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Apple settles with Canadian iPod owners
2008-05-09 23:19:00 Apple is offering a $45 credit to Canadian owners of older versions of its popular iPod, a move that strikes of deva ju over a similar settlement agreement reached in 2005 with U.S.-based iPod owners. Under the proposed settlement, as reported in the Montreal-based Gazette newspaper, Apple Canada … More About: Apple , Ipod , Owners
Report questions Sony's next-gen TV claims
2008-05-09 23:19:00 Sony appeared to be on the verge of starting the next revolution in TV technology last year when it introduced its first OLED television, most notable for its paper-thin screen. The display, which uses bright and low-power organic light-emitting diodes, appeared so promising that the prospects for LCD and plasma TVs … More About: Questions , Report , Claims
Sony finally offers proper Skype headset bundle for the PSP
2008-05-09 23:19:00 The "new" PSP Skype Headset (Credit: Amazon) When we reviewed the Sony PSP Headset a few months ago, we determined that it worked perfectly fine with the console’s newly enabled Skype feature–so long as you scrounged up the accessory extension cable needed to enable the two-way communication … More About: Offers , Finally
Wii's success fills coffers of Japan's richest man
2008-05-09 23:19:00 A report out from Forbes magazine indicates that the tremendous popularity of Nintendo’s Wii video game console has filled the coffers of the company’s former chairman, Hiroshi Yamauchi and made him Japan’s richest man. On Thursday, Reuters cited the Forbes study, and said that Yamauchi’s wealth … More About: Success
Microsoft denies putting 'copyright cop' in Zune
2008-05-09 23:19:00 The New York Times suggested Wednesday that future versions of the Zune might come with a tiny cop capable of catching digital lawbreakers. And no, I’m not talking about some sort of bundled action flick. In a blog, the Times‘ Saul Hansell said that, as part of Microsoft ’s … More About: Putting , Copyright
Casio suckers bloggers into writing about upcoming G-Shock event
2008-05-09 23:19:00 (Credit: Casio ) I got an this e-mail Wednesday afternoon from the Casio PR team, suggesting that if I did a really good, creative blog post about Casio’s upcoming 25th anniversary G-Shock Watch event on May 14 in New York, I might win a prize. Here’s the whole tawdry … More About: Event , Writing , Bloggers
Vizio keeps pressure on Sony, Samsung
2008-05-09 23:19:00 After a dramatic rise to the top of the LCD TV market last summer, Vizio seemed to have gotten a taste of reality as it settled back down to the No. 3 spot through the end of the 2007. But it appears Vizio is ratcheting up the price pressure again … More About: Samsung , Sony
Sony finally offers proper Skype headset bundle for the PSP
2008-05-09 01:57:00 The "new" PSP Skype Headset (Credit: Amazon) When we reviewed the Sony PSP Headset a few months ago, we determined that it worked perfectly fine with the console’s newly enabled Skype feature–so long as you scrounged up the accessory extension cable needed to enable the two-way communication … More About: Offers , Finally
Report questions Sony's next-gen TV claims
2008-05-09 01:57:00 Sony appeared to be on the verge of starting the next revolution in TV technology last year when it introduced its first OLED television, most notable for its paper-thin screen. The display, which uses bright and low-power organic light-emitting diodes, appeared so promising that the prospects for LCD and plasma TVs … More About: Questions , Report , Claims
Wii's success fills coffers of Japan's richest man
2008-05-08 22:56:00 A report out from Forbes magazine indicates that the tremendous popularity of Nintendo’s Wii video game console has filled the coffers of the company’s former chairman, Hiroshi Yamauchi and made him Japan’s richest man. On Thursday, Reuters cited the Forbes study, and said that Yamauchi’s wealth … More About: Success
Microsoft denies putting 'copyright cop' in Zune
2008-05-08 10:48:00 The New York Times suggested Wednesday that future versions of the Zune might come with a tiny cop capable of catching digital lawbreakers. And no, I’m not talking about some sort of bundled action flick. In a blog, the Times‘ Saul Hansell said that, as part of Microsoft ’s … More About: Putting , Copyright
Casio suckers bloggers into writing about upcoming G-Shock event
2008-05-08 01:48:00 Front and back: the invite to Casio 's upcoming 25th anniversary G-Shock event. (Credit: CNET Networks) I got an this e-mail Wednesday afternoon from the Casio PR team, suggesting that if I did a really good, creative blog post about Casio’s upcoming 25th anniversary G-Shock Watch event on … More About: Event , Writing , Bloggers
Pioneer launches new Elite AV receivers
2008-05-07 22:48:00 The $2,200 Pioneer Elite SC-07 tops today's announcements. (Credit: Pioneer) Pioneer has unveiled four new AV receivers in its high-end Elite line for 2008. The VSX-01TXH ($750) and VSX-03TXH ($1,000) will be first out the door in June, followed by the SC-05 ($1,800) and SC-07 ($2,200) in August. (A 2007 model, the VSX-94TXH, remains in the lineup ... More About: Receivers
Vizio keeps pressure on Sony, Samsung
2008-05-07 22:48:00 After a dramatic rise to the top of the LCD TV market last summer, Vizio seemed to have gotten a taste of reality as it settled back down to the No. 3 spot through the end of the 2007. But it appears Vizio is ratcheting up the price pressure again … More About: Samsung , Sony
Pioneer offers up two new Blu-ray players
2008-05-07 22:48:00 Pioneer's "budget" Blu-ray player will still set you back $600. Pioneer announced two new Blu-ray players Wednesday morning, the BDP-51FD and step-up Elite BDP-05FD. Pioneer has so far taken a decidedly high-end approach to the Blu-ray market, with the company’s initial players selling for upward … More About: Players , Offers , Pioneer
Hitachi hawks a 320GB notebook drive
2008-05-07 22:48:00 Following Fujitsu, Hitachi is now stepping up to the plate with its 320GB hard drive for notebooks that also spins at 7,200rpm. (Credit: Hitachi) The 2.5-inch Travelstar 7K320 can read and write data at 7,200rpm, which is the fastest spin speed for drives currently on the market. … More About: Notebook , Drive , Hawks
Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Curve now available
2008-05-07 22:48:00 RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Credit: Verizon Wireless ) If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer and have been waiting for the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 ever since it was announced at CTIA 2008, today’s your day. You can now get the smartphone online for about $170 with a two-year contract … More About: Blackberry
Hitachi hawks a 320GB notebook drive
2008-05-07 10:47:00 Following Fujitsu, Hitachi is now stepping up to the plate with its 320GB hard drive for notebooks that also spins at 7,200rpm. (Credit: Hitachi) The 2.5-inch Travelstar 7K320 can read and write data at 7,200rpm, which is the fastest spin speed for drives currently on the market. … More About: Notebook , Drive , Hawks
Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Curve now available
2008-05-07 01:47:00 RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 (Credit: Verizon Wireless ) If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer and have been waiting for the RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 ever since it was announced at CTIA 2008, today’s your day. You can now get the smartphone online for about $220 with a two-year contract … More About: Blackberry
HTC Touch Diamond officially unveiled
2008-05-06 19:47:00 HTC Touch Diamond (Credit: HTC) As expected, HTC officially took the wraps off the HTC Touch Diamond today at a press conference in London and great googly moogly does this thing look hot. Not only does it look sexy from the outside with its sleek, black casing, but the Touch …
Tasteful external drives will trigger your sweet tooth
2008-05-05 22:25:00 SimpleTech's Mini Signature Black Cherry external hard drive, like others in the series, boasts a tasteful design. (Credit: Dong Ngo/CNET Networks) The moment I opened the package for SimpleTech’s Mini Signature Black Cherry hard drive, I thought I must have a secret admirer. Alas, I was … More About: Sweet , External
Possible mid-September release for Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1
2008-05-05 22:24:00 (Credit: Engadget Mobile) Let the XPERIA hysteria begin. Thanks to loose-lipped mobile content provider Handango, we may now know the general launch date of the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1. According to a newsletter Handango sent out to its partners, the highly anticipated Windows Mobile smartphone will launch in “mid-September 2008″ … More About: Release
HTC Touch Diamond to be announced tomorrow?
2008-05-05 19:22:00 The purported HTC Touch Diamond (Credit: Engadget Mobile) Fact: HTC will hold a press conference in London tomorrow (May 6) to make an announcement that will highlight the “next wave of HTC innovation.” Rumor: The company is expected to introduce the HTC Touch Diamond, the next-gen HTC Touch, as well … More About: Tomorrow
Is Microsoft preparing a Zune update?
2008-05-03 03:52:00 (Credit: Zune .net) A reader of a site dedicated to Zune news has posted photos of what are claimed to be new features at Zune’s Marketplace, including flash animation and a new video section. The photos were posted at Zunerama.com and are said to be of flash animation … More About: Microsoft , Update
Tech germaphobia: It's a thing
2008-05-03 00:52:00 As technology evolves, so, too, does our tech germaphobia. Hot on the heels of this UK study that suggests computer keyboards are the toilet-seat of your office space, Monster (yes, Monster Cable) is touting some new ScreenClean products aimed at your revoltingly filthy mobile devices. The ScreenClean line isn’t … More About: Tech , Thing
Crave: Keyboard pants with a zipper for your joystick!
2008-05-02 21:52:00 It’s all the latest from the Crave blog with Brian Tong and guest hostess Bonnie Cha. This week they talk about ‘Mario Kart’ for the Wii, shiny Pebble MP3 players, a dream come true for Panoramas, a touchless remote, and keyboard pants you won’t want to be seen … More About: Pants , Keyboard , Zipper
Time to flip out: Clamshell BlackBerry 'Kickstart' rumored for T-Mobile
2008-05-02 21:52:00 Is this the BlackBerry Kickstart? (Credit: Boy Genius Report) Hey now! There’s an interesting story coming out the Boy Genius Report (BGR) that’s creating a lot of buzz among the cell phone community. According to BGR, Research in Motion will release a BlackBerry, codenamed Kickstart, with a flip … More About: Mobile , Blackberry , Time , T-Mobile , Clamshell
Linksys' new design for Wi-Fi routers flies in
2008-05-02 18:50:00 Linksys's all-new futuristic design for wireless routers. (Credit: Corinne Schulze, CNET Networks) Linksys has launched a completely new design for its upcoming routers, and today I got my hands on the first one: the RangePlus Wireless Router (WRT110). Out of the box, I loved it! It immediately reminded … More About: Design , Linksys , Flies , Routers
This week in portable home furniture
2008-05-02 00:31:00 I have at least a good half decade–maybe more–until I become a stadium-chair-toting soccer mom. And I hope that when I get there, these nice people, or someone, is making this into a real product by then. OhGizmo has a link to this designer briefcase-cum-folding-chair, which is a great way … More About: Portable , Furniture , Home , Week
Samsung HT-BD2S: Blu-ray home theater system, downsized
More articles from this author:2008-05-01 21:28:00 Samsung HT-BD2S: the "s" is for "smaller speakers". (Credit: Samsung) A second Blu-ray home theater system has joined Samsung’s product lineup. The HT-BD2S is essentially identical to its predecessor, the Samsung HT-BD2T, but with two important distinctions: the BD2S has small satellite speakers (versus the four tallboy models that anchored the BD2T), and it’s available for an ... More About: System , Samsung , Theater , Home , Home Theater 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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