There’s a rumor going around that there will supposedly be a Nokia phone called the N97 on the market. According to rumors, the N97 will feature a 3-inch display, 5.0-megapixel camera with 20x digital zoom, miniSD slot and 20GB of internal memory. We’ll keep you posted on whether this rumor is true or not, hopefully it is.
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In what seems a strange twist to gain some popularity for their GrandCentral service, Google has announced they will begin giving accounts to every homeless person in San Francisco.
The GrandCentral service, according to Google gives users one number, one voicemail box and “so many features you won’t believe it.” By giving this to the homeless, it could give them a first step to getting back on their feet by offering them a way to stay in contact with potential employers.
So while Google’s motives sound a little fishy, it does work out well for the potential new users. Hopefully those that are given the opportunity to use the service will take full advantage.
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Posted Mar 1st 2008 7:08PM by Darren Murph
Filed under: Wireless
We know, you’re already rolling your eyes, but this time it’s really for real. At least that’s what Covad Communications wants us to believe. Reportedly, said outfit is jump-starting a gigantic municipal WiFi project to blanket Silicon Valley that fell apart after upstart Azulstar failed to garner funding to kick things off in 2007. Covad is hoping to cover one square mile of downtown San Carlos, California for three months, and during the test period it will gauge just how lucrative such an initiative is. If successful, it may expand into surrounding locales, but at the moment, such an endeavor is “too much to dive into.” Best of luck, Covad — history says you’ll need it.
Posted Mar 2nd 2008 1:04AM by Darren Murph
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
If you just so happen to have a spare 35mm slide viewer gathering all sorts of dust in your basement and one of Apple’s latest nanos, we’ve discovered a perfect way to spend your weekend and exercise your DIY muscle. Granted, the Nanoscope has been around the block a time or two, but that doesn’t weaken its geek factor one iota. Essentially, you simply modify said viewer to accommodate the nano, add in a set of speakers and kick back to enjoy your stored movie files in larger-than-originally-intended fashion. Really, it’s way cooler than it sounds — check out the video after the jump.
[Via RetroThing]
Posted Mar 1st 2008 8:54PM by Ryan Block
Filed under: Home Entertainment
Ruh ruh, Macworld ran one last test as the month of February expired yesterday and found that contrary to Apple’s claim that there would be over 1,000 movies for download by March, iTunes and the Apple TV have hundreds fewer flicks available than anticipated. The 91 (of 100 promised) HD movies and 399 total rental titles make up a fair chunk of the 770 some-odd rental and sale titles, which comparatively isn’t all that bad a number when you look at the other download services, but Cupertino clearly has a ways to go before we all trade in our Netflix and Blockbuster memberships.
[Thanks, Jimi]
LG is turning gold with their new L705iX shine gold cell phone. It comes with an average 2-megapixel camera, microSD card, 140 minutes of continuous calling time and 330 hours of standby time, and support for a 7.2Mbps HSDPA network. So far release info and pricing have not been unveiled, but it shouldn’t be too long. Check back for more updates.
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SkyBlades Hybrid Rocket
This rocket uses counter-roating foam blades to give a gyro-copter lift action launching the SkyBlades vertically to over 100 feet. FeaturesCounter-Spinning, Gyro-Copter Lift Action Spins and Soars over 100 Vertical Feet Extra Blades and Rubber Band Included Soft Nose Cone for Safety X-Lock System for “Targeted” Landings! Watch it Blast-off into Space! Colours may vary
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Want to relive your Las Vegas moments right in the comfort of your own home? Do you have that job interview at the Bellagio coming up next week? Answering yes to either question would mean picking up this Card Shuffler a must.
Forget fumbling around with hands, the only full proof way to ensure your playing cards are thoroughly shuffled and avoid embarrassment when you drop them all over the floor is with this professional-style Automatic Card Shuffler. Simply pop one or two decks of cards into the feeding trays on either side of the automatic shuffler – just the touch of a button shuffles the playing cards in seconds!
Learn up the tricks of the trade with this £9.95 Card Shuffler.
U&I are currently waiting patiently for CeBIT 2008 to arrive as they can’t wait to lift up the veil of its new necklace-type Bluetooth stereo headset known as Capella UIBS-700. This Bluetooth headset features auto switching function as well as hands-free support, allowing you to concentrate on the traffic ahead without leaving the steering wheel unattended. Other features include speakerphone function, an LCD display, USB charging, 8 hours of playback time and 200 hours of standby time. No idea on how much it costs though.
Source: AVing
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