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LG Unveils KF300 Mid Range Handset
February 28th, 2009 by Madhur
A few weeks ago, LG launched the KM710 slider and KS360 phones in the Indian market. and now they are ready to launch yet another mid range mobile for the youth called KF300. It is a clam-shell phone and is directed towards the youth segment. The phone has dynamic features which meets the requirements of today’s youngsters. Continue reading ‘LG Unveils KF300 Mid Range Handset’
Virgin Mobile Launches vGlide Slider Phone
February 28th, 2009 by Madhur
Virgin Mobile has launched a new vGlide slider mobile for the youth population in India. It has a stylish slide design and basic features which will attract the young generation of the country. It is a low cost phone with a nice style quotient thanks to its soft touch finish. Continue reading ‘Virgin Mobile Launches vGlide Slider Phone’
Must Have Third Party Applications for your Jailbroken iPod Touch
February 28th, 2009 by Shashank
If you are already having a Jailbroken iPod Touch then here is a post you have always waited for, Must have third party applications that you should install just after Jailbreaking your iPod Touch, and If you still have not Jailbroken your iPod Touch then follow this simple tutorial for Jailbreaking iPod Touch 2G. Jailbreaking opens door to many awesome mods and apps for your iPod Touch that otherwise would not be possible in a normal iPod Touch. Currently Jailbreaking your iPod Touch is legal but Apple is trying to make it illegal.
Continue reading ‘Must Have Third Party Applications for your Jailbroken iPod Touch’
Sony Launches MDR-NC7 Noise Canceling Headphones
February 27th, 2009 by Madhur
Sony has launched the MDR-NC7 headphones which has a foldable design and are also equipped with noise canceling technology. The headphones can reduce the unwanted ambient noise by upto 90 percent. The stylish design and features makes it an ideal accessory to have while traveling. Continue reading ‘Sony Launches MDR-NC7 Noise Canceling Headphones’
Dell Announces Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook
February 23rd, 2009 by Madhur
Dell has officially announced Inspiron Mini 10 netbook which is going to be available by the end of this month. The Inspiron Mini 10 is the third model in the company’s netbook series and it comes with a 10.1 inch widescreen display screen and has a weight of around 1.3 kgs. Continue reading ‘Dell Announces Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook’
Need For Speed: World Online [Free NFS Online Racing Multiplayer]
February 23rd, 2009 by Shashank
EA will be trying to revive the fading glory of its Need For Speed franchise by releasing a new NFS Massive Multiplayer online racing game which has been recently revealed at a Taiwanese teaser site. The MMO racing game is named as Need For Speed: World Online and is free. The online Multiplayer racing game is one of the three game titles that EA announced in the new NFS series, it will be featuring different road racing scenarios ranging from simple to complex with an option to choose your character. See the images of characters and game cars screenshots after the jump.
Continue reading ‘Need For Speed: World Online [Free NFS Online Racing Multiplayer]’
iPod Touch 2G Jailbreak: Redsn0w Semi-Tethered Version Released
February 19th, 2009 by Shashank
Hard working guys of iPhone Dev Team has now released Semi-Tethered Redsn0w for iPod Touch 2G Jailbreak which solves some common problems related to the booting process. (See the comments at my Jailbreaking Tutorial). The latest Redsn0w lite Semi Tethered lets you reboot or restart your iPod Touch 2G without having you going through the trouble of DFU mode and patching, All the Jailbroken apps installed will not work but your iPod Touch 2G will work fine (as new) after reboot and you can make your Jailbroken apps work after Jailbreaking again, when you are tethered to a computer. As this a still a version of tethered Jailbreak you must be having access to your PC for patching to Reboot/Restart your iPod Touch 2G for Jailbreaking goodness.
