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Acer Looks to Android to Boost Handset Sales

In an era where handset makers are venturing into PC production, we have the opposite effect going on with Acer. Until now the company has relied largely on Microsoft's mobile Windows operating system to power its phones by that may soon change thanks to warm reception their Android-powered...

Nokia's 6700 Has Photogs in Mind

Nokia’s forthcoming 6700 looks to combine stylish form with powerful camera functionality. This mobile handset will be available in six color options - pink, red, petrol, blue, aluminum, lime and purple. Perhaps most appealing to customers will be the equipped 5 megapixel camera with Car...

Tijuana on The Caspian: Where Iranians Go For Sin

© teuchterlad Just inside the former Soviet Republic of Azerbaijan, the city of Astara has developed a reputation in recent years as something like the Tijuana of the Caspian. The Atlantic published a short expose' on the city recently, detailing how Iranians cross the border for "sex...

Carmangi's Official Site Launches

You still can’t buy one yet but that hasn’t stopped Carmangi from launching an official website for its forthcoming Android-based Web Station tablet / MID. The unit will feature a 7-inch glass touchscreen and some of the usual goodies like WiFi and GPS capabilities. Powering the tablet...

New HP iPaq Coming to AT&T

AT&T’s latest smartphone comes from HP and wears the iPaq brand label. Calling it the HP iPAQ Glisten, the Windows Mobile 6.5 touch-screen smartphone will be equipped with 3G world capabilities. The Glisten will feature a large, AMOLED touch screen for brighter, more vivid colors and a...

United Airlines Offers Try-Before-You-Buy Wi-Fi

... new account. "Of course this is aimed at getting more people to pay for the service, which costs $12.95 per flight," notes CrunchGear's Matt Burns . "But hey, you can’t turn down f...

Seen that? - Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

... Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix at Hidden Travel Gems Last May, I showed up in Monaco on the day of the Formula 1 Grand Prix sans tickets. I decided to...

RIM & Motorola in the Legal Hot Seat

It seems like no matter what innovations come down the pipe these days, there’s someone else claiming to have invented it first. Such is the case with handset giants RIM and Motorola who find themselves on the receiving end of legal action over visual voicemail. Making the allegations of...

Motorola i410 Coming to Boost Mobile

If you need proof of the slow economy, look no further than the cellular phone industry and the recent resurgence of consumer demand in the prepaid sector. To that end, Boost Mobile, the prepaid phone service business of Sprint Nextel, has recently acquired the Motorola i410 to its growing st...

Seen that? - Strip Searches Limited in The Philippines

... privilege. The request must be [...] Read More Paradise Philippines at Hidden Travel Gems Anybody who has been to the Philippines will atte...

Ten years is two lifetimes for an operating system

...y do and a clear sign of their utility that they are as widely adopted as they are. Google hasn't hidden this problem, or motivation, from anyone, though many seem to be ignoring it. The company f...

A Good Read for the Tech Lover

Well it may not technically be a gadget, it is a book about how gadgets have changed the world we live in. Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Google in a Silicon Valley garage 11 years ago with ambitions of changing the world. Did they succeed? In the opinion of the author, absolutely only t...

Verizon Targets Outdoorsy-Types With Their Latest Phone

Verizon realizes that not all mobile handset users want to simply make and receive phone calls. As such their latest collaborative effort with Casio, a rugged clamshell model will have six operating modes including one tells the user the best time for fishing. Calling the handset the R...

Seen that? - Blogging Explained in Simple Terms

...working on it in Santa Monica and will have 100 by the end of the year. We think we can control the costs," he said. "We can actually [...] Read More Blogging Facts To Go By ...

SmartTurm partners with cloud computing company to offer advanced inventory management solution

...nesses to increase shipment and inventory accuracy while reducing inventory-related labor and carry costs. The combined solution by these companies is intended to cover following areas of function...

Seen that? - Cutting calories part 1

...ie-free romaine lettuce. But quit paying attention for even [...] Read More Starbucks hidden calories at Are you a beauty? There's a gre...

Seen that? - What exactly is a smartphone, and what exactly is a PDA?

...Thanks to liberally-applied blue diamonds (over 50 of them!), the Diamond Crypto Smartphone Project costs over $ 1.3 million, easily a lot more than the Black Diamond. Russian company JSC Ancort and j...

