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Motorola to launch two Android handsets this year

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  At the earnings call yesterday, Motorola CEO, Sanjay Jha confirmed that they’ll be launching two Android devices this year. “We will have two Android devices (for the holidays in the U.S.),” said Jha. He also confirmed that more devices will be announced in the first of next year but did not reveal if it […]

Samsung unveils 8500 Series LED HDTVs

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  Samsung has announced the 8500 Series LED TV, its new flagship model of the HDTV lineup. Coming in sizes of 46- and 55-inches, the Touch of Color (ToC) painted TVs pack a lot of features, better picture quality and connectivity options. The feature set boasts a full HD playback, 7,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 2ms response […]

Microsoft-Yahoo! Search deal is on

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  Microsoft and Yahoo! have gone official about their search deal which we reported earlier today. It’s a long term alliance between two search giants spanning 10 years that allows Microsoft to acquire Yahoo!’s core search technologies and use it into their existing web platforms. As known before, Yahoo! will handle the premium ad sales […]

Microsoft, Yahoo closing in a Web Search deal

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  The two major search engines will soon join their hands to take on the mighty Google. The Associated Press liaised with one of its sources who claim that Microsoft and Yahoo have formed an alliance and the formal announcement is expected later today. According to him, the deal will not have Microsoft to pay […]

Sprint CEO: Android device coming out this year

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  Well, not much to tell about it right now but here’s a confirmation straight from the horse’s mouth. Sprint CEO, Dan Hesse at the Fortune’s Brainstorm: Tech said he is happy how Android is evolving and will bring at least one device for sale. “The reviews say now it’s ready for prime time,” Hesse […]

Palm releases webOS 1.1, brings back the iTunes sync

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  Palm has released webOS 1.1 software update for the Pre that brings back the sync support for the latest iTunes 8.2.1. How did Palm manage to spoof iTunes is confined to their secret hacking lab walls but nevertheless, the update is sure to bring joys to many Pre users. In addition to the iTunes […]

Sony planning touchscreen VAIOs, PSN to come on PCs too

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  Mike Abary of Sony confirmed to LaptopMag that touch enabled VAIO PCs are on its way. The PCs will take advantage of Windows 7’s touch friendliness and will be launched sometime around the OS’ launch. However, it is not clear if Sony will launch touchscreen VAIOs under the desktop or the notebook line. Abary […]

Intel files an appeal over $1.45b fine

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  This has taken some time but it’s finally done. Intel has confirmed they’ll be fighting their $1.45b fine legally and have filed an appeal for the same in the Court of First Instance in Luxembourg. Back in May, Intel was imposed a $1.45b fine by the EU Commission on account of using business tactics […]