Continue reading ‘iPod Touch 2G Jailbreak: Redsn0w Semi-Tethered Version Released’
HTC Rolls Out Touch Diamond 2 and Touch Pro 2 Mobile Phone
February 18th, 2009 by Madhur
HTC has also introduced two new mobile phones at the MWC 09, the Touch Diamond2 and the Touch Pro2. Both of these device aim to introduce new mobile communication experience in using voice, text or email. Both of these comes with a new advanced intuitive user interface and sports stylish looks. Continue reading ‘HTC Rolls Out Touch Diamond 2 and Touch Pro 2 Mobile Phone’
Nokia Announces N86: 8 MegaPixel Camera Mobile
February 18th, 2009 by Madhur
After a long wait, Nokia has finally announced their first 8 MegaPixel phone. The phone is called N86 and it will now compete with the likes of Samsung Memoir and Samsung Omnia i8910 HD. The phone comes with a wide-angle Carl Zeiss Tessar lens and can be compared to a high quality stand alone digital camera capturing brilliant and wide angle images. Continue reading ‘Nokia Announces N86: 8 MegaPixel Camera Mobile’
Universal Charging Socket for Mobile Phones by 2012
February 18th, 2009 by Madhur
By 2012, all the mobile phones will come with a Universal Charging Socket allowing same charger to be used for all mobile phones. All the major key mobile phone industry players have agreed to fit phones with same power socket by 2012. Continue reading ‘Universal Charging Socket for Mobile Phones by 2012′
Samsung's Centrino 2-powered Q320 and R522 caught on display
Read - On display
Read - Official specs
NYC cabbies could have cellphone use blocked while driving... but probably not
The Taxi and Limousine Commission of New York City (also known as the TLC) is considering some changes to the way that taxis and their drivers will operate in the future as part of its "Taxicab Passenger Enhancement Program." Among the wild ideas being floated is one that would "block" anyone in the front seat from using a cellphone -- most notably, of course -- the driver. Driving while using a handset is already illegal in New York, but this measure would apparently kill the ability to use a hands-free device as well. The TLC is trying to have an open discussion with New Yorkers on its website about other possible ways to make taxi rides more... enjoyable "in the future." We're betting this one will never happen but hey -- you never know. Our suggestion? Stop acting like we asked you to cart us to the gates of hell when we tell you we need to go to Brooklyn.
[Via WCBS]
[Via WCBS]
OWC ships 4-bay Mercury Elite-AL Pro Qx2 RAID box
Engadget's 5th birthday giveaway, part 2: win one of two mystery Xbox 360 packages!
Like the Optimus Maximus, the Xbox 360 is a gadget that's been around on Engadget almost as long as... well, the site itself. Remember that exciting live launch coverage we did back in 2005? Now that was good, clean fun. Anyhow, without further ado, we're happy to present part 2 of Engadget's birthday giveaway session: a mystery Xbox 360 package. We can't tell you what's in the box here, but we can tell you that it's totally awesome. The best part? We've got not one, but two separate prizes to give away! Don't miss out -- you'll kick yourself if you do.
All you've got to do is let us know what your favorite post from the last five years has been in the comments below.
Note: We've bolded the above statement for a reason. Do it.
The rules:
- Leave a comment below. We want to hear what your favorite Engadget post has been from the last five years -- and feel free to be descriptive!
- You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this giveaway more than once you'll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.)
- If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you'll be fine.
- Contest is open to anyone in the 50 States, 18 or older! Sorry, we don't make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so be mad at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.
- Winners will be chosen randomly. Two (2) winners will receive one (1) mystery Xbox 360 package each. Approximate retail value is incalcuable.
- If you are chosen, you will be notified by email. Winners must respond within three days of the end of the contest. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen.
- Entries can be submitted until Friday, April 17th, at 11:59PM ET. Good luck!
- Full rules can be found here.
iPhone OS 3.0 beta 3 goes live
No details on what's new just yet, but iPhone OS 3.0 beta 3 has just hit Apple's servers for registered, card-carrying members of the Dev Center -- a nice release cadence since the new platform was first announced. More as we flesh it out![Via Boy Genius Report]
Update: Alright, well, we've played with it -- as many of you have -- and the update seems cosmetically identical to beta 2. We'd argue that things generally feel smoother and snappier, but the difference is almost imperceptible; go ahead and upgrade if you're chilling on beta 2, but don't expect sunshine and moonbeams with this release.
Zune rumors heat up, MS getting ready to launch Zune software on phones?
Yeah, something is definitely up in Zuneland. Not only did images of the Zune HD leak out late last week, today AdWeek says that Microsoft's auditioning three major ad agencies for the launch of a new mobile service called "Pink" -- which is the project codename for Zune software on mobile phones. No, this doesn't mean any of those Tegra-powered Zunephone rumors are coming true -- it's far more likely that Microsoft is finally gearing up to re-launch Zune as the preferred media software and service for Windows Mobile, a plan Steve Ballmer's been hinting at for ages now. Remember, Microsoft has to keep its large stable of Windows Mobile hardware manufacturers happy, and launching a hyped new phone of its own with a Zune-based OS would basically be perceived as stabbing a billion-dollar business in the back -- not something you want to do when most of your partners are also deep in the Android game. On the other hand, you don't audition three huge ad agencies just to launch a Zune app on busted ol' WinMo, so there could be something big cooking -- if you forced us to throw caution to the wind and just guess, what we'd want to see is that $500m Danger acquisition pay off in the form of a reskinned consumer-oriented edition of Windows Mobile that integrates Zune services, running not only on a touchscreen Zune HD, but a variety of phones from third-party partners. Wishful thinking? You bet -- probably even crazy thinking -- but it would certainly shake things up, and that's never a bad thing. We'll see how it plays out -- care to share your dream Zune strategy in the meantime?[Via CNET]
Motorola building Android-based cable boxes for Japan's KDDI?
