Toyota moves past apologies, but experts say public may not be ready to forgive, forget & buy

Toyota moves past apologies, aims for sales
THE CAMPAIGN: New Toyota ads show brand loyalists and push big incentives to revive sales and keep the brand’s fans happy while the company works through its recall.
THE HOPE: Keeping brand loyalists happy in the face of a crisis is key to ensuring the longterm health of …. Read the original article  : here.

Summary Box: Toyota disputes critics’ claims that electronics to blame for safety woes

Summary Box: Toyota takes on electronics critics
TOYOTA’S DEFENSE: Toyota is swinging back at critics who say that the electronics of its gas pedals may be to blame for cases of trucks and cars that speed up on their own.
FAULTY TEST?: Toyota is rebutting tests by an Illinois professor who was able to rev … Read : Summary Box: Toyota disputes critics’ claims that electronics to blame for safety woes.

Toyota president meets with Japan prime minister, pledges to rebuild customer trust

Toyota chief meets Japan PM, vows to rebuild trust
TOKYO – Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda met with Japan’s prime minister Monday and promised to restore trust in the automaker’s cars as it embarks on a broad campaign to repair its tarnished reputation.
Toyoda pledged to improve quality controls is his meeting with Japanese …. Original article  : Toyota president meets with Japan prime minister, pledges to rebuild customer trust.

Toyota recommends using brake pedal, putting car in neutral to stop sudden acceleration

What to do if your car suddenly accelerates
What should you do if your car suddenly accelerates? Here are three ways to stop the vehicle, according to Toyota:
- Step on the brake pedal with both feet using firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes.
- Shift the transmission gear selector into neutral. Use …. Original article  : Toyota recommends using brake pedal, putting car in neutral to stop sudden acceleration.

Toyota exec says North American sales up 50 percent from first 8 days of March ‘09

Toyota exec says sales rise 50 pct from March 2009
ERLANGER, Ky. – A high-ranking Toyota executive says the automaker’s North American sales spiked around 50 percent the first eight days of March as incentives helped lure customers after a series of embarrassing safety recalls.
Don Esmond, senior vice president of automotive operation for Toyota …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Toyota exec says North American sales up 50 percent from first 8 days of March ‘09.

Summary Box: Samsung and Panasonic try to launch the era of 3-D TVs this week

Summary Box: Samsung, Panasonic releasing 3-D TVs
COMING AT YOU: Samsung Electronics Co. is selling two 3-D sets, beginning this week. Panasonic Corp. plans a similar announcement Wednesday. Sony Corp. said Tuesday its sets will come out in June.
THE DETAILS: Samsung’s sets will start at about $3,000 for a 46-inch screen. That includes the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Players strum real strings on latest music video game

On latest guitar game, players strum real strings

NEW YORK – A new musical video game lets players strum a real six-string electric guitar instead of tapping buttons on a fake instrument.
“Power Gig: Rise of the SixString” is a game first and foremost. But its maker, Seven45 Studios, says players will be able to plug the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Samsung and Panasonic try to launch the era of 3-D TVs, with models going on sale this week

Samsung, Panasonic start selling 3-D TVs
NEW YORK – Samsung and Panasonic will start selling 3-D TVs in U.S. stores this week. This inaugurates what all TV makers hope is the era of 3-D viewing in the living room.
Samsung Electronics Co. is announcing Tuesday that it is selling two 3-D sets, combined with the …. Original source  : Samsung and Panasonic try to launch the era of 3-D TVs, with models going on sale this week.

Modern school bags go online Down Under

MELBOURNE – Aussie schoolgoers are increasingly leaning towards e-learning as traditional books in bagpacks are fast being replaced by a laptop, charger, mobile phone and digital player.

All this digital equipment is valued at over 2000 dollars.
However, experts point out that this tech revolution has … Original article on : Modern school bags go online Down Under.

Intex IN 4470 Dual SIM Mobile Price

Kolkata (GaeaTimes.com) ??? After the China made mobile phones faced some problems with the IMEI numbers, the market for cheap but feature reach handsets was left vacant for some days. But some manufacturers like Micromax, Hitech, GeePee, lava, Karbonn and Intex did not take much time to grab that market. New and newer mobile …. Original source  : Intex IN 4470 Dual SIM Mobile Price.

