GameStop selling Xbox 360, PS3 DLC next year

Popular retail chain GameStop has confirmed that starting from next year, customers will be able to head into stores and purchase DLC content for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 consoles. Read more

Toyota Sai Unveiled: Specs Photos and Details

At the beginning of the month we spoke about Toyota launching its second dedicated hybrid car, the Toyota Sai alongside the Prius. Now Paul Tan has informed us that Toyota have unveiled the new car, which is based on the Lexus HS250h. Read more

The Beatles and Apple iTunes: More Rumors

With Apple’s music-focused media event scheduled for September 9th rumors are again beginning to emerge regarding whether The Beatles will finally be coming to iTunes. This rumor is mainly circling because on that day there are also a few Beatles-related events taking place. Read more

Intel Results Surprise Wall Street

Intel have seen some strong results as PC sales are up, this has come as a huge surprise to Wall Street. However, Paul McWilliams, a tech sector specialist has been saying for a while now that Intel would exceed expectations and these strong results proves just that. Read more

New BP Chairman Is Ericsson’s Svanberg

Carl-Henric Svanberg is to replace Peter Sutherland, as chairman at BP PLc. Svanberg will take up his role on Sept. 1, where he will join the board as chairman-designate; he will also become a non-executive director. Svanberg who was Ericsson’s AB Chief Executive Officer will stay on as CEO until he becomes BP chairman. Read more

Intel stocks fall 6.7 percent: Otellini says economy is fragile

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) has seen its stocks fall as much as 6.7 percent in European trading, following comments made by CEO, Paul Otellini. He said that the company still faces a “fragile global economic environment.” Otellini certainly had a lot to say, he added that sales of personal computer processors bottomed out in the first quarter as computer manufacturers used up its stockpile of parts. Read more

Palm Pre News: fighting dominators Blackberry and iPhone

The Palm Pre, which is to be launched by Sprint, certainly has a number of obstacles to overcome, if they want to take on the might of the current smartphone dominators, Research In Motion’s (RIM) BlackBerry handsets and the Apple iPhone 3G. Read more

Consumer Shock - Spending Takes a Big Turn for the Worse

Rockville, Maryland, October 6, 2008 – The financial events of the past few weeks have led to a reflexive recoiling on the part of U.S. consumers.

The latest ChangeWave consumer survey – conducted in late September – shows another major leg downward for U.S. consumer spending. At the same time, confidence in the economy has dropped to exceptionally low levels. Read more

Magnetic Air Car: fuel-less vehicle ready in 2010

We are in a time now where everything we do to our environment matters, we need to reduce our emissions to safe guard our children. Most auto companies are doing their part, but they still rely on Gas as well as Electricity.

There is one car that does not rely on any of these, and that is the Magnetic Air Car. This vehicle will be the first fuel-less car. It sounds like something that is decades away, but we could be seeing it on our roads by 2010.

The Magnetic Air Car works in a simple way, Paul Donovan, the company representative explains that the vehicle uses a silicon salt battery. This has 30 percent more mass power than a standard lead acid storage battery, as a result can charge fully in less than an hour.

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Software Automation to Play Key Role Reducing Rising Energy Costs

STOUGHTON, Mass., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ — In a white paper announced today, Beagle Research Group, LLC founder and managing principal Denis Pombriant called on the software industry to develop and enhance technologies that can reduce corporate energy use and create greater customer intimacy Read more

Jenga and Donkey Kong join forces

Jenga is a game that has been out for a good number of years now, it reached a good level of popularity for some time, but recently has become a bit outdated for today’s generation. The game’s manufacturers look to change that as they have released a Donkey Kong themed Jenga version hoping for all you retro loving users out there to embrace it once again.

Here is the product description from manufacturer, USAopoly:

“The classic tower building game features 54 black hardwood blocks decked out with the iconic Donkey Kong girders. Build your Donkey Kong-themed Jenga tower the traditional way or climb the girders with your Mario mover and save Pauline from Donkey Kong in a new and even more challenging way to play. Custom Mario, Donkey Kong and Pauline playing pieces and a Donkey Kong themed spinner are included for alternate game play. Either way you play you are guaranteed edge-of-your-seat excitement.”

Out of the Box:

- Spinner with directives
- Donkey Kong and Pauline playing piece
- Four collectible Mario playing pieces
- 54 black Jenga blocks decorated with the original Donkey Kong Girder artwork

For those of you intending to ‘Re-live the dream’ and pick up a copy, I have included a direct link to Amazon.

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Nokia Growth Partners gets $150 investment from Nokia

Nokia Growth Partners, a global private equity and venture capital management firm, today announced an additional commitment of USD 150 million from Nokia, increasing funds under management for direct investments to USD 250 million. Nokia began sponsoring funds and promoting venture investments in 1998 as a catalyst for innovation in the mobile industry. Nokia commitments to venture funding activities to date exceed USD 900 million.

