Friday, August 27, 2010

Gadgetophilia (Gadgets) – Newsletter for August 27, 2010

Friday, August 27, 2010


Garmin Nuvi Recall Creates Sensation

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Garmin known as one of the most popular GPS device manufacturers is recalling almost 1.25 devices and the news has created sensation. The Garmin Nuvi devices are being recalled owing to an overheating problem. The recall is a recent one and it has made the owners of the devices worried. 800000 … Read : Garmin Nuvi Recall Creates Sensation.

What does a Keyboard gotta do with a Remote ?

Hope you have heard of the dish net services that lets you access Internet through your television? Well, if not then wats the problem. I already told you.
Now, TiVo comes up with a Slide Remote with QWERTY Keyboard. Isn’t that interesting? Now, even when watching the television you can address to those important business …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : What does a Keyboard gotta do with a Remote ?.

Pre-orders for Samsung Fascinate Starts from August 29

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Samsung has announced that Samsung Fascinate will be available for pre-order at Best Buy starting August 29. Those who are members of the Best Buy Reward Zone, meanwhile, can reserve the new Verizon smartphone on Aug. 27. Pre-orders will be accepted at Best Buy stores and Best Buy Mobile standalone … Read more »»».

Netflix Now at an iPhone Near You

SAN FRANSISCO (GaeaTimes.com) — Just as Google tried to take Android Phones to a new level with Free Gmail Calls, Apple has decided to up the ante. Apple’s proprietary iPad had Netflix support, but it was conspicuous by its absence for the iPhone.
Now streaming high quality movies to the iPhone is only an … Read more »».

As Toyota recalls 1.13 million more cars, a look at its other major recalls in the last year

Key Toyota recalls in the last year
Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it is recalling 1.33 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks because their engines might stall. The automaker has recalled 10 million vehicles worldwide in the past year for various safety issues. These are the dates of some its key recalls.
Oct. …. Source article  : As Toyota recalls 1.13 million more cars, a look at its other major recalls in the last year.

Toyota issues recall of 1.1 million Corollas, Matrixes to address possible engine stalling

Toyota recalls 1.1 million Corollas, Matrixes
TOYOTA RECALL: Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it is recalling 1.13 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks from the 2005-2008 model years because their engines may stall. Three accidents and one minor injury may be related to the recall.
TOYOTA’S TROUBLES: Toyota has recalled more … Read more : Toyota issues recall of 1.1 million Corollas, Matrixes to address possible engine stalling.

Canon EOS 60D will be Available from October 2010

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — Canon, the leading Camera Manufacturer has brought yet another great SLR in its array. It’s the latest high-end Digital SLR from the focal giant. Sources say that the 60D will be replacing the old 50D, when it becomes commercially available in October 2010.
The 60D comes with an 18 Megapixel CMOS … Read more >>.

DoT wants technical solution for interception, monitoring of Blackberry services

NEW DELHI – The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed all telecom service providers to ensure that a technical solution for interception and monitoring of Blackberry services in readable format is made available to the Law Enforcing Agencies by August 31, 2010.

Minister of …. Read the original article  : DoT wants technical solution for interception, monitoring of Blackberry services.

Iranian journalist sues Nokia after call lands him in jail

LONDON – An Iranian journalist is suing cell phone manufacturer Nokia, which helped Iranian authorities to track him down and put him behind bars.

Isa Saharkhiz was captured and sent to jail more than a year ago, and his family says has broken ribs from his severe beatings, reports the Herald …. Read the original article  : here.

Brit teen warned by docs over his daily 15-hour Xbox habit

LONDON – A British teenager has been warned by doctors that his daily 15 hours binge on video games could seriously damage his health.

Doctors fear console addict Zach Richardson could be doing himself serious harm as he …. Read the original article  : Brit teen warned by docs over his daily 15-hour Xbox habit.

Texas man on vacation uses iPhone app to watch burglary at his home

MELBOURNE – A Texas man used an iPhone application to watch crook raid his own home while he was on vacation in Connecticut 2,414km away.

Vince Hunter said the 4.99 dollars iPhone app, called iCam, notified him … Read more : Texas man on vacation uses iPhone app to watch burglary at his home.

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