Update: Turns out there's no Android here at all, according to Moto. Instead it's running on KreaTV platform. Is it just us or did this thing just lose about 50 megafonzies on the cool-o-meter?
[Via CNET]
Raleigh, North Carolina buses get on-board DTV
Planning to hop on a bus in Raleigh, North Carolina anytime soon? Then there's a chance you could be treated to an added distraction during your trip, as the city has just rolled out its first CAT bus equipped with mobile DTV, which looks to be one of the first projects resulting from those MPH tests that took place last year. This little bit of magic also comes courtesy of a little help from LG and Harris Corp., who are supplying the displays and mobile transmission equipment for the pilot program, which will be expanded to five buses by August, with another 20 planned for the second phase that'll run though August 2010. Of course, your viewing options will be somewhat limited, with a simulcast of local station WRAL apparently the only channel on tap, along with some weather information and, of course, a healthy dose of advertising.
[Thanks, Dana]
[Thanks, Dana]
Medion's Atom-powered E1211 and E1215 make the scene
If you're a resident of the European Union (or just a big fan) you might like to know that Medion's back with another nondescript, low-priced laptop or two. Understated sequels to the Mini E1210, both the E1211 and E1215 sport a 10-inch display, Intel Atom processor, 160GB hard drive, Windows XP Home, webcam, Bluetooth, and WiFi, and weigh a mere 1.25 kilograms -- and the latter also rocks integrated UMTS. According to Portable Gear, these guys are expected to fall into the €400-500 price range, rearing their heads in retail outlets such as Aldi, Hema, Action, Gamma and Karwei. Hit that read link for some more exciting pics.
Engadget's 5th birthday giveaway, part 1: win an Optimus Maximus keyboard!
All you've got to do is let us know what your favorite post from the last five years has been in the comments below.
Note: We've bolded the above statement, since it seems like you guys aren't following the rules.
The rules:
- Leave a comment below. We want to hear what your favorite Engadget post has been from the last five years -- and feel free to be descriptive!
- You may only enter this specific giveaway once. If you enter this giveaway more than once you'll be automatically disqualified, etc. (Yes, we have robots that thoroughly check to ensure fairness.)
- If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you'll be fine.
- Contest is open to anyone in the 50 States, 18 or older! Sorry, we don't make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so be mad at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.
- Winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will receive one (1) Optimus Maximus keyboard. Approximate retail value is incalculable (or, something like $1692.31).
- If you are chosen, you will be notified by email. Winners must respond within three days of the end of the contest. If you do not respond within that period, another winner will be chosen.
- Entries can be submitted until Friday, April 17th, at 11:59PM ET. Good luck!
- Full rules can be found here.
Motorola looking to produce a connected GPS unit?
[Via GPS Tracklog, thanks Rich]
LaCie's Rugged XL: 1TB of ready-for-anything storage
iriver P7 unboxing and review
Gallery: iriver P7 unboxing
Beatles Rock Band bundle will boast Höfner bass, Ludwig-branded drums
Not really surprising to hear, but exciting none the less... according to a teaser email sent out to people on The Beatles: Rock Band mailing list -- the special edition bundle will include a custom branded Höfner bass and Ludwig drums. The email also mentions other "custom" content, which we are hoping will be either a Rickenbacker guitar like the one Lennon often used or a gigantic Harrison-esque moustache / beard combo. We're just going to have to wait it out together guys -- it's not expected until September 9th -- so let's chill and enjoy the video after the break.
