Gadgetophilia (Gadgets) – Weekly Newsletter for May 3-10, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
GM marks 75th anniversary of Suburban, longest continuously produced vehicle in US
GM celebrates 75th anniversary of Suburban
ARLINGTON, Texas – General Motors is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Chevrolet Suburban, the longest continuously produced vehicle in the U.S.
The GM plant in Arlington, Texas, where the vehicles are made, showcased on Monday one of the first Suburbans – a yellow vehicle from 1936 – and the new …. Original source : GM marks 75th anniversary of Suburban, longest continuously produced vehicle in US.
Toyota US sales rise 24 pct in April as incentives lure back customers; pace slows from March
Toyota says US sales up as incentives spur demand
TORRANCE, Calif. – Toyota says its U.S. sales rose 24 percent in April from a year earlier as incentives continued to spur demand, although the paced slowed from a strong March.
The Japanese automaker said Monday it sold 157,439 vehicles last month, propelled by surging demand …. Source article : Toyota US sales rise 24 pct in April as incentives lure back customers; pace slows from March.
Halo Reach Beta Release Date
Hi gamer! You must be aware of the fact that the beta version for Halo Reach on Xbox 360 will launch today. To download the Halo Reach Beta, you need the Halo 3: ODST disc. You are also left with the option of obtaining the code for beta via ODST.
According to sources, the Halo …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package PS3 Hits Store Today
It’s the time to hold your breath for a moment. Yes, I am asking all the game fanatics of Modern Warfare 2. Your long waiting for Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package ends here. The Stimulus Package for Modern Warfare 2 is all set to launch today.
PS3 and PC owners can now play Modern Warfare … Read more >>.
Toyota April sales rise 24 percent on big incentives
April Auto Sales: Toyota
TORRANCE, Calif. – Toyota’s U.S. division said Monday that its sales rose 24 percent in April, spurred by incentives the automaker rolled out in recent months. Toyota began the incentives in March to restore demand for its cars and trucks after huge recalls this year and last fall.
TOP SELLER: The …. Original source : Toyota April sales rise 24 percent on big incentives.
Toyota Prius Launched in India
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — The leading car manufacturer Toyota has launched Toyota Prius in India. Toyota Prius is a hybrid as well as eco-friendly car, unveiled in the Delhi Auto Expo 2010. The Prius will be available in two variants — Toyota Prius Z3 and Toyota Prius Z4. Read the full article here.
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Japan’s Pansonic trims quarterly loss to $971 million amid recovery in global sales
Panasonic trims quarterly loss to $971 million
TOKYO – Japanese electronics maker Panasonic says it has reduced its losses for the January-March quarter to just under $1 billion amid a recovery in global sales.
The Osaka-based maker of home electronics like Viera TVs said Friday its loss for the fiscal fourth quarter was 88.9 billion [..] Read the original article: here.
Calif. prosecutors oppose unsealing iPhone warrant details to protect investigation
Prosecutors oppose unsealing iPhone search details
SAN MATEO, Calif. – California prosecutors have opposed unsealing details of a search warrant used in the unfolding iPhone prototype saga, saying it contains the names of two individuals of interest to investigators.
Several media outlets, including The Associated Press, asked a San Mateo judge Thursday to unseal the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Calif. prosecutors oppose unsealing iPhone warrant details to protect investigation.
“Dating site created for fans of Apple products by fans of Apple products”
NEW YORK – A dating site has been created for those who want to share their love for Apple’s Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
Dating site Cupidtino, which describes itself as, “a beautiful new dating site created for fans of Apple products by fans of Apple products”, allows for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : “Dating site created for fans of Apple products by fans of Apple products”.
Florida’s Mike Bennett caught viewing porn on Senate floor
WASHINGTON – Florida State Senator Mike Bennett was caught opening an email containing a picture of partially nude women on his laptop during an abortion debate in the Senate.
Bennett, 65, was captured on video on April 29 looking at pornographic material on his …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Toyota sends US, Canada more devices to read event data recorders
Toyota sends US more devices to read black boxes
DETROIT – Toyota Motor Corp. says it now has 150 devices in North America that can read event data recorders to aid in crash investigations.
Earlier this year, the automaker says it had only one reader in the U.S. The automaker was criticized during congressional hearings …. Original source : Toyota sends US, Canada more devices to read event data recorders.
Lemon Mobile Presents Duo 401
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Mobile phones which were considered a luxury for the mass even a decade back has become a household item. Everyone from ship-owners to Business tycoons rely on mobile phones for communication on the move. The entry of regional players has made mobile telephony even more affordable for the Indian users. …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Lemon Mobile Presents Duo 401.
Real, fake iPads selling like hot cakes in China
NEW DELHI – It has emerged that Apple’s latest gadget, the iPad, is being sought after by many Chinese, who are willing to pay any amount to own one.
New shipments, transported covertly in the bellies of planes from the United States to China, are arriving every …. Source article : Real, fake iPads selling like hot cakes in China.
Nokia 7230 Released In India
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- To counter the threat from the trendy and youth targeted handsets from the stables of LG and Samsung Nokia has unveiled number of trendy handsets in the Indian market. The Nokia 7230 was released in India on the eve of Bengal New Year a few days back. It is …. Read the original article : Nokia 7230 Released In India.
Nokia 6700 Slide Price Rs. 11500 in India
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — World’s leading mobile manufacturer company Nokia has unveiled a new model Nokia 6700 Slider handset. The Slider handset has a sleek design and a touch and feel appearance.
Nokia 6700 Slide mobile phone runs on Symbian S60v3 FP2. The handset features 2.2 inch screen with 320X240 resolution.
The new phone comes with …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Nokia 6700 Slide Now In India
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Finnish mobile handset manufacturer Nokia which once used to be the default choice for most of the buyers is going through troubled times. It lost the Smartphone market to rivals like iPhone and Blackberry and the Korean companies like Samsung and LG are gloving it a run for its … Read more >>.