Posted by amar on 07 30th, 2010
BRITISH COLUMBIA: Shares of Research In Motion (RIM) have jumped on speculation that next week it would unveil a new touchscreen BlackBerry that could compete more effectively with Apple Inc's iPhone and other smartphones.
RIM is expected to...
Posted by amar on 07 30th, 2010
NEW DELHI/KOLKATA: The government has laid down stringent norms for telcos sourcing equipment from foreign manufacturers to address security concerns over gear.
Penalties of 100% of the contract value will be imposed on mobile phone operators if...
Posted by amar on 07 30th, 2010
NEW YORK: It's a maxim of technology: Invent the newest gadget and the porn industry will find a way to cash in.
So when Apple Inc launched the iPhone 4 and its FaceTime videoconference feature, it didn't take long for adult-entertainment...
Posted by amar on 07 30th, 2010
SEATTLE: Microsoft Corp set out its ambitions to dominate the consumer electronics market with Windows-powered tablet computers and smartphones designed to beat back advances by Apple Inc and Google Inc.
New tablets will be available as soon as...
Posted by amar on 07 29th, 2010
This is a little quirk of mobile deal-making I wasn’t aware of. Gadgetwise noticed that on the AT&T Captivate (which I recently reviewed), launching the included MobiTV app while connected to a Wi-Fi network prompts you to disconnect,...
Posted by amar on 07 29th, 2010
Mini R/C helicopters are really fun to play with, and this model of the Millennium Falcon is no exception. Made from foam and built around a double bladed helicopter motor, this toy will let you reenact all of your favorite scenes from the original...
Posted by amar on 07 29th, 2010
Intel Corporation has developed a research prototype representing the world's first silicon-based optical data connection with integrated lasers. The link can move data over longer distances and many times faster than today's copper technology;...