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HTC EVO 4G sets new sales record for Sprint

2010-06-08T11:09:00.000-07:00

Much of the tech world’s media types may currently be focused on Apple’s newly unveiled iPhone 4 handset, but that doesn’t mean the cogs of industry have ground to a halt where rival mobile phones are concerned.Moreover, the folks over at Sprint will be eager to draw consumer attention towards the recently released HTC EVO 4G smartphone, which has reportedly broken the wireless carrier’s

Apple Announces iPhone4

2010-06-08T11:03:00.000-07:00

Drooling Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) fans the world over got their first true glimpse at the Apple iPhone 4 yesterday, when Apple chief Steve Jobs showcased the latest iPhone iteration at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco.The device is already being heralded as a powerhouse and seen as superior to its predecessor, the Apple iPhone 3G, plus the previous two iPhone generations

Buffalo launches DriveStation USB 2.0 hard drive

2010-05-26T11:16:00.000-07:00

Japan-based networking, storage, multimedia and memory solutions provider, Buffalo Technology, today announced their DriveStation USB 2.0 hard drive HD-CXTU2 series. The hard drive features an integrated hardware AES 256-bit encryption chip, which provides optional full disk encryption for protection against unauthorized access. "The device is idle for secure, high speed storage and backup. With

Spice mobile S-7000 at price Rs. 7499 !!!

2010-05-26T11:14:00.000-07:00

Spice mobile S-7000 newly launched handset by Spice Mobile Ltd. has special features for video viewing. The latest mobile from Spice is targeted for people who are interested video making and viewing them on cell. With 3G services coming into market, S-7000 which supports all video format will be very suitable for customers in Indian market. Equipped with multi format video player, S-7000 has 3.2

Google Phone In January, Unlocked, Thinner Than iPhone

2009-12-14T03:37:00.000-08:00

At last, the Googlephone has appeared. Forget the Droid, the G1 and all those other Android wannabees. Google will begin to sell its own reference Android 2.1 handset, designed by Google,made by hardware partner HTC, and called the Nexus One. The phone will be sold online by Google itself. The Nexus One will, crucially, be sold unlocked, giving Google complete control over the hardware and

Dell earns $6.5 million, thanks to Twitter

2009-12-10T10:31:00.000-08:00

Those who say that Twitter is nothing more than a place where people share inconsequential experiences in their lives might want to listen up. Dell told Bloombergon Tuesday that it has earned an estimated $6.5 million in sales of PCs, accessories, and software, thanks to promotions on Twitter. Dell's vice president for the company's online unit, Manish Mehta, told Bloomberg that over the past

Samsung's Bada Aims to Bring Apps to All

2009-12-10T10:30:00.000-08:00

Samsung has revealed a bit more about Bada, a new mobile phone platform that's supposed to bring apps to cheaper smartphones. Bada will include a lot of the features you'd expect in a smartphone, such as motion and proximity sensors, accelerometers, face detection, and location-based services. Bada-based phones will focus on apps, and Samsung, like so many others, is trying to attract app

JetFlash USB

2009-12-10T10:25:00.000-08:00

The new JetFlash 600 USB Flash drive is the latest addition to the existing Transcend USB flash drivefamily. According to Transcend the JetFlash 600 USB drives can delivers up to 18MB/s writing speed and up to 32MB/s reading speed.The JetFlash drives need no introduction; it is already been popular with the masses. The New JetFlash 600 is windows 7, Vista, XP, ME, 2000 compatible. JetFlash 600

Samsung forays corby

2009-12-10T10:22:00.000-08:00

Samsung forays two new Corby brand handset into Indian telecom market. The Phones which will soon be on sales are Corby Plus B3410 and Corby Pro B5310.The handsets supports slide out QWERTY keypads and designed specially to cater youths. The phone offers social networking over the popular social platforms like Twitter, Facebook and my space. The handsets have TouchWiz sidebar to connect with

Global warming

2009-12-10T10:19:00.001-08:00

More than 1,700 British scientists have signed a petition insisting that global warming is man-made, a spokesman said Thursday after leaked emails sparked a row over the science behind climate change. The emails, intercepted from scientists at Britain's University of East Anglia, a top centre for climate research, have been seized upon by sceptics as evidence that the experts twisted data in

Twitter voted 'top English word'

2009-11-30T05:51:00.000-08:00

Twitter, the phenomenon of social networking in just 140 words made popular by Stephen Fry and Sarah Brown has been voted the top English word this year. Sarah Brown, the Prime Minister's wife, and Stephen Fry are among the celebrities who are prolific 'Twitterers' Photo: PA The word was more popular than Obama and H1N1 - the scientific name for

Spice Mobiles launches dual SIM ‘Edutainment’ phone

2009-11-30T05:38:00.000-08:00

Spice Mobiles launched M-6060 dual SIM handset which has features related to education and entertainment. The features include test papers, vocabulary guides, general knowledge along with entertaining features like MP3 & FM player, 1.3 MP camera, expandable memory, Bluetooth, free boom speakers and other fun applications. It also has Spice Masterji which is application to assist students while

