TOKYO (AP): Panasonic's Sanyo Electric Co. signed a $366 million deal to sell its chip unit to ON Semiconductor Corp., allowing the US manufacturer to expand its business in the Japanese market, the companies said Thursday.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
Samsung commissions semiconductor safety study
Samsung Electronics said Thursday it has commissioned an independent health and safety review of its semiconductor factories...
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Motorola Droid X Hits Market at Favorable Time
The Motorola Droid X may prove particularly successful, arriving as supplies of HTC Evo 4G and Droid Incredible smartphones are low and Apple tries to work through the customer relations disaster related to problems with the iPhone 4 antenna.
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Samsung commissions semiconductor safety study
Samsung Electronics said Thursday it has commissioned an independent health and safety review of its semiconductor factories...
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Apple Preps Thinner MacBook Air, Faster iPod Touch
An 11.6-inch MacBook Air and iPod Touch powered by the same A4 processor in the iPhone 4 should arrive in the second half of 2010, according to manufacturer sources in Taiwan.
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Touch screen warning - watch out for germs
TUCSON - It's summer time, and the living is easy, but the germs are on a rampage! Dr. Chuck Gerba, an environmental scientist at the University of Arizona, says we're sharing more germs with more people than any generation in history, because we have so many common surfaces.
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Motorola Droid X sees strong launch
(Crain's) â€" Motorola Inc.’s second big smartphone launch at Verizon Wireless got off to a strong start Thursday. The Verizon store on the Magnificent Mile didn’t have lines around the block for the Droid X that Apple Inc. saw last month when it launched the iPhone 4. But pre-orders ...
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Sinking HMS Symbian heading for Android iceberg: Gartner
Gartner report suggests that 'Symbian foundation is just re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic' Despite being touted as the world's most widely used mobile operating system, the folks over at Gartner believe the future for Symbian fans is not a happy one. Forecasts to be published at the end of the month show Symbian is losing market share at an ever-increasing rate. Symbian is still way ...
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Sanyo to sell its semiconductor unit to US maker
TOKYO (AP): Panasonic's Sanyo Electric Co. signed a $366 million deal to sell its chip unit to ON Semiconductor Corp., allowing the US manufacturer to expand its business in the Japanese market, the companies said Thursday.
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Video: T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant sample 720p HD video
This 720p HD video was shot with the new Samsung Vibrant for T-Mobile USA, a Galaxy S based Android 2.1 smartphone. The phone can also shoot 5 megapixel still photos. Watch the video here.
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Bluetooth at heart of gas station credit-card scam
Thieves are stealing credit-card numbers through skimmers they secretly installed inside pumps at gas stations throughout the Southeast, using Bluetooth wireless to transmit stolen card numbers, says law enforcement investigating the incidents.
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SLCD-equipped HTC Desire 'coming soon' to Telus
We'd already seen an HTC Desire with North American 3G hit the FCC , and it looks like we now know exactly where it's headed -- Telus has just announced that the phone is "coming soon" to its network. What's more, the carrier has also confirmed that the phone will be equipped with a 3.7-inch Sony Super LCD screen instead of the regular AMOLED display that's in short supply . Otherwise, the phone ...
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Motorola Droid X On Sale Now
If you’re looking to buy the Motorola Droid X, the wait is over, at least in the US as the latest Motorola smartphone is now available for purchase at a price of $199 through Verizon Wireless. The Android 2.1 Droid X sports a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen display that is capable of 854 x 480 pixel resolution. [...]
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Phone Talk
Can you hear me now? Buying a phone today feels more like buying a car: it has to have looks, speed, and attitude, but buy within the scope of service local providers can provide.
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Sprint puts off WiMax data cap
IDG News Service - Sprint Nextel saw subscriber behavior change after it introduced a 5GB monthly cap on its 3G data plans, and that's part of the reason the carrier is wary about capping data consumption on its 4G WiMax service, a company executive said Tuesday at the MobileBeat conference in San Francisco.
