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- Nokia Intros Barracuda, Entry-Level Phones
Leading mobile phone maker Nokia took the wraps off a spate of new low-cost and entry-level phones today, all of which are designed to appeal to consumers in emerging markets—although Nokia believes the slim, Bluetooth-and-camera equipped Nokia 2630 (a.k.a. "Barracuda") may be a revenue winner for the company. Although some of the handsets may eventually make their way to the North American market, initial availability of the phones will be limited to emerging markets in Asia, the Pacific, Africa, China, and Latin America—a stance underscored by Nokia's introducing the phones at an event in New Delhi, India.
The Nokia 2630, also known by its Barracuda monicker, has been much-
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Thu, 03 May 2007 11:30:00 PST - Consumers Sample New Music Digitally
The latest installment of Ipsos Insight's report Tempo: Keeping Pace with Digital Music Behavior finds that consumers still have a strong preference for purchasing traditional audio CDs of music from favorite artists; however, instead of buying CDs of new music or unknown artists on a whim, consumers are increasingly likely to sample tracks from new and unknown artists via digital download services. In part, this behavior has contributed to a declined in CD sales: Ipsos finds that the number of consumers who have purchased an audio CD
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Thu, 03 May 2007 11:00:00 PST - Yahoo Offers In-Browser IM Client
Internet giant Yahoo ha introduced a beta version of its Yahoo Messenger instant messaging application—the catch being that this version is designed to work within a standard Web browser window, rather than relying on a separate software application. Yahoo Web Messenger is a Flash-based application which offers a subset of the features in the full-blown Yahoo Messenger. Users can initiate and receive instant messages, save and search past messages, add contact, and adjust their online status. However, they can't change their stealth settings, avatar display, or block list; similarly, the Web version of Yahoo Messenger doesn't support
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Thu, 03 May 2007 10:30:00 PST - LucasArts Launching New Franchise Title
LucasArts and video game developer Day 1 Studios have announced a new high profile title for next generation systems including the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Fracture will combine "next-generation gameplay, an intriguing storyline and compelling characters" to create what may be another major hit for LucasArts.
Fracture, as described in a press release, is set in "the year 2161, where ecological and seismological disasters have radically altered the planet’s landscape, and a clash in ideologies places society on the threshold of war. Players set foot on the frontlines of this epic conflic
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Thu, 03 May 2007 10:30:00 PST - Tron Rezzes Into Xbox Live Arcade
The movie Tron, celebrating 25 years this year, is about to get somewhat of a 21st century makeover via video games. Disney Interactive Studios has announced the classic arcade games Tron and Discs of Tron will be re-released this summer through Xbox Live Arcade.
Each game includes the original version as well as an enhanced version with new graphics and audio features. Through Xbox Live Arcade, players can also compete in both games against another player in four online modes.
In Tron, which first appeared in arcades in 1982, players "must complete four increasingly challenging game
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Thu, 03 May 2007 10:05:00 PST - Creative Debuts Tiny Zen Stone Music Player
Creative has apparently decided it doesn't live in a glass house: today, the company announced a tiny new digital music player dubbed the Zen Stone, due to hit retailers in six colors on May 14 at a suggested price of just $39.99.
"The Creative ZEN Stone, at just $39.99, opens up a huge new market for MP3 players," said Creative CEO Sim Wong Hoo in a release. "This is an incredible price for everyone to get a superior quality MP3 player capable of holding up to 250 songs. Whether it's your only player or a second player to take with you anywhere, the low price lets you
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Thu, 03 May 2007 10:00:00 PST - T-Mobile Taking Hotspot at Home Nationwide?
Last year, word began trickling out taht cellular operator T-Mobile, a unit of Deutsche Telekom, was checking into the idea of dual-mode mobile phones which could place calls both via traditional cellular networks and, where available, via W-Fi hotspots—like the 8,000+ operated by T-Mobile itself, but also subscribers' home Wi-Fi networks, or any other open hotspot they might be near. T-Mobile has quiety been testing the service in Seattle since at least early 2007, and the results have apparently been promising: the Wall Street Journal is
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Thu, 03 May 2007 09:15:00 PST - RIM Debuts BlackBerry Curve Smartphone
Canada's Research in Motion today announced the BlackBerry Curve, a small, slim, and sleek new smartphone which combines the QWERTY-keyboard capabilities of RIM's famously addictive mobile email devices with full smartphone features, a 2 megapixel camera, Web and Internet capabilities, USB, Bluetooth, microSD storage, trackball navigation, and integrated multimedia options.
