BatBerry was last mentioned over a year ago. Since then lots has happened. But for those who don’t know what it is, BatBerry is a car that is a replica of THE Batmobile which will be powered by the Playbook running custom apps. If you don’t know what the Batmobile is, you are living under [...]
Video: Guided Tour of the QNX CAR 2 Application Platform
March 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Kerry Johnson and the QNX team have out together a great Guided Tour of the QNX CAR 2 Application Platform. Here are the details: Kerry Johnson, automotive product manager at QNX Software Systems, takes us on a quick tour of the QNX CAR 2 platform. He covers the basics: home screen, media player, mobile device connectivity, [...]
New Pre-release BlackBerry 10 OS Images Get Sneak Peek -Includes Widgets and Video Chat
February 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We Nerds are so excited for what seems to be the first leaked photos of the new unreleased Blackberry 10 OS!!! These images gives us another #RIMgasm in what looks to be a beautiful new OS that we cannot wait to have in our hands! Hit the jump to get in and get a nice taste of all this Blackberry Goodness!
DingleBerry Root Tool for the BlackBerry PlayBook Updated to v3.3.3
February 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Well that didn’t take long The DingleBerry team has updated their PlayBook root exploit tool to v3.3.3! This update includes some bug fixes and more hit the jump to get the full change log as well as update your Blackberry Playbook with the latest root!
QNX Software Systems & Arrow Electronics Inc. Agree to New Distribution Agreement
January 31, 2012 By 1 Comment
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Jan 31, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — QNX Software Systems Limited, a leader in software platforms for connected embedded systems, has entered into a distribution agreement with Arrow Electronics, Inc., a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial customers. Under the agreement, the companies will focus initially on the [...]
Analyst Claim: New CEO but Same Old Problems?
January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
With Thorsten Heins the New President and CEO of Research In Motion during this new transitional period with the upcoming launches of new products and the new Blackberry Playbook OS 2.o upate a few analyst weigh in their plea as to the future of RIM’s success in the coming, and the present. It seems that even with the new President and CEO [...]
Analyst Claim: RIM still a solid acquisition target, but only at a discount
January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
From the popular tech enthusiast site BGR, gives us details on RIM to be potential companies. It seems that it is believed that few big name players would benefit from a RIM buyout such as Amazon, Microsoft and maybe even Facebook. But it seems that RIM’s value is too expensive for such a purchase. Read [...]
Video: The QNX Secret to Making Hands-free Noise-free
January 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
QNX software systems has posted an interested video highlighting noise cancellation technology in cars. Why do millions of hands-free systems rely on the QNX Acoustic Processing Suite? To answer this question, we decided to employ a few teaching aids – a marching band, a rock guitarist, and an electric fan with a really long extension [...]
Samsung is not buying RIM, still isn’t interested in buying RIM
January 17, 2012 By 1 Comment
Earlier today we told you about how Samsung was interested in buying RIM and as what this may mean for the future of the two companies, this was all a rumor at the time. And now it has been confirmed to be not true. Samsung commented on the buyout stating that they were, ”not interested” in taking over [...]
Research In Motion on Sale to Samsung?!
January 17, 2012 By 1 Comment
Research In Motion has once again in the news for a supposed buyout of their company by other vendors. And today according to recent rumors from BGR, RIM is planning to being offered to Samsung for sale of its license to its software, and that they may outright sale of one or more divisions, or even [...]
QNX CAR 2 Wins “Car Tech” Award from CNET in Best of CES 2012!
January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
CNET has a segment called the “Best of CES” the show of the best of the best in technolgy, they have multiple multiple categories. RIM has won this years “Car Tech” award for their QNX CAR 2!
QNX Automotive Dev discusses HTML5 for infotainment systems
January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Most application developers are starting to lean towards HTML5, RIM made an announcement last year sometime that they will also start to implement HTML5 into the applications that are available on the Playbook. Here is a video featuring Sheridan Ethier that discusses how HTML5 and QNX work function within infotainment systems in today’s cars. Hit [...]
New QNX Platform to Transform the Automotive Experience with the Power of HTML5
January 9, 2012 By 2 Comments
Platform will enable automakers to create new user experiences, keep vehicles fresh with new features, and leverage the rapid evolution of mobile applications LAS VEGAS, NEVADA–(Marketwire – Jan. 9, 2012) – 2012 International CES, (South Hall, Booth 30326) HTML5 represents the future of the connected car, and today, QNX Software Systems Limited will demonstrate how [...]
Latest QNX Concept Car Puts Connected Consumer in the Driver’s Seat
January 9, 2012 By 2 Comments
QNX Software Systems and its partners demo cloud-connected concept Porsche Carrera, smart phone and tablet integration, and automotive user interfaces transformed with HTML5 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA–(Marketwire – Jan. 9, 2012) – 2012 International CES, (South Hall, Booth 30326) QNX Software Systems Limited, a global leader in software platforms for the in-car telematics and infotainment market, [...]
Free QNX Concept Car PlayBook Wallpaper
December 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Are you looking for a very uniqe wallpaper for your BlackBerry PlayBook? Well look no further!! Back at the beginning of the year at BlackBerry World 2011, RIM brought out a concept QNX Chevrolet Corvette. Well the image shows off this very cool Vette.
Video:Blackberry Playbook Moon Project Preview 3D Model Of Space Vehicle
December 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It’s been a while since the moon project has been mentioned. To recap, the group has plans to take the Playbook to the moon via a space vehicle controlled by the Playbook. Hit the break for the video!
Plane Runs On Solar Energy Without Fuel And Uses QNX For Control and Data Management Functions
December 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Solar Impulse is the first plane to operate without fuel, on solar power, day or night. For the time being, it can only carry one passenger, but I think it is a promising invention that they can fly a plane on no fuel. hit the break for a video!
Why the Fire Sale on the BlackBerry PlayBook?
November 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Reports are circling the net that the fire sale on the PlayBook is to clear the old stock out for a relaunch of the PlayBook next year. The new PlayBook will launch with OS 2.0 along with new box art and more advertisements that focus on the new features of OS 2.0.
RIM to Remain in Motion with Flash on the BlackBerry PlayBook, Even If it Dies!
November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We told you earlier this week, on Adobe’s push to rid development on mobile devices and televisions. But that in no way will stop RIM from continuing it flash support on the Blackberry Playbook, which does run flash, and does an excellent job at it, ahem Apple! RIM is focus on the future and a [...]
Analyst Claim BBX Phones Coming in Q2
November 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
Well here we go again, analyst Jeff Kvall of Barclays Capital has downgraded RIM’s stock from $40 to $23 because RIM’s products which include the QNX delay as well as other anticipated BBX news, he shares his insight:
