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IBM Invests $100 Million to Make Mark in Mobile World

As mobile phones become more and more like true mini-computers, leaders in the computing business are making greater efforts to make a mark in the mobile industry. The most recent example of this is an announcement from IBM that the company plans to invest $100 million into researching mobile communications technology.
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20 Twitterers to Follow if you Love Mobile Phones

One of the best ways to get news and information today is to get active on Twitter where everyone is posting headlines, ideas, opinions and information about the topics that interest you most. If you’re someone who loves to get information about mobile phones then you’ll want to follow those people on Twitter who provided [...]

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eBay Watch: Tron Guy's 2008 AMD Zodiac XLi Plane

Due to financial reasons, the Tron Guy has been forced to put his 2008 AMD Zodiac XLi plane on eBay. He experienced "true airspeeds in cruise at 7500-9500 feet MSL of about 115 knots, and at those altitudes, fuel burn is under 6 gallons an hour." Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Seriously, this guy owns a private plane. To be fair, he made most of his money via his day job as a computer programmer, not via his night job as a poster child for a complete lack of self-awareness.

[via eBay - Gizmodo]

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Weird USB Drives That Aren't Portable

As USB drives have grown in storage capacity, they've developed a tiny syndrome, where small just isn't small enough. If you're into drives built into tables, typing machines, or rocks, these weird examples are just for you. Click here for first picture in gallery.




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Samsung unveil the Jet and boy is it quick!

For those of you with your fingers on the mobile industries pulse, you may have been aware of the recent Samsung unpacked event that was taking place. The premise was that in the run up to the main event held last week, 5 individuals, who entered the competition, would take it in turns to open a layer of the box containing the upcoming Samsung mobile phone, ala pass the parcel. The 6th entrant and winner of the Samsung unpacked competition was given the distinct honour of unboxing the new phone and unveiling to the world the Samsung Jet.

So what exactly was it that the lucky winner Simon Thompson (who also bagged himself $5000) unpacked and presented to the world? Well the Samsung Jet, also going under the model number S8000, is a touchscreen mobile phone that that, like it’s namesake, boasts some serious speed. The Jet features an 800MHz processor allowing for a fast and responsive user experience, capable of running multiple applications and impressively managing to keep power consumption to a minimum to improve battery life. Going back to that processor, to put things into perspective, the new Apple iPhone 3GS (a seriously speedy piece of kit in its own right) uses a 600MHz processor so the Jet promises to raise the bar even further.

Samsung also feel that the S8000 Jet’s screen is worth shouting about. Sporting a 3.1 inch AMOLED touchscreen display, Samsung claim that the AMOLED technology boasts top-quality colour reproduction and brightness that is far superior to that of TFT LCD displays (the most commonly used mobile phone display). What’s more, AMOLED displays are thinner as they emit their own light rather than having to include a back light making for a thinner phone and again improving battery life. With all the battery life Samsung claim you’ll be saving the Jet could run for weeks (ok not weeks, but should be impressive). The aforementioned beast of a processor should also compliment the touchscreen nicely helping to improve responsiveness.

Ok, so it’s quick and it looks nice, but what else can it do? Well, the Jet features 5.0 Megapixel camera with autofocus and a flash and comes loaded with extras such as face, smile and blink detection and Geo-tagging. Video recording is handled with similar aplomb coming in at D1 resolution (720 x 480) at 30 frames per second which promises DVD-Like video recording. Away from the camera, the Jet covers pretty much every base in the connectivity department thanks to HSDPA and Wi-Fi, plus an internal GPS receiver supporting A-GPS. We also find a music and video player supporting all the usual suspects such as MP3, AAC, WAV and big names in the video play back world such as DivX and Xvid. 2GB of internal memory won’t trouble the iPhone 3GS or the N97 but should provide enough storage space to keep users going and the option to expand the memory with a memory card a further 16GB also compensates.

The appearance of the Samsung Jet does raise a couple of questions. It seems odd that the huge processing power was reserved for a non smart phone when the recently released Samsung i8910 HD seemed like a perfect match for such processing power. The 5.0 Megapixel camera also looks distinctly average in today’s market considering Samsung themselves have released no fewer than four 8.0 Megapixel camera phones. But then a counter argument to that would be that more Megapixels don’t make for better photos.

