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Slowing Economy Hurting Cell Phone Sales Growth
Two analyst firms cut 2009 handset growth forecasts because economic concerns are causing fewer consumers to upgrade their phones.
Information Week – Oct 8, 2008 10:55 PM [GMT] – comment?
Two analyst firms cut 2009 handset growth forecasts because economic concerns are causing fewer consumers to upgrade their phones.
Information Week – Oct 8, 2008 10:55 PM [GMT] – comment?
App Store Pick of the Week: Charleston City Slicker
While there are a number of tour-related travel applications available for iPhone and iPod touch, Charleston City Slicker ($9.99) appears to be the first to offer a multimedia walking tour — complete with photos of key destinations, audio, and HD video. It also takes advantage of location ser ... more »
Apple.com – Oct 8, 2008 10:10 PM [GMT] – comment?
While there are a number of tour-related travel applications available for iPhone and iPod touch, Charleston City Slicker ($9.99) appears to be the first to offer a multimedia walking tour — complete with photos of key destinations, audio, and HD video. It also takes advantage of location ser ... more »
Apple.com – Oct 8, 2008 10:10 PM [GMT] – comment?
Nokia Expected to Report Sharp Drop in Profits
Nokia, the world's biggest cellphone maker, is expected to report a sharp drop from a year ago in its third-quarter profits as weakening economies hit the sums consumer have to spend on gadgets.
PC Magazine – Oct 8, 2008 9:57 PM [GMT] – comment?
Nokia, the world's biggest cellphone maker, is expected to report a sharp drop from a year ago in its third-quarter profits as weakening economies hit the sums consumer have to spend on gadgets.
PC Magazine – Oct 8, 2008 9:57 PM [GMT] – comment?
Clickjacking Attack Lets Web Sites See, Hear You
The technique can be used to hijack a computer's Web cam and microphone to create a malicious surveillance platform.
Information Week – Oct 8, 2008 9:10 PM [GMT] – comment?
The technique can be used to hijack a computer's Web cam and microphone to create a malicious surveillance platform.
Information Week – Oct 8, 2008 9:10 PM [GMT] – comment?
LED Lamps Could Be Used For Data, Too
LED lighting isn't just a potential replacement for lighting technologies used today it is actually being eyed as the next-generation wireless communications technology by researchers at Boston University.
PC Magazine – Oct 8, 2008 8:57 PM [GMT] – comment?
LED lighting isn't just a potential replacement for lighting technologies used today it is actually being eyed as the next-generation wireless communications technology by researchers at Boston University.
PC Magazine – Oct 8, 2008 8:57 PM [GMT] – comment?
Toshiba Wins the First PCMag GreenTech HDTV Award
A 42-inch LCD HDTV from Toshiba earns the first PC Magazine GreenTech award for its low power consumption.
PC Magazine – Oct 8, 2008 8:57 PM [GMT] – comment?
A 42-inch LCD HDTV from Toshiba earns the first PC Magazine GreenTech award for its low power consumption.
PC Magazine – Oct 8, 2008 8:57 PM [GMT] – comment?
“iPhone 3G wins over BlackBerry” in battle for enterprise users
“Apple’s iPhone 2.0 OS brought Cisco VPN, Exchange Server e-mail, and native custom applications to Apple’s devices, bringing utility to the mix to make the iPhone an enterprise shoo-in,” reports Tom Yager (infoworld.com) in his comparison of the iPhone to the Blackberry. ... more »
Apple.com – Oct 8, 2008 8:52 PM [GMT] – comment?
“Apple’s iPhone 2.0 OS brought Cisco VPN, Exchange Server e-mail, and native custom applications to Apple’s devices, bringing utility to the mix to make the iPhone an enterprise shoo-in,” reports Tom Yager (infoworld.com) in his comparison of the iPhone to the Blackberry. ... more »
Apple.com – Oct 8, 2008 8:52 PM [GMT] – comment?
Firefox Introduces Plug-In with Geolocation Capability
NewsFactor - Mozilla has introduced an experimental Firefox browser add-on featuring powerful geolocation capabilities. Called Geode, the technology allows the location of Web surfers to be fixed and then maintained as users move about their hometowns, across the nation, or even when traveling aroun ... more »
Yahoo! – Oct 8, 2008 8:46 PM [GMT] – comment?
NewsFactor - Mozilla has introduced an experimental Firefox browser add-on featuring powerful geolocation capabilities. Called Geode, the technology allows the location of Web surfers to be fixed and then maintained as users move about their hometowns, across the nation, or even when traveling aroun ... more »
Yahoo! – Oct 8, 2008 8:46 PM [GMT] – comment?
Lenovo, Acer, Asus Give Sprint's WiMax Network A Boost
Computer makers are offering products equipped to connect to Sprint's XOHM high-speed wireless network, launched recently in Baltimore.
Information Week – Oct 8, 2008 8:11 PM [GMT] – comment?
Computer makers are offering products equipped to connect to Sprint's XOHM high-speed wireless network, launched recently in Baltimore.
Information Week – Oct 8, 2008 8:11 PM [GMT] – comment?
Green Gems, Green Pork in Bailout Bill
The 451-page bailout bill may have been designed to reform Wall Street, but it also contained several clauses to placate legislators, too. And what better than some juicy pork? Fortunately, some of that may pay off for you, too.
PC Magazine – Oct 8, 2008 7:58 PM [GMT] – comment?
The 451-page bailout bill may have been designed to reform Wall Street, but it also contained several clauses to placate legislators, too. And what better than some juicy pork? Fortunately, some of that may pay off for you, too.
PC Magazine – Oct 8, 2008 7:58 PM [GMT] – comment?
