Ford Recall 4.5 Million: List of Affected Vehicles

Following on from the recent news that Ford is to issue a 4.5 million vehicle recall, making it the largest single recall ever. The reason for the recall is due to a faulty cruise control deactivation switch, which could possible cause a fire. Read more

iPhone MMS Activation For AT&T: News Incoming

It has been revealed that the long awaited MMS support for AT&T iPhone users across the US, has already gone live ahead of the official September 25th release date. Read more

Microsoft Windows Media Center Event: Live Blog Results

We have the results to give you now, from Microsoft’s Windows Media Center Event, direct from this year’s CEDIA 2009. Microsoft discussed key areas such as Windows 7, Digital Cable Evolution, their coverage at this years CEDIA event and the reveal of the Ultimate Install Contest Winner for this year. Read more

Back to School College Offers on Best Buy

The time is almost upon us when our Children go back to school, the kids are not happy but we are jumping for joy. Walmart are offering both kids and parents advice on the things that you might need to start back at school and Best Buy have some great offers on supplies that your Children might need. Read more

New iPhone Virus: Infection on phone

We earlier reported to you about a possible vulnerability for the iPhone which allowed users to exploit the SMS system. Now we are hearing reports about a separate issue for the iPhone, all about a possible virus which could be infecting the device. Read more

Google Chrome Operating System and Hardware Manufacturers

We reported yesterday that Google announced that they were to offer an operating system called Google Chrome OS. Not much was know about which hardware manufacturers they were working with, but now Google have started to shed some light on this. Read more

GPS Pal: Protects navigation devices

If you’re one of the countless GPS sat nav users who are worried about the ongoing problem of fraud, you should check out this report on GPS Pal, a new device designed to project your GPS unit whilst in the car. Read more

Senators to grill GM and Chrysler execs over dealerships closings

It has been revealed recently that Senators are planning to question chiefs of General Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC on Wednesday about the future of their dealerships, many of which are expected to close following their filing for bankruptcy. Read more

PS3 Home: EA release Sports Complex, trailer reveals all.

EA have launched their highly anticipated Sports Complex into the PlayStation 3’s virtual world, Home. There are mini-games to play, trailers to watch and a huge space to explore. EA say this is just the first portion of planned updates for the Sports Complex. Read more

PS3 Home: EA launches Godfather II space and RE5 space gets fresh update

It looks as if Sony are sticking to their word on their planned regular updates for Home. Today, EA will be launching the GodFather II space to coincide with the release of the game, while Capcom says Resident Evil 5 will be updated with all new features. Read more

Optoma and Apple Bring DLP Pico Projector to Japan

We now have an official release date for the Texas Instruments’ DLP Pico projector, under the Optoma PK-101 branding. The device will be sold on the Apple Store in Japan from December 1, and will be delivered by December 19. Read more

Optoma Pico Projector specs, price and pictures

Those of you looking for more information on the Optoma Pico Projector are in luck; today we have more on its specs and price. You may have heard rumor but this is firm news about this small projector.

The Optoma Pico projector boasts DLP technology from Texas Instruments, weighs only 4.2-ounces and measures 2 x 4.1 x 0.7-inches, a minimum projection distance of eight inches Read more

Linux and Gmail Drove Microsoft to Windows Azure: IBM already there

We have said in previous articles that Microsoft and other brands cannot keep selling software for profit when there are alternatives for free thanks to open source in some cases.

It seems that Microsoft are now taking action against the software and services that are eating into their ability to make profit from software. Their latest step towards change is “Windows Azure” and this is not a new operating system as we know them but more a move in the direction to end making retail software for profit Read more

Lee Williams: From Nokia’s S60 Organization to Symbian Foundation

Head of Nokia’s S60 organization, Lee Williams has been nominated to become the executive director of the Symbian Foundation, all ten board members had voted him in. The members include AT&T, Vodafone LG Electronics, Sony Ericsson Motorola, NTT DoCoMo, Nokia, Samsung Electronics, ST-NXP Wireless and Texas Instruments.

