Gadgetophilia (Gadgets) – Weekly Newsletter for May 24-31, 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010
Couple survive after car plummets down 300 ft!
LONDON – A couple survived miraculously despite plunging down 300 feet in a ravine – in an open top sports car.
The car landed in a pool below a waterfall on all four wheels and started to sink, but the couple freed themselves before they were airlifted to hospital.
Their BMW convertible had plummeted nose-first down the … Read more : Couple survive after car plummets down 300 ft!.
WalMart iPhone 3GS at $97
San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) If you ever had a wish to buy an iPhone, this is perhaps the best time you should commit yourself for the iPhone purchase as WalMart is giving away iPhone 3GS at a bargain price tag of $97. The sale is staring today for a brand new entry level 16 … Read more : WalMart iPhone 3GS at $97.
Toyota halts sale of Lexus LS sedan as it awaits part to fix problem with steering system
Toyota stops sale of Lexus LS as it awaits part
NEW YORK – Toyota Motor Corp. has stopped sales of the Lexus LS sedan for about three weeks while it works to get parts to dealers to fix a problem with the vehicle’s steering system, a spokesman said Monday.
Toyota on Friday recalled about 3,800 … Read more : Toyota halts sale of Lexus LS sedan as it awaits part to fix problem with steering system.
Nokia to run Yahoo maps in global partnership, Yahoo to provide e-mail, chat on Nokia phones
Nokia to run Yahoo’s maps in global partnership
NEW YORK – Nokia will run maps and navigation services for Yahoo on both phones and computers.
The two companies announced a worldwide partnership Monday. Yahoo Inc. will provide e-mail and chat services on Nokia Corp. phones. The services will be co-branded.
Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz says location …. Source article : Nokia to run Yahoo maps in global partnership, Yahoo to provide e-mail, chat on Nokia phones.
2.7 million gamers go online for first-person shooter ‘Halo: Reach’
2.7 million gamers reach for ‘Halo’
LOS ANGELES – More than 2.7 million people have logged onto the video game “Halo: Reach,” the upcoming prequel to the first-person shooter trilogy starring super-soldier Master Chief.
Developer Bungie Studios announced Monday that players collectively logged more than 16 million hours and more than 1.1 billion virtual kills during the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 2.7 million gamers go online for first-person shooter ‘Halo: Reach’.
Top 10 Laptop Computers in 2010
As we listed up Top 10 laptops in 2009, we are continuing with that effort to bring you the list of top 10 laptops in 2010. With a handful of laptops available in the market, its not an easy task to pick up the best 10. After an extensive research we were able to queue …. Original source : Top 10 Laptop Computers in 2010.
House panel OKs auto safety bill giving gov’t expanded powers in aftermath of Toyota recalls
House panel OKs Toyota-inspired auto safety bill
WASHINGTON – A sweeping plan to strengthen the nation’s auto safety laws in response to Toyota’s large recalls has moved forward in the House.
The legislation was approved Wednesday in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, sending it to the House floor. Lawmakers hope to pass the bill …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Gov’t says 89 reported deaths linked to Toyota unintended acceleration
Gov’t: 89 deaths tied to Toyota acceleration
WASHINGTON – The government says unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles may have been involved in the deaths of 89 people over the past decade.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that from 2000 to mid-May, it had received more than 6,200 complaints involving sudden acceleration in Toyota …. Read the original article : Gov’t says 89 reported deaths linked to Toyota unintended acceleration.
Pak launches avionics production line for JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has started the production of avionics and other important gadgets for the JF-17 Thunder fighter jets.
The equipments for the combat jets would be produced at the Kamra based Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC).
Speaking on the occasion of the launch of the production line for the …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Pak launches avionics production line for JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft.
Pokemon Black and White Legendaries Details
San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) The Japanese and English official websites of Pokemon announced the new fifth generation Pokemon Legendaries after several weeks without any information. The website gave details of two legendary Pokemon and also revealed the release date of the game.
The fifth generation Pokemon or Pokemon Black and White Legendaries were announced on Amazon …. Original source : Pokemon Black and White Legendaries Details.
Top 10 LCD Monitors in India 2010
With manufacturing improvements LCD monitor sizes and features continue to increase, while their prices are dropping. LCD monitor Manufacturers and Retailers attempt to bewitch the audience with rave reviews and descriptions. There is a wide array of LCD monitors for consumers in India to avail. Consumers might be bewildered with the parade of show …. Source article : Top 10 LCD Monitors in India 2010.
US Department of Homeland Security working to detect crime before it happens
Washington, May 28 (ANI): The US Department of Homeland Security is researching whether video game boards, biometric sensors and other high-tech devices can be used to detect distinct non-verbal cues from people who harbor “mal-intent,” or malicious intent.
According to Bob Burns, the department’s deputy chief … Original article on : US Department of Homeland Security working to detect crime before it happens.