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More Rumours On O2 Losing The iPhone 3G Exclusive Contract

Saf — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:22:22 +0000

More rumours are emerging that the Apple iPhone 3G exclusive deal with O2 is about to end as Mobile-Ent claim they have seen documents stating the contract expires on October 9th. Although O2 will be able to sell the iPhone till 2012 the exclusive arrangement signed late 2007 was only for two years, allowing other network providers to potentially start stocking the 3G phone later this year. Sources have also said that O2 will remain the exclusive provider of the 3G S whose exclusivity with O2 was also being questioned earlier in the week.

We’ve already spoken of T-Mobile selling the iPhone to high paying UK customers. However Crave mentions its hearing from one of its readers that Orange Shop staff have been told they’ll be stocking it shortly too. However Crave don’t seem to be too confident about their source.

Its still early days and I’m sure we’ll know fairly soon whether other networks will be supplying the iPhone 3G.

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CES 2008 News! Wayfinder GPS to be added to Sony Ericsson Walkman W760 Phone

Saf — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:41:53 +0000

If you manage to get your hands on Sony Ericsson’s new Walkman W760 phone in the near future, then it looks as though you’ll also be getting bundles of ‘road tripping’ fun as Sony Ericsson are teaming up with the GPS technology giants, Wayfinder Systems to offer GPS software into the W760. Showcasing at CES 2008, the Wayfinder Navigator will come pre-installed on the handset.

So what’s so ‘off the board’ about the Wayfinder Navigator? Well, unlike other satellite navigation technology from TeleAtlas and Navteq, the Wayfinder Navigator will allow your actual route to be downloaded over the air in ‘real time’.

The Wayfinder Navigator offers GPS mapping in more than 150 countries, turn-by-turn navigation in more than 50 countries in more than 20 languages, Power Search with selected local services and points of interest, current weather information, and access to the Mywayfinder.com web site.

Link: CBR Online

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Rumours of a Super Dooper TomTom Leaks!

Saf — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 08:36:17 +0000

It looks as though a super-fabulous satnav maybe in the midst from Tom Tom very soon, after web hackers found evidence of the G0920 software for current models which basically mean we’re in for a treat if these rumours are true.

Tom Tom are keeping details well under their bonnet but have called a surprise press conference for August 30th, which is near the IFA trade show, so we can only predict that they will be showing off something special to get their competitors quaking in their boots!

Web predictors are saying that this new super Tom Tom will include all your usual Tom Tom techie treats as well as local fuel prices, larger memory and an increasing predictive traffic service to cover the whole of Europe. I’ll keep you updated as more information unveils but until then, get planning for those European road trips that you’ve always wanted to do because it looks as though we might be in for a treat with Tom Tom

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Air-Con Problem Solved with Herman Miller’s C2 Desktop Gadget?

Saf — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 07:39:35 +0000

Air conditioning can be the root of all the moaning in an open plan office with some complaining it’s too hot and some complaining it’s too cold. So what can be done? Well Herman Miller, the US office furniture manufacturer, may have solved the problem with a climate control tool with thermal electric technology called, C2.

The C2 gadget allows each person to select the right temperature at their own desk without causing office tantrums and arguments (trust me I’ve seen it happen!). Basically, the air con blows into the room and then the C2 gadget on each desk regulates the temperature in each cubicle. The device will set you back or the company £150 (around $300).

I don’t know but I personally think it’s a bit of expensive idea, even though I think it’s good in regulating and personalising the works temperature I just think what is wrong with the old fashioned idea of bringing a cardi or jumper to work if you’re cold?! I tell you all that air conditioning in the R & D department at Herman Miller has gone straight to their heads!

Check out more about this story on Treehugger* and judge for yourself.

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Vodafone and First Direct Have Pulled Out of Facebook Adverts

Saf — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:09:44 +0000

Vodafone and First Direct have pulled their adverts from Facebook because their adverts were being shown near the racist UK “political party”, British National Party content. Although they buy ‘bundle’ advertsing to appear on numerous website they don’t have control over which ones.

I want to say well done to Vodafone and First Direct for making this stance as they’re showing that their own policies and values do not comply with the controversial and racist stance that the BNP portray.

It is also making companies aware that they do not have control over where their adverts are placed online and that something needs to be done.

Read more about the story on Pocket-lint.com*

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Toshiba to launch 3 New, 3rd gen HD DVD players in October

Saf — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 21:29:42 +0000

The pre-order pages of Amazon.com have been oozing with news of Toshiba’s third gen HD DVD players, which include the $299 HD-A3, the $399 HD-A30, and the “flagship” HD-A35 for $499.

Cheaper than the more expensive Blu-ray offerings, they’ll be readily available for the US (UK dates have not been revealed yet), which will be well before the festive season starts in December.

There are no photos or links but news is that they will be officially revealed at next month’s CEDIA Expo.

For more info go to Engadget

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Can We Sing Sweet Melodies for the ISing MP3 Microphone?

Saf — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:51:46 +0000

All you pushy mums that want your kid to be the next Pop Idol behold as I introduce to you the ISing MP3 Microphone.

The toy may not be the most slim line appealing gadget in the world but let the looks not deceive you as this karaoke enabler plays back MP3s and digitally removes the vocalist so that your child shows off their singing without getting confused with the singing from the professional.

Users can insert lyrics through built-in software so they can read back on an integrated LCD. If the 512 MB is not enough then an SD card can be used. This will set you back about �90 but I’m sure your little pop diva wannabe is worth all the pennies!

Is Facebook About to Face the Music In the Court Room?

Saf — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:59:47 +0000

The owner of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg and his team are going to a Boston court room tomorrow to contest to the allegations that he stole the billion dollar Facebook business idea from three of his former Harvard classmates.

With more than 150,000 new members of the social networking site signing up everyday and it was recently revealed that Londoners are the most enthusiastic about Facebook in the UK, I want to say good luck to Mr Zuckerberg as it would be a tremendous shame to close down such a popular social networking site which brings friends and strangers together.

Read more about the story on PocketLint.com*.

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‘LiveLappy’ – $100 Laptop Production Begins for Children in Developing Countries

Saf — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:24:55 +0000

The idea was proposed five years ago and although people we sceptical about how a $100 laptop would be produced, it looks as though since then critics have been proven wrong with the $100 laptop due to go into mass production soon…October 2007 to be exact!

The exciting thing about this concept is that it will give children in third world countries a chance of an education.

Critics might complain that there are much more pressing issues such as sanitation and poverty to deal with, but this idea always brings me back to the Oxfam advert which goes along the lines of ‘Give a man fish and he�ll have food for the day’ teach a man to fish and he’ll have food for life�Need I say more to all you sceptics!

Read more about the story on *BBC News* as it is really interesting on how they propose to put this into production.

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Give Your Desktop Buddies a Clean with IOGear!

Saf — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 13:01:10 +0000

Ever wondered what might be creeping in the gaps of your mouse or keyboard…mouldy old crumbs from that chocolate cake you had months ago or germs infesting on your keyboard, well it’s time you gave your desktop buddies a spring clean by investing in IOGear.

There might be nothing that we can do to get rid of the crumbs other than us to stop being computer geeks at lunchtime (like that will ever happen!) but this wireless desktop by IOGear is covered in antimicrobial coating. Here comes the sciencey bit…With Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) and Silver (Ag) nano-particle compound, the coating is meant to defend us from bacteria getting onto our scroll wheels and keys.

If you want protection against those pesky germs then invest in one of these from IOGear for �30. It might be another money making exercise on healthy clean living but at least you can feel rest assured that your doing your bit to try zap those germs!

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