A new range of Sony 3DTVs announced for Japan

Tokyo (GaeaTimes.com) – Yeah! 3DTV seems to be the future of home theater entertainment system and many consumer electronics giants like Samsung and Panasonic has already invested some resources on the next gen 3DTVs. Today Sony has released their 3DTV models and they have also announced the details like when it will be …. Original article  : A new range of Sony 3DTVs announced for Japan.

ABC’s insertion of wrong video in Toyota story causes problems

2-second video causes headache for ABC News
NEW YORK – For the want of a better two-second picture of a tachometer, ABC News has called into question its reporting on acceleration problems with Toyota vehicles.
The network’s handling of a Feb. 22 “World News” story about potential problems with computer systems in Toyotas has created …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Summary Box: OnLive to begin streaming high-end video games to Macs, PCs in June

Summary Box: OnLive game streaming to come in June
THE SERVICE: OnLive will let you “stream” popular high-end games over the Internet, using a mechanism similar to watching TV shows or listening to music online.
THE NEED: Players don’t have to own consoles such as the Xbox 360 or the PlayStation 3 or the latest, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: OnLive to begin streaming high-end video games to Macs, PCs in June.

Correction: Toyota marketing story

Correction: Toyota marketing story
NEW YORK – In a story March 8 about Toyota’s new ad campaign, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Toyota didn’t respond to requests for comment. The company did provide information about the ad campaign, which was included in the story. The story omitted Toyota’s explanation for the campaign: citing …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Correction: Toyota marketing story.

Summary Box: NHTSA faces Congress over role in Toyota recalls

Summary Box: NHTSA and auto safety
NHTSA’S ROLE: Congress is looking into whether the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration did enough to hold Toyota accountable during its huge safety recalls.
MORE POWER: NHTSA says it may need more authority to enforce safety standards for auto companies.
SAFETY MEASURES: New requirements may be coming for automakers, like … Read more : Summary Box: NHTSA faces Congress over role in Toyota recalls.

Motorola to bring Microsoft’s Bing search, map services to its Android smart phones

Motorola to add Microsoft’s Bing to smart phones
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Motorola Inc. said Thursday that it will add Microsoft Corp.’s Bing search and map functions to its smart phones that use Google Inc.’s Android operating software.
Motorola said it start by rolling out the services on smart phones in China this quarter.
The company will … Original source on Gaea Times at : Motorola to bring Microsoft’s Bing search, map services to its Android smart phones.

Sanyo VPC ZH1r At Amazon

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Amazon is among the most sought after online retail sites, that witness a huge number of visitors and buyers every day. A lot of products are sold through amazon and there are some great deals on gadgets as well. To woo the customers who want to buy sleek gadgets at lucrative prices … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sanyo VPC ZH1r At Amazon.

Samsung Dual Sim Mobile Launched

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- In the last few years Samsung Electronics have emerged as a popular player in the mobile handset segment with its GSM and CDMA models giving market leader Nokia a run for its money. A latest trend among the mobile handset makers is the dual SIM handsets which allow the …. Source  : Samsung Dual Sim Mobile Launched.

Don’t want to wait in the iLine? Apple is taking pre-orders for April 3 release of Wi-Fi iPad

Apple takes pre-orders for April 3 iPad launch
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Apple is accepting pre-orders for the iPad, its new touch-screen gadget for reading books, watching video and surfing the Web.
IPads with Wi-Fi wireless connections will go on sale on April 3 for $499 and up. Apple Inc. says people can pre-order online and …. Original source  : Don’t want to wait in the iLine? Apple is taking pre-orders for April 3 release of Wi-Fi iPad.

Maxx Mobile Has Grand Plans

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The mobile handset and accessory market in India is witnessing rapid growth and this has prompted domestic mobile brands to make heavy investments to make a foray into hitherto untapped markets. Maxx Mobile, based in Mumbai, has announced its aggressive plan to invest a whopping 2500 crore to rev up its …. Read the original article  : Maxx Mobile Has Grand Plans.

Aircel Peek: Full QWERTY Email Device @Rs.2999

Kolkata (GaeaTimes.com) ??? Aircel is already very popular with their internet services called pocket internet which allows users to surf unlimited with their mobile devices at just Rs. 98 per month. The latest addition of this dedicated mobile Email device will surely add to the popularity. The device named ‘Peek’ looks like a simple …. Source article  : Aircel Peek: Full QWERTY Email Device @Rs.2999.