Gadgetophilia (Gadgets) – Weekly Newsletter for February 15-22, 2010

Monday, February 22, 2010

Apples To Apples Online Game Review

Apples To Apples is a fun game to be played between four to ten players. It’s a hilarious game for teenagers and people around 20s something. Since, the game is very easy to play, many families has expressed their interest on this game.
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Designed by Out of the Box, Apples to Apples is a …. Read the original article  : Apples To Apples Online Game Review.

Xbox Live Down: Modern Warfare 2 Servers Not Working

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – Xbox Live is down and it seems to be due to the server problems. We are getting reports that users of Xbox Live Service on Xbox 360 are having some problems while trying to connect to Xbox Live.
The Xbox Live Support site posted the following status.
The Xbox Users may … Original source on Gaea Times at : Xbox Live Down: Modern Warfare 2 Servers Not Working.

Nokia and Intel Goes for Meego

Globally, Nokia is the largest manufacturer and seller of the most enviable gadget – mobile phone. Intel is also the largest manufacturer of chip in the whole world. And when the big guns join hands together, it must be a big event. And it really was.
Today, Nokia Corp and Intel Corp have announced …. Read the original article  : Nokia and Intel Goes for Meego.

Gov’t: 34 deaths alleged in Toyotas linked to sudden acceleration since 2000

Gov’t: 34 deaths alleged in Toyotas since 2000
WASHINGTON – The government has received new complaints alleging 34 deaths in Toyota vehicles due to sudden acceleration since 2000. Many of the complaints have been filed in the past three weeks.
A government database on Monday shows that the government has received complaints alleging 13 additional …. Original source  : Gov’t: 34 deaths alleged in Toyotas linked to sudden acceleration since 2000.

Toyota looking into Corolla power-steering problems, president no-show at Congress hearing

Toyota probing Corolla power-steering problems
TOKYO – Toyota’s quality control executive says the automaker is looking into possible power-steering problems with the Corolla subcompact, the world’s best-selling car, and is considering a recall.
Shinichi Sasaki, who oversees quality at Toyota Motor Corp., said Wednesday that details of what may be wrong and the number of … Read more >>.

10 Best Netbook Computers in 2010

Netbook computers has brought a drastic change in the computing scenario. We assign multiple tasks and they are done with this new version of laptop computers. Primarily Netbooks are intended for
Web surfing, basic media viewing, and working on office docs. A handful of Netbooks are available in the market with different size, price and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 10 Best Netbook Computers in 2010.

Detained British nationals may be questioned for violation of Indian Telegraph Act

NEW DELHI – The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday said two British nationals, detained here for possessing suspicious gadgets, could face action under the Indian Telegraph Act.

“The ministry has asked the Delhi Police to interrogate them to ascertain that whether they violated the Indian Telegraph Act,” sources said.
“If … Original source on Gaea Times at : Detained British nationals may be questioned for violation of Indian Telegraph Act.

Sarolea Motorcycles Details

We are now all aware of the Sarolea Motorcycle as it was featured on History Channel in the ‘Pawn Star s’ latest Episode. If you want to grab some more details of the Belgian Made Motorcycle, here is some info on it.
The Sarolea firm was established in 1850 at Herstal (Liego). It was …. Original article  : Sarolea Motorcycles Details.

Give up iPods rather than chocolate this Lent, say UK church leaders

LONDON – Church leaders in the UK are calling for ‘technology fast’ this Lent, insisting people to give up iPods rather than chocolate to save the planet.

Senior bishops are backing a call to cut carbon emissions during the 40 days of Lent.
The eco-friendly move involves eating less meat, …. Read the original article  : Give up iPods rather than chocolate this Lent, say UK church leaders.

A look at new concerns over safety with Toyota’s popular Corolla model

Summary Box: New concerns over Toyota safety
MORE SAFETY WOES: Federal transportation officials say they plan to open a safety investigation into the steering of model year 2009 and 2010 Toyota Corollas. It’s the latest problem for Toyota, which has already recalled 8.5 million vehicles worldwide due to gas pedal issues.
NOT SO STRAIGHT AND … Read more »».

AP source: Transportation Department to formally investigate power steering in Toyota Corolla

AP source: US govt to investigate Toyota Corolla
WASHINGTON – A Transportation Department official says the department plans to open a formal investigation into the 2009-2010 Toyota Corolla over potential problems with the car’s power steering.
The preliminary investigation is expected to be opened on Thursday. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : AP source: Transportation Department to formally investigate power steering in Toyota Corolla.

Samsung S5560 Marvel Review

Samsung is the key player in today’s touchscreen mobile phone market and they have at least one product in every price segment of mobile phones starting from the entry level phones like Samsung Corby to high end smartphones like Samsung Omnia. In their mid range lineup they have the popular and one their …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Samsung S5560 Marvel Review.

Summary Box: Connected tablets and smartbooks aim to fill gap between PCs and mobile phones

Summary Box: New kinds of ‘in-between’ devices
IN BETWEEN: This year several companies will be selling tablets and smartbooks, devices that are larger than mobile phones but smaller than laptops and cost a few hundred dollars.
CROWDED NICHE: Apple Inc.’s iPad comes out next month and will be followed by many other keyboard-less “tablet” computers. … Read more >>.

10 Best iPhone Alternatives in Features and Price in 2010

Since its introduction, iPhone has changed the perception of smartphones from a device-for-geeks to an all-in-one device that can be used by anyone for surfing web, checking e-mails, taking pictures, videos and sharing them online, listening to music, playing games, watching videos and of course, making a call. After the first iPhone was introduced for …. Read the original article  : 10 Best iPhone Alternatives in Features and Price in 2010.