Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Gadgetophilia (Gadgets) – Newsletter for June 30, 2010

Wednesday, June 30, 2010


Insurance now available for iPhones, but is it good deal?

Summary Box: IPhone insurance now available

THE COVERAGE: Asurion’s new policy will cover iPhones that are lost or stolen, or even damaged. That includes cracked screens even if the phone otherwise works.
THE COSTS: $12 a month, with a $199 deductible for the latest model.
THE BOTTOM LINE: Asurion says the insurance offers peace of mind. But Mike … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Insurance now available for iPhones, but is it good deal?.

Terrafugia Transition ‘flying car’ gets go-ahead from US air authorities

WASHINGTON – The Terrafugia Transition, a light aircraft that can convert into a road-legal automobile, is to go into production after being given a special weight exemption by the US Federal Air Authority.

The car is expected to retail at 194,000 dollars.

The aircraft was designed as a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Terrafugia Transition ‘flying car’ gets go-ahead from US air authorities.

PS3 Update 3.40 Released: Whats New?

PlayStation 3 users has much reasons to rejoice. Finally their much awaited PS3 3.40 is out. Sony has unveiled PS3 3.40, a paid service for PS3 owners. The updated version of PS3 software comes with arrays of new features that include revamped Photo Gallery, Video Editor and Uploader, downloading free games, five star rating … Original source on Gaea Times at : PS3 Update 3.40 Released: Whats New?.

Meet the teen Spiderman fan who climbs walls using a self-invented gadget

LONDON – At 13 years old Hibiki Kono may come across as any other superhero fan. But the schoolgoer has proved that his ingenuity sets him apart from other teens – using two 14.98pound Tesco Value vacuum cleaners he has invented a machine that allows him to …. Read the original article  : Meet the teen Spiderman fan who climbs walls using a self-invented gadget.

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