“Internet Tablet” Articles

WeatherBug’s Chris Brozenick demonstrates how the WeatherBug application works on the Nokia N900. WeatherBug provides instant access to local current conditions, extended forecast, radar and satellite images, severe weather alerts and more for thousands of locations around the world. Check out the video tutorial after the break.

Check out this awesome Twitter controlled robot, created using LEGO Mindstorm NXT 2.0 parts and the Nokia N900. Named Niko, this robot is controlled by instructions fed through its own Twitter account @N900Niko. Commands include taking pictures using the Nokia N900′s 5 megapixel camera, then uploading these images to Twitpic, or just simply getting Niko to move around. This robot is part of the PUSH N900 competition which ends next week. Check out the video demonstration after the break.

Firefox brings some really nice touches to your Nokia N900 – The Awesome Bar makes it a breeze to search your history, bookmarks and tags, and go to your favourite sites instantly. You can also share your Firefox preferences, history, and bookmarks between your desktop PC and your Nokia N900. Not to mention the one-touch bookmarking. And of course, there are also the famous Firefox add-ons that let you customise your browser, as well as Tabs so you can browse multiple sites at once.

Check out this video preview of some cool apps incoming for the Nokia N900. The demoed apps include 3D Roller Coaster, a game that really shows off the potential of the Nokia N900, with some amazing 3D graphics. There is also Zen Bound, another 3D game coming soon to the Ovi Store. Finally there is a quick look at the recently announced, final release of Firefox for N900, where if you keep your eyes pealed, you’ll see The Nokia Review at work. Video after the break, enjoy.

Firefox has just announced that Firefox for Mobile is now available for Nokia’s Maemo platform after only a day or two of the RC3 release. Nokia N900 owners will now be able to customise their mobile web using the add-ons features and tabbed browsing, just like the desktop browser. You can find the complete list of features after the break.