Sprint to support Google's Nexus One smartphone

2010-03-17T14:03:27Z

<div><p>SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc's Nexus One smartphone will soon be available to subscribers of Sprint Nextel Corp, the second U.S. wireless service provider to anno...

TechBits package

2010-03-17T13:45:44Z

<div><p>Google Inc. is making two new versions of its Nexus One phone: one for AT&T Inc.'s network and one for Sprint Nextel Corp.'s.</p><p>The first U.S. version of the Nexus One, which Google is promoting as its own "super...

Google phone now works on iPhone's wireless system

2010-03-17T12:32:11Z

<div id="subtitle">Google upgrades Nexus One to work on AT&T's 3G network in latest swipe at Apple's iPhone</div><div><p>Google Inc. is making two new versions of its Nexus One phone: one for AT&T Inc.'s network and one for

Mobile 'apps' a $17.5 bln market by 2012: study

2010-03-17T06:16:03Z

<div><p>A study released on Wednesday indicated that the market for mobile device software programs should rocket to 17.5 billion dollars (US) within three years.</p><p>Downloads of mobile applications to handsets will leap from slightly more than seven billion in 2009 to nearly 50 billion in 2012, according to the independent study commissioned by GetJar, the world's second largest app store.</p><p>"It...

Fixing a Portable DVD Player

2010-03-17T01:24:26Z

Improvements in technology over the past years have meant that all the cumbersome devices we have around the home have now been shrunk down to a conveniently portable size. This is especially true of DVD players which are particularly useful now that they come in portable form, especially if you are going on a long trip or holiday and to have children that you need to keep entertained. Portable DVD players are ready equipped with a small plasma screen, some even with a remote control. As with...

Action Photography Tips For Taking Better Action Photos

2010-03-16T23:13:20Z

When it comes to taking great action photos, one of the most important digital photography basics is understanding shutter lag.<br><br>Also called "processor lag" this is the time that it takes between the time you press the shutter release and the time the camera actually takes the shot. Press the shutter too early and you'll end up with a picture that's completely different than what you were expecting.<br><br>Despite all of their advantages, compact digital cameras ...

Digital Photography Basics - Differences Between Compacts and DSLRs

2010-03-16T23:05:39Z

If you want to learn the basics of digital photography, it really doesn't matter whether you're using a digital compact or a DSLR with the exception of these few important differences.<br><br>Digital Compacts<br><br>One of the biggest advantages to digital compacts is the cost. Another thing to consider when buying a DSLR is that you will need to purchase at least one lens for your camera especially if you want to take distant photographs. Digital compacts always come ...

Google Nexus One sales lag Apple, Motorola: Flurry

2010-03-16T15:00:29Z

<div><p>SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc's initial sales of its Nexus One smartphone have significantly lagged the pace of Apple Inc's iPhone and

Latest "God of War" videogame hits US

2010-03-16T12:16:09Z

<div><p>The "God of War III" videogame hit the stores Tuesday eagerly awaited by US fans of the franchise based on a Spartan warrior's vendetta against Greek gods.</p><p>Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) said the videogame is the final installment in a ...

Tech startup City Sourced zaps gripes to city halls

2010-03-16T11:16:37Z

<div><p>Technology startup City Sourced is making it easy for folks to complain to city hall about anything from graffiti to drug dealers in their towns.</p><p>City Sourced provides a free application for iPhone's that lets people in hundreds of US cities use the Apple smartphone to snap pictures of neighborh...

Benefits of the IPad Over the IPhone

2010-03-16T15:32:37Z

Apple completely revolutionized the cell phone market when they released their popular iPhone. Now, Apple is trying to revolutionize computers and technology with the iPad. Simply put, the iPad is a tablet computer that runs like an iPhone, but at a bigger size.<br><br>There are multiple benefits to each piece of technology...

Ahead of the Bell: Chip demand still improving

2010-03-16T07:15:40Z

<div id="subtitle">Oppenheimer analyst: chip demand continues to improve, driven by PC, TV and smart phone chips</div><div><p>Driven by the personal computer, television and smart phone markets, demand for semiconductors continues to improve and is ahead of what's generally expected for this time of year, according to Oppenheimer analyst Rick Schafer.</p><p>"The typical Chinese N...

Smartphones put the moves on social networking

2010-03-14T23:45:05Z

<div><p>Mobile social networking ruled on Saturday as the techno-hip at South By South West (SXSW) used location-based services on smartphones to track down everything from panels to parties.</p><p>Foursquare and Gowalla dueled for supremacy here while fresh rivals such as Tweetsii and Toodalu vowed to eclipse them.&...

Choose Digital Television and Then Forget About Distorted Video

2010-03-14T09:19:15Z

Today's tech know-how is definitely getting more and more advanced for each day passing. The truth is, technology has given a lot of astounding gadgets which are over and above a persons imagination. The Digital TV is actually a fresh influx regarding development within the field of television. This specific system innovation (generally send as well as receive) all the moving graphics plus audio by way of digital impulses. Using these tools, a person can experience the high-definition standar...

Nokia revises 2009 market share down to 34 pct

2010-03-12T16:30:16Z

<div id="subtitle">Nokia revises its 2009 global market share estimate down to 34 pct; expects no change in 2010</div><div><p>Nokia Corp. on Friday revised its global market share estimate for mobile phones in 2009 to 34 percent, from an earlier 38 percent, and said it expected no growth this year.</p><p>The revision was due to more accurate measuring methods, including of counterfeit products, ...

Basics of Creative Studies in Digital Photography

2010-03-12T21:20:17Z

Learning digital photography is the best way to understand the world of digitalization. Many people are not able to fulfill their dreams and passions in this field as this is very expensive. But there is a different story once you overcome the initial cost. You can actually fulfill your dream of making your hobby your profession. There are no processing costs, the printing rates have also gone down, and also digital cameras these days feature multiple shot options. If you channelize your fina...

Apple begins taking iPad orders in US

2010-03-12T11:16:03Z

<div><p>Apple fans flocked online Friday to be among the first to order iPad tablet computers slated to begin shipping in the United States on April 3.</p><p>Apple was offering free shipping on pre-orders but limited buyers to no more than two iPads each in a sign that supplies will be tight when the iconic company's latest creation hits the market.</p><p...

Summary Box: Video game sales drop 15 percent

2010-03-11T18:15:32Z

<div id="subtitle">Summary Box: Video game sales sink 15 percent; sales of games, Wii consoles decline</div><div><p>THE GAMES: Video game software sales dropped 15 percent in February compared to a year ago to $624.4 million. "Bioshock 2" from Take 2 Interactive, whic...

Bangladesh blocks 1.5 million mobile phones

2010-03-11T17:45:34Z

<div><p>Bangladesh has blocked 1.5 million mobile numbers and tightened regulations for buying and selling SIM cards following a spike in cellphone-related crime, an official said Thursday.</p><p>Under new rules, children under 18 will be barred from buying a SIM card and adults will have to show their national identity cards to register new mobile numbers, Home Secretary Abdus Sobhan Shikdar told AFP.</p><p>...

Opera rolls out mobile browser for Android

2010-03-11T17:45:25Z

<div><p>HELSINKI (Reuters) - Opera Software unveiled on Thursday a version of its Mini mobile browser for use on cellphones running on Google's Android software.</p><p>Opera Mini is ...

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