iPhone 4 Recall: Is it true?

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – iPhone 4 problems have shown up on very first day of its launch and it seems that people are demanding a recall of the iPhone 4 to fix the problems. iPhone 4 recall is a trending topic on Google as many people are searching for the news about the iPhone … Read more >>>.

iPhone 4 Recall: Is it true?

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) – iPhone 4 problems have shown up on very first day of its launch and it seems that people are demanding a recall of the iPhone 4 to fix the problems. iPhone 4 recall is a trending topic on Google as many people are searching for the news about the iPhone … Read more >>>.

Toyota to recall 17,000 Lexus hybrids over fuel spills during crash tests

Toyota to recall Lexus hybrid over fuel spills
WASHINGTON – Toyota say it is recalling 17,000 Lexus luxury hybrids after testing showed that fuel can spill during a rear end crash.
Toyota says tests conducted for the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration found that fuel leaked during a rear impact crash on a 2010 HS250h …. Source  : Toyota to recall 17,000 Lexus hybrids over fuel spills during crash tests.

Summary Box: Some Apple fans report gripping sides of new iPhone 4 can affect calls

Summary Box: Holding iPhone 4 can affect calls
HARD TO HANDLE: Some early buyers of Apple Inc.’s new iPhone 4 say holding the smart phone in a certain way causes the number of “bars” to plummet. Some say gripping the phone causes it to disconnect mid-call.
BLAME THE REDESIGN: Apple’s fourth-generation iPhone has a stainless … Read more : Summary Box: Some Apple fans report gripping sides of new iPhone 4 can affect calls.

iPhone 4 Problems Show Up on the very first day of its launch

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) The iPhone 4 is officially launched today and it is barely in the hands of the consumers but some problems with the new iPhone 4 have started to show up. The biggest complaint of them all is the reception issue when the phone is held by its metal antenna band. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : iPhone 4 Problems Show Up on the very first day of its launch.

iPhone 4 Activation

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) Today June 24, 2010 is the official release date of the iPhone 4 but some have already received their iPhone 4 and many of them are facing a problem with the iPhone 4 activation. With our previous experience we know that the AT&T and Apple activation systems tend to get …. Source  : iPhone 4 Activation.

Body Bug: Gadget to Count Calories Burned

Are you worried about your ever increasing weight? Does your flab stinging you all the time? Let’s shed off all your anxiousness because overweight has gotten an any solution with Body Bug.
Body Bug is a magic gadget that helps you monitor your body weight continuously. It measures how much calories you are burning during …. Source  : Body Bug: Gadget to Count Calories Burned.

Jimmy Kimmel’s webcam show is no hi-def affair, but his laptop computer gets it on the air

Jimmy Kimmel’s webcam show is no hi-def affair
NEW YORK – ABC late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel has gotten down to basics with a show he recorded on his laptop computer.
Kimmel’s webcam experiment in network TV on Tuesday night was prompted by a power outage that knocked out the equipment in his Hollywood studio … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Jimmy Kimmel’s webcam show is no hi-def affair, but his laptop computer gets it on the air.

Summary Box: The print magazine is no more, but the Gourmet brand is returning as an app

Summary Box: Gourmet brand returns as an app
GOURMET’S BACK: Conde Nast said Tuesday it will bring the recently shuttered Gourmet magazine back to life in a new form on mobile gadgets like Apple Inc.’s iPad.
APP HAPPY: The move is another bet by Conde Nast on the world of apps – the mobile software … Read more >>.

British awards’ nominations begin

LONDON – The 2010 Rory Peck Awards, sponsored by Sony Professional, has opened for nominations to honour global excellence in freelance news and current affairs camerawork.

These are the only awards dedicated to the work of professional freelance camerapersons and welcome entries from all over the world.
The London-based Rory Peck Trust was established …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : British awards’ nominations begin.

