Month: August 2010

NPD: Android now top smartphone OS in U.S. While many have labeled RIM’s new BlackBerry Torch 9800 an “iPhone killer,” perhaps the Canadian company should be focusing its attention on Android devices instead. Read the original post by NBC New York

Mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives and is gaining popularity day by day. Read the original post by OfficialWire

iLounge has put together a summary of recent information it has received regarding Apple’s plans for the next generation of its iOS devices. Among the claims are a set of revised iPod devices possibly including a touch screen iPod shuffle, a… Read the original post by Myphl17.com

Today only, newegg.com offers its current newsletter subscribers the Creative Fatal1ty Professional Series MK II Gaming Headset, model no. HS-980, for $99.99. Together, coupon code ” EMCYTZT75″ and this $50 mail-in rebate cut it to $24.99. With free shipping, that’s $30 under our December mention and the lowest total price we could find by $33….

Everyone knows that U.S. President Barack Obama reveres Mahatma Gandhi, who achieved independence for with his principle of non-violence. That is what Obama conveyed to a group of young leaders from various African nations, when they met him at the White House on Wednesday for the “Young African Leaders Forum.” – (AHN) Read the original…

The cost of launching Oprah Winfrey’s U.S. TV network OWN is poised to rise well beyond the $100 million pricetag Discovery Communications set aside to launch the media mogul?s new network. – (AHN) Read the original post by New York Times

Not only is jailbreaking legal, according to a recent U.S. Copyright Office ruling, but so is unlocking, and here we go. The iPhone Dev Team, masters of all (most?) things jailbreaking and unlocking have released an updated version of their ultrasn0w carrier unlock which now supports the iPhone4. Read the original post by NBC New…

The Amazon MP3 Store offers downloads of Devo’s Greatest Hits MP3 Album for $4.99. That’s the best price we could find for this 16-track, DRM-free album, released in 1990. (iTunes charges $11.99.) Amazon MP3 downloader is required. Read the original post by dealmac.com

I’ll never quit harping on this until I get Blu-ray playback support on the Mac . Read the original post by MacTech

D-cycloserine, a memory enhancing drug used in conjunction with behavioral therapy called “extinction therapy” prevents relapse by substance abusers especially of cocaine. – (AHN) Read the original post by New York Times

Internet company AOL Inc. said Wednesday a $1.4 billion accounting charge pushed the company to a $1 billion-plus net loss in the second quarter. Read the original post by SanLuisObispo.com

Chipmaker Intel Corp. settled its anti-trust case with the Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday without paying a fine. – (AHN) Read the original post by New York Times

Logitech offers the Logitech G500 Laser Gaming Mouse, model no. 910-001259 for $69.99. Coupon code “logi_g500_8310″ cuts it to $34.99. With $6.15 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $17, although it was $13 less last week (since expired). This wired mouse features adjustable weights, 10 programmable buttons, sensitivity adjustment, USB…

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a voluntary recall of Pottery Barn Kids bunk beds because of a risk of children being trapped in part of the furniture. – (AHN) Read the original post by New York Times

Barbra Streisand will be honored as the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year. The Recording Academy and the MusiCares Foundation said Wednesday that Streisand will receive the award Feb. Read the original post by ThePittsburghChannel