by Techno Witch on September 29, 2008
Yes you read right, you can now get your Apple iPhone 3G unlocked via Apples on-line store in Hong Kong. You can purchase either the 8GB for HK $5,500 so you looking about US$694 but for those who want to go for the 16 GB you will be looking at about HK$6,200 which is around US797.
The 3G has been available in Hong Kong since July 11 at Hutchison Telecommunication that came with a contract, but this really is great news for those who need the phone unlocked.
So basically if you purchase your iPhone from the Apple Online store it can then be activated with any wireless carrier, all you have to so is insert the SIM from whatever phone you have now and put it in your new iPhone 3G, then connect to iTunes 8 and by magic you are connected and have completed the activation. This service is available on Hong Kong only, if they broaden their service we will let you know.
by Techno Witch on September 29, 2008
NTT DoCoMo Inc along with Research In Motion have announced the Blackberry Bold for the Japanese market in early 2009.
President and CEO of DoCoMo, Mr. Ryuji Yamada, says: “The BlackBerry Bold smartphone empowers the most demanding users with capabilities that help them achieve all that they want – at work and in their personal lives. The elegant design houses a comprehensive suite of new features as well as the traditional functionality of the BlackBerry platform that users have come to know and love. We’re pleased to announce plans for DoCoMo to bring it to Japan.”
President and Co-CEO, Research In Motion, Mr. Mike Lazaridis, adds: “The new BlackBerry Bold smartphone exudes confidence and elegance and will enable mobile workers to stay connected effortlessly in their professional and personal lives. We are proud to work with DoCoMo to introduce this powerful smartphone to Japanese customers.”
by Techno Witch on September 29, 2008
The only serious game in the arena at the moment for mobile web developers is the Apple iPhone, however that is soon to be challenged with the arrival of Google?s Android platform, and mobile phone manufacturers are gearing up for the Android push.
And one that stands most prominent is Motorola, who is one of the original partners of the Open Handset alliance. Apparently Motorola already has 50 people on their Android team and will be expanding the team to around 350, which show a huge commitment by Motorola to Android.
The other thing is at a Google developer conference last week, Nokia and Verizon were present, now neither of these is official members of the Open handset Alliance, so this could mean that Nokia has an Android team in the making, and could even possible launch its own Android. Guess well have to wait and see.
by Techno Witch on September 28, 2008
If you like soft, slightly more subtle lighting you might like these Rainbow Star LED Lamps. They are small and when the lights go out these lights will automatically kick on. Which would make them perfect for kids to keep around as a night light. The light can shine in any of its seven different colors. It can either glow in one color or cycle gradually through a bunch of different colors. Although I imagine if used in a child’s room, just one color might prove less distracting.
The structure of the lamp itself is a low-watt light source which is then wrapped in a glossy, hard acrylic shell that is then placed on a durable metal pedestal. To give you an idea on size, each lamp measures about 10? tall. These can either be plugged in or you can use AA batteries to power it. Giving you more flexibility as far as where you want to put the light. It is currently only sold out of Taiwan, so as of now most of us will have to wait a while before we ever get to own one.
Source: Technabob
by Techno Witch on September 28, 2008
If your speakers are looking a little too normal lately you might check out this design. These are still just a design and not quite to the point that they will be retailed just yet. The strange little speakers look about like a terrified child curled up in the corner. Like perhaps one that was just traumatized by whatever it is that you happen to do in your house when no one is looking. The speakers were designed by Alex Underwood, who decided to take an odd direction with the materials for the speakers.
He used Expanded Polystyrene, which is typically a material that is deemed cheep and is just all around overlooked for use. The speakers are meant to be used in pairs, and are actually fairly large. They are also super lightweight and although shown here in white the manufacturing in EPS allows for a wide range of color options. The look of the speaker is meant to capture child-like memories and emotions. Frankly, the only emotion I see in the speakers is fear.
