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Motorola i412 Flip Phone Launching June 13

, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [0]

Some of us still have family members that are less technologically adept and prefer simpler phones. However, that doesn’t mean they can’t get an easy to operate phone that also boasts new features. The Motorola i412 is a basic flip phone but with some usability enhancements. Read The Full Story

Motorola Theory Goes On Sale June 7

, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [0]

Similar to Motorola’s Clutch i475, the Motorola Theory is also a candy-bar style phone with a full QWERTY keyboard and a large display. The Theory offers similar benefits of a stylish device enhanced for heavy text messaging, but is priced even better for the cost conscious. Read The Full Story

Motorola Clutch + i475 Available Now For $100

, Jun 9th 2011 Discuss [0]

If you want a simple, affordable, and compact phone that will be great for heavy text messaging and support walkie-talkie functionality, then the stylish Motorola Clutch +i475 might be a good choice. Motorola has just announced today at an event in NYC the Clutch +i475 as the successor to their popular Motorola Clutch. Read The Full Story

Microsoft develops phone app that creates 3D models

, Mar 23rd 2011 Discuss [14]

Some may have issues with Windows, and the Zune may get a few snickers. But Microsoft's R&D arm is always thinking outside the box and creating killer apps that are just plain fun to play with. And their latest gem is a phone app that can create a 3D model out of a series of cellphone camera photographs. Read The Full Story

Boost Brain Activity By Chatting On Cellphones?

, Feb 22nd 2011 Discuss [3]

A new study has found that radiation from a cellphone can cause increased brain activity. Areas of the brain close to where the device is held are most affected. However, it is not certain yet whether this increased activity is good or bad. So that smartphone of yours is either making you smarter or increasing your risk of brain cancer. Read The Full Story

SkinDisplay Prints Phone and Text Messages On Skin

, Feb 7th 2011 Discuss [4]

With mobile phones dominating our lives these days, we seem constantly connected virtually yet ever more easily disconnected in person. To limit this intrusion of mobile distraction from our daily face-to-face connections, a company called Vitamins Design has developed two interesting concepts—Smart Call and SkinDisplay. The latter concept involves printing messages directly on to your skin. Read The Full Story

World’s Smallest Cellphone Jammer Blocks GSM and 3G Signals

, Dec 1st 2010 Discuss [4]

Ever wanted to have the ability to block close-range cellphone signals? If so, and you didn't want to do it in such a way that you draw the attention of everyone around you, then perhaps the self-proclaimed "world's smallest cellphone jammer" should find its way onto your Christmas list. If the small size isn't enough, maybe the device's clever design will be enough to sway you for a purchase. Read The Full Story

Phonekerchief Lets Your Date Know They’ve Got Your Full Attention

, Nov 16th 2010 Discuss [0]

Ever have one of those dates (or playdates) where you're vying for your partner's attention, but they seem to be... oh.. I dunno... distracted by their phone? This sort of thing has been an epidemic ever since the first smartphone was released. Now there's something for you, the nice man or lady, who wants to let their friend or lover know that they're not one of "those people." It's the Phonekerchief, and it's the perfect blend of sassy, ironic, and loveable. Read The Full Story

Sony Exmor R 16.41MP back-illuminated CMOS for cellphones due Jan 2011

, Oct 7th 2010 Discuss [2]

Sony has unveiled a pair of back-illuminated CMOS camera modules intended for cellphones, the largest of which promises 16.41-megapixel resolution.  The 16.41MP Sony Exmor R IMX081PQ and the 8.13MP Sony Exmor R IMX105PQ are each the smallest in their size classes, with the higher-resolution sensor getting a new photo diode layout to accommodate the tiny 1.12μm pixel size without color mixing. Read The Full Story

John’s Phone super-simple cellphone has paper address book

, Sep 9th 2010 Discuss [0]

Super-simple cellphones aren't a new concept, but there's something particularly endearing about the design of Dutch handset John's Phone.  A slabbish block with a simple numeric keypad on the front, a monochrome display on the top edge and straightforward control switches on the side, it boasts up to three weeks of standby time and a bargain €69.95 ($89) price tag. Read The Full Story

Cellphone Dryer Box from Japan Will Dry Your Cellphone, Perhaps Save it From Doom

, Aug 12th 2010 Discuss [1]

You probably own a cellphone. You may have even managed to drop it in some water of some kind; or, in any way shape or form, managed to get some moisture and your precious gadget way too close for comfort. Considering how many water hazards there are in every day life, there'd be no surprise if anyone managed to lose a device here and there. But, fear not! Thanks to some Japanese folks across the pond, there are dryer boxes popping up in local shops throughout Tokyo, which can (up to a point) save your moist device. Read The Full Story

The Daily Slash: May 17th 2010

, May 17th 2010 Discuss [0]

Did anyone else notice it's Monday? We sure did. It just has an air about it, doesn't it? Well, we're happy that you chose to start your week out with us, and welcome to this latest edition of the Daily Slash. Tonight, in the Best of R3, we've got a CDMA HTC Hero showing up somewhere it doesn't belong, and Samsung wants to give you money for developing applications. And then in the Dredge 'Net, Blue Ant's got a new speakerphone for your Bluetooth pleasure, a new report shows cell phone shipments around the world are growing, and finally, a LEGO robot that can raise its own bridge. Read The Full Story
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