Review: AAA iPhone application makes it easy for members to save while travelingJune 3rd, 2009 Review: AAA iPhone app offers member discountsWASHINGTON — An organization rooted in 20th century car culture is joining 21st century smartphone culture. AAA has introduced a free iPhone application called AAA Discounts, which uses GPS technology to instantly identify nearby businesses offering deals for AAA members.
Demand of security gadgets soars in Rawalpindi due to terror threatJune 1st, 2009 RAWALPINDI - The sale of security gadgets, such as close-circuit television cameras (CCTV), spy cameras, beam sensors, motion sensors and fire alarms, has gone up in Rawalpindi in the wake of growing terror threat from the Taliban. Previously, these gadgets were used by police, private security companies, multinational firms, banks, five-star hotels and moneychangers.
CNN debuts iPhone app, hoping user participation and other features justify $1.99 priceSeptember 30th, 2009 Among the new features in CNN iPhone app: a priceNEW YORK — CNN is coming out with an iPhone application Tuesday that has a feature few other news apps have tried: a price tag. There's been a lot of talk this year about finally charging readers for news, especially on mobile devices, where media executives see a chance to condition consumers to handing over a few dollars for a constant stream of updates to their pocket.
Car gizmos are making a zip entry into PunjabMarch 21st, 2009 LUDHIANA - With million of new cars hitting Indian roads every year, high-end car gizmos are making a zipping entry into Punjab, where people are extremely enthusiastic about using sophisticated gadgets. The trend is gaining momentum as Punjabis get interested in devices that allow not just listening to music but also watching TV, playing video games, charging laptops and talk effortlessly on the phone while driving.
Pressmart delivers newspapers on Kindle and Sony eReaderAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - Pressmart, a leading provider of multi-channel news publishing services, today announced the availability of eEditions compatible for reading on eReader devices like Kindle and Sony. This unique technology enables news publishers to attract new subscribers who wish to read news and access their favorite newspaper content on the eReader screen in its original format.
10 fashion accessories for you to get gorgeousJuly 8th, 2009 Well, it's not just beautiful people who care for fashion. Techies are fashionable too! And to supplement those cool geek t-shirts, you also need some accessories.
China's Unicom announces it reaches deal with Apple Inc. to sell iPhones in ChinaAugust 28th, 2009 China's Unicom to sell Apple's iPhonesHONG KONG — China Unicom Ltd. said Friday it will sell Apple Inc.'s iPhone in China this year, ending months of rumor about when the hit phone would make its long-delayed debut in the world's most populous mobile market.
5 Reasons Why Sony Cybershot Dominates Other DigicamsMarch 17th, 2009 Some people say that if it has to do anything with electronics, Sony is the best. I don't argue with them at least when it comes to Digital Cameras.
HTC Hero voted Gadget of the YearOctober 3rd, 2009 LONDON - HTC Hero, the phone that uses technology developed by Google, has been voted Gadget of the Year at a ceremony organised by Stuff magazine. The device has a five-megapixel camera and a 3.2in screen.
US video game retail sales tumble 29 percent in July, says market researcher NPD GroupAugust 14th, 2009 July video game sales show sharp declineNEW YORK — Hurt by the recession and few hit game launches, U.S. retail sales of video games dropped sharply in July, market researcher NPD Group says.
World's most expensive Blackberry made of 18-ct gold, covered in 4,459 diamonds!September 30th, 2009 LONDON - The world's most expensive Blackberry is pimped out with 4,459 diamonds and 18 carat yellow gold. Designer Alexander Amosu's device, which is made of gold and dazzles with shiny rocks, is understood to have taken 350 hours to make, reports The Sun.
Electronic Arts posts larger 1st-quarter loss, adjusted results beat expectationsAugust 4th, 2009 EA 1Q loss widens but results surpass expectationsNEW YORK — Lower revenue from packaged video games amid a seasonal slump for the industry gave Electronic Arts Inc. a larger net loss in its fiscal first quarter.
Uttarakhand forest rangers get trained to counter poachersMarch 12th, 2009 HALDWANI - The Chief Conservator of Forests in Uttarakhand has equipped local rangers and other field staff with night vision cameras and other hi-tech security-cum-communication gadgets to save animals from poachers. There has been a sharp increase in the number of incidents of poaching in recent times.
iBreath Alcohol Detector for iPhone Tests your Alcohol Level in 5 secs!November 26th, 2008 Got boozed and don't wanna get caught by cops or moral police or parents? Then here is an accessory for you to test yourself in just 5 seconds. It attaches to your iPhone of iPod and you blow into it for 5 seconds and it lets you know if your under the legal limit or not.
Surviving Nirvana members dismayed by Kurt Cobain character in 'Guitar Hero 5'September 10th, 2009 Nirvana members dismayed by 'Guitar Hero 5'LOS ANGELES — Kurt Cobain's appearance in the latest "Guitar Hero" video game is not hitting the right notes with the surviving members of Nirvana. Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl said in a joint statement Thursday that they were "dismayed and very disappointed" that an avatar of the late Nirvana frontman could be used to play songs by other artists.