iPhone 4G Will Pack RFID Reader?

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RFID technology has come a long way in the past few years. Chips are now individually very cheap, and thousands of uses for them have been devised by corporations and governments. Now it seems that Apple is looking to help make RFIDs something consumers make use of every day by adding a reader into the new iPhone. AppleInsider says that a site focusing on Near Field Communications has found evidence that Apple has built new iPhone prototypes that pack an RFID reader.

An iPhone-mounted RFID reader could have a wide variety of uses. It could allow “touchless” payments at vending machines, stores and toll booths, as well as enable a variety of AR technologies. RFID chips can also act as barcodes, which would make browsing for deals and 'at a glance' window shopping much easier for people with iPhones. Since many products and services are already embedded with RFID chips, we could see this functionality appear in the very near future.

Posted on Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:34:14 CST | by Robert Evans

iPhone 4G Will Pack RFID Reader?

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RFID technology has come a long way in the past few years. Chips are now individually very cheap, and thousands of uses for them have been devised by corporations and governments. Now it seems that Apple is looking to help make RFIDs something consumers make use of every day by adding a reader into the new iPhone. AppleInsider says that a site focusing on Near Field Communications has found evidence that Apple has built new iPhone prototypes that pack an RFID reader.

An iPhone-mounted RFID reader could have a wide variety of uses. It could allow “touchless” payments at vending machines, stores and toll booths, as well as enable a variety of AR technologies. RFID chips can also act as barcodes, which would make browsing for deals and 'at a glance' window shopping much easier for people with iPhones. Since many products and services are already embedded with RFID chips, we could see this functionality appear in the very near future.

Posted on Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:34:14 CST | by Robert Evans

iPhone 4G Parts Spotted?

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Alright readers, put on your wild rumor hats and get ready for the craziest bit of speculation I've seen in months. Gizmodo ran a story today about the latest set of iPhone rumors from China Ontrade. In case you don't recall, China Ontrade is a parts wholesaler who posted up images of parts to the iPhone 3GS a month before that device was announced. Today, China Ontrade has images of parts for a fourth generation iPhone on their site.

Since their 3GS images were proved to be legit last time, we have no reason to distrust them on this. Still, it makes no sense for the images to come out now. Parts for the fourth generation iPhone shouldn't even exist until a month or two before the official announcement. No manufacturer, especially one as paranoid about information security as Apple, wants to put their hardware out six months ahead of a release. This could mean that a surprise iPhone launch is around the corner.

Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:16:50 CST | by Robert Evans

iPhone 4G Parts Spotted?

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Alright readers, put on your wild rumor hats and get ready for the craziest bit of speculation I've seen in months. Gizmodo ran a story today about the latest set of iPhone rumors from China Ontrade. In case you don't recall, China Ontrade is a parts wholesaler who posted up images of parts to the iPhone 3GS a month before that device was announced. Today, China Ontrade has images of parts for a fourth generation iPhone on their site.

Since their 3GS images were proved to be legit last time, we have no reason to distrust them on this. Still, it makes no sense for the images to come out now. Parts for the fourth generation iPhone shouldn't even exist until a month or two before the official announcement. No manufacturer, especially one as paranoid about information security as Apple, wants to put their hardware out six months ahead of a release. This could mean that a surprise iPhone launch is around the corner.

Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:16:50 CST | by Robert Evans

Samsung Makes World's First 4G LTE Devices

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If you're in Sweden or Norway, 4G wireless Internet is about to come to you, courtesy of Samsung and TeliaSonera. 4G mobile Internet is a very hot service right now, with only a few states in the U.S. even offering it. TeliaSonera, a telecommunication provider in Eurasia, is very much ahead of the curve here.

And so is Samsung. According to their press release (which should always be taken with a grain of salt) the 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) devices that TeliaSonera contracted them to create will be the first of their kind. These LTEs are basically little USB 4G modems. The service will launch next year in Sweden and Norway, well ahead of the rest of the world.

