Monthly Archives: August 2008

CNET Community, For many long months, CNET’s engineers, editors, and designers have been hard at work rebuilding CNET from the ground up. This week, those changes are being unveiled for all our users. Behind the scenes, our publishing infrastructure has … Continue reading →

(Credit: Evite) As of Wednesday, Evite’s Send-to-Phone text alerts–which let users get event details on their mobile phone–include a voice-activated directions service. Yes, the addition of direction texts means partiers have lost one of their top excuses for being late. … Continue reading →

(Credit: MacRumors/markm49uk) The iPhone 3G was one of this year’s most anticipated products from Apple. With more than a million handsets sold, one in particular shipped with three images of an Asian Foxconn Technology Group worker posing over an iPhone … Continue reading →

(Credit: BlueAnt Wireless) Since most people wearing Bluetooth headsets already look like they’re talking to themselves, it won’t seem that much odder when they start talking to their actual headsets. They’ll now be able to do that (and get something … Continue reading →

Pavlov would have been proud. You’ve got your head down, diligently working on a big project (or schooling one of your Facebook pals on a word game). The world around you is a blur; you’re in your own world. And … Continue reading →

A used Batmobile is better than none at all. (Credit: eBay) The eBay auction ends Tuesday at 5 p.m. PDT for a Batmobile from the 1989 Batman movie. Supposedly this is one of the five made for the Michael Keaton/Jack … Continue reading →

(Credit: BlueAnt Wireless) Since most people wearing Bluetooth headsets already look like they’re talking to themselves, it won’t seem that much odder when they start talking to their actual headsets. They’ll now be able to do that (and get something … Continue reading →

(Credit: Etsy) In your face, iPhone! CrackBerry addicts now have a new way to show their loyalty to the smartphone–by dangling tiny versions from their ears. And there’s no need to fear added radiation from these BlackBerry Bolds. The earrings, … Continue reading →

The Sony Ericsson TM506 is new to T-Mobile. (Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET Networks) Last week we told you that T-Mobile launched the Sony Ericsson TM506. Over the past couple days we’ve had the opportunity to put it through its paces, and … Continue reading →

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 →

(Credit: Amazon.com) Sony’s Wireless Keypad–which was announced at the Leipzig Games Convention–for the PS3 is now available for pre-order at Amazon for $49.99. That seems to be the only change though, as the release date is still slated for November … Continue reading →

Navigon 7200T (Credit: Navigon) Having to compete with the likes of Garmin and TomTom is no easy task, but Navigon is hoping to woo some new customers with its latest portable navigation system. Today, the GPS manufacturer announced its new … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →