From the monthly archives:

March 2009

Hauwei Android mobile phone heading for T-Mobile in Q3?

by Techno Witch on March 31, 2009

The word is there is a Huawei Google Android based mobile handset being tested and will be heading for T-Mobile sometime in the 3rd quarter, according to tmonews who are saying the information comes via a ?trusted source.?

Spec details on this Android based Huawei phone is somewhat scarce at present but word has it that it will sport a 5 megapixel camera, WiFi, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Cupcake.

Temonews are saying they hope to get hold of some more shots of this new Android phone next week, and let?s hope some confirmed information on those specs and perhaps some pricing and release date if we are lucky.

Music orientated Samsung M2710 and M2310 handsets

by Techno Witch on March 31, 2009

Two so far unannounced Samsung mobile phones have been leaked by Celular Café which seems to resemble that of a slimmed down M7610 Beat DISC; these two new mobile handsets are the Samsung M2710 and M2310 and look to be all about the music.

The Samsung M2710 is a slider with a 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, memory card slot and a must for all music orientated mobile phones, a 3.5mm jack accelerometer, and FM radio.

The Samsung M2310 adopts the flip form factor and is EDGE connectivity, some unknown camera, FM radio, Bluetooth, memory card slot, and media control buttons on its front panel. Both handsets are an addition to the Beat range and headed for Brazil but no pricing is available.

Black and Decker PI100AESB or Vector VEC414S 100 Watt Micro Slim Power Inverter

by Techno Witch on March 31, 2009

The Micro Slim Power Inverter turns a vehicle?s 12 volt DC power into household 115 volt AC power which makes it ideal for mobile phones.

Spec wise, the Micro Slim Power Inverter has a maximum continuous power of 100 Watts, output 115 volts, input 13.8 volts, modified wave form, powers up to 0.87 amps, and features low battery shutdown to prevent battery drain, LED indicator, single AC and USB outlet powers, and is ideal for mobile phones, PDAs, MP3, laptops and digital cameras.

The Black and Decker or Vector Micro Slim Power Inverter comes complete with a one year warranty and you get 2 of each inverters, 12 volt DC vehicle accessory adaptors, detachable 2 prong adapter cords, airplane adaptors and a protective carry case, and all for $24.99 via Woot.

Guitar Hero: Metallica Catches March Madness Fever

by Techno Witch on March 30, 2009

By Chris Scott Barr

It’s March, which means that there is some sort of madness involving college basketball. There’s a small nagging part of me that says I should care, but when it comes to basketball, I just don’t. It would seem that Activision’s marketing team is ?on the ball? when it comes to the latest Guitar Hero: Metallica ad. Perhaps you’ll recognize a few of the old guys in the above clip.

I’m from Indiana (and no, I don’t know why we’re called Hoosiers either) so I immediately recognized the fake band’s frontman as being Bobby Knight. I thought having him throw the drum kit was a nice touch. The other band members are Roy Williams, Rick Pitino and Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski.

23-Foot Fire-Breathing Baby Robot Will Enslave Mankind

by Techno Witch on March 30, 2009

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By Chris Scott Barr

I’m of two minds when I ponder exactly what will bring about the destruction of mankind. The way I see it, it’s going to either be zombies or robots that take us down. It’s just a matter of which one gets there first. Today it would seem that the robot camp has taken a leap forward in the race to destroy mankind. After all, even zombies would would shake with fear (provided that they can actually fear something) at the sight of a 23-foot tall fire-breathing aluminum baby robot.

Apparently artist Kenji Yanobe thought it would be great fun to add this to an art project which turned an entire neighborhood into an alien robot-themed wonderland for a weekend. Oh great, you’re giving them an entire neighborhood. Sure, that sounds safe.

Skype Announces iPhone App,Video Calling Coming Soon?

by Techno Witch on March 30, 2009

Skype is now available for the iPhone – and will be coming to BlackBerry in May.
The VoIP app on the iPhone will only work over Wi-Fi and not 3G.
It will allow iPhone subscribers to use phone numbers in their existing iPhone address book – without the need for duplicate lists.
UPDATE: Since being released on Tuesday it has emerged that Skype on iPhone does works over 3G, despite being intended only for use with WiFi.

iPhone: Not A Top 20 Handset For Browsing And Buying On The Mobile Web

by Techno Witch on March 30, 2009

The iPhone sits outside the top 20 when it comes to the most popular phones for browsing and buying content on the mobile web worldwide.
Nokia’s 3110c is the top handset, followed by the Samsung M800 and then Nokia’s 6300, according to statistics released today by Bango. The iPhone appears as 24th on the list.

ADVERTORIAL: Record-breaking Attendance Expected At East Africa Com

by Techno Witch on March 30, 2009

More than 600 telco leaders are due to attend East Africa’s premier learning and networking event which gets underway on Wednesday.
East Africa Com is a two-day, multi-streamed conference with a 40+ stand networking exhibition.
The conference is the only event to represent the East African region and evolved from the highly successful GSM>3G World Series.

Skype Announces iPhone App,Video Calling Coming Soon?

by Techno Witch on March 30, 2009

Skype is now available for the iPhone – and will be coming to BlackBerry in May.
The VoIP app on the iPhone will only work over Wi-Fi and not 3G. It will allow iPhone subscribers to use phone numbers in their existing iPhone address book – without the need for duplicate lists.
As always, it allows free calls between Skype users and charges for calls to landlines or mobiles.
UPDATE: Since being released on Tuesday it has emerged that Skype on iPhone does works over 3G, despite being intended only for use with WiFi.