Seen that? - Will Napster 2.0 follow Napster 1.0?

...n. Apple doesn't have an iPod Nano with that little memory. The iPod Shuffle with 512Mb storage costs $69. Napster's 1GB Player costs only $50 with a one year subscription. That [...] Read Mo...

Seen that? - Speed Climbing: An interview with four-time X Games silver medalist Chris Bloch

... INTERESTING. THE X-GAMES [...] Read More Climbing Hawaii's Mauna Kea at Hidden Travel Gems Sure, Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in t...

Cooking on the Road

People and lawmakers complain that drivers don’t need additional distractions from the task at hand and hence love to crack down on talking on the phone, texting, or even putting a cell near one’s head. As such, as hard as it is top believe, one company believes there will be a market for tho...

Cooking on the Road

People and lawmakers complain that drivers don’t need additional distractions from the task at hand and hence love to crack down on talking on the phone, texting, or even putting a cell near one’s head. As such, as hard as it is top believe, one company believes there will be a market for tho...

T-Mobile to offer Prepaid Blackberry Plans

Like the idea of the business-powerhouse applications of the RIM Blackberry but fearful of getting caught up in a huge monthly bill or long-term commitment? T-Mobile understands where you’re coming from and has announced that it will begin selling a prepaid BlackBerry plan that doesn't requir...

Cost cuts hit auditors

...s reported here , warning that accounting firms could sacrifice audit quality when they're cutting costs and scrambling to get more cash in through the door. In fairness, the FRAC didn't find any ev...

Hitachi Offers 2TB Version of its SimpleDrive

Hitachi realizes that there’s no such thing as too much storage space when it comes to external hard drives. The firm has just introduced a 2TB (terabyte) edition of its popular external SimpleDrive, and it also announced that all of its 3.5-inch retail drives are now available in 2TB capaci...

LG's Shine 2 Coming to AT&T

AT&T’s latest handset from LG is set to launch in under a week. The Shine 2, a stainless steel slider with reflective screen and polished round edges, will hit shelves on November 22 for $120. Successor to LG’s original Shine, the Shine 2 makes use of a reflective 2.2-inch screen with "Mul...

Seen that? - Disaster recovery protection for Microsoft Exchange Server - Computerworld

...covery protection for Microsoft Exchange Server - Computerworld: Microsoft Exchange server downtime costs companies millions of dollars a year. Technically savvy IT organizations are therefore working...

Seen that? - Download.com, the Censor

...ss than it does for a seller of DVD's. For example, when iTunes sells a Disney movie online, it costs Apple $12.99 for the movie. Target selling the same movie will be charged $17 or $18 wholesale...

Seen that? - Hotel le Cep in Beaune, France

... Hotel le Cep in Beaune, France at Hidden Travel Gems Beaune, in Burgundy, France is a superb gem of the renowned Burgundy wine region. This Medieva...

Hikari to Release Google Android Tablet

Aside from the obvious iPhone – inspired name, Japanese firm Hikari is set to release a new tablet PC running Google’s Android operating system. Calling it the iFrame, this unit is set to feature a 7-inch touchscreen display, SD memory card slot, and WiFi capabilities (802.11 b/g/n). Oth...

AT&T responds to Verizon’s Ad Campaign

You know ad tactics are getting down and dirty when Verizon’s campaign forces AT&T to take action. AT&T (currently the exclusive domestic carrier of the popular Apple iPhone) says that while they typically don't respond to competitors' advertising, Verizon’s recent ads are so blatantly fals...

Get your game on, CIOs

...anizations. The stories from the ranks continue to tell of IT executives arbitrarily cutting costs without redesigning services, stomping out disruptive technologies at every turn, and generally hunk...

Is China about to collapse?

..... China should allow its currency to appreciate, and bear down on its economy by raising borrowing costs. Both tactics would depress economic growth and risk social unrest, which terrifies a Communis...

Plug Your Phone Into My... Coffee Cup?

If you’re like me, you’ve at some point wondered why nobody thought to include “standard” electrical outlets in your car. The bad news is that there’s no solid answer to this question. The good news is that someone out there with more technical knowledge (and motivation) has decided to do ...

Motorola's New Handset Built to Military Spec

Motorola’s latest handset looks to appeal to those users who make a habit out of destroying their phone. Calling it the Quantico, it features an exterior shell forged from chrome, glass, mesh and rubber and designed to survive in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. A rubberize...