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Verizon Now Selling Motorola Droid X for $199
Verizon Wireless July 15 launched the Motorola Droid X smartphone for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. Verizon expects no shortages for the Android 2.1 handset, which will receive Android 2.2 next month.
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3G phone users keep increasing
The number of 3G phone users on the Chinese mainland reached nearly 22 million by the end of May and new 3G users accounted for a quarter of the total number of new mobile phone users, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said yesterday.
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BlackBerry Messenger Quick Tips: Mastering BBM Basics
RIM's BlackBerry-specific mobile IM service, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), is an easy and effective way to keep in touch with other RIM smartphone users. CIO.com's BlackBerry beat-reporter Al Sacco shares tips on getting the most from BBM.
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Red Hat executive to lead Meridian
The new CEO of a Moore County company that makes touch-screen kiosks is a former top executive at Linux software company Red Hat.
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Samsung commissions semiconductor safety study
Samsung Electronics said Thursday it has commissioned an independent health and safety review of its semiconductor factories...
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Mobile, iPad Games to Reach Xbox 360 Quality 'Within a Year,' Says Developer
The CEO of mobile games developer Fishlabs, Michael Schade, has proclaimed that an "iPad HD" will be headed to the market within the next year and that mobile devices will be shipped with rendering capabilities greater than those of the Xbox 360 in that same time frame. A new iPad doesn't seem like a stretch, but could we really see mobile devices on par with the 360 so soon? Schade certainly ...
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Sprint: LTE and Merging with T-Mobile Might Make Sense
Sprint CEO Dan Hesse said that moving to a 4G LTE network - and merging with T-Mobile - might just make sense.
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Verizon gets nod for added tower in Washington Township
WASHINGTON TWP. â€" Verizon Wireless Communications of Basking Ridge will build a 150 foot-tall cellular tower on township land atop Schooley’s Mountain, after the telecommunication giant’s bid won out over a competitor.
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Microsoft Bribes Developers for a Solid Windows Phone 7 App Store Launch
It's hard to overestimate how important the launch of Windows Phone 7 is to Microsoft . The smartphone isn't just another gadget--it's the future of computing. Mobile, location-aware, constantly connected, cloud-based, touch-based--this is where computing is going. And Microsoft has squandered an early advantage by letting Windows Mobile rot, turning from a once-promising mobile OS to an ...
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Verizon Wireless Motorola DROID X Android smartphone available today
The wait is over for those looking to pick up Verizon Wireless' latest flagship phone, the Android powered Motorola DROID X. The DROID X is chock full of premium features, including a large 4.3-inch touchscreen display, an 8 megapixel camera with HD video recording, and a 1GHz processor. It's retailing for $199.99 with a 2-year contract - after a $100 mail-in-rebate. For more information, check ...
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iPhone 4 review: Nice phone, too bad about antenna problem, lack of LTE
Apple's iPhone 4 is a beautiful device, one of the nicest in the growing field of amazing smartphones on sale this summer. The software gives its touch-screen controls a buttery smoothness, plus a few handy new features. Inside is a snappy processor and a new battery that keeps the phone going all day with moderate use.
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Sony Ericsson South African Wave and World Cup Final See Climactic Endings
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM-- (Marketwire - July 13, 2010) - Sony Ericsson's South African Wave has seen a big finish as the worldwide excitement surrounding the 2010 FIFA World CupT reached its peak this past weekend with the competition's finale.
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iPhone 4 review: Nice phone, too bad about antenna problem, lack of LTE
Apple's iPhone 4 is a beautiful device, one of the nicest in the growing field of amazing smartphones on sale this summer. The software gives its touch-screen controls a buttery smoothness, plus a few handy new features. Inside is a snappy processor and a new battery that keeps the phone going all day with moderate use.
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BlackBerry offers users free security app
BlackBerry maker RIM has shown a new free application that owners can use to track their much-loved smartphones in the event they are lost, stolen, or simply misplaced around the house.