Motorola buying back $362 million worth of bonds, bringing total to $500 million

Motorola buying back $362 million worth of bonds
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – The phone maker Motorola Inc. said Tuesday it is buying back $361.8 million worth of its outstanding bonds.
The company said debt holders offered to sell back roughly $400 million under the terms of Motorola’s “Dutch Auction” tender offer. Under such an auction bond … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Motorola buying back $362 million worth of bonds, bringing total to $500 million.

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.

Toyota says 270,000 vehicles globally, including Lexus, have faulty engines

Toyota says 270,000 vehicles have faulty engines
TOKYO – Toyota Motor Corp. says around 270,000 vehicles sold worldwide, including luxury Lexus sedans, have faulty engines. It did not say whether it would recall the vehicles.
The world’s biggest automaker said Thursday the faulty engines could stall while the vehicles were moving.
Of the 270,000 vehicles, around … Read : Toyota says 270,000 vehicles globally, including Lexus, have faulty engines.

Apple goes beyond ‘avoid holding it in that way,’ seeks to hire antenna engineers for iPhone

Calling all antenna engineers: Apple needs you
CUPERTINO, Calif. – Wanted: Three geniuses to improve iPhone antennas.
According to job postings spotted by a reader of technology blog Slashdot, Apple Inc. is hiring engineers to refine iPhone and iPad antennas.
This wouldn’t be notable except that the redesigned iPhone has something of an antenna problem. Holding …. Source  : Apple goes beyond ‘avoid holding it in that way,’ seeks to hire antenna engineers for iPhone.

Motorola will get a name change after splitting off its cell phone business

Motorola to change corporate name after split
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Motorola Inc. said Thursday it plans to change its name to Motorola Solutions Inc. after it splits off its cell phone business into a separate company.
The cell phone and TV set-top box businesses will operate as Motorola Mobility.
The divisions that will operate under the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Motorola will get a name change after splitting off its cell phone business.

Tesla Motors says a new Roadster to debut at California, Denmark stores

Tesla Motors to make new Roadster version
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors said Thursday that it will start selling a new version of its Roadster sports car at stores in Denmark and California.

Tesla said the Roadster 2.5 includes features like a new front fascia and rear diffuser, better seats and a large [..] Read the original article: here.

Lexus luxury vehicles included in recall for possible engine problems

A list of Lexus luxury vehicles involved in recall

Lexus, Toyota Motor Corp.’s luxury brand, is recalling seven models equipped with 4.6- and 5.0-liter V8 and 3.5-liter V6 engines because in rare cases the motors can stop while the sedans are in operation. Affected models are:
- 2007 and 2008 GS 350
- 2007 and 2008 GS 450h …. Original source  : Lexus luxury vehicles included in recall for possible engine problems.

Best Buy employee suspended after posting snarky videos poking fun at iPhone zealots

Worker in trouble for snarky iPhone-Evo video
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A 25-year-old Best Buy employee near Kansas City has been suspended from his job after posting snarky online videos poking fun at zealots of the iPhone and the Evo phone.
Brian Maupin has been selling phones at Best Buy in Independence, Mo., since 2007. …. Source article  : Best Buy employee suspended after posting snarky videos poking fun at iPhone zealots.

NHTSA investigating Mazda, BMW for possible problem causing loss of power steering

Govt investigating Mazda, BMW for steering loss

WASHINGTON – The government is opening investigations into possible power steering problems in Mazda3 passenger cars and BMW Z4 sports cars.
The investigations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration involve more than 290,000 Mazda3s from the 2007-2009 model years and nearly 50,000 Z4s from the 2003-2005 model years.
NHTSA (NIT’-sa) …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : NHTSA investigating Mazda, BMW for possible problem causing loss of power steering.

Apple finds that iPhone 4 overreports signal strength; holding it wrong still a problem

Apple ’stunned’ to find flaw in iPhone 4
NEW YORK – Apple says it is “stunned” to find that its latest iPhone model uses a “completely wrong” formula to show how many bars of signal strength it’s getting.
Apple says that’s the reason users have been reporting big drops in signal strength when holding the …. Source  : Apple finds that iPhone 4 overreports signal strength; holding it wrong still a problem.