Xbox LIVE iPhone App Lets You Message on the Go

2009-11-30T05:34:00.000-08:00

Can't get enough Xbox LIVE out of your Xbox 360? Apple iPhone owner? Two bucks to spare? You might care to give 360 Live a look. It's a smallish 1.6MB app available through Apple's iPhone store designed to let you reach out and touch your Xbox LIVE account from just about anywhere, as well as several of the service's tracking and messaging features. Accordingly, you can manage your Gamertag as

World's most expensive iPhone @ Rs 14.7 cr

2009-11-30T05:31:00.000-08:00

A British company has unveiled the world's most expensive mobile phone -- a gold iPhone encrusted with nearly 200 diamonds that retails at a hefty 1.92 million pounds, or Rs 14.7 crore. The phone, designed by Stuart Hughes for the Liverpool-based Goldstriker International, is made from 22-carat gold. It has 136 diamonds in the front bezel and an Apple logo made out of no fewer than 53 diamonds.

Airfone Launches Four Low-end Phones

2009-11-30T05:27:00.000-08:00

Airfone has announced the addition of four new models to its expanding line up of affordable handsets in India. The company, which concentrates on the low to mid-range segment in India, has announced the AF 11, the Flip 29i, the AF 26 and the AF 31 - all of which are capable multimedia phones.All three devices come with dual SIM support as well and offer pretty good multimedia support as

World's cheapest car Tata Nano goes green

2009-11-30T05:25:00.000-08:00

India's Tata Group says it is planning to produce hybrid versions of its Nano, billed as the world's cheapest car.Ratan Tata, the chairman of both Tata Group and Tata Motors - the biggest vehicle producer in India - made the comments on a visit to South Korea. A hybrid vehicle typically uses two or more distinct power sources to move it, usually petrol or diesel and a battery. Mr Tata also said

IMEI-Less Handsets Goes Offline Today

2009-11-30T05:24:00.000-08:00

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), India has issued directive to relegate the IMEI-Less Handsets from today. This step is being taken to curb the illegal practices. This news will make about 25 million subscribers unhappy as they have to keep back their favourite sets at home. The mobile operators have been asked to make such phones offline today. Earlier, the authority had

All new Yahoo

2009-08-27T02:29:00.000-07:00

Social networking online never had it any better. And with the choices available on the internet, it is only a given that just e-mails won’t do. Yahoo! has jumped into the give-more wagon and churned out new features for its e-mail service users.“Your favourite e-mail service now comes with additional social and productivity features. You can connect with friends and family, edit and share heavy

Microsoft cuts price of high-end Xbox model by $100

2009-08-27T02:28:00.000-07:00

Microsoft Corp is slashing the price of its high-end Xbox 360 model by $100, ratcheting up the stakes in the game console fight this holiday season. Microsoft will drop the price of the Xbox 360 Elite to $299.99, it said on Thursday, just days after Sony cut the rival PlayStation 3 to $299. The price on the entry-level Xbox Arcade model will stay at $199.99, and Microsoft will phase

Nokia India's music store goes live with 3 million tracks

2009-08-27T02:25:00.000-07:00

Nokia has launched its music store service in India, which will offer over three million international and Hindi film and regional soundtracks across all genres. To begin with, the consumers can experience Nokia Music store (http://music.nokia.co.in) via inbox vouchers included in all XpressMusic handsets and select Nseries devices and ESeries devices such as N97, N86, E71, E63 amongst

HTC back to market with myTouch 3G - Successor to G1

2009-08-10T03:56:00.002-07:00

HTC is back to the cellular market with the launch of its new myTouch 3G, which is a sleeker device that takes advantage of recent software updates. It has more of software and hardware twists. The new myTouch 3G has a market cost of $200, which is $50 higher than the predecessor, the G1. The later version has smarter advantages.The myTouch hit the market on August 5. The existing features are

LG GC900 Viewty Smart 8 MP phone @ Rs. 27,500

2009-08-10T03:56:00.001-07:00

LG GC900 Viewty Smart 8 MP phone @ Rs. 27,500 – LG Electronics has revealed out its most unique creation i.e. LG Viewty Smart GC900 especially for the Indian market. The phone comprises 8 MP camera, along with other luxuriant features and intelligent shot modes. Now, users can easily store and memorize their beautiful moments with clear, crisp images captured from extraordinary 8 MP camera. The

BlackBerry Curve 8520 for $0.01 by Amazon

2009-08-10T03:52:00.000-07:00

BlackBerry fans have a reason to celebrate as the BlackBerry Curve 8520 will now be available just for 1 cent by Amazon. According to Boy Genius Report, the Amazon website reveals a new price that will give users a chance to save nearly $298.98. Also known as the Gemini, the handset is ideal for users who like to be updated with the latest happenings across the world access

Samsung Launches New LED TVs in India

2009-08-07T03:48:00.000-07:00

Months after launching its 6000 and 7000 series of LED TV's in the country, Samsung has announced the launch if its more expensive (and bigger) 8000 series LED TVs in India. The 8000 series boasts of a 55" model that becomes the flagship LED TV offering from the company in India. Samsung has also added a 32" model to its 6000 series and another 55" model to its 7000.