Gadgetophilia (Gadgets) – Weekly Newsletter for July 19-26, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Motorola’s 4 parts, soon to part 3 ways
Motorola’s 4 parts, soon to part 3 ways
Motorola Inc. is made up of the following units:
Enterprise Mobility – Makes police radios, bar-code scanners and other equipment for government and corporate clients. It had $1.69 billion in revenue in the first quarter and operating earnings of $141 million. This unit will be called Motorola Solutions when … Read more : Motorola’s 4 parts, soon to part 3 ways.
Summary Box: Motorola’s path to breakup
Summary Box: Motorola’s path to breakup
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Motorola is getting closer to splitting itself up, with the announcement of a deal to sell its Networks division to Nokia Siemens Networks. Next year, the remainder of Motorola is splitting into two companies.
WHY IT’S HAPPENING: The Networks division was too small to cut it in …. Source : Summary Box: Motorola’s path to breakup.
Nokia Siemens Networks to acquire majority of Motorola’s network operations for $1.2 billion
Nokia Siemens buys Motorola networks
HELSINKI – Nokia Siemens Networks says it will acquire the majority of Motorola’s wireless operations in a $1.2 billion deal.
The company says the deal is “expected to significantly strengthen Nokia Siemens Networks’ presence globally, particularly in the United States and Japan.”
The deal was expected to be completed by … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nokia Siemens Networks to acquire majority of Motorola’s network operations for $1.2 billion.
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 … Read more >>>.
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 …. Original article : Summary Box: Apple to give iPhone 4 buyers free case, refund for ‘Bumpers,’ through Sept. 30.
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 …. Original article : Toyota, Tesla plan to develop electric RAV4 crossover, begin selling it in 2012.
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 : Gaea News Network.
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 …. Source article on Gaea Times at : 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 …. Source article : Apple to hold press conference on iPhone 4 antenna trouble on Friday.
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 …. Read the original article : here.
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 source : Report: Motorola in talks with Nokia Siemens over telecom-equipment business.
Micromax Q6 Qwerty Phone Launched
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Until a few years back the few mobile handset makers like Nokia, Motorola and Samsung used to dominate the Indian mobile handset market. However, the last few years have witnessed the growth and rise of the regional mobile manufacturers and these companies have helped in taking mobile commendation to interior … Original source on Gaea Times at : Micromax Q6 Qwerty Phone Launched.
Microsoft to sell Kinect controller for $150, bundle with new entry-level Xbox, game for $300
Microsoft to sell Kinect controller for $150
NEW YORK – Microsoft says its Kinect motion-sensing game controller will cost $150 when it goes on sale Nov. 4.
The Kinect system recognizes users’ gestures and voices, so you can control on-screen characters in racing, action and sports games simply by speaking or moving your body. It … Read more >>.
Motorola’s 4 parts, soon to part 3 ways
Motorola’s 4 parts, soon to part 3 ways
Motorola Inc. is made up of the following units:
Enterprise Mobility – Makes police radios, bar-code scanners and other equipment for government and corporate clients. It had $1.69 billion in revenue in the first quarter and operating earnings of $141 million. This unit will be called Motorola …. Read the original article : Motorola’s 4 parts, soon to part 3 ways.
Summary Box: Motorola’s path to breakup
Summary Box: Motorola’s path to breakup
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Motorola is getting closer to splitting itself up, with the announcement of a deal to sell its Networks division to Nokia Siemens Networks. Next year, the remainder of Motorola is splitting into two companies.
WHY IT’S HAPPENING: The Networks division was too small to cut it in …. Original source : Summary Box: Motorola’s path to breakup.
Nokia Siemens Networks to acquire majority of Motorola’s network operations for $1.2 billion
Nokia Siemens buys Motorola networks
HELSINKI – Nokia Siemens Networks says it will acquire the majority of Motorola’s wireless operations in a $1.2 billion deal.
The company says the deal is “expected to significantly strengthen Nokia Siemens Networks’ presence globally, particularly in the United States and Japan.”
The deal was expected to be completed by …. Original article : Nokia Siemens Networks to acquire majority of Motorola’s network operations for $1.2 billion.
Toyota India Blazes Diesel Ditto of Corolla Altis
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com) — Toyota is finally up with the release of the diesel equivalent of Corolla Altis. It is supposed to have the latest in Diesel technology. So, those of you were not interested in diesel engines previously, can look forward to something different now.
The car will facilitate the latest trends in design. …. Source article : Toyota India Blazes Diesel Ditto of Corolla Altis.
10 Best Digital SLR Cameras (DSLRs) for 2010
KOLKATA, INDIA (Gaeatimes.com) — Being photogenic does not come only with steady hands. Your eye shows the way to a Photogenic picture but your Camera paves the road. With all the mind boggling technology coming into Photography, the cameras today have started to possess inevitable dominance over the picture you shoot.
Upcoming hottest trends are [..] Read the original article: here.
Pros and Cons of Pump Action Versus Semi-Automatic Shotgun
Nothing ’screams’ power more than a shotgun! A clean shot to the targets head is enough to send the little pieces of his brain flying everywhere. So if you want to get
to know this short range power-house of a weapon and compare the different types of shotgun available today look no further! We have prepared …. Source : Pros and Cons of Pump Action Versus Semi-Automatic Shotgun.
Motorola Unveils New Handsets
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Motorola once used to be the second most popular and largest selling handset company in India. However, it failed to retain the popularity it achieved with is uber cool MotoRazr series a few years back and then began its downslide. It was overshadowed by emerging Korean players like LG and …. Read the original article : Motorola Unveils New Handsets.
Olive Pad Landing In India
NEW DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- There are a number of companies that are launching their own tablet and internet access devices with touch screen capabilities following the line of iPad. Those who cannot afford Apple’s touch screen internet tablet will soon get spoiled for choice. The Indian tech lovers who are longing for their own … Original article on : Olive Pad Landing In India.