Seen that? - USB Phonebook Flash Drive

...memory. You can then plug the device into your computer to transfer and backup contacts. The device costs around $20.00. Compatible Units: Nokia: 3100, 3120, 3200, 3220, 5100, 5140, 6020, 6100, 6220, ...

RIM Gets Serious With Developer Tools To Edge Out iPhone

Research In Motion and Adobe announced a collaboration to integrate Flash technology into the BlackBerry development platform. This new level of integration will grand developers access to Adobe Flash and Adobe Creative Suite tools to create content and applications for RIM’s BlackBerry device...

Verizon Targets Music Lovers with New Chocolate

Verizon Wireless today launched the LG Chocolate Touch, a touch screen music phone with surround sound Dolby Mobile for a richer and clearer listening experience. The handset comes standard with a 3.0-inch touch screen display, FM radio, stereo Bluetooth, 1GB of internal memory for music ...

Seen that? - RFID intermediary

...iStockphoto, Image# 2929618 One hindrance towards the adoption of RFID technology has been the high costs associated with it which has not made it as popular as barcodes but I feel that within the nex...

Seen that? - Silicon Valley Bank Bridges Sandhill Road and Shanghai

...easons why most Silicon Valley [...] Read More China by Road and Rail at Hidden Travel Gems It is quite a geographically diverse area. Warm ...

Sprint Reports Losses Despite Improvements

Sometimes it seems like Sprint must be scratching their collective head in effort to figure out what gives with the domestic wireless market. The company reported a large third-quarter loss as subscribers continued to leave for rivals AT&T and Verizon despite an improved selection of phones a...

Verizon Releases $100 Android Handset

In effort to boost publicity of the Android platform, Verizon Wireless plans to sell the HTC Droid Eris, a Google Android equipped wireless device, today for $100. The Droid Eris is nearly identical to HTC's Hero smartphone, which Sprint is currently selling for $180. In fact the Droid E...

Plexidor Electronic Pet Doors: For your peace of mind

...n the house. All you need to do is install Plexidor Electronic Pet Doors in your house which costs anywhere between $129 and $800 depending on the size and model. At the same time you will also h...

Sonos iPhone Music Player Ships

Sonos has confirmed initial shipments of its much-anticipated ZonePlayer S5 all-in-one wireless music system that can be controlled by the iPhone or iPod touch. The Sonos ZonePlayer S5 is a high-performance wireless music system with 5 speakers powered by 5 dedicated digital amplifiers. ...

Sony Hopes to Increase Market Share with Android Phone

Sony may rule the roost in several areas of consumer electronics but the smartphone industry hasn’t been one of them. To potentially remedy this reality, Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10 (their first Google phone) will go on sale in 2010. X10 will run Google's Android software and feature a larg...

Buffett bets big on US recovery

...ington is well-managed. Railroads are a bet against the U.S. dollar and in favor of higher energy costs. Railroads are a play on the trade deficit because this is how we haul all those containers of s...

Seen that? - A Castle in Banff, Canada

... A Castle in Banff, Canada at Hidden Travel Gems If you really want to treat yourself to a special place, I would highly recommend the Banff Springs...

Feature Packed Motorola Droid Hits Stores this Week

Verizon’s highly-anticipated answer to the iPhone is set to go on sale this week for $200. This new handset, called the Motorola Droid, will run Google's Android 2.0 operating system, offering a new mapping application that has voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, satellite imagery and h...

Flixster Expands Its Reach By A Factor of 8 Million

Flixster, the world’s biggest online movie community, looks like it's going to be bigger still by last week's announcement to release its first Blackberry application and overhaul its successful Android app. The announcement represents the company's simultaneous addition of 8 million mobi...

Seen that? - House Cleaning Business, Cheap Way to Start Earning Big

...ing House Cleaning Service. Here are its first two parts: Part I - House Cleaning Service Estimated Costs and ROI Part II - Skills Required in Operating a House Cleaning Service Tips on How to Make Yo...

Seen that? - About Wearable Computing

...unctionality will be build straight into clothings and therefore will be allways around us - mostly hidden. Beside the early beginnings of Wearable Computing that looked like making Cyborgs out of hu...

