BlackBerry too launches online application storeApril 2nd, 2009 TORONTO - Taking a cue from Apple's App Store which allows iPhone users to download applications for their smart phones, BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) too launched its online store BlackBerry App World Wednesday. BlackBerry users will now be able to download software, screen backgrounds and games free, though some applications will be charged a minimum of $2.99.
Porsche: German state-owned bank rejects demand for euro1.75 bln credit, but Qatar eyes stakeJune 30th, 2009 Porsche denied credit demand, Qatar eyes stakeSTUTTGART, Germany — Porsche said Tuesday that a state-owned German development bank has rejected its application for euro1.75 billion ($2.46 billion) in credit, but that a Qatar investment fund has offered to buy a stake in the sports car maker. Porsche Automobil Holding SE said the KfW bank had rejected the application.
Top 5 Reasons Why Samsung LCD TVs are the Best in IndiaMarch 9th, 2009 With a global trend of dumping the CRT TVs, India is of no exception to the trend with the market of LCD TVs growing nearly at a rate of 100% per year. According to Display Search analysis the LCD TV market of India will surpass the CRT TV market by 2012.
Top 10 Halloween GadgetsOctober 2nd, 2009 Boooooo! It's Halloween time folks and you have a caboodle of bad Halloween gadgets waiting out there to wreak havoc. Whatever you choose for your Halloween trick or treat, there's a hell of scary and funny gadgets to help you out in your prank.
Acer F900 SmartPhone : Windows Multimedia Mobile with 3.8" Wide TouchscreenJune 6th, 2009 Unveiled at MWC 2009, the Acer F900 will soon be available in the UK. The phone is loaded with a plethora of Multimedia features such as Adobe Flash Lite Support, IE6 with Javascript with its huge 3.8 inch touchscreen.
Video game sales decline in October as expected, though November should improveNovember 13th, 2009 Ahead of the Bell: Video game sales fallNEW YORK — The sharp decline in U.S. video game sales the NPD Group reported Thursday were not surprising, and analysts widely expect sales to pick up in November.
New technology can 'cool' laptopsOctober 30th, 2009 LONDON - Heating up of your laptop will soon be a thing of the past, for researchers have developed a new technology that could help keep it cool. Jairo Sinova, physics professor at Texas A and M University, and his colleagues have explained that with laptops getting increasingly powerful and their sizes getting smaller, they are excessively heating up, which tends to become a headache.
Kindle No 1 Bestselling Product on Amazon, Should you buy it this Christmas?December 5th, 2009 more images
more images
While other ebook readers from Sony, Barnes & Noble and other manufacturers are struggling to reach a decent sales figure, Kindle has become the bestseller in probably world's biggest online retailer, Amazon. Folks at Gizmodo has broken down the steps of churning out a bestseller.
Nokia introduces microfinance schemes to push salesAugust 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Nokia India Wednesday said it will roll out microfinancing schemes in 12 states in an effort to push its mobile phone penetration in the country. India is second in terms of the company's revenue.
NASA application for iPhone and iPod touch available at Apple storeOctober 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Reports indicate that a NASA application for the iPhone and iPod touch is now available free of charge at the App Store from Apple. The NASA application will deliver a wealth of information, videos, images and news updates about NASA missions to people's fingertips.
Electronic Arts shares decline after company announces 1,500 job cuts, acquisition of PlayfishNovember 10th, 2009 EA shares drop after job cuts, outlookNEW YORK — Shares of Electronic Arts Inc. took a hit Tuesday, the day after the video game publisher said it is cutting 1,500 jobs and announced it bought Playfish Inc., a maker of online social games.
Acer goes for mass market with 3-D laptop for gaming, movies; glasses still requiredOctober 21st, 2009 Acer goes deep with 3-D laptop for gaming, moviesNEW YORK — With the launch of Windows 7 this week, PC makers are trying some new things, including laptops with touch screens. Acer Inc. is going further — introducing a laptop with a 3-D screen.
Mitsubishi unveils $47,000 zero-emissions electric car, eyes global expansionJune 5th, 2009 Mitsubishi unveils $47,000 electric carTOKYO — Mitsubishi Motors Corp.'s electric vehicle is twice as expensive as popular hybrid cars by rivals Toyota and Honda, but Japan's No. 4 automaker said Friday the i-MiEV will help it survive increasingly intense global competition.
Review: Pacemaker hand-held DJ system lets you mix anytime, anywhere, but it's not easyJune 24th, 2009 Review: DJ gadget feature-filled, but not easyNEW YORK — I've always secretly wanted to learn to DJ, so I was excited to develop my skills on the awkwardly named Pacemaker portable DJ system. After spending some time determining the difference between a crossfader and a cue point, I've found that it's not easy — at least, not on this device.
35 Top Gadgets to Seal the Deal for You in 2009December 31st, 2008 Every year sees hundreds and thousands of new gadgets being launched. Some become successful, some bite the dust.