Nokia Siemens Networks on Tuesday dipped into end user hardware for the first time and started offering the USB-lte 7210 USB modem, and the CPEi-lte 7212 and the CPEo-lte 7210 wireless routers, to the public. Running mainly on TD-LTE networks used by China Mobile, they can deliver download speeds of up to 102Mbps and uploads […]
Sep 27 2011 | Posted in
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iLuv has announced a new WorkStation line of products for iPads, Galaxy Tabs and other devices. The focus of the collection is the iMM737, a dock supporting iPads, iPhones and iPods. A wired keyboard in the dock includes iOS-specific functions, and can be stored in the base to save room. Devices are attached to a […]
Skype added two of its more commonly requested features to its iOS apps. Both Skype for iPad and for the iPhone now have software-based anti-shake correction. The trick helps reduce the jitter effect from natural handholding and bumps, especially when walking. Bluetooth support is now at last built into the app. Owners with Bluetooth headsets […]
Nuance Communications announced it is adding developer support for Windows Phone and a three tiered service structure to its NDEV Mobile Developer Program. The company’s Dragon Mobile SDK is now available for all major mobile platforms, including Windows Phone 7.1+, iOS 4.0+ and Android 2.1+. A HTTP web services interface is also available. In addition, […]
Disney Mobile will soon launch a series of apps called Appmates that will turn Apple’s iPad into a game board. The first is a rolling road that can be used in conjunction with toy cars from Disney/Pixar’s Cars 2 blockbuster movie. The app requires special toys the iPad will recognize rolling across the screen, but […]
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Wacom on Tuesday remade its tablets to get the whole range of possible touch input. The Bamboo Connect is its new entry level and is intended for those who just need a moderate amount of input. It relies solely on its wireless, battery-free, 1,024 pressure pen for control and, with a 5.8-by-3.6 inch area, is […]
Buffalo has announced two new external hard drive models. The MiniStation Extreme and the DriveStation Axis Velocity are its latest drives to support the high-bandwidth USB 3.0 standard. The MiniStation Extreme is a portable hard drive model, while the DriveStation Axis Velocity line is a desktop hard drive solution. The MiniStation Extreme gets its name […]
Sep 27 2011 | Posted in
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Thunderbolt, already the fastest interconnecting system between computers and peripherals, may get quite significantly faster when new, optical-technology-based cables arrive on the market as early as the middle of next year — and current Thunderbolt-equipped Macs will support them, says Intel. Spokesman Dave Salvator, speaking to MacWorld added that the optical cables could be significantly […]
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QNAP Systems has added to the company’s Turbo NAS lineup with one-, two- and four-drive enclosures aimed at small corporate workgroups, SOHO and home users. The TS-x19P II models all feature a 2GHz Marvell processor, 512MB of on-board DDR3 RAM, the ability to run the latest QNAP NAS firmware and a two-year warranty. Secure connections […]
Broadcom has announced a new series of near-field communication (NFC) chips geared for smartphones and other small devices. The latest offerings are claimed to be significantly smaller than many alternatives, manufactured using a 40nm CMOS process, while also slashing power consumption by approximately 90 percent. Phone manufacturers will be able to take advantage of field […]
Sep 27 2011 | Posted in
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