by Techno Witch on August 27, 2008
JuiceCaster the app that allows a user to capture pictures and videos and share instantly on the user?s favourite social network has just gone BlackBerry.
That?s right, for a limited period only BlackBerry Curve owners can sign up to receive JuiceCaster on their BlackBerry smartphone. They can sign up for JuiceCaster at www.juicecaster.com/blackberry.
The free beta application is now available for BlackBerry Curve 8310 on the AT&T network, and the BlackBerry Curve 8330 on the Verizon Wireless network.
Also over the coming weeks, JuiceCaster will be opened up for BlackBerry pearl owners and also for BlackBerry users across Europe.
JuiceCaster allows the user to use such social networking sites via their mobile phones such as FaceBook, MtSpace, Photobucket, Twitter, Hi5, Blogger, Orkut and many others.
The application allows the user to post mobile video and picture updates directly to Facebook and Twitter; create unique custom groups (e.g. fantasy football, work friends, family) to send group video and picture messages to mobile phones, email, and online social networks; search and view videos and pictures on the Blackberry device; connect with friends in real-time, and interacting with new people on JuiceCaster; and exchange public and private multimedia messages on the go.
by Techno Witch on August 27, 2008
E-Ten is soon to release two new mobile phones into the mobile arena, the Glofiish X610 and the Glofiish V900 mobile handsets.
First up is the E-Ten Glofiish X610 a 2.5G smartphone that runs on Windows Mobile 6.1 Professinal edition. The Glofiish X610 has been designed for the emerging market, and doesn?t really command high end specs.
What the Glofiish X610 does offer the user is a 2.8 inch QVGA touch-screen, quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE radio, WiFi, FM radio, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, a 2 megapixel camera, GPS, Samsung?s SC3 2442 CPU at 400MHz, 128MB Flash ROM, and 64MB SDRAM.
The E-Ten Glofiish V900 handset however is a mobile TV ready handset, and along with DVB-T receiver, it offers up 3G enabled tri-band UMTS/HSPDA, 3 megapixel camera with video record at VGA, WiFi, FM radio, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, 2.8 inch VGA touch-screen, GPS, and Samsung?s CPU at 533MHz.
As usual the price and availability has yet to be announced.
by Techno Witch on August 27, 2008
Last year M2E Power burst onto the mobile scene with promises of powering gadgets via human movement, and now M2E Power says they have made some progress with their device, and state it should become available sometime next year.
According to M2E Power their wonder charger should be able to charge devices such as an Apple iPhone for up to 30 to 60 minutes of talk time after six hours of cumulative motion.
The idea is to place the M2E Power charge into a purse or pack and let it charge in the background, according to M2E Power?s Regan Rowe, and says: “Handset manufacturers are under pressure to deal with electronic waste issues and show they are looking for more sustainable practices. But because those products take a few years to design and develop, it will likely take at least two years before a self-powered mobile phone is commercially available.?
by Techno Witch on August 27, 2008
A new application, plans for a redesigned and improved mobile website, and a free mobile rich-media fantasy alerts service has been announced by CBS Sports Mobile.
Designed for the ultimate sports fan on the go, the CBS Sports Mobile Ultimate Sports Application brings the user headlines, streaming videos, live scores, stats, and entire control of CBSSports.com fantasy teams.
The CBS Sports Mobile Ultimate Sports Application also allows the user to locate other sports fans, talk smack with rivals on the message boards, and update personal profiles, across the CBSSports.com online Community.
The CBS Sports Mobile Ultimate Sports Application is completely customisable and the app will cost you $4.99 per month and can be accessed via 18 different mobile phones on the AT&T service.
CBS Sports Mobile also plans to launch a new redesigned mobile website using the latest Mobile 2.0 tech and bring a richer more advanced wireless experience to mobile sports fans.
They also intend to launch a fantasy mobile alerts service that allows users to receive instant updates on their fantasy players and tips amongst other things.
by Techno Witch on August 27, 2008
So just how well is the Apple iPhone 3G selling? Well, it appears that despite all the ruckus about its weak battery, and questionable connections to 3G networks it looks as if its doing pretty well.
As of next week roughly 6 million Apple iPhone 3G handsets will be in the hands of iPhoners throughout the world, which basically means is that the new second generation Apple iPhone 3G has actually outsold the first generation Apple iPhone after just seven weeks.
Seven weeks to shift 6 million of the iconic 3G handset isn?t bad when you consider it took Apple virtually a whole year to sell 6 million of the original Apple iPhone.
Apparently, Foxconn are still manufacturing the Apple iPhone 3G at a rate of 800,000 a week. It looks like Apple is well on course to hitting and maybe surpassing the 40 million mark next year. So yeah, I guess you could say the Apple iPhone 3G is selling very well.
by Techno Witch on August 27, 2008
AT&T has announced they are to expand international data offerings to help Apple iPhone and Apple iPhone 3G customers stay connected round the world.
