Monthly Archives: August 2008

On Call: Bluetooth radiation and unlocked phones

The Aliph Jawbone 2. Is its radiation harmful? (Credit: Aliph) Q: I’m curious as to whether Bluetooth headsets also emit radiation, which could prove harmful to one’s health. What can you tell me about this? – Craig A: Bluetooth headsets … Continue reading

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Nokia takes wraps off N96 NAM, N85, and N79

Nokia scored a hat-trick today with the announcement of three new Nokia N series models: the Nokia N96 (North American Edition), the Nokia N85, and the Nokia N79. Keeping with the family, the trio of Symbian smartphones offer high-end multimedia … Continue reading

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LG LX600 to debut soon for Sprint?

Is the LG LX600 coming to Sprint soon? (Credit: LG) This squat little device is purportedly the new LG LX600 for Sprint, set to debut some time in the near future. An intrepid user on the SprintUsers.com forum found this … Continue reading

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Android Apps: What would you want?

These screen shots show the Android-phone interface to the Android Market. The software shows what applications can be downloaded and reviews of applications that people are browsing. (Credit: Google) Arguably one of the best things to come out of the … Continue reading

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Android Apps: What would you want?

These screen shots show the Android-phone interface to the Android Market. The software shows what applications can be downloaded and reviews of applications that people are browsing. (Credit: Google) Arguably one of the best things to come out of the … Continue reading

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Want to humiliate your smartphone? Here's how

"Phone Fingers may lead to increased targeting by bullies," notes CIO.com. (Credit: Phone Fingers ) You could embarrass your iPhone by loading it up with any number of the programs on our 10 absurd new iPhone apps list, or its … Continue reading

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Panasonic puts plasma TVs on a diet

Sharp's 23-millimeter thick Aquos XS1 comes to the U.K. this fall. (Credit: Engadget) We had inklings that thin was in for the HDTV business this year after CES, but the sets being shown off at IFA in Berlin this week … Continue reading

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Shuttle's Atom-powered mini desktop gets a price: $189

The Shuttle X27, which we reported on last week, is small physically. Turns out, so is the price. (Credit: Shuttle) Shuttle let us know Thursday that the miniscule desktop will start at $189–sans monitor, and peripherals, like all Shuttle PCs. … Continue reading

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Comex: Where geeks get to bargain like fishwives

He that standeth tallest and shouts loudest wins the game. (Credit: Crave Asia) There’s a certain pain to covering the massive Comex IT bazaar that takes place every August in Singapore. However, getting one’s toes stubbed by some clod in … Continue reading

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Picture this: Four new Samsung digital photo frames

The 8-inch SPF-85V: save this one for the small, cute pics. (Credit: Samsung ) Digital photo frames. You love ‘em, I love ‘em. Well, actually I’ve only ever seen one in use before and that one was broken. Call me … Continue reading

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Logitech Squeezebox Boom: The ultimate Wi-Fi radio?

If you took one of Logitech’s increasingly ubiquitous Pure-Fi desktop stereos and integrated one of its Squeezebox network-audio streamers, you’d probably come up with something like the Logitech Squeezebox Boom. Previous Squeezebox models had to be plugged into an existing … Continue reading

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A computer that fits in your space suit pocket

Should a computer ever be described as “cute?” The Space Cube shows that’s surely open to debate. After drooling over the tiny available-only-in-Japan Space Cube, PC Pro finally got one, and has done a rather lengthy review of the adorably … Continue reading

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Kelley Blue Book launches site optimized for iPhone

KBB's new Web site optimized for iPhone and iPod Touch. (Credit: Dong Ngo/CNET Networks) Kelley Blue Book (KBB), the popular Web site that rates and provides information on motor vehicles, launched on Wednesday its new version that’s optimized for iPhone’s … Continue reading

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Become a remote spy with Swann's new wireless camera

(Credit: Swann Communications) From the folks who brought you the creepy and simultaneously cool (depending on who’s using it) DVR flashlight, comes another 007-inspired piece of high-tech security gear. On Wednesday, Swann Communications introduced the IP-3G ConnectCam 1000. The ConnectCam … Continue reading

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