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TrueBlue TB-33-ML Bluetooth Headset: White or Silver

To stay safe while driving you should never answer your cell phone, a number of new vehicles come with a Bluetooth system already built in, but if not the only way to answer your phone safely while driving is with a Bluetooth headset. The TrueBlue TB-33-ML is just one Bluetooth Headset from thousands, so how good is it? Read more

Cell phones causing rashes on users faces

The British Association of Dermatologists has conducted test and has now come up with a report on cell phones. In the report it states that mobile phone users could get skin rash on their face, if used for long periods of time. Read more

Portable Cell Phones Jammer: Block inane conversations

How many times have you wished that you were able to block people’s inane conversations while on their cell phones. Well now you can with the Portable Universal Cell Phone Jammer. The thing is no larger than an Apple iPhone in size, so you can keep this cool gadget hidden away out of sight.

I just do not understand why people need to speak so loud when they are talking on their cell phone. The thing is those conversation is theirs and not ours, so why are we subjected to this verbal battering.

Well those annoyingly loud conversion could become a thing of the past, but I could see that there could be a lot of tension on a bus when someone’s phone conversation has been cut short for no apparent reason.

The Portable Universal Cell Phone Jammer will be able to create a dome of cellular silence of up to 32 feet in all directions. Those frequencies that are blocked are GSM850, EGSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900, CDMA800, WCDMA/CDMA2000, PHS, and DECT. The device can even block out 3G, so even the new iPhone 3G is not immune to this device.

However there is a huge price to pay for a little peace and quiet on the bus, as the jammer will cost $246. Check it out over at Gadget Brando.

Nokia N96 will not be compatible with freeview in the UK

The new Nokia N96 is due to be released later this year, and the good news is that the phone has just been cleared by the FCC meaning there shouldn’t be any delays leading up to release.

The successor of the N95 is packed with tons of great multimedia features as you would expect, such as a 240 x 320 pixels display along with built in GPS and Wi-Fi. Pricing is set to be around £400/$800 USD, so be prepared to blow a hole in your pocket for one of these.

One of the main features of the N96 is its capability to broadcast live digital TV using DVB-H. While this is great for many countries elsewhere, It was very disappointing for hear that it will not be compatible with freeview, for those of us in the UK, as that uses DVB-T only. As a previous owner of the N95, I was looking forward to picking one of these up, but as one of the main features of the phone, will be somewhat useless in the UK, I shall hold out for a better option.

As for the rest of the phone however, it is very impressive still. Here is a list of the main specs:

Supported networks

- DVB-H, class C, 470-750 MHz
- Automatic frequency band and mode switching
- Quad-band operation in GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks (EDGE)
- UMTS networks (WCDMA 2100/850; HSDPA)

Dimensions

- Depth: 18 mm (places to 20 mm)
- Width: 55 mm
- Length: 103 mm
- Weight: 125 g
- Volume: 92 cm 3

Memory

- 128 Mbytes of RAM, 256 Mbytes of system memory (operating system plus dynamic memory for user data)
- Music: 12,000 songs
- Video: 40 hours
- Approximate storage capacity is 16 GB disk space:
- 16 GB of internal flash memory, memory expansion via hot-swappable MicroSD memory cards

Operating Hours

- TV Play: Up to 4 hours (DVB-H)
- Battery: Nokia Battery BL-5F, 950 mAh
- Music playback: Up to 14 hours (in offline mode)
- Video playback: Up to 5 hours (in offline mode)
- Stand-by Time: GSM: Up to 220 hours; UMTS up to 200 hours
- Talk time: GSM: up to 220 min; UMTS: Up to 150 min

Display and user interface

- Active standby mode, multimedia menu
- User interface: S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2
- QVGA TFT display with a 6.1 inch diagonal display (2.8 inches) and 16.7 million colours at a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.

So there it is, how many of you are tempted to pick one of these up in favour of an iPhone? Are there any UK readers out there who are also disappointed with the lack of DVB-H support? It was a strong selling point in my opinion; let us know what you think.

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Fresh details on the BlackBerry Javelin

Fresh details have emerged on the BlackBerry Javelin, which is rumoured to be the follow up to the BlackBerry Curve handset.

