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Ericsson set to show fastest HSPA speeds at CTIA

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Mar 31st 2009 No Comments

Ericsson has a few tricks up their sleeves yet, it seems! They will be demonstrating 56Mbps HSPA data speeds at the CTIA Wireless convention, which could set a record if all goes according to plan.

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Genius GHP-04NC noise cancellation headphones revealed

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Mar 31st 2009 No Comments

If you’re like me, you’re always on the lookout for a decent pair of headphones. I have several pairs of earbuds and they just don’t do it for me. I mean, my ears are small and they just plain hurt! So, headphones that cover the whole ear are a real plus in my book, and the GHP-04NC headphones from Genius seem to have a lot going for them.

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Macworld 2010 moves to February

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Mar 31st 2009 No Comments

Macworld has been held in January for years now but next year it’s getting a slight schedule shift. In fact, IDG, the organizers of Macworld have opted to hold the Expo between February 9-13, 2010. Sure, this isn’t earth-shattering news, but it’s most definitely a change.

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Samsung Blu ray offerings detailed and priced

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Mar 31st 2009 No Comments

We got our first look at the latest Blu ray players from Samsung earlier this year at CES. They were stylish and sleek and offered a nice alternative to some of the bulkier players out there. However, no pricing was announced at the time, but now we got our hands on official pricing from the horse’s mouth.

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HP 2140 gets HD display

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Mar 31st 2009 No Comments

Okay, so we heard about the HP 2140 awhile ago. It’s got a beautiful HD display sporting a 1,366 x 768 resolution and is sure to impress. However, it’s been a month now and the HP model still hasn’t made an appearance. So, what’s the deal?

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Turtle USB 2.0 Hub sports hidden compartment

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Mar 31st 2009 No Comments

I’m a sucker for cute little office gadgets. They’re often cheap and supremely cheesy, but I just can’t help myself. Take this Turtle USB 2.0 Hub, for instance. Sure, it’s a pretty standard USB hub on one hand, but on the other, it’s a cute little turtle. I mean, come on. Who can resist that?

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Sprint to get Kyocera Sanyo texting phone

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Mar 31st 2009 No Comments

sanyo 2700 Even though AT&T just received a bunch of new phones that focus on texting as a primary feature, Sprint is not a company to be outdone and have just announced the Kyocera Sanyo SCP-2700.

This latest texting phone is mostly keyboard and somewhat cheap looking. But that’s okay. This texting device hones in on one or two primary features, meaning extravagance isn’t required. Other features include the Sprint Seven email program, Microsoft Exchange support, a 1.3-megapixel camera, speakerphone, Bluetooth, GPS and more.

The screen measures in at 2.2-inches with a 320 x 240 resolution. One cute feature is a dedicated button for inserting emoticons. But just because there are texting features aplenty on this phone, it’s by no means smart. You can get the SCP-2700 on May 10 for $29.99.

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PC makers still emitting high carbon emissions

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Mar 31st 2009 No Comments

Greenpeace is known for their environmental work around the world, but they also release tech industry rankings each quarter that show how individual companies are doing in terms of reducing their carbon footprints.

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Olympus E-450 DSLR debuts

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Mar 31st 2009 No Comments

Olympus announced a brand new camera today that targets the entry-level market. The E-450 is a DSLR that provides a cheaper alternative to the more expensive models while still offering up a decent amount of features.

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RX-8 remote-controlled by iPod touch & RFID

By Chris Davies on Tuesday, Mar 31st 2009 No Comments

Most car computers concentrate on adding internet access, big sound systems and complex GPS, but Jon Oxer went a few stages further. His 2004 Mazda RX-8 is connected to the internet 24/7, can be remotely controlled via an iPod touch or iPhone, and unlocked via an RFID tag implanted in his arm.

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