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Word, Excel, and OneNote for Windows Phone 7 Revealed

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:00:38 +0000

One of the several features included in the upcoming Windows Phone 7 is its inclusion for popular Office applications like Word, Excel, and OneNote. How it works, however, is unknown until now.

After the software development kit for the Windows Phone 7 has been hacked and unlocked, many techies were able to see what’s in store for the soon-to-be-released smartphone. This includes how to create a Word document in OneNote, which features a very minimalistic interface. According to Microsoft, many users simply want to make minor edits and leave comments to Office documents while on the go, in contrast to making large edits using copy and paste.

Take note that the Office apps included in the emulator may not be the final version.

Nexus One Available on Sprint

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:43:49 +0000

As part of its drive to keep it free from any wireless service providers, Google is now bringing its Nexus One Android phone to Sprint after AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile have expressed support to the device formerly tagged as the Google Phone.

Although there is no set price yet, representatives of Sprint suggested it would use a similar pricing scheme used by T-Mobile for the Nexus One. Traditionally, Sprint provides a US$70-per-month subscription with its Any Mobile, Anytime Plan that includes unlimited text messages, data access, and voice calls along with a two-year contract.

Green House Video Note Fridge Magnet

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:32:58 +0000

Technology has the means to help care for the planet even in the smallest and simplest ways possible. Even a simple task as leaving paper notes containing instructions or reminders on the fridge door can amount to considerable trash after sometime. A simple yet modern alternative would be to do away with the paper and record messages on video instead. That is what this unique Green House Video Note Fridge Magnet can provide.

It may look like a simple device but the Green-House GH-DM14M Video Note Fridge Magnet may actually be quite useful for a busy household where getting in touch with other family members generally happens around the fridge door. Having this Video Note Fridge Magnet around may help provide a more personal video message that may even be more effective in getting the point across to whom they are being addressed to.

Video messages up to 30 seconds long can be recorded with the built-in camera and mic on the device. A LED light lits up whenever there is a new message available and can be viewed on a 1.44 inch screen. This digital memo magnet contain a rechargeable battery that can be recharged via a USB port. It is available at GeekStuff4Ufor 5,980 Japanese Yen. That would be around US$66.

Casio Gzone Brigade

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:22:27 +0000

Many mobile phones today boast of having the most advanced features. But not a lot may boast of being one of the toughest around. This is where the Casio Gzone Brigade mobile phone stands apart from the others. Its toughness may be something that other mobile phones lack.

The Casio Gzone Brigade is a mobile phone designed with toughness in mind. Not only is it water resistant and shock proof, it can also stand serious impacts, thanks to its rugged design composed of a protective silicon rubber bed surrounded by a sturdy frame of reinforced plastic coated with polyurethane. The Casio Gzone Brigade also is a capable phone that features a 3.2 megapixel camera, a rugged QWERTY keyboard, 2.9 inch wide display, GPS features, Office document viewer and Bluetooth connectivity. The Casio Gzone Brigade is the kind of phone for those who always move around rugged environments. It is currently available at Verizon Wireless in the US for US$300.

A Guitarist Interface Cable for iPhone and iPod Touch

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:14:31 +0000

Wanting to record your guitar tracks over at the iPhone or iPod Touch , but not liking its inferior internal microphone? That can be fixed with the help of the Paul Reed Smith Guitarbud interface cable! Simply plug one end with your iDevice and the other ends with the guitar—or bass—and headphones; and you get yourself an instant recording studio!

Measuring about 6 feet, the cable makes use of the guitar’s signal as it replaces the microphone input. Because the generated sound is in analog mode, the Guitarbud also works with most of guitar-related apps in the market.

The Guitarbud interface cable is now available for only US$29.95 , which also comes with an optional added-value protection warranty.

A Diamond-Studded iPad? Seriously!

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:33:04 +0000

If you want a product as pimped-out as the Apple iPad , how about taking it to the nines by smothering it with 11.43 karats of diamonds? Mervis Diamond Importers plans on releasing “this stunning design to the masses” beginning in June 1. (As if the masses can afford one.)

If it still interests you, the diamond-studded iPad is hand-set in an oblique micro-pave style. Only a limited number of diamond iPads will be made , each costing US$19,999.

PSP Go Suffer Really Low Sales

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:51:26 +0000

Looks like the PSP Go handheld gaming console did not reach the expectations of its maker, as Sony’s evolved version of its hit gaming device only sold 17,618 units between late December 2009 to early March 2010. That number is way, way low compared to how PlayStation Portable sold 667,961 units during the same time period.

This is why Sony is seriously considering relaunching the PSP Go with a tweaked-up marketing campaign and drastic price cuts. At 26,800 yen per PSP Go, it is just a few thousand yens lower than a PS3 .

EA Sports Active 2.0 Will Work on PS3 Too

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:21:37 +0000

After EA Sports introduces the Active, an exercise accessory for Nintendo Wii , the company now comes up with Active 2.0, which is said to work on Wii, PS3 , iPod Touch , and iPhone . The details are quite sketchy, but EA promises that the Active 2.0 program is set to “deliver true fitness results by featuring an innovative wireless control system.

Apart from the heart monitor, the Active 2.0 now comes with a new leg and arm straps with motion sensors, a heart rate monitor, and a new online hub to track and share the users’ workout data.

Now we wonder whether the Active 2.0 will also be compatible with Xbox 360 .

HP Shows Off Its Slate Tablet with Flash and AIR

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:10:34 +0000

The lack of Flash and Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) in iPad is Apple’s Achilles heel. And to add insult to injury, HP is showing off its upcoming tablet that features Flash and AIR.

In response to the iPad’s advertisement that was seen during this year’s Academy Awards, the Windows 7-based Slate was presented by playing full episodes of MTV’s “The City” and Flash games. It also shows how the Slate utilizes multi-touch pinch-to-zoom functions on its capacitive touchscreen display.

The Slate also has an enhanced desktop, adding a theme with large icons as well as letting users “star” their favorite shortcuts. It also has an additional menu bar on top of the screen and a floating keyboard that can be moved around the screen.

We still do not know about specifications, pricing, and release date of the Slate.

Energizer Duo Battery Charger Found to have Trojans

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:19:12 +0000

The United States Department of Homeland Security has revealed that the Energizer Duo USB charger has a loophole in its battery monitoring software for Windows, which leaves it susceptible from remote access that includes “the ability to list directories, send and receive files, and execute programs.”

If you have bought an Energizer Duo as is, your computer would not be in trouble. The problem, however, lies once you have downloaded the battery monitoring software for Windows. Owners of the Duo for Mac need not worry.

To remove the Trojan, you need to uninstall the software first, which would remove the Windows registry value that executes the Trojan. Restart your computer, then go to the System32 directory and delete the file named “arucer.dll.” You can also use a firewall to block access to 7777/tcp.