Prototype Sanyo projector throws up 1080p at near point-blank range
[Via AkihabaraNews]
Windows XP transitions out of Mainstream Support phase
It may only be a footnote in the long history of Windows XP, but Microsoft has confirmed today that, as planned, the venerable OS has finally and officially transitioned from the Mainstream Support phase to the Extended Support phase. This, of course, follows a number of extensions to the Mainstream Support phase (which normally only lasts five years), although most users likely won't notice much of a difference as XP moves into this new, more wistful period of life, as they'll still be getting regular security updates and occasional hotfixes (depending on their support plan) all the way until April 8th, 2014 -- or who knows how much longer if the demand is there.Microsoft's ambidextrous SideWinder X3 mouse available for presale
Still feeling a little less than a'right with dropping $99 on a wireless gaming mouse? Microsoft's newest, the SideWinder X3, is an eight-button wonder that boasts a 2,000 dpi laser-tracking engine, on-the-fly dpi switching between high, medium and low sensitivity, a totally sweet scroll wheel, and a cable. You know, for connecting to your computer and such. The best part? It's ambidextrous (a first for the line), so the southpaw in your life won't feel left out. Starts shipping in May for $39.95.
Packard Bell rolls out 13.4-inch EasyNote Butterfly laptop
While Acer is keeping plenty of its latest and greatest laptops for itself, it's also keeping its Packard Bell subsidiary fairly well supplied with some gear to reshape and rebrand, with this new EasyNote Butterfly model only the latest to surface following a pair of new DOT netbooks. This one steps above netbook territory with a 13.4-inch LED-backlit display, however, along with an unspecified Intel Ultra Low Voltage processor, ATI Mobility Radeon HD4330 graphics, your choice of an SSD or standard hard drive, a multitouch trackpad, optional 3G, and a promised eight hours of battery life. No word on a price just yet, but, as with the netbooks, this one will be reserved for the European market.
[Thanks, Pat]
[Thanks, Pat]
First non-Apple mini DisplayPort monitors look suspiciously familiar
[Via Slashgear]
Hey Nintendo fans, check out the video after the break. Brian from Kotaku takes it easy on unboxing his new Nintendo DSi (US version). Using just one hand did take him a bit longer than… Click here to read on... Cell Phones »
Motorola has announced the launch of a new mobile phone - QA4 Evoke. Similar to a number of phones including the iPhone, Palm Pre, BlackBerry Storm, etc, it has a full touchscreen but also with a sliding keypad. It seems that the mobile phone maker is taking into account want we all like to see - a physical keyboard.
Laptops / Computers »
Here's a good video tour of the MSI X340 which was revealed at this year's CeBIT, its a brilliant looking laptop, unfortunately I don't speak German but those that do understand the language will definitely find the video below more interesting.
New Sites »
If you enjoy clubbing, Awdio.com is an excellent website that you need to bookmark. Awdio broadcasts live music from clubs and venues around the world. It is very simple to use and completely free. All you need to do is to choose the club that you are interested and click the play button. You will know what is on in that club immediately. No lagging, clear audio and live music 24/7.
Cell Phones, Softwares and Tools »
Skype application for iPhone is official! As it was rumored earlier in the week, its now official and available for download absolutely free on iTunes, App Store now. As with the desktop IM software, Skype to Skype calls will be free and you'd also be able to chat with your contacts and friends using this app. As you would expect it does require access to a WiFi network though. The audio quality is good even through using WiFi which has been a problem with some non-Skype apps providing Skype support. The iPhone version of Skype supports VoIP service, chatting, incoming conference calls but its a shame you won't be able to initate outgoing conference calls.
Cell Phones, Technology »
LG is increasing the buzz on its 13.4mm thick GD900 handset ahead of the upcoming CTIA Wireless Show 2009. The GD900 which you will recall was first shown at the MWC 2009, Barcelona. Its been said that this time, the 7.2 HSPDA slider with world’s first transparent glass (not plastic folks!) keypad will be functional, running LG’s new S-Class UI on the three inch display. GD900 features a vibrational haptic feedback and the transparent keypad seems to double as a touch-sensitive mouse pad. The GD900 will be available in Europe and Asia in May.
Geeky, Video Gaming »
Though we don't exactly know how this geeky hacker did it and some of you may find it rather unecessary. It appears that the Sony PSP makes a nice secondary PC status monitor in this hack. Displaying your PCs memory, CPU, CPU temperature status, etc. So for anyone who has a PSP and can't afford yet to get a second monitor for the PC, this could be worthwhile doing :) Another shot after the break.
Robotics, Technology »
Back to the Future? Not exactly. It's NASA! Those in America got the chance to enjoy a first look at NASA's new oldschool design Orion spacecraft that will be taking humans back to the surface of the moon by the year 2020. The Orion Exploration Vehicle is part of a new fleet of vehicles that will make 21st Century space exploration possible. Weighing in at more than 8,000 kilograms, the Orion crew exploration vehicle is targeted to begin carrying humans to the International Space Station in 2015 and then to the moon in 2020, fifty years after man first stepped foot on its surface.
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