Regardless, if Samsung can improve on the hugely impressive display found on the i8910 HD and the processor is all it’s cracked up to be, the Jet could really take the wind out of the newly released iPhone 3GS’ sails. Set to launch towards the end of July, click here to register for updates.

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[Source: The UK Mobile Phone Blog]

HP Photosmart Premium is World's First Web-Connected Printer

HP's Photosmart Premium is touted as the world's first web-connected printer, complete with a 4.33-inch capacitive touchscreen display and built-in apps (Google Maps, Fandango, etc.). Expect to shell out $399 for this high-tech gadget once it hits stores. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

We asked a rep about multitouch and were told that while technically feasible, it's not gonna be supported at this time. The widgets are created with a combination of HTML5 and Java...video streaming has been implemented.

[via Engadget]

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Deal of the Day: $329.00 Sylvania GNET13001 Netbook PC for $179.99 Shipped

Amazon has the Sylvania GNET13001 Netbook PC for just $179.99 shipped, originally priced at $329.00. At less than 2-pounds, it features a 1.2 GHz Via C7-M processor, built-in WiFi, and gOS Escape Pod 2.9M OS. Product page.




[via Amazon]

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China Continues to Boost Small/Medium Display Market

Strong mobile-handset sales in China over the last few months have boosted demand for small- and medium-sized LCD displays, helping to ease the price erosion spurred by the current economic recession�and even leading to increases for some products, according to iSuppli Corp.

For example, 2.0-inch 240 by 320 LCD panels experienced a 1 percent price increase in May. Prices for 3.2-inch and...



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Doom SNES

Thanks to the Super FX 2 chipset, Nintendo was able to faithfully port the PC hit Doom, without having to sacrifice much, graphics wise -- the cartridge was even colored red. Unfortunately, the heads-up display wasn't shown fullscreen. ScrewAttack takes a look back at this title after the break.

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The Ultimate Samsung s8000 Jet Review: A Smart Phone that�s Not a Smartphone

Samsung recently made an exciting announcement about a brand new type of mobile phone. The Samsung s8000 Jet enters the mobile phone industry during a time when everyone wants a smartphone. That is, everyone except those people who remain a little bit wary of smartphones for one reason or another. The Samsung s8000 Jet is [...]

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iPhone 3G vs iPhone 3G S - 3D Graphics Comparison

In this iPhone 3G / iPhone 3G S graphics comparison, you'll see "the same app (AirCoaster 3D) running the same roller coaster track (an extremely complex one with tons and tons of loops)." Video after the break.

It's pretty obvious which one's the iPhone 3G and which one's the 3G S. Btw, AirCoaster runs well under normal usage on older iPhones and iPod touches too.

[via TouchArcade]

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iPhone 3G Cake

Created by MacRumors user AeroUK, this iPhone 3G cake not only looks like a giant version of the handset -- albeit quite tasty, but comes complete with apps. Since the actual "Happy Birthday Aaron" text would have ruined the iPhone OS 2.2 interface, a standard cake was baked as well. Continue reading to see more pictures.

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Fifth Gear: The Fuel Economy Test

This Fifth Gear segment has Jonny Smith testing a Smart Car, Volvo C30, and Skoda Superb to see if they actually attain the manufacturers claimed fuel economy figures. Continue reading to watch.

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NoPoPo Water-Powered Flashlight, Mini Lantern

The NoPoPo from Japantrendshop could quite possibly be the coolest flashlight, mini lantern gadget we've come across. Simply "use the included syringe to suck water into the NoPoPo battery, place the NoPoPo battery into the mini lantern, and switch on!" Available now, priced at $38. Product page.

Simple to use, rechargable almost anywhere, and lasting up to ten years without losing charge, the NoPoPo is a perfect addition to any emergency kit, camping gear, survival set, and more.

[via Japantrendshop]

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This is What Happens When a Satellite Crashes into the Moon

For those who've always wondered what happens if a satellite crashed into the moon, the Japan Aerospace and Exploration Agency (JAXA) has just the video for you. Continue reading to watch. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The 3D movie was created based on observation data captured about 12 minutes prior to the controlled crash, as the probe headed toward its final destination near the Gill crater.

[via Pinktentacle]

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