) etc..

- Focus on the “big 3s”: Boot Time, Shut Down Time, Batter Life continuing where Windows 7 left off – “Experiences: Time to first email received, Time to home page, Time to calendar or media playback…Windows 8 PCs turn on fast, nearly instantly in some cases, and are ready to work without any long or unexpected delays.. Read More [via windows8news]

Samsung has released the PL90 digital compact with a built-in USB connector. Plugging in the connector to any computer charges the camera and can automatically install the Intelli-studio software for accessing and sharing camera data. The 12.2 MP image stabilized camera comes with a 2.7 inch LCD, 4x zoom lens (29-116mm equiv.) and includes features such as AF Tracking, Smart Auto and VGA video recording. Priced at $149.99 in the US and £129.99 in the UK, it will be available from September 2010.

The PL90’s integrated USB connector allows content to be shared with friends and family quickly and easily, with the camera’s plug and play capabilities, including the Auto-install intelli-studio software, and instant access to any computer via the USB. In addition, users will never have to worry about running out of power with the PL90, as the USB connector also allows consumers to charge the battery without a separate power cord.. Read More [via dpreview]