Tarzan among the first mass marketed figures, says Canadian academic

WASHINGTON – As soon as a Disney blockbuster is out these days, its characters seem to be everywhere – in comics, toys, books and video games. But this marketing strategy is now new. Tarzan’s creator Edgar Rice Burroughs was instrumental in helping invent the media blitz.

“He was a very canny marketer and publicist. Tarzan was … Read more >>>.

Pro Arctic Laser Amidst Controversy

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- George Lucas the creator of Star Wars is furious with a laser company as it is making a gadget that is very similar in appearance to the lightsaber used in his iconic sci fi series. Wicked Lasers, based in Hong Kong has got a letter from the Lucasfilm Ltd. If …. Source  : Pro Arctic Laser Amidst Controversy.

Samsung Electronics Unveils New Laptops

UNITED KINGDOM (GaeaTimes.com)- Korea based Electronics giant Samsung Electronics has launched a new series of laptops to stretched its portfolio in the UK. The state of the art Q series laptop from Samsung has lifestyle features, HD LED screens and premium lifestyle features. The laptops will also be launched globally. The models are Q530, …. Original article  : Samsung Electronics Unveils New Laptops.

Volkswagen Vento to be Launched in August in India

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — While the entire country is protesting against the hike in fuel prices, and owner of the vehicles got really a serious issue to worry about, another new car made its way. It’s Volkswagen Vento, a premium sedan from German automaker Volkswagen, that hit the automobile industry today.
Volkswagen Vento will …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Reliance Presents New Android Phone

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The CDMA mobile users always have a grudge about the dearth of handsets they have in India. Compared to them the GSM service users easily get access to a plethora of latest handsets. Even though the choices of handsets offered by leading CDMA service providers in India namely Tata Indicom and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Reliance Presents New Android Phone.

Review: ‘Crackdown 2??? crashes to Earth with stale, repetitive action

Review: Stale ‘Crackdown 2′ crashes to Earth
The protagonist of “Crackdown 2″ (Microsoft, for the Xbox 360, $59.99) is a SWAT cop whose most distinctive skill is a vertical leap that lets him scale the sides of skyscrapers. However, once you’re 20 stories high, you’ll discover that most of the buildings in Pacific City …. Source  : Review: ‘Crackdown 2′ crashes to Earth with stale, repetitive action.

Reliance Presents New Android Phone

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The CDMA mobile users always have a grudge about the dearth of handsets they have in India. Compared to them the GSM service users easily get access to a plethora of latest handsets. Even though the choices of handsets offered by leading CDMA service providers in India namely Tata Indicom and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Reliance Presents New Android Phone.

Review: ‘Crackdown 2??? crashes to Earth with stale, repetitive action

Review: Stale ‘Crackdown 2′ crashes to Earth
The protagonist of “Crackdown 2″ (Microsoft, for the Xbox 360, $59.99) is a SWAT cop whose most distinctive skill is a vertical leap that lets him scale the sides of skyscrapers. However, once you’re 20 stories high, you’ll discover that most of the buildings in Pacific City …. Source  : Review: ‘Crackdown 2′ crashes to Earth with stale, repetitive action.

Pro Arctic Laser Amidst Controversy

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- George Lucas the creator of Star Wars is furious with a laser company as it is making a gadget that is very similar in appearance to the lightsaber used in his iconic sci fi series. Wicked Lasers, based in Hong Kong has got a letter from the Lucasfilm Ltd. If … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pro Arctic Laser Amidst Controversy.

Samsung Electronics Unveils New Laptops

UNITED KINGDOM (GaeaTimes.com)- Korea based Electronics giant Samsung Electronics has launched a new series of laptops to stretched its portfolio in the UK. The state of the art Q series laptop from Samsung has lifestyle features, HD LED screens and premium lifestyle features. The laptops will also be launched globally. The models are Q530, …. Read the original article  : Samsung Electronics Unveils New Laptops.

Volkswagen Vento to be Launched in August in India

NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — While the entire country is protesting against the hike in fuel prices, and owner of the vehicles got really a serious issue to worry about, another new car made its way. It’s Volkswagen Vento, a premium sedan from German automaker Volkswagen, that hit the automobile industry today.
Volkswagen Vento will …. Read the original article  : Volkswagen Vento to be Launched in August in India.

Tarzan among the first mass marketed figures, says Canadian academic

WASHINGTON – As soon as a Disney blockbuster is out these days, its characters seem to be everywhere – in comics, toys, books and video games. But this marketing strategy is now new. Tarzan’s creator Edgar Rice Burroughs was instrumental in helping invent the media blitz.

“He was a very canny marketer and publicist. Tarzan was …. Source  : Tarzan among the first mass marketed figures, says Canadian academic.

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 …. Original article  : 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  : 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) … Read : 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 …. Original source  : Apple finds that iPhone 4 overreports signal strength; holding it wrong still a problem.

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 …. Read the original article  : 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 …. Source  : Tesla Motors says a new Roadster to debut at California, Denmark stores.

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 more : 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 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Apple goes beyond ‘avoid holding it in that way,’ seeks to hire antenna engineers for iPhone.

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. … Read more >>.

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 … Original source 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 … Read more »».

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 …. Original source  : Meet the teen Spiderman fan who climbs walls using a self-invented gadget.