Seen that? - PVR Comparison Chart

...after their PS3 press conference last night, they want you to believe that the Xbox 360 actually costs you $700. Unfortunately, Sony is full of shit, this chart is just flat out wrong. Let's eval...

预订「战国BASARA」官版人偶 伊达政宗 / 真田幸村 限量首发

...peeds and Costs Around the World • Disability Guide for Portland - Search accessible restaurants and more - Where's Lulu • 默多克：从阿德莱德到“世界之巅” • A Verizon iPhone Is 'Exclusively in Apple's Court...

Ambulances charge more for obese

...bulances are jacking up fees to take the obese. The ambulance companies say transporting fat people costs 2.5 times more than normal, requiring extra people and special equipment. As a result, they've...

Profits are a gift: Soros

... Times , Soros says soaring executive pay needs to be regulated because the banks have been getting hidden subsidies by borrowing at close to zero rates and then buying 10 year government bonds for 3....

UNESCO, TripAdvisor Want Your Opinion

© kevinpoh The World Heritage List includes 890 properties forming part of the cultural and natural heritage which the World Heritage Committee considers as having outstanding universal value. According to USA Today , TripAdvisor and UNESCO are now partnering to protect and pro...

Managing IT on a Bootstrapper's Budget

... look at managing your business' IT issues on a bootstrapped budget. There are ways to keep overall costs down during a company’s early stages – and this frugality (and a well thought out IP strategy)...

Seen that? - Family Holidays, part 2

...u want to escape [...] Read More Family Friendly Security Checkpoints at Hidden Travel Gems Is it about to get easier to go through security...

Bailed out banks continue to live it up

... banks increased their fringe benefits to the top executives. The figures do not include relocation costs and related taxes, typically one-time fees that can skew year-over-year comparisons." So chau...

Snowmobiling in Yellowstone This Winter: Not So Much...

© timo_w2s National Parks Traveler has a piece this monthon the Winter Use Plan for Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. The number has been set at 318 snowmobiles and 78 snow coaches per day in use in the parks. For the last five years the Park Service has allowed over 700...

Is the US ready for IFRS?

... more rigid with black letter law and require less professional judgement. And then there are the costs of converting to the new accounting standards. According to this report , the SEC estimates i...

Do the Pitfalls of Outsourcing Outweigh the Benefits?

...onomics of an outsourcing deal – particularly when compared to in-house deals. Why? Because the costs involved in in-house monitoring are not readily quantifiable and usually excluded from the deal....

PepsiCo and Anheuser-Busch cooperate in reducing supply chain costs

...nance, repair and operating supplies. The combined purchasing power allows both companies to cut costs at a time when increasing sales is not an option. Suppliers that are left out of the new purch...

No autographs, say auditors

... the accounts are fair and true. But as WebCPA reports, auditors are now saying it will increase costs and risk of litigation. Grant Thornton has even warned it will subject to lynch mobs of angry ...

Tweeting wine

...s around the world who can't read." The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which you can purchase here , costs $20. It's a pre-order, the stuff won't be bottled until 2010. But as a strategy, it makes sens...

Seaside Hidaways

© brewbooks With autumn now in full swing, the crowds have thinned out a little at beaches in the Wetern US and Canada. But they're still worth visiting - especially if you're more interested in scenic beauty than in catching a wave. CNN recently took a look at a few of the best ch...

Where is your server?

... to temperatures; particularly heat. Servers need to be kept in a cool, dry place (and sometimes it costs quite a bit to keep them at a decent temperature). It may not matter so much for your small bu...

BroadSoft to Acquire Packet Island

...n make it for BroadSoft’s customers to ramp up their installed base, reduce churn, reduce support costs, and therefore increase their acceleration in the market, it’s really good for everyone… BroadSo...

Bloomberg's plans for BusinessWeek

...me of Bloomberg's 2200 reporters. All this at a time when when other news organizations are cutting costs by reducing news pages. Bloomberg president Daniel L. Doctoroff, has also talked about turnin...

Deciding What You Can Afford in a House

...he banks start out by being slightly more generous. Most banks lend at favorable rates if monthly costs are around 28% of income. They call this the "housing expense to income ratio." The article pro...

Seen that? - Roulette, a laser, a cellphone and 1.3 million later

...Europeans entered the Ritz Casino and began to play roulette. The hi-tech scam used a laser scanner hidden inside a cellphone. This was then linked to a computer that would compute the speed of [...] ...