Source: SlipperyBrick
by Techno Witch on September 28, 2008
Canadian carrier Rogers Wireless is adding the slider mobile phone the LG Shine TU720 in black, to its portfolio, not sure why Rogers had decided this but there you go.
The specs on the LG Shine TU720 remain the same, which is a 2 megapixel camera, music player, Bluetooth support, QVGA screen and the reliable old microSD expansion slot.
The LG Shine is also compatible with Rogers Vision plan, although at present the LG Shine isn?t on the Rogers website. The regular LG Shine TU720 starts off at $29.99 on contract.
by Techno Witch on September 28, 2008
Yes folks old Arnie has decided texting on your mobile phone while at the wheel in California ?won?t be back?. Because as of January 2009 texting on a mobile phone whist driving in the state of California will be an illegal action.
As of that time, anyone caught texting at the wheel will face a $20.00 fine in the first instance and a subsequent $50.00 fine for further violations.
Governor Schwarzenegger said: ?Banning electronic text messaging while driving will keep drivers? hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road, making our roadways a safer place for all Californians.?
by Techno Witch on September 28, 2008
AA batteries have been around for such a long time already that we more or less take them for granted, but there is still more to the evolution of AA batteries than meets the eye. Case in point, Panasonic’s Evolta battery that has already been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world?s ?longest lasting AA alkaline battery cell?. This is a newly created category just for batteries alone, and you can be sure that the Evolta is but a starting point in this category – I can’t wait for the day technology evolves to make alkaline battery cells last virtually forever.
The name Evolta itself is an amalgamation of “evolution” and “voltage”, symbolizing growth and power, respectively. Both of them were specifically designed to work with a wide range of electronics devices, although I think it would be rather foolish to use these in a remote control unless you don’t want to change the batteries in your remote for 10 years or something. It would be more suitable to use the Evolta in energy draining devices like digital cameras and remote control toys, although its use is not limited to just those mentioned products.
What makes the Evolta battery so special? Well, the way it is structured internally offers more space within compared to previous generation batteries, which in turn lets Panasonic cram in even more active materials. Couple that with an improved sealing technology and you end up with a more durable battery by all means. Not only that, newly-developed active materials for the battery?s cathode (manganese dioxide and oxy-hydroxide titanium) and anode (zinc) facilitate a chemical reaction that delivers superior performance. Panasonic has also worked hard to improve the manufacturing process to jam active materials more evenly and densely.
The Evolta will come in AA/AAA flavors in four-pack and eight-pack versions, retailing for $4.99 and $8.99, respectively.
Press Release
by Techno Witch on September 28, 2008
The Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D System developed by Fujifilm (who else) allows the naked eye to view 3D images in well, 3D glory, without the need for any pesky glasses. These 3D images will definitely go a long way in changing the landscape where digital cameras, digital photo frames as well as photo printing services are concerned. Fujifilm hopes to commercialize the system by next year with its new 3D system that relies on a 3D image shooting method known as “double-lens type”, using a couple of lenses to do so. The 3D images are then displayed using a LCD panel endowed with “Light Direction Control System”, a technology that controls the light’s direction. Do you think such 3D images are here to stay, or are they just a temporary and welcome distraction?
Source: Tech-On
by Techno Witch on September 28, 2008
The word is that presidential candidate Barack Obama has embraced technology in his bid for the presidency, and the use of mobile phones just may be the thing that tips the vote.
Editor-at-large for Washingtonian magazine, Garett Graff, says if Obama wins the election it will be because of mobile phones.
Obama has one of the most sophisticated technology driven election campaigns ever, but his use of the mobile phone is a novel development.
Obama?s campaign has told supporters he would announce his vice presidential choice via text message and the campaign has apparently collected 3 million mobile numbers ready for the announcement.
In the last 72 hours before the election, both parties will mobilise huge GOTV (get out the voter) operations, it costs $1.56 to get one voter to the polls with a text message alert.