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BlackBerry Bold, HTC Touch Diamond, and HTC Touch Pro get approved by FCC
13.07.2008 23:23
krunker.com
By now, we all know the FCC’s approval process lets us know what new mobile phones will be hitting these shores in the near future. Near the end of last week, three new phones were approved by the FCC - the BlackBerry Bold, the HTC Touch Diamond, and the HTC Touch Pro. [...]Technorati Tags: BlackBerry Bold, HTC Touch Diamond, HTC Touch Pro
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Belkin GoStudio helps you record on the go
13.07.2008 23:23
krunker.com
If you need a portable recording device for interviews, lectures, recording notes, creating podcasts, then you’ll want to check out the new Belkin GoStudio device. Designed as an accessory to the Apple iPod, the GoStudio features two built-in omnidirectional microphones and records audio directly to your iPod in 16 bit 44kHz format. Other [...]Technorati Tags: Belkin GoStudio, Podcast recording,
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InBev acquires Anheuser-Bush for $52 billion
13.07.2008 23:19
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The WSJ reports that Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Bush accepted that latest offer from InBev and agreed to get acquired for $52 billion. The deal would bring Budweiser and Becks beer under one global company. The new name would be "Anheuser-Busch In...
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BlackBerry Thunder Screenshots leaked
13.07.2008 23:19
i4u.com
New photos of the rumored BlackBerry Thunder touchscreen phone appeared on CrackBerry showing the on-screen keyboard. The images show the virtual keyboard of the BlackBerry Thunder, which can be displayed in landscape and portrait mode with different ...
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How to optimize iPhone 3G Battery Life
13.07.2008 23:19
i4u.com
The iPhone 3G is in customers hands since last Friday. You might already get frustrated by the short battery life of the iPhone 3G, but do not fret Apple has published a "few commonsense pointers" to extend the iPhone 3G battery life. Apple re...
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Seagate introduces three new drives - a 1.5 TB desktop drive and two notebook drives
13.07.2008 22:14
krunker.com
Desktop and notebook hard drive capacities continue to reach new heights as Seagate announced three new drives last week including the world’s first 1.5 terabyte desktop PC drive and 500GB notebook PC hard drive. On the desktop front, Seagate announced the 1.5 terabyte Barracuda 7200.11 hard drive which is their eleventh generation drive for [...]Technorati Tags: Seagate, Barracuda 7200.11, Momentus 5400.6, Momentus 7200.4
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2008 LG National Texting Champion takes home $50,000: omg hez rich!
13.07.2008 22:13
engadgetmobile.com
Filed under: Culture, MessagingRaising the stakes, are we LG? If you'll recall, the first ever LG National Texting Championship concluded last year by giving the winner some $25,000 to spend on finger strengtheners, backup handsets and ridiculously priced texting packages. This year, the proud victor walked out with double that. 20-year old Nathan Schwartz from Cleveland State swiped the grand prize as he pumped out "Does everybody here know the alphabet? Let's text. Here it goes ... AbcDeFghiJKlmNoPQrStuvWXy & Z! Now I know my A-B-C's, next time won't you text with me?" within a minute with zero mistakes. Apparently Mr. Schwartz utilized an LG enV to key in the winning message, though he did call the iPhone and BlackBerry "superior products." Better cash that LG-signed check fast, buddy -- ever heard of a "stp pymnt?"[Via textually]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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2008 LG National Texting Champion takes home $50,000: omg hez rich!
13.07.2008 22:13
engadgetmobile.com
Filed under: Culture, MessagingRaising the stakes, are we LG? If you'll recall, the first ever LG National Texting Championship concluded last year by giving the winner some $25,000 to spend on finger strengtheners, backup handsets and ridiculously priced texting packages. This year, the proud victor walked out with double that. 20-year old Nathan Schwartz from Cleveland State swiped the grand prize as he pumped out "Does everybody here know the alphabet? Let's text. Here it goes ... AbcDeFghiJKlmNoPQrStuvWXy & Z! Now I know my A-B-C's, next time won't you text with me?" within a minute with zero mistakes. Apparently Mr. Schwartz utilized an LG enV to key in the winning message, though he did call the iPhone and BlackBerry "superior products." Better cash that LG-signed check fast, buddy -- ever heard of a "stp pymnt?"[Via textually]Read
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PSP Firmware 4.05 announced
13.07.2008 22:12
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Sony announced on its official Playstation Blog that the next firmware 4.05 for the Sony PSP is coming soon. The PSP Firmware 4.05 features include new visualizers for music playback, among other features. Sony is not getting more specific what these ...
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Microsoft lowers the 20GB Xbox 360 to $299 and announces new 60GB model
13.07.2008 21:14
krunker.com
As expected, Microsoft upgraded the Xbox 360 console by releasing a 60GB hard drive model priced what the 20GB used to be priced at which is $349. The 20GB model is now available at $299 “while supplies last” which means Microsoft will not be making anymore 20GB systems. This keeps the Xbox 360 product [...]Technorati Tags: Microsoft, Xbox 360, Xbox 360 20GB, Xbox 360 60GB
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Ringtone websites 'mislead' children on costs
13.07.2008 20:10
telegraph.co.uk
Websites offering downloadable ringtones for mobile phones are misleading children with confusing information about charges, a European Commission investigation has found.
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Filesharers face £2,000 fines for illegally downloading computer games
13.07.2008 20:10
telegraph.co.uk
One hundred people face fines of up to £2,000 for illegally downloading computer games from the internet, lawyers have warned.
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BlackBerry Thunder first-ever live pics unearthed
13.07.2008 18:12
engadgetmobile.com
Filed under: Handsets, RIM If you're a BlackBerry fan feeling the need for relief from the throngs of iPhone lovers, the cats at CrackBerry may have uncovered a solution to your problem. The RIM aficionados have gotten their hands on the first ever live pictures of the phone-maker's touchscreen device -- the Thunder -- and it's looking pretty darn sweet. Feast your eyes on the above photo (featuring the much-discussed "tactile" keyboard), and hit the read link for another look.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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