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T-Mobile Sees Overwhelming Demand for G1
October 1, 2008
on Smartphones
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Jane McEntegart
High demand for HTC’s G1 handset, available exclusively on the T-Mobile network and the first mobile phone running Google’s mobile operating system, Android, saw some customers disappointed this past weekend. Read more
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Microsoft's Offers Users Prizes for Using Live Search
October 1, 2008
on Using the Internet
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Jane McEntegart
Microsoft is up to its old tricks to try and garner itself a bigger a share of the search market. The company has announced a new system called SearchPerks, which allows customer to earn tickets which they can then exchange for prizes Read more
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Motorola Confirms Plans for Android Phones
October 1, 2008
on Smartphones
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Jane McEntegart
Motorola has confirmed the suspicions of many in the blogosphere that claimed the company was planning devices for the Google-developed, mobile operating system, Android. Read more
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Report: New Nintendo Wii Due in 2011
October 1, 2008
on Video Game Related Topics
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Marcus Yam
While the current console generation is just hitting its stride, talk has already begun regarding what comes next. Read more
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Private Company Sends Rocket Into Space
September 30, 2008
on Miscellaneous
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Jane McEntegart
This past weekend the world witnessed the successful launch of a rocket and for the first time in history, it wasn’t the result of an entire country’s efforts to send a shuttle into orbit. Read more
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Apple, Google and Microsoft Stocks Plummet
September 30, 2008
on Business & Law
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Jane McEntegart
Mixed into the media frenzy whipped up by the rejection of the $700 billion bailout is news that paints a dreary picture for the tech industry: By close of business on Monday Apple stocks had fallen 18 percent... Read more
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California Representatives Put Pressure on DOJ over Google/Yahoo! Deal
September 30, 2008
on Business & Law
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Jane McEntegart
Several members of the California delegation of the U.S. House of Representatives have warned the Department of Justice and EU regulators that blocking the proposed advertising deal between Google and Yahoo! could have a detrimental effect Read more
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Norway Increases Pressure on Apple to Loosen Up iTunes DRM
September 30, 2008
on Business & Law
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Jane McEntegart
Norway's consumer ombudsman, Bjorn Erik Thon, has said he will challenge Apple in court in an effort to open up the iTunes store for customers who own devices other than iPods. Read more
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Microsoft Bringing Tellme to the iPhone
September 29, 2008
on Smartphones
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Devin Connors
Microsoft is bringing voice recognition to the iPhone, albeit indirectly. Read more
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Wal-Mart Ditches DRM
September 29, 2008
on Digital Entertainment Miscellaneous
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Kevin Parrish
Last week Wal-Mart sent out an email to its online music store customers, reporting that the DRM servers will be shutting down for good. Read more
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Apple Offers Assistance to Visually Impaired iTunes Customers
September 29, 2008
on Using the Internet
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Jane McEntegart
Apple this week reached an agreement with the National Federation of the Blind and Massachusetts Attorney General, Martha Coakley to aide the blind in using Apple’s iTunes. Read more
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Motorola Going Android, Nokia Rumored to Follow Suit
September 29, 2008
on Business & Law
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Jane McEntegart
Following last week’s unveiling of the first Android-based mobile phone from HTC, the G1, reports are now emerging about Motorola adopting the mobile operating system and other rumors suggest Nokia may not be too far behind. Read more
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Report: New Nintendo DS to Feature Camera and Music Playback
September 29, 2008
on Video Game Related Topics
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Jane McEntegart
According to unverified reports, the next version of the Nintendo DS will feature music playback and a camera. Read more
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Apple Flogs Unlocked iPhone 3G in Hong Kong
September 29, 2008
on Business & Law
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Jane McEntegart
Apple is now selling the iPhone 3G SIM-lock-free in Hong Kong, allowing users to insert a SIM card from the service provider of their choice. Read more
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Katy Perry Does Video in "Simlish"
September 29, 2008
on Digital Entertainment Miscellaneous
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Kevin Parrish
Apparently, Katy Perry has grown tired of kissing girls and is now directing her attention to The Sims. Read more