Gadgetophilia (Gadgets) – Weekly Newsletter for August 23-30, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Research in Motion to Update BlackBerry Store
Research in Motion has released a new update to its BlackBerry Store, BlackBerry App World 2.0. The features to be included are a new option to pay along with tacked on search functionality.
RIM wants to pick up the pieces if they really want to compete with the iPhone App Store, Android Market. As the …. Original article : Research in Motion to Update BlackBerry Store.
Dell Hits the Smartphone Market with Thunder
After gaining immense popularity with their notebooks, Dell is expected to enter the smartphone business with its upcoming release the Dell Thunder Android.
Already a sneak peek video has been made available as a part of the marketing issue. Dell is taking things slow and steady it seems. The phones are supposed to run on Android …. Source article : Dell Hits the Smartphone Market with Thunder.
M16: Facts and Features
This is the Caliber 5.56 mm Rifle that is most common with the United States military. The U.S. Army has been powered by M16 since the 1963 jungle warfare in South Vietnam.
The M16 is the U.S. designation for AR-15. This is a is a lightweight, 5.56 mm, air-cooled, gas-operated, magazine-fed assault rifle. It comes … Read more >>.
Summary Box: US regulators upgrade probe into engine stalling in 2005-2007 Corolla, Matrix
Summary Box: US steps up Corolla stalling probe
THE INVESTIGATION: U.S. safety regulators have intensified their investigation into complaints of engine stalling in 2005-2007 Toyota Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks. The probe covers 1.8 million vehicles.
THE TARGET: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking at two possible causes behind the stalling: Improper coating on circuit … Read more »»».
Summary Box: Toshiba developing 3-D televisions that don’t require special glasses
Summary Box: Toshiba developing no-glasses 3-D TVs
THE PRODUCT: Japanese electronics maker Toshiba Corp. is developing technology for a 3-D television that won’t require special glasses.
3-D TODAY: Mainstream 3-D TVs now on sale require glasses, though there are already screens that don’t require glasses, mainly intended for store displays. They require the viewer to …. Original source : Summary Box: Toshiba developing 3-D televisions that don’t require special glasses.
Kodak Pulse: 10-inches Memento
Kodak’s Pulse Digital Photo Frame has grown inches big. This time it comes with a 10 inch display.
You gotta shed $ 199.95 to bag this tool. Though it is kinda costly for just a photo frame but then the elegance should also be taken into count. If you are concerned with budget and still …. Original article : Kodak Pulse: 10-inches Memento.
Its Not a Pill it’s a Pillete !
In an era when cutting edge tools are followed by bleeding edge ones, innovations take place day in day out. Each day marks the dawn of a brand new technology.
With Bluetooth hitting the market, we entered a wire-free world. But, often the mass of the bluetooth gadgets were an issue. Over the years bluetooth …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Its Not a Pill it’s a Pillete !.
Steelcase Node desk Chairs: Re-defining Schooldays
Yes Sir, right you are! This is a versatile tool designed to comfort you at your school.
Gone are the days when desks centered the quarrel among children as to who will be sitting where. Teachers often complained with the sitting postures.
Guess what, the Steelcase Node desk Chairs are here to put an end to …. Original article : Steelcase Node desk Chairs: Re-defining Schooldays.
iPad: Bigger and Better
Size does matter, doesn’t it? Well, think like a sumo. Having those huge fingertips can be embarrassing if given a touch-phone to be used. Even endless efforts would run in vain.
So, what to do? Will our big brothers not take the taste of smartphones? Why not? What’s the iPad for? Reportedly, Japan’s sumo association … Read more : iPad: Bigger and Better.
Pentagon: foreign spy agency flash drive caused worst computer breach in 2008 in Middle East
Pentagon computers attacked with flash drive
WASHINGTON – The Pentagon says a foreign spy agency pulled off the most serious breach of Defense Department computer networks ever by inserting a flash drive into a U.S. military laptop.
The previously classified incident took place in 2008 in the Middle East and was disclosed in a magazine article by … Read more »»».
Livescribe Echo Smartpen: Changing the Way you Write
NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com) — You draw a piano keyboard on a piece of paper. You tap the piano buttons with tip of the pen. The piano plays as you tap the hand-drawn piano on paper. “Gosh!!! What’s this nonsense?” Perhaps, that’s what you think! But, all that nonsense makes sense when you have a …. Source : Livescribe Echo Smartpen: Changing the Way you Write.
Brit women love geeks who knows how to fix things
LONDON – A new UK study has revealed that women are more attracted to men who know gadgets and technology well than the ones who are obsessed with keeping themselves fit.
In a survey of as many as 3,000 women, almost three quarters said they would not go for a muscley bloke who was …. Source : Gaea News Network.
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.
Mario Bros ‘Greatest Video Game Ever’
LONDON – Super Mario Bros has been named the ‘Greatest Video Game Ever’.
In the game, Italian plumber Mario and brother Luigi must negotiate the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue Princess Toadstool from the clutches of evil Bowser.
The game topped a top-20 list compiled by a poll of 2,000 gamers.
More than 40 million copies have been …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Mario Bros ‘Greatest Video Game Ever’.
