Monday, July 19, 2010

Gadgetophilia (Gadgets) – Weekly Newsletter for July 12-19, 2010

Monday, July 19, 2010


Government says Toyota investigation ongoing, no conclusions readed yet about acceleration

Gov’t has reached no conclusions in Toyota case

WASHINGTON – The government says it hasn’t reached any conclusions about whether Toyota drivers may be to blame for their vehicles suddenly accelerating.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Wednesday its engineers continue to investigate possible causes of sudden acceleration in Toyotas along with the National Academy of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Government says Toyota investigation ongoing, no conclusions readed yet about acceleration.

Report: Motorola in talks with Nokia Siemens over telecom-equipment business

Report: Motorola in talks with Nokia Siemens

NEW YORK – Motorola Inc. is in talks with Nokia Siemens Networks to sell off its telecommunication equipment business, according to a report citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
A Motorola spokeswoman declined to comment Wednesday morning.
The Wall Street Journal said the companies are discussing terms, and citing an … Original article on : Report: Motorola in talks with Nokia Siemens over telecom-equipment business.

Toyota won’t release findings of its acceleration probe until gov’t investigations are done

Toyota says acceleration probe far from finished
NEW YORK – Toyota Motor Corp. does not plan to release the results of its probe into complaints of unintended acceleration until the government finishes its own investigations, a Toyota spokesman said Thursday.
Toyota is “not anywhere near close” to drawing any firm conclusions from its examination of … Read more : Toyota won’t release findings of its acceleration probe until gov’t investigations are done.

Apple to hold press conference on iPhone 4 antenna trouble on Friday

Apple to address iPhone troubles on Friday
NEW YORK – Apple says it will hold a press conference on Friday to discuss the latest iPhone model, which has been beset by complaints about its antenna.
On Monday, Consumer Reports said careful testing has confirmed user reports that holding the phone over a particular spot drastically … Read : Apple to hold press conference on iPhone 4 antenna trouble on Friday.

Some details on Apple’s plans to give out free iPhone cases to ease reception problem

Apple’s iPhone 4 case giveaway at a glance

A few questions and answers about Apple Inc.’s decision to give iPhone 4 buyers a free case:
Q: Why is Apple doing this?
A: The iPhone 4 was redesigned. A steel band that runs around the phone acts as its antenna. Some people say calls disconnect when they accidentally cover …. Original article  : Some details on Apple’s plans to give out free iPhone cases to ease reception problem.

Summary Box: Apple to give iPhone 4 buyers free case, refund for ‘Bumpers,’ through Sept. 30

Summary Box: Apple’s free iPhone 4 case giveaway
CASE CLOSED: Apple says it will give everyone who buys an iPhone 4 through Sept. 30 a free case. People who already bought one of the company’s $29 “Bumper” cases can get a refund. Apple will let people sign up on its website late next week.
DEATH [..] Read the original article: here.

Toyota, Tesla plan to develop electric RAV4 crossover, begin selling it in 2012

Toyota, Tesla plan to build electric RAV4 in 2012
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Toyota Motor Corp. and electric vehicle upstart Tesla Motors Inc. say they’ll work together to develop an electric version of Toyota’s RAV4 small crossover vehicle.
Tesla will develop the electric power system for the RAV4, which looks a small sport utility vehicle …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

More than 277 million Chinese have access to third-generation network

BEIJING – The increasing popularity of devices such as the iPhone and the expansion of the third-generation network have divulged more than 277 million people to access the internet via their phones in China by the end of June, representing more than 65 percent of China’s 420 million Internet users.

According to the China Daily, …. Source article  : More than 277 million Chinese have access to third-generation network.

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