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Sony Entertainment JAPAN introduces New Colors for PSP

January 26th, 2009 at 10:00 pm » Comments (0)

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (SCEJ), a division of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. responsible for business operations in Japan, today announced that it would introduce four new colors for its PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, namely “Vibrant Blue,” “Radiant Red,” “Bright Yellow” and “Spirited Green,” in Japan in March 2009. PSP in “Vibrant Blue” and “Radiant [...]



Netflix 4Q profit up 45 pct, helped by recession

January 26th, 2009 at 7:32 pm » Comments (0)

Netflix Inc.’s fourth-quarter profit climbed 45 percent to surpass analysts’ estimates Monday, propelled by the widening appeal of its relatively inexpensive DVD rental service during a budget-crimping recession.The results, along with an optimistic forecast for the current quarter, drove Netflix shares up by more than 6 percent in extended trading. The Los Gatos, Calif.-based company [...]



AT&T MicroCell - Femtocel with 3G Data - Coming soon

January 26th, 2009 at 7:28 pm » Comments (0)

AT&T 3G MicroCell acts like a mini cellular tower in your home or small business environment. It connects to AT&T’s network via your existing broadband internet service (such as DSL or cable) and is designed to support up to 10 3G capable wireless phones in a home or small business setting. With AT&T 3G MicroCell, [...]



MoveOn NVG-M1 the 11.95mm thick PNS from Japan

January 26th, 2009 at 7:21 pm » Comments (0)

clipped from www.akihabaranews.com

It’s been a while since we did not talked about a Japanese PNS (Portable Navigation System)… So just let’s correct this and let’s talk about the MoveOn NVG-M1… This is definitively not the slimmest PNS available in Japan but with its 11.95mm thick, this NVG-M1 is worth talking about.
Made only to [...]



Acer presents the new Aspire One with a 10-inch form factor

January 26th, 2009 at 7:17 pm » Comments (1)

Acer, the third largest vendor in the global PC market (source: Gartner data, 1H 2008), today presented an all-new 10” Aspire One netbook, complete with a 10-inch screen, Windows XP and integrated Bluetooth, and designed for a fast, simple and utterly cool online life. Only one year after first appearing on the market, netbooks have [...]



Colorware gets ahold of BlackBerry Curve 8900

January 26th, 2009 at 7:11 pm » Comments (0)

ColorWare offers two types of colors: metallics and solids. Both metallics and solids have the same high-gloss, scratch resistant finish, and either type will make your phone look stunning. If you like a little variation and sparkle, choose from the metallic colors, which contain tiny flakes within the color. If you prefer [...]



Games Overtake Blu-ray And DVD In Sales

January 26th, 2009 at 6:52 pm » Comments (0)

All the buzz surrounding new releases like Wall-E and Dark Knight didn’t help DVD and Blu-ray this past holiday season. Media Control GfK International says video games outsold both mediums in 2008.
Gamesindustry.biz is reporting that game overtook DVD and Blu-ray for the first time this past year, hitting $32 billion thanks in large part to [...]



Verizon Debuts Femtocell Network Extender, AT&T Not Far Behind

January 26th, 2009 at 5:55 pm » Comments (0)

Verizon Wireless is now offering a Network Extender that will enhance cellular coverage within the home or office, or any indoor area up to 5000 square feet for that matter. The Extender simply plugs into your existing broadband connection to connect to the Verizon Wireless network. Although the Network Extender will provide more [...]



Apple iWork 09 Trojan Horse Compromises Network Security

January 26th, 2009 at 5:53 pm » Comments (0)

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A new Trojan horse has been found by network security firm Intego in pirated copies of Apple iWork 09. The vulnerability allows an intruder to take control of an infected computer. While the product may function, it sets up a doorway for hackers to gain complete control on a computer.
“The version [...]



BlackBerry Storm customers complain

January 26th, 2009 at 5:47 pm » Comments (0)

clipped from news.cnet.com

The Storm, which is Research In Motion’s first touch-screen device, was supposed to be Verizon Wireless’s iPhone killer. Verizon is the exclusive carrier for the Storm. Apple’s iPhone is sold exclusively by AT&T. Verizon and RIM had supposedly been working on the device even before AT&T launched the original iPhone two [...]