Building on a track record of successful investments, Nokia Growth Partners, launched in 2004, will now establish direct operations in India and China and augment investment activity in the U.S. and Europe. With the additional investment announced today, Nokia Growth Partners will continue pursuing investments that are of strategic relevance to Nokia, and or complementary to their strategy.

In addition to its direct investment activities, Nokia Growth Partners will advise on Nokia’s other venture capital fund investments. Both of these activities focus on promising companies seeking change in the mobile landscape. Target investments include companies creating innovative mobile applications and services that encourage rapid adoption of mobile solutions, such as context and location based services, mobile payments, mobile advertising, music and entertainment and other mobile services and software. Read more

Nokia and Qualcomm: Companies agree to settle all litigation

Nokia and Qualcomm today announced that they have entered into a new agreement covering various standards including GSM, EDGE, CDMA, WCDMA, HSDPA, OFDM, WiMax, LTE and other technologies. The agreement will result in settlement of all litigation between the companies, including the withdrawal by Nokia of its complaint to the European Commission.

Under the terms of the new 15 year agreement, Nokia has been granted a license under all Qualcomm’s patents for use in Nokia’s mobile devices and Nokia Siemens Networks infrastructure equipment Read more

2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang: convertible-like driving no harmful rays

The new 2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang certainly is a great addition to the range, this vehicle offers you the enjoyment of driving a convertible-like car, but the glass roof filters most of the suns harmful rays. This glass roof is the first of its kind from Mustang, even though it is a glass roof the car is still very cool and the new type of glass offer less wind noise.

Other cars which offer this new glass roof are the 2009 Lincoln MKS and the New 2009 Ford Flex. How great is it to be able to drive your car and be able to see most things around and above you, and you will not have your breath taken away like you do with a convertible. These new glass roofs that filter 90 percent of the sun’s heat-generating infrared (IR) rays, as well as 96 percent of burn-causing ultraviolet (UV) rays are now being shipped to dealerships.

The UV-filtering capability of the new Mustang’s glass roof is almost as good as having a sunscreen lotion with a sun protection factor (SPF) of approximately 50. The new screen also filter out IR rays, this means that the heat load in the cabin is much lower than it would be from a standard glass roof. The glass is also reflective which reduces energy as the vehicle’s air conditioner system does not need to work as hard; the interior fabric is also protected from fading and deteriorating.

Paul Randle, chief nameplate engineer, has said Quality is a continuous process. The whole team is passionate about it, which results in our paying attention to the smallest details.” He also added “Our owners have high expectations, and we always want to meet them - with strong features like this new roof option, quality and performance.”

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Panasonic HTiB Boasts Blu-ray, SD Memory Card Slot and iPod Dock

We all love things much more simple in our busy lives these days, so that’s why many of us eat fast food, microwave food or just prefer to eat out. When it comes to electronics, it’s also nice to get a device that’s got-it-all and that’s just what Panasonics new gadget has. This is Panasonic’s first home theater in a box (HTiB) and it sports Blu-ray, an SD Memory Card Slot and iPod Dock. See the press release below for more information.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company has announced that its first home theater in a box (HTiB) system with an integrated Blu-ray Disc player will be available for purchase in late Spring, with a suggested retail price of $999.95. The new model, SC-BT100, is the perfect complement to a high definition, flat panel large screen TV.

The new model epitomizes Panasonic’s emphasis on media friendly capabilities. It is made for iPod* and features an advanced integrated dock which not only recharges an iPod but plays music or video through the home theater system, displays audio tracks and menus on the TV screen and operates with the supplied remote control. Its SD Memory Card slot offers simple playback of digital images or original video footage in either standard or High Definition AVCHD format. The optical input offers simple digital 5.1channel audio connection for a set-top box, digital video recorder and game system.

“The Panasonic SC-BT100 home theater system is the best of both worlds,” says Paul Sabo, national marketing manager for Panasonic Home Audio. “It combines the installation ease and user-friendly operation of an HTiB plus the features and performance of high-end audio/video components, including full High Definition 1080p resolution Blu-ray video, wireless rear speakers and 7.1channel upgradeability. This is the simple, ideal solution for those embarking on the high definition home theater experience.”

The SC-BT100 can be upgraded to wireless full 7.1 channel sound with the optional purchase of two side speakers and a transceiver. It is equipped with Viera Link™ HDAVI control, HDMI digital A/V connectivity for one-touch operation of all the components including a Panasonic High Definition TV.

The Blu-ray Disc player boasts the Final Standard Profile for advanced functions such as Bonus View and audio mixing, which allows the consumer to switch the sound between the main and sub windows.

In addition to superb video, this system delivers advanced state-of-the-art audio. Its built-in receiver is compatible with the state-of-the-art audio codecs, including: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS-HD Master Audio, and Linear PCM.

