New Application Monitors BlackBerry Usage

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A new usage tracking application from Matsch Systems called MobiNow is available that is a turnkey software as a service platform for tracking BlackBerry usage independent of the carrier. The software also takes advantage of GPS optionally.

The application generates a background cellular call record for each call and text message and at user-defined intervals; it uploads the record along with GPS data if wanted. This allows businesses to monitor corporate devices for abuse and keep track of employees. Read more

Posted on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Rumor: T-Mobile USA also plans an iPhone like App Store

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T-Mobile is supposedly working on an App Store for their line-up of mobile phones similar to the already very successful Apple iPhone App Store in iTunes.
mocoNews reports that their sources tell them that T-Mobile is preparing a platform for developers to offer their Apps to T-Mobile customers.
That Google's Android phones would get some kind of App Store was clear. T-Mobile also wants to offer Apps to Java, Windows and Sidekick phones. Read more

Posted on Sat, 9 Aug 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Space Invaders Worldwar Pits USA Against Japan

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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Space Invaders an online battle between the US and Japan is brewing in a new game called Space Invaders Worldwar. The game is very different from what you may have played on your Atari back in the day.

Rather than a triangle, you move left and right across the bottom of the screen, the new online version of the game has invaders flying at you from different locations around the screen. You use the mouse to place a crosshair on the invaders and blow them up. The goal is to reach a specific amount of kills in 30 seconds to progress. Read more

Posted on Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:44:33 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

IVYSKIN Xylo iPhone 3G Cases Designed in USA

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Many Americans like to buy products that are designed and built in the USA. I guess if you can’t find a product that is both designed and built in the USA, one that is at least designed in America is better than nothing. IVYSKIN has announced its new line of cases for the iPhone 3G and says that its XyloT3 is the first touch-through cased for the phone designed in the US.

The case is curved to fit the design of the iPhone 3G perfectly and uses a hard screen cover that senses ultrasonic waves from a users finger and send the touch info to the screen of the iPhone. The company also has a XyloDuo case that is made from polysilicon. In addition to the cases a XyloReflect mirrored screen protector is available along with a SpyScreen to keep nosey folks from seeing the screen. Read more

Posted on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:21:27 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Hulu lands new Partners as Usages rises

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By Kenneth Li

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hulu, the video website owned by News Corp and NBC Universal, said on Tuesday its service will be distributed on seven new sites, making its archive of popular television shows more widely available.
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Posted on Tue, 20 May 2008 23:10:15 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nokia eyes wider usage of Linux in cellphones

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By Tarmo Virki

PARIS (Reuters) - The world's top handset maker Nokia Oyj expects the role of the Linux operating system in its product portfolio to increase as the role of its Internet-focused devices grows, company officials said.
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Posted on Tue, 20 May 2008 23:05:01 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Virgin Mobile USA sees Telecom Consolidation

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The head of Virgin Mobile USA said on Tuesday he expects more consolidation in the U.S. telecommunications industry, including deals among providers who rent space on larger operator's networks.
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Posted on Tue, 20 May 2008 23:03:39 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

T-Mobile USA breaks 30 Million Customer Milestone

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T-Mobile USA announces that they have now over 30 million subscribers. AT&T still leads of course with over 71 million subscribers.

In the first quarter of 2008, T-Mobile USA added 981,000 net new customers, up from 951,000 in the fourth quarter of 2007, and 980,000 in the first quarter of 2007.
During the quarter, T-Mobile USA’s acquisition of SunCom Wireless (SunCom) closed, adding 1.1 million customers and networks in the Southeastern United States, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Read more

Posted on Thu, 8 May 2008 01:27:17 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Cusack aims to offend with War Satire Film

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By Michelle Nichols

NEW YORK (Reuters) - John Cusack is outraged over the Iraq war, so the U.S. actor channeled his anger into a low-budget political satire -- complete with a chorus line of scantily clad female amputees -- that he hopes will offend.
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Posted on Thu, 1 May 2008 16:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

MvixUSA Launches Hard Drive Based HD Media Player

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MvixUSA announced a new ultra portable HDD high definition media player today called the Mvix MV-2500U. The device uses a 2.5-inch PATA IDE drive up to 250 GB and when connected to a PC it works just like an external USB drive.

