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HCL Infosystems outs Beanstalk desktop computers with Core i7

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  HCL Infosystems has updated its Beanstalk range of desktop computers with three new models. The updated range now includes Beanstalk Classic, Beanstalk Ultima and Beanstalk Xtreme each targeting different set of consumers. The Beanstalk computers will have options of Core i3, i5 CPUs while the Beanstalk Xtreme will pack in a i7 processor, making […]

PS3 v3.21 firmware goes live, Linux support dead

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  PS3’s v3.21 firmware is now live. This is an optional update but is a mandatory one if you want to enjoy uninterrupted PSN access, playback of copyright videos etc. System updates generally add some features but in this case, Sony will remove a feature (applicable only to original PS3 owners). The firmware will remove […]

64GB Zune HD coming on April 12

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  Microsoft has officially announced the 64GB Zune HD, which we saw a few days back. The device will be available for $349.99 from April 12 through Zuneoriginals.com or about $50 cheaper than the iPod touch with the same storage. The new Zune HD will store double the content and can store up to 16,000 […]

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Microsoft will use PrimeSense’s technology for Project Natal

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  PrimeSense today announced that Microsoft will use their “3D-sensing” technology for Xbox 360’s Project Natal. The Israel-based organization provided a reference design of its PrimeSensor and MS’ hardware engineering team customized it as per Project Natal’s requirement. Project Natal as we know is Microsoft’s answer to Wii’s motion-sensing controller that with the help of […]

iTunes 9.1 brings iPad and iBook support

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  Apple’s iPad goes on sale this Saturday and to ensure smooth transfer of content to user’s latest shiny device, Apple has released an update to its iTunes software. The v9.1 brings in support for iPad and iBook that will allow users to buy and sync e-books for the tablet. Additionally, users now have the […]

Asus Chairman confirms two Eee Pad tablets in the works

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  We’ve heard rumors of Asus’ Eee Pad tablets time and again but there was no real confirmation until now. In an interview with Forbes, Asus chairman, Jonney Shih confirmed that they’re developing not one but two iPad competitors. The first tablet will be based on Google’s OS but whether it will be Chrome or […]

Another untethered jailbreak solution demoed on video

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  iPhone 3GS and iPod touch 2G/3G users are bound to get another jailbreak solution. This one’s developed by Comex and brings in the untethered jailbreak goodness for previously tethered-only devices. Just like Geohot’s solution, this jailbreak is also said to work with iPad. Check out the preview below as the release date is still […]

Mobile Number Portability pushed back to June 30

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  Indian consumers waiting to switch their cellular operators will have to wait few months more. The Government has delayed (yet again!) the launch of Mobile Number Portability that would allow users to change the operator without losing their number. The MNP was to be implemented today but since concerned operators failed to complete the […]

Toshiba K01 comes to Japan as IS02

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  au KDDI has rolled out Toshiba’s WinMo powerhouse in Japan. The phone better known as K01 will be known as IS02 in Japan and will be one of the thinnest WinMo phones for au. Toshiba IS02’s impressive spec sheet boasts a powerful 1GHz Snapdragon processor running Windows Mobile 6.5.3 and features a sliding QWERTY […]