The Kyocera Echo looks like it might be in line for an update to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) on August 1. Update 2.002SP is expected to land next Monday and move device from 2.2 (Froyo) to the latest build of Android for mobile phones. The update will also bring some Kyocera Echo specific treats including Swype […]
Jul 28 2011 | Posted in
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Senator Al Franken has sent a letter to federal regulators recommending that they reject the proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile. In the 24-page document, the Minnesota Democratic expressed concerns that the deal would competitively squeeze Sprint and other smaller players,ultimately resulting in a Verizon and AT&T duopoly. The Senator also fears the $39 billion […]
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Razer diphas entered into the over-the-ear mobile audio with the Electra headset. The over-the ear headset still has leatherette pads and a thick, flexible headband but is small enough to work for commutes and other listening on foot. They also carry an in-line mic and remote that work with iPhones as well as, officially, BlackBerry, […]
Sprint as part of its results confirmed its repeatedly rumored deal with LightSquared and gave a clue it might use LTE for 4G in the future. The terms of the 15-year deal will see LightSquared pay Sprint $9 billion over 11 years for use of its wireless spectrum and network hardware. In return, Sprint would […]
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Office for Mac 2011 users will be gaining access to some of the enhancements of OS X Lion, says Microsoft’s Pat Fox. Specifically the work suite will be getting support for Auto Save, Versions and fullscreen mode. Fox has few other details to offer; regarding the timing of an update, the Office team member explains […]
Nintendo has taken the dramatic step of slashing the price of its 3DS handheld less than six months after its launch. In a statement on its US website, the company says that on August 12, the 3DS will drop from $249 to $169. The company added that it would assuage the 830,000 existing owners of […]
Jul 28 2011 | Posted in
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Skype has just released version 5.5 of its software for Windows. A beta version of the software launched in June, and Skype made several enhancements based on user feedback to the final version. As hinted at by the recent Facebook tie-in, the new software has more Facebook integration. It allows users to check Facebook friend […]
iBuyPower has launched a new Professional Series of desktop workstation PCs for creative professionals, all offering Intel’s second-generation Core i7 processors. While all can be customized, they also share RAID cards and NVIDIA Quadro graphics cards. The Z68 is at the bottom of the range, with a 3.4GHz Core i7, 8GB of RAM and a […]
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Universal Pictures has revealed the first trailer and poster for Battleship which you can view below. The official website for the film has also launched. Peter Berg (Hancock) produces and directs the May 18, 2012 release, an epic action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for […]
G.I. Joe 2 has announced a release date of June 29th, 2012. Though the film is referred to in their article as being titled G.I. Joe: Retaliation, but no official title has yet been chosen. The film, to be directed by John Chu (Step Up 3D, Never Say Never), will continue the toy-inspired world depicted […]