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Japan’s trade ministry said on Tuesday that three fires had been caused by overheating Apple iPod nanos, which it said could be due to a battery defect. TOKYO–Japan’s trade ministry said on Tuesday that three fires had been caused by overheating Apple iPod nanos, which it said could be…
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The music player which Dell has been testing features a small navigation screen and basic button controls to scroll through music play lists, according to reports. BANGALORE–In recent months, personal computer maker Dell, has been testing a digital music player that could go on sale as early as September,…
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Despite ostensibly having what is regarded as one of the best user interfaces of all the major consoles, Microsoft is reinventing the Xbox 360’s look. Despite ostensibly having what is regarded as one of the best user interfaces of all the major consoles, Microsoft is reinventing the Xbox 360’s…
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Taking a page from Facebook and YouTube, Microsoft will turn to users of its Xbox 360 to create new video games and broaden the types of games available on its console. SEATTLE–Microsoft will turn to users of its Xbox 360 to create new video games and broaden the types…
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There’s plenty that’s great about the new iPhone, says silicon.com’s Natasha Lomas. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few things for Apple to think about for the next time round. The 3G iPhone has finally arrived–a year and a half after CEO Steve Jobs first confirmed…
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The iPhone Dev Team claims to have jailbroken the iPhone 3G, while a former member of the team claims the device has not been unlocked. A group of developers has claimed to have cracked the iPhone 3G. Apple’s latest version of the iPhone was released to…
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UK enterprise adoption of the iPhone 3G may be hampered by security issues and Apple’s exclusive partnership with O2, among other factors. For years, Apple has paid little attention to products for enterprise users. Now it’s pitching its new iPhone 3G as: “The best phone for business. Ever”. But…
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After weeks of rumors and leaked retailer adverts, it now appears as if official confirmation has arrived for a price cut to Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Pro. After weeks of rumors and leaked retailer adverts, it now appears as if official confirmation has arrived for a $50 price cut to…
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Next week a California law will require the use of hands-free phones and ban cell phones entirely for drivers under 18–but there’s a loophole that allows texting while driving. LOS ANGELES–Next week California will try to wrest cell phones from the hands of drivers, telling everyone from movie starlets…
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What if you’re stuck in the middle of nowhere and your mobile phone’s battery is about to run out? Thanks to a new gizmo, you now just need to face the music and dance. LONDON–What do you do if you are stuck in a field at a pop festival…
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Nokia predicts the first phones using the new Symbian Foundation platform will arrive in two years’ time, although its device chief says this is subject to “shades of grey.” The first devices using Symbian Foundation open source code for mobile devices will become available in 2010, Nokia has said….
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Nokia will pay $410 million for the remaining shares in UK-based Symbian and make its software open source to boost phone sales and respond to new rivals such as Google. HELSINKI–Nokia will pay $410 million for the remaining shares in UK-based Symbian and make its software royalty-free to boost…
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SMS messaging is approaching antiquity, but Brenda Suarez of Airline Solutions says it’s so entrenched that it won’t be replaced with a newer service that costs less and allows even faster and more on-demand contact. Commentary–In a world where technology is obsolete almost the moment…
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RIM’s co-CEO tells Silicon.com why he believes smartphones are the future, why Qwerty is so exciting, and why the Bold has nothing to do with the iPhone. BlackBerry maker RIM has been very busy this week hosting the Wireless Enterprise Symposium in Orlando, Fla. One of the announcements…
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With the heavily anticipated release of ‘Grand Theft Auto IV,’ Rockstar finds itself dealing with still more troubleshooting trouble, as online forums are buzzing with reports of crashes. Last month, the launch of Rockstar Games’ Bully on the Xbox 360 was marred by a bevy of crash bugs and…
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Movie rental chain bids unsolicited $1.3 billion in cash, a 54 percent premium, for the troubled consumer electronics retailer. (From Reuters) • Blockbuster and Circuit City: Who’s laughing now? Blockbuster, the No. 1 U.S. movie rental chain, on Monday said it has offered to buy electronics retailer Circuit City…
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The EventTrack lets users send a message to transport organizers for pickup and drop-off, and also helps Chinese authorities keep track of guests. (From ZDNet Australia) Foreign dignitaries, guests of major sponsors, and Olympic officials alike will be given a modified PDA at this year’s Beijing Olympics, which…
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Home video rental giant is developing a set-top device based on Movielink. How will it match up with Apple TV?(From Reuters) Apple TV is getting some competition from Blockbuster. The home video giant is developing a set-top device for streaming films directly to TV sets and is…
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Researchers find teens are generally aware of MP3 player hearing risks. Yet most said they crank their devices at maximum volume. (From Reuters) Teenagers seem to know that loud music can damage their hearing, yet most see no reason to lower the volume on their iPods, a small…
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Demand prompts LG to strike deal with Sharp for 2 million 32-inch panels, plus a number of 52-inch panels.(From Reuters) South Korea’s LG Electronics said on Wednesday it plans to buy 32-inch and 52-inch liquid crystal display panels from Japan’s Sharp in order to satisfy surging demand for…
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