Posted on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:25:40 CDT | by Robert Evans

Samsung Makes World's First 4G LTE Devices

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If you're in Sweden or Norway, 4G wireless Internet is about to come to you, courtesy of Samsung and TeliaSonera. 4G mobile Internet is a very hot service right now, with only a few states in the U.S. even offering it. TeliaSonera, a telecommunication provider in Eurasia, is very much ahead of the curve here.

And so is Samsung. According to their press release (which should always be taken with a grain of salt) the 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) devices that TeliaSonera contracted them to create will be the first of their kind. These LTEs are basically little USB 4G modems. The service will launch next year in Sweden and Norway, well ahead of the rest of the world.

Posted on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:25:40 CDT | by Robert Evans

Comcast To Offer 3G/4G Services

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Comcast, one of the nation's leading ISPs, is about to go 4G. And 3G. They're offering bundles now for customers to purchase both a high-speed cable connection for their homes, and a rolling 4G and 3G connection for a really good price. If BGR is right, Comcast is using Sprint's network to deliver the 3G/4G connection. That seems accurate, considering 4G is only available in Bellingham, WA, Portland, OR, or Atlanta, GA.

Posted on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:22:07 CDT | by Robert Evans

Comcast To Offer 3G/4G Services

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Comcast, one of the nation's leading ISPs, is about to go 4G. And 3G. They're offering bundles now for customers to purchase both a high-speed cable connection for their homes, and a rolling 4G and 3G connection for a really good price. If BGR is right, Comcast is using Sprint's network to deliver the 3G/4G connection. That seems accurate, considering 4G is only available in Bellingham, WA, Portland, OR, or Atlanta, GA.

Posted on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:22:07 CDT | by Robert Evans

4GB Creative Labs Vado HD Camcorder On Sale For $99.99 Today On Amazon

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The Creative Labs Vado HD records video with 720p high definition resolution and is available in 4GB and 8GB versions. Creative Labs introduced the Vado HD a year ago.

Features include 2-inch color screen, precision glass lens optics, HDMI out (included HDMI cable), online video sharing (Youtube, etc.) and USB port.

Amazon has both Vado HD camcorders on sale today for $99.99 (4GB) and $129.99 (8GB). Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:33:19 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

4GB Creative Labs Vado HD Camcorder On Sale For $99.99 Today On Amazon

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The Creative Labs Vado HD records video with 720p high definition resolution and is available in 4GB and 8GB versions. Creative Labs introduced the Vado HD a year ago.

Features include 2-inch color screen, precision glass lens optics, HDMI out (included HDMI cable), online video sharing (Youtube, etc.) and USB port.

Amazon has both Vado HD camcorders on sale today for $99.99 (4GB) and $129.99 (8GB). Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:33:19 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

24 Hour I4U News Recap: iPhone 4G, Apple iMac, Droid

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The week started with hot technology news over the weekend involving the new Verizon Wireless and the new Motorola Droid Android 2.0 phone.
Even hotter than the Droid is the rumor about an alleged Apple iPhone 4G testing on the upcoming Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.

Check out the list of our most read tech stories from the last 24 hours to see if you have missed something.
Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:58:58 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

24 Hour I4U News Recap: iPhone 4G, Apple iMac, Droid

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The week started with hot technology news over the weekend involving the new Verizon Wireless and the new Motorola Droid Android 2.0 phone.
Even hotter than the Droid is the rumor about an alleged Apple iPhone 4G testing on the upcoming Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.

Check out the list of our most read tech stories from the last 24 hours to see if you have missed something.
Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:58:58 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New 4GB Livescribe Pulse Smartpen And Pro–Pack Bundle Unveiled

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Livescribe announced today new versions of its Pulse Smartpen. You can now get a 4GB and 2GB Pulse smartpen in titanium color.

The new 4GB Livescribe Pulse Smartpen sells for $199.95 and the 2GB version sells for $169.95.
Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New 4GB Livescribe Pulse Smartpen And Pro–Pack Bundle Unveiled

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Livescribe announced today new versions of its Pulse Smartpen. You can now get a 4GB and 2GB Pulse smartpen in titanium color.