The Kelton-design subwoofer features a driver anchored to the cabinet and a passive radiator to reduce vibration and noise while delivering more dynamic bass. The front and center channel speakers are made with a bamboo diaphragm which provides a tightly intertwined fiber to deliver greater rigidly and accuracy. To allow viewers to enjoy surround sound effects without disturbing others, the system even has Whisper-mode Surround™, which dynamically boosts bass and surround-channel levels as the volume is turned down to provide a full surround effect even at low volume.

American Idol: Top 8 Revealed

Last night 20 year old Ramiele Malubay was the fourth finalist to be eliminated from American Idol’s seventh season

Ramiele sang “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind” judge Randy Jackson said that “It was kind of alright. You showed some signs of strength right there conviction; I thought it was a pretty good performance. I’m going to say a six-and-a-half out of 10.”

Judge Paula Abdul called it “a great minute-and-30-seconds”.

Simon said “Look, we’re not going to remember this in 10-years time are we. It was cute. You sang it quite well. Overall, I thought it was forgettable and I think it was very reminiscent of something you would see and hear on a cruise ship if you want my honest opinion.”

American Idol’s Top 8 are as follows:
Michael Johns, David Archuleta, David Cook, Jason Castro, Carly Smithson, Brooke White, Kristy Lee Cook and Syesha Mercado.

It’s said that on Thursday another finalist will be eliminated from the competition based on home viewer votes, revealing the Top 7 finalists.

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India vs South Africa update and Herschelle Gibbs spends night in jail

This is an update for Cricket fans on the India vs. South Africa match, India has been going strong with 401 for one as a reply to 540 from South Africa on the third day of cricket in Chennai. You can get the full report on Friday’s cricket at Super Sport, they have also covered day 1 and 2 of the India vs. South Africa match in detail as well.

The Teams Are:
South Africa: Makhaya Ntini, Dale Steyn, Paul Harris, Morne Morkel, Mark Boucher, AB de Villiers, Ashwell Prince, Jacques Kallis, Hashim Amla, Graeme Smith (captain) and Neil McKenzie.

India: Sreesanth, RP Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Anil Kumble (captain), Mahendra Singh Dhoni, VVS Laxman, Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Wasim Jaffer and Virender Sehwag

Also on Friday Reuters report that South Africa’s test batsman Herschelle Gibbs spent a night in Jail after police pulled him over in Cape Town and gave him a breath test.

Corporate Satisfaction Survey: Apple Leopard users happier than Windows XP or Vista

So it seems after a survey it revealed that corperate users of Apple Inc.’s Leopard operating system are apparently 5 times more happier or should I say satisfied with the OS than business users of Microsoft Corp.’s Windows Vista.

When the survey was done back in February 2008 of 2,200 U.S corporate computer users a staggering 53 percent of those using Apple Mac OS X 10.5 reported that they were indeed satisfied with their operating system.

But of those using Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows XP 40 percent of the former and only 8 percent of the latter were indeed very satisfied.

Paul Carton, director of research at ChangeWave Research said “”Apple continues to set the standard for corporate customer satisfaction,” and that it is fact that corporate buying plans for Macs remain at high levels and indicate that users like what Apple’s doing, continued Carton.

Look at it this way, we all know laptops are big business and will get stronger and stronger as time moves on and according to the ChangeWave’s survey 7 percent of the corporate respondents would likely purchase laptops in the next 90 days and that they are planning on buying Apple.

For the full survey results please visit Computerworld.

Heather Mills To Investigate Paul McCartney’s Accounts

It has been announced that Heather Mills is reportedly planning on hiring a firm of accountants to investigate her estranged husband’s fortune in a bid to land a larger divorce settlement.

Heather won $33 million cash and assets worth $15.6 million last Monday following the breakdown of her four-year marriage to the former Beatle.

Heather said that “The judge said Paul was only worth £400 million ($800 million), but everyone has known he has been worth £800 million ($1.6 billion) for the last 15 years“.

The publication also claims Mills is determined to prove the couple’s four-year-old daughter, Beatrice, cannot survive on the $70,000 allocated to her living expenses in the settlement.

A source said that “Heather says she can prove the amount of money she is being given to look after Bea will not last over the year. She is putting it to the test. She is keeping every receipt. Heather is hoping Paul will discretely make a payment to her annually rather than go back to court“.

What do you make of all this?

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Heather Mills has been awarded a £24.3 million divorce deal

Apparently Heather Mills said that she is very pleased with her £24.3m divorce payout but has questioned the judge’s evaluation of Sir Paul McCartney’s estate.

Heather said that she would not appeal the decision but intended to appeal against the ruling to make the judgement public.

She said this was because it included private details about the couple’s daughter Beatrice, such as where she goes to school.

In a public summary of the judgement, it was confirmed that Paul had been ordered to pay Heather £16.5m, which in addition to her personal assets of £7.8m sees her leave the marriage with £24.3m.

When she was asked if it had been a mistake to represent herself, Heather said “Not at all. Lawyers couldn’t get anywhere near this figure.”

In an outspoken statement outside the High Court, Heather confirmed that four-year-old Beatrice would get only £35,000 a year.

What do you think of all this?

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