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Motorola Moves Up On Sell-Off Talk
Motorola shares rose on Wednesday following a news report that the company is in talks to sell its telco equipment division.
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Verizon Wireless Motorola DROID X Android smartphone available today
The wait is over for those looking to pick up Verizon Wireless' latest flagship phone, the Android powered Motorola DROID X. The DROID X is chock full of premium features, including a large 4.3-inch touchscreen display, an 8 megapixel camera with HD video recording, and a 1GHz processor. It's retailing for $199.99 with a 2-year contract - after a $100 mail-in-rebate. For more information, check ...
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Samsung factory cancer link to be studied
Samsung Electronics said Thursday it has commissioned an independent health and safety review of its semiconductor factories in South Korea after employee illnesses and deaths raised fears of cancer risks.
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Apple iPod Touch Only $176.54 Perfect for Back to School
Apple iPod touch is available at Walmart for $176.54. It is that time of year when we all start thinking of going back to school. Classes, homework, and so much more it can all make your head spin. Well make sure you have a way to unwind to listen to musi...
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Android's Opera Mini browser gets session restore
An update to Opera Mini on Android brings the mobile browser true full-screen browsing and a form of session restore.
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Verizon Wireless Activates COLT for Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in Oak Hill
ALBANY, N.Y., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- In readiness for an increase in wireless calls and data usage by music fans at this weekend's Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival (July 15-18) on the Walsh Farm in Oak Hill, Verizon Wireless has beefed up its local network capacity by placing a temporary cell site near the festival. The cell-on-light-truck (or COLT) is a fully functional, generator-powered mobile ...
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We heard earlier this week that the HTC Ace (due in October) was a GSM version of the Evo with some beefier specs. AndroidSpin recently received a follow-up on some of those rumors. The Ace is believed to pack Android 3.0, a 4.3" display, 1.5 GHz proc...
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Phone App Lets You Get Your Coupon On
Saving money in and around Houston is about to get a whole lot easier, that is, if you own the right kind of cell phone.
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LG unveils integrated push to promote âLifeâs Goodâ message
LG Electronics has unveiled the latest phase of its Life’s Good brand campaign. as part of its mission to make technology more accessible to consumers.
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Konftel Intros 3G Conference Phone
Device likely to be used by sales forces, disaster workers, and companies moving from landlines to wireless, says mobile analyst.
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HTC Gains Ground Among Smart Phones
After considering which smart phone to buy for months, Seth Chapman decided against jumping on the iPhone, BlackBerry or Droid X bandwagons and instead went with the HTC Evo 4G.
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Bluetooth at heart of gas station credit-card scam
Thieves stealing credit-card numbers through skimmer Thieves are stealing credit-card numbers through skimmers they secretly installed inside pumps at petrol stations in the US, using Bluetooth wireless to transmit stolen card numbers, says law enforcement investigating the incidents.
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Bluetooth at heart of gas station credit-card scam in Southeast
Network World - Thieves are stealing credit-card numbers through skimmers they secretly installed inside pumps at gas stations throughout the Southeast, using Bluetooth wireless to transmit stolen card numbers, according to law enforcement officials.
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India's palm, soybean oil imports to rise
India, the world's second-biggest vegetable oil consumer after China, may boost imports of palm and soybean oils to meet rising demand during festivals amid a drop in domestic inventories. Purchases in the three months ending Oct. 31 may jump as much as 24 percent to 2.6 million metric tons from a year ago, Govindlal G. Patel, director of Dipak Enterprise, said in a phone interview today ...
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Cooker makes bread out of rice
Backed by the recent revival of rice consumption, Sanyo Electric Co. debuted a machine Tuesday that can bake bread out of rice. The Gopan looks similar to a rice cooker. Just add 220 grams of rice, 210 grams of water, sugar, salt and shortening in the bread pan, and gluten and dry yeast in the unit's automatic dispenser, and the machine grinds the grain, and kneads and bakes the dough in about ...
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