Cyber-shot WX5, TX9 Become Sony’s First 3D Point-n-shoot Cameras
These days, Sony is almost synonymous with 3D. Almost every major product line from PS3 to Bravia flat panels and Alpha NEX (with the most recent patch) has received 3D upgrade one way or another. Cyber-shots surely can’t be far behind. Today, Cyber-shot WX5 and TX9 become the latest additions to the consumer camera line with 3D-shooting capability
A new GPS capable Motorola A1680 recently appeared on FCC’s site and we thought we’d mention it. We have a feeling this model already came out in China a while ago but it’s just making it to the U.S. of A. The new Motorola A1680 has a 5MP digital camera with flash, a music player – including an FM receiver, WiFi, 3G connectivity, and of course a GPS receiver
PowerUSB Bar Helps Put Your USB Devices on an Electricity Diet
We need more green technology that saves us gr€€n. There’s a smoldering move towards greener tech and we must all show our support by selecting devices based at least in part on their power management. The PowerUSB Bar empowers you to put your old devices on a diet by programming when to shut off power to them. It looks like a standard 4 port power strip but 2 of the for outlets are programmable and there’s a 6 ft USB cord coming out of it. Attach printers, chargers, speakers or external drives and let the PowerUSB Bar govern their power consumption.
Hitachi’s LifeStudio USB Drive Helps Manage Your Data as Well as Store It
Hitachi just adds some very useful software and hardware to its LifeStudio Drives that should make working with your data a lot more fun and easy. While large external drives are wonderful for taking care of a single type of file, say MP3s or Movies, more seasoned digital pack-rats will have tons of files that need sorting and protecting
Nokia’s first 12-megapixel digital camera, Nokia N8, today gets approval from China government to enter the world’s largest mobile phone market – China. Besides having one of the highest resolutions camera in the market, the Nokia N8 also features a wonderful 3.5-inch nHD (640 x 360 resolution) AMOLED LED screen. The phone is powered by Symbian 3, which comes with some new features including iPhone-like flipable home screens, Widget, social networking apps, and multi email accounts. The N8 will also gets Bluetooth V3, USB On-The-Go that turns the phone into a “jump drive”, WLAN IEEE802.11n, 16GB memory, GPS, and 3.5mm headphone jack
As previously reported, Apple delayed the white iPhone 4 availability due to manufacturing challenges, and the smartphone should finally be available later this month, if Apple is to be believed. In the meantime, it looks like the white iPhone 4 is starting to roll off of the manufacturing belt, as we’ve come across a ton of images of the device by way of Japan
New graphite Kindle DX now shipping, still in stock
Keeping true to their word, Amazon has started shipping their new graphite Kindle DX to customers who pre-ordered the device. Even better though, if you didn’t get the opportunity to pre-order, Amazon still shows the Kindle DX as being in stock, so you should be able to order one today and have it shipped pretty much immediately. Don’t forget, the Kindle DX price was slashed from $489 down to $379 about a week after the smaller Kindle went from $259 to $189. You can purchase the Kindle DX and the smaller Kindle now: Amazon Kindle DX : $379 Amazon Kindle : $189
White iPhone 4 box revealed
We are still waiting to hear from Apple on the release date of the white iPhone 4 (they most they’ve provided is “the second half of July”) but at least we’ve got proof that it can’t be too far away now, as a shot of the product box has been uncovered. Did any of you not pick up an iPhone 4 at launch because you wanted to wait for the white one to arrive
ATT iPhone 4 HSUPA upload speeds slow due to software bug
Over the past couple of days, many AT&T customers have been wondering if the company had imposed a new speed cap on uploads for devices that supports HSUPA. Many iPhone 4 users were reporting that their upload speeds had dropped significantly, down to the levels of previous iPhone devices, as you can see in the speed test above
Cases.com handing out free iPhone 4 silicone cases
So, you know how some folks are complaining that their iPhone 4 has a signal degradation issue when touching the antenna in a certain spot? Well, one simple way to solve it is to use an iPhone case, so that you aren’t directly touching the stainless steel band on the outer perimeter of the iPhone 4. The thing is, the Apple iPhone 4 Bumper case is $29, which is ridiculously overpriced. However, the fine folks over at cases.com are offering up a free iPhone 4 silicone LifeGrip case to anyone who asks. You do have to pay for shiping, but in the end, you are paying $3.73 total for a case that will get rid of any antenna-related reception issues, and protect your iPhone from drops as well
Today, Motorola announces about Motorola CHARM, a new device with MOTOBLUR™. It comes with T-Mobile USA. Motorola CHARM is a smartphone, packetable design with Android™ 2.1. Motorola talked about Motorola CHARM through mediacenter, “Motorola CHARM™, a touch screen smartphone that packs a social networking punch with Android™ 2.1, MOTOBLURTM enhancements, a compact design and a BACKTRACK™ feature that makes screen navigation even more intuitive. Motorola CHARM is expected to be available this summer exclusively in the U.S
Today Motorola and T-Mobile USA announced the Motorola CHARM, an Android 2.1 powered QWERTY smartphone that features a host of compelling features, including a 3 megapixel camera with Kodak Perfect Touch, MOTOBLUR, and a 2.8-inch touchscreen. T-Mobile expects to launch the phone this summer. Read the full story here
Mimoco Relaunches Original Mimobot Characters in Anniversary Celebration
Once upon a time, flash drives were born to allow us an easy way to carry data from place to place without burning CDs or lugging around large hard disk drives. Fast forward a few years and they are so ubiquitous that are becoming fashion accessories . From eye-wear to jewelry , thumb drives are taking on a more personal role in our lives. Case in point, Mimoco has made a decent business out of releasing flash drives dressed up as cute characters or movie tie-ins .
