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Pure Digital (Flip Video) In Acquisition Talks with Cisco

March 9th, 2009

San Francisco based Pure Digital Technologies, the seven year old company behind the Flip Video line of video cameras, is considering a sale of the company, multiple sources have confirmed. One interested buyer is rumored to be Cisco.

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Tags: cisco, flip video, pure digital

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Microsoft announces Windows Mobile 6.5!

February 16th, 2009

With an endless chain of leaks dating back several months, the suspense factor might not be there that Microsoft had been hoping for — but for what it’s worth, Windows Mobile 6.5 is now official.

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Tags: microsoft, pda, pocket pc, smartphone, windows mobile

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Opera Browser Not Allowed in iPhone App Store

October 31st, 2008

The NY Times profiles Opera Software, the company that distributes the Opera browser for multiple platforms. According to the article, however, Apple is not allowing an iPhone version of the browser into the App Store!

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Tags: apple, browser, iphone, ipod, itunes, opera, store

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Nokia wraps up acquisition of NAVTEQ

July 10th, 2008

It was already all but a done deal once the shareholders gave the thumbs-up and EU regulators gave the go-ahead, but Nokia has now announced that it has officially wrapped up its acquisition of NAVTEQ — a move that, coincidentally, comes just a few days after TomTom and Tele Atlas finalized their own deal.

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Tags: gps, navteq, nokia

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Microsoft patent shows off wearable mouse concept

April 17th, 2008

Wearable mice aren’t exactly a new idea, but it seems that Microsoft thinks it can do things one better, with a recent patent application revealing its plans for a desk-defying device of its own. As you can see above, this one is designed to be worn even while your typing on a keyboard.

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Tags: microsoft, mouse

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Garmin announces the Nuviphone

February 1st, 2008

Garmin has just announced its new iPhone-like smartphone, the Nuviphone. The device features full browsing, PIM, phone and of course, GPS functions galore.

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Tags: garmin, gps, nuvi, nuviphone

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Apple seen introducing cheaper, more innovative Wi-Fi iPods

January 30th, 2008

With market data clearly showing a deceleration in growth of the standalone MP3 player market, Apple Inc. will reportedly strive to maintain growth in its iPod business by introducing a range of cheaper, more innovative models that incorporate touch-screens and multi-touch technology.

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Tags: apple, ipod, mp3, wi fi

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The Absolute Best of CES 2008

January 15th, 2008

We take a look at only the best stuff from CES 2008 (Consumer Electronics Show), including a box that streams porn to your living room and other neat stuff.

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Tags: consumer electronics, gadgets

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