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02
Sep
10

LG LAUNCHES AN ANDROID-POWERED SMARTPHONE, LG OPTIMUS (LG GT540)

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LG Electronics, (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, recently announced the launch of an Android-powered smartphone, LG Optimus (LG GT540), a handset offering an optimal environment for first-time smartphone users with easy and convenient mobile access.

LG Optimus allows users to enjoy diverse Android applications and automatic account synchronization with all Google mobile services. LG Optimus also features enhanced social networking functions in a high-powered multimedia environment. Continue reading ‘LG LAUNCHES AN ANDROID-POWERED SMARTPHONE, LG OPTIMUS (LG GT540)’

17
Aug
10

The Shopkick App – Walk in, get rewarded!

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The Shopkick app, launching today, will allow consumers to check into certain retail locations simply by walking through the door. The app helps to turn offline sites into interactive worlds, and allows shoppers to collect instant “kickbucks” that can be redeemed for various rewards like gift cards. So far, the company, founded by Cyriac Roeding, Jeff Sellinger, and Aaron Emigh, has partnered with retailers like Macys, Simon Property Group, which runs 370 shopping centers in the U.S., and Best Buy. Continue reading ‘The Shopkick App – Walk in, get rewarded!’

10
Aug
10

Chevrolet and Microsoft Advertising Rev Up the Test-Drive Experience for New Chevrolet Volt

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Chevrolet is the first automaker to launch a multiscreen ad campaign that allows consumers to “kick the tires” virtually using Kinect for Xbox 360.

Chevrolet and Microsoft Advertising demonstrated at the 2010 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival today an example of the first multiscreen advertising campaign that incorporates Kinect for Xbox 360 as a way to promote the Chevrolet Volt electric car launch later this year. Formerly called “Project Natal,” Kinect for Xbox 360 delivers a whole new way to play, with controller-free games and entertainment. For advertisers, it provides an innovative way to connect with consumers by enabling them to physically explore and engage with a brand through voice and gesture. Continue reading ‘Chevrolet and Microsoft Advertising Rev Up the Test-Drive Experience for New Chevrolet Volt’

19
Jul
10

Microsoft merges social media with Outlook

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The Outlook Social Connector which has just been introduced is found to be very useful in case of integrating Facebook and Windows Live Messenger into Outlook. It helps in bringing the streams of Facebook users into their inboxes. Besides that, Microsoft Outlook users can view their social networks as they look through their email.

Outlook 2003 and 2007 users can download the latest version of the Outlook Social Connector from the Microsoft Download Center. Outlook 2010 users can get it as an update.

Albie Bester, the head of Microsoft South Africa’s Office business, says the Outlook Social Connector synchs social networking feeds with your Outlook contacts, giving you an immediate update on what they are doing and thinking. Continue reading ‘Microsoft merges social media with Outlook’

24
Jun
10

Verizon introduces the newest Motorola Droid

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Verizon Wireles has recently introduced the newest Droid smartphone and the second from Motorola, but some Android fans may be disappointed to learn that it won’t ship with the latest operating system or the newest Flash Player.

The Droid X will ship with Android 2.1, which will be updated to so-called Froyo, or Android 2.2, later. That means that it initially won’t have Flash Player 10.1, the latest version of that software that became available this week for Android 2.2. Onlookers had hoped the Droid X would come with Android 2.2.

The phone will become available July 15 and will get Android 2.2 and Flash Player 10.1 later in the summer, Verizon said. It will retail for $199 after a $100 rebate. Continue reading ‘Verizon introduces the newest Motorola Droid’

27
May
10

Apple Has a Backup Design for the New iPhone 4G / HD in Reserve

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Categories: Augmented Reality, Digital Content, Digital Marketing, Gadget Review, Mobile, News, Online Advertising and Research
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Though the whole leaked iPhone 4G / HD fiasco might’ve spoiled quite a lot of fun for some, but now according to this latest report by DigiTimes, Apple already has a backup design for their new iPhone 4G / HD which looks quite a lot like the current iPhone 3G/3GS design.

This backup plan was kept in case if Apple had complications in mass producing the new design which you must have already seen in the double-leak by Gizmodo and from the folks in Vietnam. Continue reading ‘Apple Has a Backup Design for the New iPhone 4G / HD in Reserve’

12
May
10

Nokia N8 – Connect, Create and Entertain

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The Nokia N8, Nokia’s latest smartphone, intuitively connects to the people, places and services that matter most.

With the Nokia N8, people can create compelling content, connect to their favorite social networks and enjoy on-demand Web TV programs and Ovi Store apps. Available in select markets during the third quarter of 2010, the estimated retail price of the Nokia N8 is EUR 370, before applicable taxes or subsidies. Continue reading ‘Nokia N8 – Connect, Create and Entertain’

11
May
10

Ping Pong Battle: Because All iPad Games Should Involve Backflips

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Since the iPad made its debut, we’ve seen a handful of apps that let you link multiple Apple iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches using Bluetooth to play extra engaging (and spectacularly expensive) games. The most famous example of this is Scrabble, which lets you use your iPhone as a letter tray and your iPad as the main game board. Now we’ve come across an upcoming iPad/iPhone game called Ping Pong Battle that lets you use your iPhone as a virtual ping pong paddle and your iPad as a tabletop — and it’s aiming to make gameplay a bit more physical. In fact, the teaser video, which we’ve embedded below, shows one player doing a backflip as he does some kind of supercharged ping pong combo move. Continue reading ‘Ping Pong Battle: Because All iPad Games Should Involve Backflips’

11
May
10

Zotac’s ZBOX HD-ID11

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The Zotac ZBOX HD-ID11 is a tiny (it’s only 7.4” by 7.4” by 1.73” making it smaller than your average trade paperback!) little machine that should keep any media junkie happy.

The ZBOX will easily handle any video you can cram through it, including 1080p HD and BluRay, but the Flash 10.1 compatibility leaves things a little up in the air as the software generally limits streaming content to 480p before the device goes into hysterics. In the near future, a Flash upgrade is about to be introduced, so let’s hope that clears the air a little because otherwise this little machine is pretty sweet. Continue reading ‘Zotac’s ZBOX HD-ID11′

04
May
10

Secure Flash Drives

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Categories: Digital Content, Digital Marketing, Digital Trends, Gadget Review, Research and Social Media
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Digital Media Minute did a post on how to reformat a thumb drive; check the details on how to secure flash drives with USB Safeguard, freeware that will turn regular unassuming, insecure flash drives into powerhouse encrypted flash drives (Windows only at this time). Note the virtual keyboard th can be used if you are using an unfamiliar computer, as well as the ability to retrieve the thumb drive if it is lost by leaving an e-mail or phone number where a finder could contact you.

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