Another rumor has it that Google will be launching the Mac version of popular photo online service Picasa next month at the Macworld techshow in SF. Like most rumors, this one still has no confirmation. Meaning, all we could do right now is sit and wait patiently until the doors of Moscone Center opens in January 5.
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According to a recent survey, more people actually own more than one cellphone. The average number is two when a thousand mobile phone users were asked. It’s not surprising as I know a lot of friends who own two, some of them even three. Even I fall under that 2-phone category because I just can’t let go of my 9-year old SIM card. more »
iGo just made the announcement that they will be officially showcasing their new Laptop Charger at the CES techshow in Vegas next week. Specs are scarce but I’m certain this one can be considered as a ‘green’ gadget as vampire power is cut when another gadget has been left plugged to charge. more »
We haven’t featured any gadget with Space Invaders stamped on its surface lately. The last one was the Space Invaders Dog Tag but now here’s a pair of Space Invaders Headphones I’m certain geeky audiophiles would love. more »
As with many companies, Symwave willl also be showcasing their new stuff at the CES this January. Apparently, the firm will be displaying their new USB protocol revision. Make that, they will be the first to show off ‘USB 3.0 transfers to and from an external storage device’. more »
It’s been a common knowledge that Windows 7 will be rolling out in 2010 but what’s this rumor that the highly anticipated OS from Microsoft will be launched at the CES next month? Is this just a response to the Snow Leopard’s Macworld launch or is Microsoft really ready to introduce the Windows 7 OS? more »
Internet Use Grows at Meetings, as Do Challenges
Hotels, conference centers and event organizers struggle to provide enough Net access for corporate clients. (NYT)+++
Parent Company, a Retailer, Files for Bankruptcy
The Parent Company, an Internet retailer of children’s products, apparently became the first well-known retailer to file for Chapter 11 protection after Christmas.(NYT)+++
Crowds at Electronics Show May Shrink
The Consumer Electronics Show should be thinner than it was last year, to the chagrin of an industry struggling to maintain consumer interest in tough economic times.(NYT)+++ more »
The Build Your Own PC Race for Charity during CES 2009 will be staging its 12th event on January 8 at the Wynn Hotel. This charity event hosted by Systemax, AMD, CompUSA, and TigerDirect has been drawing a lot of geeks namely tech journalists and companies to assemble a PC system in the shortest time. more »
I’d like to say this is just a rumor but our folks over at Crunchgear said that their sources claim that an iPod Touch with a larger screen, perhaps a 7 or 9-incher might be launched next Fall. Another side of the story shows that Apple is already discussing with OEMs about mass producing the larger iPod Touch.
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This just in: Archos will be unveiling the Archos 7 Internet Media Tablet PC at the CES 2009 techshow in Vegas next week. We have not much details on the new gadget from Archos but it’s safe to assume that it’ll just be an upgrade to the Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet introduced a couple of months ago.
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