Archive for July 29th, 2009

HD video and 5 megapixel images captured by small, low-cost Kodak Zi8 camcorder

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As soon as smartphones and digital cameras were able to record video clips, we thought that it will not take long before bulky and heavy video cameras would disappear altogether. It did not happen as quickly as we thought, but recently the development has accelerated. Pocket-size, easy-to-use and low-cost camcorders are becoming mainstream products even [...]

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Feature-rich 10-inch netbook Acer Aspire One Pro 531 for business and personal use

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Ever since the first Acer Aspire One netbook PC was introduced, we have appreciated the solid build of the products in the manufacurer’s range of mini-laptops. Netbooks are meant to be carried along in a bag, briefcase, or rucksack wherever they are needed; in a school, at an office, or at a friend’s place. The [...]

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Underwater camcorder attached to mask can shoot HD movies

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Swimmers, scuba divers and people who like to adventure in wet conditions are probably aware of digital cameras that are waterproof. It is possible to find both compact still cameras and camcorders at a reasonable price that stand 1 meter deep water. The problem is that you tend to need both hands for the activity [...]

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Apple: Jailbreaking Could Knock out Transmission Towers (PC World)

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PC World – Apple has told the U.S. Copyright Office that modifying the iPhone‘s operating system could crash a mobile phone network‘s transmission towers or allow people to avoid paying for phone calls.

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Some SMS Networks Vulnerable to Attack (PC World)

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PC World – Flaws in the way some mobile-phone networks handle SMS (short message service) signaling data could leave them open to a whole new range of attacks.

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T-Mobile to Launch HTC Touch Pro2 on August 12

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T-Mobile, the nation’s fourth-largest carrier, said the HTC Touch Pro2 — a touch screen smartphone with conference speakerphone technology — will be available beginning August 12.

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T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 Gets Microsoft Exchange Support

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T-Mobile today said its Sidekick LX 2009 will get Microsoft Exchange support — with access to push email, attachment viewing, read and respond functionality and configurable sync schedules.

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Sprint to Buy Virgin Mobile, Expand Prepaid Offerings

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Sprint said it will buy Virgin Mobile in a stock deal valued at $483 million to expand its prepaid service and bring together the brand with its current Boost Mobile business.

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Verizon Asks Court to Say its 3G Ads are True

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A court battle is heating up over advertising claims by Verizon that it is “America’s Most Reliable 3G Network,” which rival AT&T calls “misleading.”

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