Next month is IFA 2009 and Samsung is more than excited to bring their new LCD HDTVs and show off. The 400 / 480hz (PAL / NTSC standards) TVs as described will also come with a “black frame insertion”. more »
GSMA LAUNCHES MOBILE WORLD LIVE- Introduces the Premier Online Venue for the Mobile Communications Industry
*** Press Release 29 July 2009, London – The GSMA today unveiled Mobile World Live, an exciting new online portal that will serve as a critical information resource for the mobile communications industry. Building on and complementing the onsite experience of the industry’s leading events, Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Congress, Mobile World Live will deliver fresh, dynamic content and networking opportunities to mobile industry executives in an easy-to-consume, convenient and interactive Web 2.0 experience. The GSMA is launching Mobile World Live in conjunction with Decisive Media, a leading provider of cutting-edge communications services, such as streamed video, interactive live webcasts and more.
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The e-book business is definitely getting more and more innovative by the day, thanks to the folly of the newspapers. Well, maybe not, considering the API has plans to leverage on it. So getting back to the e-books revolution, the latest is what LG showcased - a 11.5-inch sheet of flexible e-paper at SID 2009.
Woohooo, finally something I absolutely must have! I mean, I know, I’ll never make it to Hollywood, but even faking an act with Keanu Reaves or maybe Al Pacino? Ooh, the thought of it drives me crazy! Yeah, no kidding. That’s what Yoostar lets you do. It comes bundled with the Yoostar software, a webcam with built-in mic, a remote control, and a six by six-foot green screen. Yeah, you are reading right. Stop rubbing your eyes. This was introduced in the E3.
The Wii Fit has been an object of my fascination ever since it hit the stores. Too bad I haven’t bought one yet. But from what we hear from Nikkei business daily newspaper in Japan, Nintendo is all set to introduce the Wii Fit Plus this autumn. And what does it offer that the Wii Fit already doesn’t? Well, it comes with more precise measurements to keep you seriously on track with your weight loss goals.
Everyone knows that if anyone’s got great plans for something like the E3, it has to be EA. With it being super-succesful in the gaming industry, we have been waiting all this while to see what we can get out of them at the gaming expo. And from what we hear, one of the coolest games that will be showcased by then is Army of Two: the 40th day.
Nokia has always been known to be the number 1 in the mobile industry so it’s no surprise that they won the top prize at the Mobile World Congress. The top prize is the Outstanding Environmental Contribution award which was actually first given by GSMA this year.
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Remember the INQ Social Mobile phone? Well, this new phone was recently named at the Mobile World Congress as the best handset by GSMA. Besting other phones such as the Nokia E71, G1 Android phone, BlackBerry Storm, and the LG KS360. more »
I am not sure if this is the first time a gadget was stolen at the Mobile World Congress but the HTC Touch Diamond demo unit is reportedly missing. No word on how it went missing but the mobile phone loaded with Windows Mobile 6.5 is said to be loaded with secret product information. more »
The Mobile World Congress is getting more exciting by the minute as carriers and manufacturers launch their new phones and netbooks. Mobile with touchscreens and netbooks with WiFi and 3G are currently the trend so geeks like me have more choices now. more »