The device includes an IR remote and it can store and decode both HD video and SD video in more than a dozen file formats. Supported resolutions include 480p, 720p, and 1080i. Supported file formats include MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4, DVD (VOB, IFO), DivX ® (3/4/5/6), Xvid, BivX ®, VCD (DAT) for both PAL and NTSC. The MV-2500U will ship this month. Read more

Posted on Thu, 1 May 2008 11:47:13 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

WoW: The Burning Crusade Passes 1 Million Concurrent Players in China

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Blizzard announced today that in Mainland China World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade has surpassed the one million concurrent user mark. That number marks the largest number of concurrent users of the game since it was introduced in June 2005.

The Burning Crusade expansion pack was released in China on September 6th, 2007 and is the first expansion pack for the game. WoW continues to be one of the most popular online games around. Read more

Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:23:16 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Cell Phone Usage Rises

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Harris Interactive released a new report today that shows cell phone usage is climbing. According to the report not only is cell phone usage climbing, land line usage is dropping. The study shows that 1 in 5 adults no longer have a landline.

The study also shows that 1 in 7 adults use a cell phone exclusively. That statement seems a bit at odds with the previous 1 in 5 has no landline. That is until you consider broadband like DSL where you have to have a phone line or need a fax machine. Read more

Posted on Fri, 4 Apr 2008 08:04:05 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

U.S. tops new Tech Usage Ranking

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HELSINKI (Reuters) - The United States, Sweden and Japan topped a new ranking that measures how well countries use telecommunications technologies -- networks, cell phones and computers -- to boost their social and economic prosperity. Read more

Posted on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:23:47 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

CompUSA closes down, Bargains to be had

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Well known CompUSA is closing down. CompUSA was sold to Gordon Brothers for liquidation.

CompUSA was controlled by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim. The 103 retail stores of CompUSA will remain open during the holiday season. There will be discounts on computer and electronics ahead of the planned store closures. Read more

Posted on Fri, 7 Dec 2007 00:05:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Rock Band game sold ''Hundreds of Thousands'': EA

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - MTV's music video game "Rock Band" sold hundreds of thousands of copies over Thanksgiving weekend, Electronic Arts Inc Chief Executive John Riccitiello said on Thursday. Read more

Posted on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:10:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tim Robbins wages Crusade against Noise in new Film

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By Silvia Aloisi

ROME (Reuters) - Have you ever dreamt of smashing up that car in your neighborhood whose burglar alarm has the bad habit of going off in the middle of the night? Read more

Posted on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade reaches 800,000 Concurrent User in China

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Chinese Game operator The9 Limited announces that World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Surpasses 800,000 Peak concurrent users in Mainland China.

This is the highest concurrent user count since WOW became available in China in 2005. WOW: The Burning Crusade was launched on September 6th in China. Read more

Posted on Thu, 4 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Virgin Mobile USA Launches their First LG Wireless Phone

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Virgin Mobile USA launched a new handset called the Aloha this week. The Aloha is the first handset from LG to join the pre-paid Virgin Mobile lineup in America. The Aloha by LG is 3.5” long by 1.9” wide and has a thickness of 0.9”.

Weight for the Aloha is 2.7 ounces and it has enough storage to hold 199 personal contacts with five numbers, three email addresses and one url for each contact. The battery gives the phone 180 minutes of talk time and 150 hours standby time. Read more

Posted on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:01:07 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Usability Test finds typing on iPhone 2x slower than on QWERTY Phones

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Chicago-based usability consultancy User Centric, Inc. compared texting on the iPhone with phones sporting a QWERTY keyboard.

It took QWERTY users almost twice as long to create the same message on the iPhone as it did on their QWERTY phone. Read more

Posted on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:52:56 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft says Test shows vacant Airwaves usable

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp told the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Monday it was confident that vacant television airwaves can be used for wireless services without interfering with broadcast signals. Read more

Posted on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:21:19 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

DXG USA Announces DXG-572V Digital Camcorder for Only $149

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DXG USA announced their newest camcorder today called the DXG-572V. the camcorder is able to record full motion video in near DVD quality along with sound and the ability to shoot 5 megapixel photos and record voice digitally for $149.

There is no optical zoom on the camera, but 4x digital zoom is offered. The camcorder uses a 2” flip out LCD screen to view the video being recorded. Read more

Posted on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:01:40 CDT | by Shane McGlaun