Williams has said that he felt honored to be invited to serve this new position, he feels that it is a great opportunity and he will help to deliver on the promise of the foundation. Lee Williams will work together with the stakeholders as well as the prospective members to help make this initiative a success.

The Symbian Foundation was formed by Nokia in June, following plans that they were to purchase Symbian outright. The Symbian Foundation has been growing all the time and now has the support of 52 companies.

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Planar PD7130 720p High Definition Home Theater Projector

If you are looking for a cheap alternative of getting a huge High Definition set up in your home with a large screen, then a HD projector is the way to go. Here we have the Planar PD7130 720p High Definition Home Theater Projector and I have to say that it would look perfect in most homes. Read more

Texas Instruments’ Pico projector: see it in action

We know that both Optoma and Toshiba have expressed their interest in Texas Instruments’ Pico projector. There has been a lot of talk but we have not seen the thing in action, well the guys over at Engadget have seen the thing in action.

The small unit pumps out a WVGA1000:1 image, this is not great but it is satisfactory. The Pico projector pushes out a tiny 0.5 watts of sound, so you will not have to worry about blowing the speakers up.

The built-in battery should allow the projector to run for at least a couple of hours. Watch the video below to see Texas Instruments‘ Pico projector in action.

Intel releases USB 3.0 specifications: 4.8Gbps transfer rate

We reported to a while back about USB 3.0 getting tested at CES 2008, well now we have the latest news that may interest you. Intel has just released USB 3.0 specifications.

We was all a little worried when Intel announced that they was going release a brand new USB as standard until we heard it was USB 3.0 and what its capabilities was. Yes being backward compatible is very interesting indeed but Intel’s latest announcement proves to be good.

We already new that the new USB 3.0 would have a transfer rate of 4.8Gbps which is roughly ten-times faster than that of the current USB 2.0, we also know now that it will be much better in the way of power consumption.

PC Pro has said:

Intel has released a draft specification for the next iteration of the USB eXtensible Host Controller Interface

Those who joined Intel to form the USB 3 Promoter Group were HP, Microsoft, NEC, NXP Semiconductors and Texas Instruments and their aim is to get USB 3.0 on the market as early as 2009.

Source PC Pro via pocket-lint

Marysville and Kenmore, Wash., Award Video Franchises to Verizon

Residents of Marysville and Kenmore are a major step closer to having an innovative, reliable and competitive alternative for their television services, thanks to unanimous votes by their respective city councils Monday (July 28) authorizing Verizon to offer its fiber-optic-powered FiOS TV.

Marysville and Kenmore are the third and fourth communities in the state to grant video franchises to Verizon, following similar votes earlier this month in Lynnwood and Everett. The company plans to begin offering FiOS TV in the communities later this year Read more

Useeisee PictureFone introduced globally

Usee, Inc., the lifestyle telemedia company, is located in Dallas, Texas. They launched the Useeisee PictureFone service last week offering consumers around the global the opportunity to communicate face-to-face.

The PictureFone is plug and play and the picture is TV quality. All that is required is a high-speed DSL or Cable connection and a power source.

You remove the PictureFone from the box, plug it in and start talking within 10 seconds. It is so simple a child can use it.

The phone is a very affordable device at $249.95 and has all the standard features of any phone plus the added real time video capability.

The service is $39.95 monthly with unlimited calls to any phone in the US and Canada, as well as to any other Useeisee PictureFone anywhere in the world.

Below is a short video clip demonstrating the phone connected to a TV in a medical situation in Australia.

Visit useeisee.com or view other home phones.

Comic-Con International: Short film pilots coming to Xbox LIVE

Horror and comedy often come together on the show floor at Comic-Con International, just never like this. Microsoft Corp. today announced that a set of original short film pilots will be coming to Xbox LIVE this fall, free to all members around the world.

The unique concept of masters of horror taking on comedy, conceived by filmmaker James Gunn (“Slither,” “Dawn of the Dead”) and producer Peter Safran (“Scary Movie,” “Meet the Spartans,” “Disaster Movie”), will see some of the world’s greatest horror directors bring their comedic visions to life. Microsoft is teaming up with Safran Digital Group to produce these exclusive shorts Read more

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