We are glad to announce that we are exhibiting at HostingCon 2010 at Austin, Texas on 19 -21 July 2010. We plan to showcase Vision Helpdesk’s unique Satellite Helpdesk feature, You can find us at booth # 128 — Attendees will have an opportunity to see a live demonstration of Vision Helpdesk and the Satellite feature. HostingCon is celebrating its Sixth Anniversary, and with a projected attendance of over 1,500 Internet professionals from over 30 countries, the 2010 show promises to be the best yet. HostingCon 2010 is expected to deliver the newest insights, practical knowledge and relevant connections to help you compete and win in tomorrow’s changing environment. The only premier conference and trade show for the hosted services industry.
When I think of Bruce Willis I think of him covered in blood and gun oil, hollering, “Holly, Holly.” I do not think of fragrance when I think of Mr. Willis. Let me think, eau de Bruce might smell like a gym locker room, boxing club or car repair shop.
Twitter for Blackberry out of Beta, Will be Launched Tonight
If you are a Blackberry user you must have used the official Twitter for Blackberry. Well the application was in beta stage till now and today Twitter for Blackberry will be launched, which will be out of Beta stage and will be available in the Blackberry app world. When I got the Blackberry, i started using the Beta version of Twitter for Blackberry and kind of liked it.
Mozilla has finally released the first Firefox 4 beta, and you can download it now. Firefox 4 is a major step up from the previous version, with a redesign of the user interface, greatly improved HTML5 support, hardware-accelerated HD video playback, better add-on support, and a bunch of other new features. Luckily, the Mozilla team has pulled everything together in a blog post to fill you in on all the fun. With Google Chrome gaining on Firefox marketshare, you can bet Mozilla is gonna be pushing the new hotness found in 4.0 hard
If you’ve pre-ordered a white HTC EVO 4G , don’t be surprised if you get a call from Best Buy today letting you know that your smartphone is ready for pick up. Apparently, despite having an availability date of July 11th, the white HTC EVO 4G made it to stores early, and Best Buy is cool with selling them as they come in. If you need some of that white smartphone goodness, you may wanna give your local store a call. In the meantime, where the heck is that white iPhone 4 ? Tags: 4g , best buy , cell phones , evo 4g , evo 4g white , htc , smartphones , sprint , sprint evo 4g , White HTC EVO 4G already in stock at Best Buy originally appeared on Gear Live on Tue, July 06, 2010 – 1:14:21
Bleeding Edge TV 354: Unibody Mac mini vs. Apple TV vs. original Mac mini
With the newly redesigned unibody Mac mini , it appears that Apple is trying to bring the best of the original Mac mini and the current Apple TV together to make a more formidable machine. After all, the Mac mini is now the only Apple Mac computer that sports a built-in HDMI port, perfect for connecting it to your home theater. In this episode we compare the look and build of the new Mac mini, the original Mac mini, and the Apple TV
Apple said Tuesday that it removed a seller from its online applications store after discovering that he gamed the store’s sales ranking system to make it appear as though his e-books accounted for 42 of the site’s top 50 electronics books. Apple said the hack was carried about by a developer named Thuat Nguyen. “His apps were removed from the App Store for violating the developer Program License Agreement, including fraudulent purchase patterns,” Apple said in a statement. The company did not provide details about how Nguyen managed to rig its sales data. Some observers are speculating that he merely manipulated sales figures, while others believe Nguyen may have actually gained access to App Store user accounts to make unauthorized purchases.
My 4th of July mobile marketing challenge was a huge success. People participating found mobile marketing happening and were so excited to be focusing on the opportunities in mobile. Interestingly, it seems that the opportunities are what we found the most. My specific results for the challenge (which was to keep track of every mobile marketing encounter over the weekend) included only two text message coupons.