Gramin-Asus nuvifone A50 Smartphone to Revolutionize Location Technology
As Gramin and ASUS claim, their joint effort nuvifone A50 will set new standards for location technology that smartphone arena has ever seen. The smartphone runs Android OS and compliments the custom, finger-friendly UI. A50 offers 4GB of internal storage with microSD expansion. It has a typical accelerometer that allows usual portrait to landscape …. Original source : Gramin-Asus nuvifone A50 Smartphone to Revolutionize Location Technology.
Tony Blair’s son asked him: Who do you love more, Blackberry or me?
LONDON – Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has in an interview revealed that his globetrotting has left him missing his family, especially his 10-year-old son Leo.
According to the Calcalist Hebrew language business daily, Blair, 57, said that his Blackberry has become the world to him, so much so that his son asked him whom … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Tony Blair’s son asked him: Who do you love more, Blackberry or me?.
RIM looks for “industry forum” to deal with BlackBerry spat with India
WASHINGTON – With only five days left to reach an agreement before the Indian government bans its flagship services, Research In Motion (RIM), the Canadian maker of BlackBerry, is reaching out to form an “industry forum” of technology and communications players to work with the government.
RIM and the Indian government are holding last-minute talks ahead …. Read the original article : RIM looks for “industry forum” to deal with BlackBerry spat with India.
Mario Bros ‘Greatest Video Game Ever’
LONDON – Super Mario Bros has been named the ‘Greatest Video Game Ever’.
In the game, Italian plumber Mario and brother Luigi must negotiate the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue Princess Toadstool from the clutches of evil Bowser.
The game topped a top-20 list compiled by a poll of 2,000 gamers.
More than 40 million copies have been …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Mario Bros ‘Greatest Video Game Ever’.
Gramin-Asus nuvifone A50 Smartphone to Revolutionize Location Technology
As Gramin and ASUS claim, their joint effort nuvifone A50 will set new standards for location technology that smartphone arena has ever seen. The smartphone runs Android OS and compliments the custom, finger-friendly UI. A50 offers 4GB of internal storage with microSD expansion. It has a typical accelerometer that allows usual portrait to landscape …. Original source : Gramin-Asus nuvifone A50 Smartphone to Revolutionize Location Technology.
Tony Blair’s son asked him: Who do you love more, Blackberry or me?
LONDON – Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has in an interview revealed that his globetrotting has left him missing his family, especially his 10-year-old son Leo.
According to the Calcalist Hebrew language business daily, Blair, 57, said that his Blackberry has become the world to him, so much so that his son asked him whom … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Tony Blair’s son asked him: Who do you love more, Blackberry or me?.
RIM looks for “industry forum” to deal with BlackBerry spat with India
WASHINGTON – With only five days left to reach an agreement before the Indian government bans its flagship services, Research In Motion (RIM), the Canadian maker of BlackBerry, is reaching out to form an “industry forum” of technology and communications players to work with the government.
RIM and the Indian government are holding last-minute talks ahead …. Read the original article : RIM looks for “industry forum” to deal with BlackBerry spat with India.
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 …. Original article : 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 …. Read the original article : here.
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 … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pre-orders for Samsung Fascinate Starts from August 29.
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 : Netflix Now at an iPhone Near You.
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. …. Original article on Gaea Times at : 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 >>.
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 : Canon EOS 60D will be Available from October 2010.
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 …. Source : Gaea News Network.
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 on Gaea Times at : Iranian journalist sues Nokia after call lands him in jail.
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 : 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 >>>.
Kodak Pulse: 10-inches Memento
Kodak’s Pulse Digital Photo Frame has grown inches big. This time it comes with a 10 inch display.
You gotta shed $ 199.95 to bag this tool. Though it is kinda costly for just a photo frame but then the elegance should also be taken into count. If you are concerned with budget and still … Read more >>.
Its Not a Pill it’s a Pillete !
In an era when cutting edge tools are followed by bleeding edge ones, innovations take place day in day out. Each day marks the dawn of a brand new technology.
With Bluetooth hitting the market, we entered a wire-free world. But, often the mass of the bluetooth gadgets were an issue. Over the years bluetooth …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Steelcase Node desk Chairs: Re-defining Schooldays
Yes Sir, right you are! This is a versatile tool designed to comfort you at your school.
Gone are the days when desks centered the quarrel among children as to who will be sitting where. Teachers often complained with the sitting postures.
Guess what, the Steelcase Node desk Chairs are here to put an end to …. Original source : Steelcase Node desk Chairs: Re-defining Schooldays.
iPad: Bigger and Better
Size does matter, doesn’t it? Well, think like a sumo. Having those huge fingertips can be embarrassing if given a touch-phone to be used. Even endless efforts would run in vain.
So, what to do? Will our big brothers not take the taste of smartphones? Why not? What’s the iPad for? Reportedly, Japan’s sumo association …. Original article on Gaea Times at : iPad: Bigger and Better.
Pentagon: foreign spy agency flash drive caused worst computer breach in 2008 in Middle East
Pentagon computers attacked with flash drive
WASHINGTON – The Pentagon says a foreign spy agency pulled off the most serious breach of Defense Department computer networks ever by inserting a flash drive into a U.S. military laptop.
The previously classified incident took place in 2008 in the Middle East and was disclosed in a magazine article by … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pentagon: foreign spy agency flash drive caused worst computer breach in 2008 in Middle East.