The handset which is likely to be released in 2009 will come equipped with Wi-Fi and integrated GPS. Here is a list of the features which we can expect for the Javelin:

Speed and Performance

- High speed USB
- 256 MB Onboard Flash Memory
- A Faster Processor: 512 MHz

Built in features

- 3.2 MP Camera
- Wi-Fi b/g with UMA + GPS

User Interface

- Improved Web browser and graphics
- Micro USB
- Easy to swap MicroSD slot
- New Industrial Design – thinner, more stylish.
- High Resolution HVGA + Display (480 x 380)

Fans will have to wait until sometime next year to get their hands on this eagerly anticipated handset, hopefully more details will emerge about its release so we’ll bring you them as soon as we hear of it. Head over to the link to view more images of the BlackBerry Javelin.

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Hands on with the Jabra JX20 Pura headset

Over the past few years I have had a number of Bluetooth headsets, some I am too embarrassed to mention. Now I have had the chance to put something with a bit more quality in my ear. The earpiece that I am reviewing today is the Jabra JX20 Pura, this earpiece has been designed by Jacob Jensen.

It was just two years ago when Jabra wowed us with their JX10, this headset was small and elegant. Jabra has done it yet again with the JX20. From the moment I started to remove the Jabra JX20 Pura from the box, I could tell that although it was light the quality of the build was remarkable. You really have to hold one of these Bluetooth headsets in your hands to get an idea of just how light it is
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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

Jawbone II Bluetooth Headset: less battery life

Jawbone II is the second generation Bluetooth headset from the company, it is smaller than the old model as well as lighter and offering improved sound quality. On first glance Jawbone II looks all set to be a winner.

The first Jawbone was loved as it was simple in design, it did not rely on flashy looks. The old model was thin and sexy yet still managed to stay functional; you would have been mistaken for thinking that it was a piece of ear jewelry.

Many people still moaned that the Jawbone was still too heavy; this has led to the smaller lighter jawbone II. This is the same device, but smaller and does not have a huge ear hook like the old model. The Jawbone II is 50% smaller.

This Bluetooth headset is smaller and that comes at a price, as the battery life is a lot less. Expect to get 7 days standby and 4 hours talktime.

The Jawbone II will cost $130, for more information visit Yanko Design

PureDepth MLD Technology: coming to cell phones, gaming and in-car navigation

PureDepth, based in Redwood Shores CA, has developed what they call Multi-layer Display (MLD) technology. Essentially, the idea is to build displays that are in fact two or more layers of LCD panel that share a common back-light source – as data is displayed on the various layers, a depth effect is created. Optical correlation, compatibility and interferences between display layers are managed via patented interstitial elements within the optical stack of a MLD. Each display panel receives independent control signals and, through the coordination of the images, a true multi-layer visual display is presented to the user. The content of the images, combined with smart coordination can provide remarkable and eye-catching results for static images and even more so with full in-motion video sequences.

The technology lends itself to a broad array of applications. PureDepth is currently actively developing several of these: the company has signed agreements with Samsung for development of displays and mobile handsets, and is also collaborating with SANYO on mobile handsets, gaming technology, and automobile electronics (including in-car navigation). In fact, Samsung recently featured PureDepth’s display technology at CeBIT, the world’s largest technology trade show. The public-information configuration, placed adjacent to Samsung’s groundbreaking 80-inch flat panel display, received significant traffic and rave reviews.

The company expects to see first products – in gaming – hit the streets during 2008, with more products and applications to follow shortly thereafter.

Is the Apple iPhone really killing the internet? Big Debate

We all know the internet is a great place to be for wonderful things and innovation in some peoples eyes but where will the internet be in say 10 years time?

Could the internet really be dying? I ask this because with all these amazing cell phones like the Apple iPhone for example I believe it is phones like this that will kill the internet. Is this true on the grand scale of things is a something to wonder and according to an Oxford professor with degrees from Harvard and Yale it seems it could be true.

Jonathan Zittrain argues this point saying with identity theft, viruses and many other factors will kill the internet. To tell you the truth when not working I use the Apple iPhone as my source to get my work done.

Jonathan Zittrain says “That’s because these locked-down devices prohibit the kind of tinkering by end users that made PCs and the Internet such a force of economic, political and artistic change.