The new 4GB Livescribe Pulse Smartpen sells for $199.95 and the 2GB version sells for $169.95.
Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple iPhone 4G Already Testing On Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network?

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Verizon Wireless already said earlier this year that they see the Apple iPhone on their 4G network in 2010. A rumor about Verizon and Apple already testing a new iPhone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network sneaked its way through the Motorala Droid coverage over the weekend. MacTouchUser points to a report on Fone Frenzy that says that Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdam has been at the Apple headquarters several times and that indeed Apple is testing a CDMA iPhone on the Verizon 4G LTE network. Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple iPhone 4G Already Testing On Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network?

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Verizon Wireless already said earlier this year that they see the Apple iPhone on their 4G network in 2010. A rumor about Verizon and Apple already testing a new iPhone on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network sneaked its way through the Motorala Droid coverage over the weekend. MacTouchUser points to a report on Fone Frenzy that says that Verizon Wireless CEO Lowell McAdam has been at the Apple headquarters several times and that indeed Apple is testing a CDMA iPhone on the Verizon 4G LTE network. Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Android 4G Coming Soon, Eclair To Be Delayed?

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Alright, Android fans, we've got a fresh plate of rumors for you all to dig into today. The folks from Android and Me visited the MotoDev and CTIA conferences last week and had a chance to talk to some industry bigwigs. They gained some interesting (albeit unconfirmed) info for their troubles.

Most interesting was the news, allegedly from a Sprint developer's mouth, that their first 4G phone will rock Android. The carrier is supposed to roll out their 4G network in early 2010, so this could mean we're only a few months away from blazing fast internet on next-gen Android phones.

Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:48:54 CDT | by Robert Evans

Android 4G Coming Soon, Eclair To Be Delayed?

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Alright, Android fans, we've got a fresh plate of rumors for you all to dig into today. The folks from Android and Me visited the MotoDev and CTIA conferences last week and had a chance to talk to some industry bigwigs. They gained some interesting (albeit unconfirmed) info for their troubles.

Most interesting was the news, allegedly from a Sprint developer's mouth, that their first 4G phone will rock Android. The carrier is supposed to roll out their 4G network in early 2010, so this could mean we're only a few months away from blazing fast internet on next-gen Android phones.

Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:48:54 CDT | by Robert Evans

Sony NW-A840 Walkman with 64GB And OLED Screen Debuts

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Sony unveiled the new Sony NW-A840 Walkman player series in Japan with NW-A847, NW-A846 and NW-A845.
The new Sony NW-A840 features a 2.8 inch OLED screen and a thin design at only 7.2mm.
The top model NW-A847 has 64GB storage like the new iPod touch 64GB. Read more

Posted on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:53:34 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony NW-A840 Walkman with 64GB And OLED Screen Debuts

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Sony unveiled the new Sony NW-A840 Walkman player series in Japan with NW-A847, NW-A846 and NW-A845.
The new Sony NW-A840 features a 2.8 inch OLED screen and a thin design at only 7.2mm.
The top model NW-A847 has 64GB storage like the new iPod touch 64GB. Read more

Posted on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:53:34 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Canon 64GB Camcorder Vixia HF S11 and Canon G11 Touchscreen Camera

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Today Canon announced the launch of two new high-end products. The Vixia HF S11 Dual Flash Memory camcorder contains 64 GB of flash memory, which gives you up to 24 hours of actual high-def recording time. It also has SDHC support, so you can also record data directly to removable drives. This new Vixia also comes with an 8 megapixel camera, and features face detection and instant auto-focus.

The HF S11 is definitely one of the sweeter camcorders out on the market. The ability to record a full day on the internal drive is incredibly nice, and should prove convenient for serious travellers and amateur filmmakers alike. Be forewarned though; at $1,499, this is definitely not a low-cost recording option.

Posted on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:25:00 CDT | by Robert Evans