"The BlackBerry Curve offers a unique blend of communications, multimedia, and web features to provide people with an exceptional mobile companion for both work and leisure," said RIM President and Co-CEO Mike Lazaridis in a statement. "The BlackBerry Curve delivers
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Thu, 03 May 2007 08:45:00 PST - Internet Radio Gets One Last Gasp
The future of Internet radio is still far from certain, but for now, the threatened format has been given a temporary reprieve from its slated demise. In March, Congress’ Copyright Royalty Board changed the fee structure for online broadcasters in a drastic way that would financially cripple most of them starting May 15, however,the CRB’s entry in the Federal Register on Tuesday pushed the first date for payments under the new structure back to July 15. Broadcasters are using the extra time to rally for a reversal of the board’s original ruling. Major Internet radio sites like SHO
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Thu, 03 May 2007 07:55:00 PST - Online Video Audience Surpasses Cable TV
Passing people huddled around YouTube on laptops, work computers, and library terminals, perhaps you’ve noticed that online video has become quite popular. Very, very popular. Twice-as-many-viewers-as-cable-television popular. That’s the conclusion the online video Web site Tubearoo reached in a press release on Thursday, using some recent statistics and simple math. The breakdown is pretty simple. The National Cable & Telecommunications Association reported 65.6 million basic cable subscribers in December 2006. A little more than a year later,
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Thu, 03 May 2007 07:05:00 PST - HP Dragon Helps Track Telecom Use For Feds
The government is watching you. Or they can, anyway. Hewlett-Packard announced on Thursday a new way for telecommunications service providers to store information about what their customers their customers are doing, and quickly retrieve it at the government’s request. The HP Data Retention and Guardian ONline (DRAGON) system is intended to help governments fight against global terrorism, organized crime and drug trafficking.
The need for systems like DRAGON is driven by tightening government legislation that determines what recor
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Thu, 03 May 2007 06:10:00 PST - XBox 360 Elite, Gateway Tablet, and more!
Tons of hands on reviews this week. XBox 360 Elite, Earthmate PN-20 GPS, Gateway E-155c tablet, Jawbone headset, and more! Plus news!
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Wed, 02 May 2007 16:48:37 PST - Mother's Day Gift Guide
We at Digital Trends would like to remind our readers that Mother's Day is coming soon. Whether you'll be spending some personal time with your mother or sending your love and wishes long distance, it's a good idea to think of some memorable gifts to mark the occasion and thank her for being such an important influence in your life. Some people tend to forget this, but you can also get Mother's Day gifts for your wife (if she's a mom), your grandmother, your mother-in-law, your step-mom, or anyone else you have a motherly bond with. Wondering how much to spend? Studies have estimated that men will spend an average of nearly $170 USD on their mothers, whereas women are expected to spend roughly $110 USD. Of course, it's ha
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Wed, 02 May 2007 13:10:51 PST - Jobs Outlines Plan for 'Greener' Apple
In a second open letter posted to the company's Web site, Apple CEO Steve Jobs has outlined plans to create a "Greener Apple" by eliminating toxic substances from its products and increasing e-waste recycling efforts.
Historically, Apple has been considered one of the technology industry's greenest companies, being among the first to launch computer recycling programs, eliminate waste in its packaging, reduce toxic output from manufacturing processes, commit to keeping collected e-waste in North America, and to attempt to make products in ways which have the least environmental impact, However, for the last year Apple has been a high-profile target of environmenta
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Wed, 02 May 2007 12:00:00 PST - HP w2007 20-inch LCD Review
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"The HP w2007 20.1" widescreen LCD monitor is a pretty sight to see. HP's design team has been making some very nice enhancements to their line of Home & Home Office monitors. The w2007 has a silver body and a glossy black face. One of the most aesthetic aspects of the w2007 is the glossy screen (a.k.a. BrightView), similar to modern laptops, including many HP models and Apple's MacBook Pro. It's the w2007's glossy screen that helps make photos and movies burst with lively color. Having a desktop monitor with a glossy screen makes for a more enjoyable experience, especially when working in Photoshop, Picasa, iPhoto, or similar apps. "
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