Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones
- Brand: BlackBerry
- Subject: Communication
- Category: Accessories
Research In Motion (RIM) launched Facebook for BlackBerry Smartphones, an exciting new BlackBerry software application that enables fast, streamlined and optimized mobile access to the popular Facebook social utility using a BlackBerry smartphone. The application leverages the push-based BlackBerry system architecture and Facebook Platform to create an unparalleled mobile experience for Facebook users.
SanDisk wake up your phone party
SanDisk Corporation’s launch party on the famous Sunset Strip this past weekend was filled with an exclusive group of celebrities, musicians, SanDisk key clients and the world’s media enjoying VIP treatment in three of the most exclusive venues on Sunset Strip. Lucky guests were treated to exclusive performances from Linkin Park, Common, Z-Trip, Supernatural, Cut Chemist and The Crystal Method, all of whom performed in the top three legendary clubs in Los Angeles. The SanDisk event was the first time the Viper Room, The Roxy and the Key Club were simultaneously reserved for a single event by one company.
SwitchBack Rugged ultra mobile PC
- Brand: Roper Mobile Technology
- Subject: Computer
- Category: Accessories
Roper Mobile Technology announces the commercial availability of its flagship product, the SwitchBack PC. Roper Mobile Technology is a leading provider of fully rugged, highly customizable mobile computing solutions for challenging environments. Debuted last fall as the world’s first rugged UMPC (Ultra Mobile Personal Computer), the SwitchBack is a powerful Windows XP-based PC in a lightweight, rugged form factor.
T-Mobile Shadow
- Brand: T-Mobile
- Subject: Communication
- Category: Mobile Phones
T-Mobile USA, Inc., announces the upcoming availability of the T-Mobile Shadow – the first phone in a planned franchise of phones under the Shadow brand, a name that will become synonymous with playful, easier and richer communications experiences offered only by T-Mobile. Available beginning October 31, the T-Mobile Shadow is designed to significantly reduce the complexity often associated with many feature-rich devices, while maintaining all the powerful calling, messaging and picture sharing capabilities people crave to keep them connected.
Pioneer Blu-ray Combo drive
- Brand: Pioneer
- Subject: Audio
- Category: Home Entertainment
HD movies are here. And consumers can now enjoy this new ultra clear, high-performance film experience at a low cost with Pioneer’s new Blu-ray ‘Combo’ Drive for PCs. It is available in two versions (with black and beige colour options): the BDC-202 will be included by PC companies and systems integrators in their machines; consumers can also buy and fit the BDC-S02 to their computers by purchasing the retail version of the drive that includes bundled software. To entertainment, add practicality; the drives read single and dual-layer Blu-ray disc formats and provide high-speed read/write compatibility with a wide range of DVD and CD media.
Panasonic full HD camcorders
Panasonic announced two new High Definition video camcorders that match the growing consumer demand for large-screen, high-image-quality TVs and the continued evolution toward High Definition video. The new HDC-SD5 and HDC-SX5 camcorders employ cutting-edge imaging technology to capture video recordings that are breathtakingly clear and vibrant, especially when viewed on a high-quality, large screen TV.
iPod touch review at Engadget
Engadget, the popular technology weblog has reviewed the iPod touch. Yeah, we know we're a little late with this one, but we see the iPod touch as a pretty major turning point for Apple's iPod line; when it was announced, we finally thought we'd found an iPod we could really get behind. For years technology enthusiasts pondered the possibility of an Apple-made widescreen, WiFi-enabled portable media device, and they finally did just that - even throwing in a few things that, prior to the iPhone, we might not have expected, like a full-fledged web browser, internet video player (YouTube), multi-touch interface, etc. it's become pretty clear that Steve was right when he declared that the iPhone is still the best iPod.
1963 Ford Thunderbird Italien
- Brand: Ford
- Subject: Cars
- Category: Prototypes
The 1963 Ford Thunderbird Italien concept car will be sold at No Reserve during the 37th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event on Jan. 12-20, 2008, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Oozing with European panache from the aerodynamic roof line to the front and rear leather bucket seats, this one-off, Ford-designed concept was an extreme departure from the traditional classics rolling out of Detroit in the early 1960s. Hailed as “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Events,” the Scottsdale auction will feature 1000 of the world’s finest collector vehicles and lavish lifestyle events. As always, Speed Channel will broadcast live-coverage of all six auction days.