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Sanyo Creates Ear and Mouth Combo
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
Sanyo and NS-Elex have combined forces to create a really ugly-looking earphone/microphone designed for those in loud environments. It cancels out especially loud sounds and amplifies your voice at the same time. The device can be used on cell phones, radios, or any other device with the proper plug in. Set to come out by April 2008, it will carry a price of ~$355.00. A Bluetooth version will also be available for ~$530.00. Can you say feedback?
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Unidenmen Are Walking Billboards
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Corporate News, GPS, Misc. Tech,
Uniden has released a troup of mobile showrooms under the guise of Unidenmen in the town of Shimokitazawa, Japan. Wearing futuristic suits, they strap the TVs to their chests, while their backs feature QR codes so that products can be ordered from mobile phone sites. Placed in 34 different areas, the company is hoping to attract 25 to 30 year-olds who are shopping or bar hopping. This would beat the dorky sandwich signs that are used here in The States, but we would think that those things have to get heavy after a while.
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Wireless Riot Discounts Unlocked Phones
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Hot Deals,
Want to give a new unlocked phone for the holidays? Wireless Riot is having an incredible last-minute sale with savings in some cases over 50%. This applies to HTC’s Cavalier, Imate, LG’s Chocolate Platinum, Motorola’s KRZR and PEBL, Nokia, RIM’s Blackberry, Samsung Armani, and Sony Ericsson phones, as well as the iPhone, which has a last minute sale price of $548.99, a 25% savings. Use the code “HIELO2007” for an extra discount at checkout. (We like to share.)
Read More | Wireless Riot
Vibracelet Alerts You to Phone Calls
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, Wireless / WiFi,
We all have a tendency to leave our cell phones in the wrong room or lose them for a time in the car seat or couch, so we think this simple idea may help. LM Technologies’ Vibracelet receives a V 1.1, 1.2, or 2.0. Bluetooth signal from your phone to let you know you have a call. With a user friendly interface, it can be set up in only a few minutes. Recharging takes about 3 hours and it features about 100 hours of standby time. Although they do not expect availability until early next year, it will carry a MSRP of £29.99 (~$61.00.) We only wish it included GPS to help us find the phone.
Read More | Net PC
Unboxing the iPhone Loaner Kit
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Cell Phones, Handhelds,
If you ever find yourself unlucky enough to have your iPhone go crazy and you to the point where it needs to be sent in to AppleCare, do know that there is at least a faint glimmer of hope. When you send your phone in, Apple will send you an iPhone loaner kit in return. This means that you aren’t left without a phone while your iPhone is resuscitated back to life by the Geniuses at Apple. Check out the full gallery at Geekmatica.
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Driin’s Device Holder Keeps Gadgets Off The Floor
Posted by Jenny Lewis Categories: Accessories, Smartphones, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video,
Holiday traveling means (at least) two things - packing up handheld electronics to keep yourself entertained and connected, and trying to find places to stow those gadgets while they’re charging. In hotel rooms and guestrooms across the country outlets may abound, but there isn’t always a place close to the outlets to safely sit your stuff while it recharges.
Enter Kikkerland’s Portable Device Holder by Driin. The L-shaped accessory has a large hole in the top through which you plug the charger into the wall. Sit your gadget of choice on the little shelf and voila - no need to rest your precious metals (or plastics, silicones, or combinations thereof) on the floor.
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AT&T Pay Phones To Become Dinosaurs
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Corporate News, Misc. Tech,
Notice the lack of pay phones lately? AT&T has decided to back out of that business by the end of this year. The problem is in the figures; this is a result of a drop from 2.6 million in use in 1998 to about 1 million this year. Independent companies will take most of their business. According to experts, about 89% of people are currently using cell phones. BellSouth dropped their pay phones before being bought out by the AT&T, but rival Verizon says it will continue to operate their 250,00 pay phones. Whatever will Superman do?
Read More | Bloomberg
Bleeding Edge TV 190: How to Replace Your iPhone Battery
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, Gizmatic, Apple, Cell Phones, Features, Handhelds, Podcasts, Portable Audio / Video, Videocasts,
Apple has locked down the iPhone battery, which means that once it can’t hold a charge, you need to send it in. If you’d rather just buy your own battery and replace it yourself, we’ve got your hookup. Nate and I got together to film this this tutorial, which shows how to replace your iPhone battery. Heck, even if you have decided that you will never open up your iPhone on your own, we think it’s still pretty cool to see the process - so just hit play, okay?
Oh, and just to be sure we’re all clear, we take absolutely no responsibility if you try and replicate what you see in our video and end up bricking or damaging your phone. Okay, happy viewing!
Nokia Releases N82
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smartphones, Corporate News, Wireless / WiFi,
The latest in the long line of Nokia products to come out is their 5 megapixel N82. With Carl Zeiss optics and Xenon Flash for low light, it’s all about the camera. The phone/cam also features high-quality video recording, an orientation sensor, and can send pictures instantly. A successor to its N95, it comes with a 2 GB microSD memory card for 900 images or 84 minutes of video. The N82 also has WiFi capability and comes equipped with Nokia Maps. Count on a price of €450 (~$658.00.)
Read More | Nokia
Why I Love LG’s VX9400 Cellphone (aka the “TV Phone”): A Review
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Smartphones, Editorial, Features, Product Reviews,
In August, my contract with T-Mobile ended, and I was ready to upgrade my cell phone. Like most everyone else, I desperately wanted an iPhone, but the $500 price tag was too rich for my blood. I also considered the Sidekick, which would have allowed me to stay with T-Mobile (whose service I love). Then one day I wandered into a Verizon store to check out their “TV Phone”: LG’s VX9400. You’ve probably seen the commercials of people watching “The Daily Show” or “Spongebob” on their cellphone and wondered “Just how good is that thing?” Well, I was hooked instantly and purchased it the next day. Despite the phone’s drawbacks – and they are major—I’ve been in love with it ever since. Here’s why…
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