Read the full story here and then please come back and let us know the answer to this question “Is the Apple iPhone really killing the internet?

Virgin Mobile uses Eliot Spitzer scandal for ad campaign

Eliot Spitzer ha had a bad week after being humiliated in the U.S. Press; well it seems as if his trouble is going to come back and haughty him again. Virgin Mobile is to run the above ad into a marketing campaign; the ad will feature in Toronto newspapers.

The subtext in the ad will say “At Virgin Mobile, you’re more than just a number. When you call us we’ll treat you like a person, not a client. Whether you’re #9 or #900, you’ll get hooked up with somebody who’ll finally treat you just how you want to be treated.”

This will not go down well with Spitzer, and it will only be a matter of time before he retaliates.

Source - Cnet News

Xlink Bluetooth Gateway: convert home phones into a multi-line cell phone system

Grace Digital Inc., a leading manufacturer of audio and telephony consumer electronics, is now shipping their new line of XLINK CELLULAR GATEWAY allowing consumers to integrate their cellular phone service with their home phones via a cell phone’s built in Bluetooth connection.

Never miss a cell phone call again! Connect XLink to your home cordless phone. Turn on your bluetooth cell phone and wirelessly connect to XLink. It is as simple as connecting a bluetooth headset or car kit to your cell phone. Now, all the phones in your house will ring when your cell phone rings.

Do you want to make an outbound phone call using your cell phone minutes? Simply pick up your cordless phone, and dial like a regular phone call. XLink will connect your call to your cell phone and automatically use your cell phone minutes.

Do you have poor cell coverage in your home? Place your cell phone and XLink in a location in your home where there is good cell phone coverage (upstairs office, kitchen, or bedroom). Now any phone in your home, even in your basement, can receive and place cell phone calls on your regular home cordless phone system.

The XLink is available in two models. The ITC-BTTN (MSRP $169) which connects up to 3 cell phones and 1 phone line. Or if you want to get rid of your monthly home phone service completely and only use your cell phone service, the ITC-BT (MSRP $159) is perfect for you. Both models connect to any Bluetooth enabled cell phone and any cordless or corded telephone.
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Leaked video of Prince of Persia 4: taken on cell phone

For those of you who loved the game Assassin’s Creed, then you will want to get your hands on the upcoming release of Prince of Persia 4. When Assassin’s Creed first came out many were saying how much it reminded them of Prince of Persia.

Now he we have found a leaked video of the new Prince of Persia IV Ghost of the Past. However do not get too exited as the video is of bad quality, as it has been taken from a cell phone.

However it still gets out gaming juices going.

AT&T iPhone Customers Get Unlimited Call Plans

iPhone users have a better price plan which has been introduced by AT&T and there’s also an unlimited option.

These options look good on the face of it, they start from $59.99 which will get you 450 minutes, 200 texts and 5000 weekend calls. Whilst if you chose the $119.99 price plan you will get unlimited minutes and weekend calls, but for some reason you will still only get 200 texts!

So if you’re going to opt for the higher price plan you will have to talk more and not text!

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Mini projectors might cause visual pollution

A number of electronics companies such as Texas Instruments have been showing of their new mini projectors, this is a system that will mostly be used on cell phones. However it seems as if this has sparked off a Read more

Apple’s iPhone illegal in Australia: under current trade practice laws

It seems as if the must have gadget that everybody wants to get their hands on, could face a setback in Australia. Under current Australian trade practice laws, the Apple iPhone is illegal. With this legal issue in mind, it seems as if the Read more

The iStick Is It Just a Dream

This concept has been dreamed up by designer Alexei Mikhailov which means that the iPhone and the shuffle have been crossed to make the iStick. Read more

Powerstick: charge your cell phones and iPods via mini-USB

Here we have the new Powerstick, which is being called a portable power revolution, as it is a little power source for your mobile devices. If you need an extra power device for your cell phones and Read more

Mini Optical Disc Drive from Vmedia

It has been unveiled at the Mobile World Congress by Vmedia Research that there is a new format available in mobile entertainment.

“designed to bring the quality of a big Read more

Microsoft: purchase software company Danger

It has been announced at the Mobile World Congress that Microsoft will be purchasing the software maker Danger. The company is behind the sidekick mobile telephone which is available on T-mobile in the Read more

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