According to the AT&T press release: ?AT&T will offer two new plans that accommodate iPhone customers’ increasing reliance on data services while travelling abroad. The two new plans, which offer 100 megabytes (MB) or 200 MB a month, can potentially save customers hundreds of dollars compared to pay-per-use international data roaming charges.?
But it?s not all good news, the bad news is it will cost over the subscribers entire monthly iPhone bill.
So for discounted international data usage in 67 countries it will cost an iPhoner if they choose the 100MB plan an extra $119.99 per month.
If a roaming iPhoner chooses the 200MB plan it will set them back $199.99. No long-term commitment is required on either package though; so the iPhoner can add or remove then at any time. And these plans start as of today.
by Techno Witch on August 27, 2008
Although this Casio Exilim W63CA mobile phone has received approval from the FCC, I wouldn?t be expecting it to come to the United States or anywhere else outside Japan, it?s probable only being tested by the FCC for global roaming anyway.
Although the chances are mighty slim, the chances of other countries receiving this type of mobile phone are improving slowly, and the is due to Japan?s government pushing to have Japan?s mobile phones promoted abroad.
The Exilim W63CA Japanese superphone is a Casio and Hitachi mash-up which incorporates an 8 megapixel camera, and who knows, maybe the new Omnivision sensor as well which is apparently meant to revolutionise the world of the mobile cameraphone.
The Casio Exilim W63CA is the successor to the W53CA and is a 3G with a flip design and will probably feature the same 800 x 480 pixel swivel display as that of the W53CA. Expect to se the Casio Exlim W63CA announced any day soon from KDDI.
by Techno Witch on August 26, 2008
It has been over a year since we covered any mi Jam products from the B2 company, so I say it is high time we covered something by them. One of their most recent products is the mi Jam Drummer.
I suppose this product would probably best be suited for children, or for anyone at any age who aspires to be a drummer. Simply put, this device hooks up with a digital music device, stereo, personal computer, iPod, or any other Portable Media Player to allow the user to be the drummer.
The mi Jam Drummer has two modes: interactive and standalone. Standalone allows the user to plug into the miJam to the external speaker or earphone, and he or she can simulate a full drum kit including a snare drum, tom toms, bass, hi-hat, even cymbals. There are even some newly added keys that allow the drummer to add roll effects. The interactive mode allows for the user to play the music, and the user can drum along with the sound.
The best part about the mi Jam drummer is it can be used with the user?s stereo speakers or personal headphones. The personal headphones mode means that parents can be oblivious to their son or daughter?s drumming, and the silent home leads to fewer headaches for mom and dad.
You should be able to pick up the mi Jam Drummer for about $25 at retail and online stores everywhere.
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by Techno Witch on August 26, 2008
Since everything is going wireless these days, we are clearly looking at a future where all headphones will be wireless. There are many models of wireless headphones on the market today, and one that I have recently encountered is the Sennheiser MX W1 Totally Wireless Headphones.
The Sennheiser MX W1 is able to wirelessly connect to an MP3 Player, but it does not use any Bluetooth at all. Instead, it relies on Kleer corporation?s digital transmission technology, which uses the same 2.4 GHz range, but has better streaming of CD-quality sound for your ears.
The user needs to attach a transmitter to his or her MP3 Player via headphone jack. In fact, I believe these wireless headphones will work for any device that has a headphone jack.
It doesn?t look like the transmitter is powered by the MP3 Player or other electronic device, as you will also have to charge the transmitter and earbuds. The transmitter will last for about 10 hours, while the earbuds can last 3 to 5 hours. The headphones come with a special carrying case with a built-in battery that allows a full recharge of the earbuds three times.
Unfortunately, this wireless technology does not come cheap. In this case, this Sennheiser MX W1 will cost about $499.99.
by Techno Witch on August 26, 2008
A couple of years ago someone decided to do a quick DIY project and turn a decapitated teddy into a USB drive. Well now some manufacturer has decided to release something very similar to the general public. This looks even more morbid than the koala and monkey USB card readers that have been making the rounds through all kinds of tech blogs. Which makes this teddy bear my new favorite headless gadget.
To give you an idea on size it measures about 9.5cm tall by 8cm. So it’s a fairly small teddy bear and won’t put a lot of weight on your computer when it’s plugged in. It will support Windows, Vista, 2000 and Mac OS. Which means the monkey has one up on it, the monkey supports ME. Which is quite obviously an important one to support. The poor headless teddy bear is being sold off on USB Geek to anyone willing to fork out $17.