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External
storage solutions company Western Digital (WD) has
introduced its new My Passport AV portable media drives.
Designed for video storage and playback, the drives
deliver a plug-and-play experience for digital media
consumers. Available now at select retailers and WD's
online store, the drive is offered with 320 GB of
capacity. | 
Sony
Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) says PlayStation
Network is the first to offer high definition movies for
purchase from major movie studios through PlayStation3
(PS3) system. Initially, the service will be offered in
the United States. |
The
13th entry in the game series, FINAL FANTASY XIII, is
now available at retail outlets in North America, says
publisher Square Enix. It’s developed for both the
PlayStation3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox
360 video game and entertainment system. |
TripAdvisor,
an online travel community, today (March 8) announced
its top 10 girlfriend getaway destinations in the U.S.
It’s based on inputs from TripAdvisor editors and
travelers. From relaxing on sun-drenched beaches, to
partaking of wild nightlife and food, it says, these
cities let you enjoy leisure trips with ladies. |
No
denying, mobile phones are going everywhere in this
world. But each step toward market expansion is bringing
sleepless nights for mobile marketers. Reason: consumers
are increasing but profitability is flat or falling. So
what’s the present and future of the mobile device and
mobile market? Answers Dr. Hamadoun I. Touré, ITU
Secretary-General, in an interview with
Suitable
for a Hollywood movie and a big-budget video game,
the highlight of "Robojit and the Sand Planet"
story is its ability to effectively blend
technology, spiritualism, and humanism with a
captivating fantasy in the backdrop. It’s
currently running on Twitter, at
LG
Text Ed campaign provides parents with information they
need to promote responsible mobile phone usage among
their text-savvy children. LG believes mobile phone
misuse such as sexting, harassment, sending gossipy
texts, and forwarding inappropriate images is prevalent
among today's teenage youth. |
As
the
Guinness
World Records today (Jan. 4) announced the availability
of its book for video game records, facts, trivia, etc.
with the Guinness World Records 2010 Gamer's Edition.
It’ll be sold globally by BradyGames through book
retailers and gaming stores from today for $14.99 in the
U.S. and from Jan. 21 for 15.00 pounds Sterling in the
UK. | 
In
a survey, half of male respondents said they’re tempted
most by sex and 56% of women revealed that they are
tempted by food. The annual Harlequin Romance Report
2010 released today (Jan. 28) explores the good, the
bad, and the ugly side of temptation. |
A
new app, which will be available on multiple devices,
provides info on advanced schedules, fan commentary,
classic film-related widescreen video content, TCM's
movie blog, and photo galleries, with posters, artwork,
and publicity stills. It’ll be available for iPhone,
Blackberry, and Android mobile devices. |
IBM’s
new experiential exhibit at INNOVENTIONS – Epcot, the
Walt Disney World Resort – invites guests to discover
the possibilities of building a smarter planet. The
exhibit is based on a Smarter Data Center, providing a
real-life demonstration of optimized computing that
reduces energy costs by up to 25%. |
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Social Media Doesn’t Help
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Social Worker 2.0
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Online
marketers believe that currently about 500 million
global consumers are connected with various social media
sites. And they can be potential buyers for different
brands. However, there’s a marked difference between the
rhetoric and reality. Social media isn’t helpful in most
cases. Why? | By
As
social networking fad is spreading like wildfire,
companies can leverage their workers’ online networking
skills for competitive gains. Thus, social platforms can
transform to become commercial networks for them.
Jeffrey A. Joerres, chairman and CEO, Manpower Inc.
sheds more light on the concept with his article for
My Techbox Online. |
Goby
Geek is a new cartoon character that has just entered
the tech world. Conceived and written by tech writer
Nikon,
a digital imaging company, has announced the results of its 2009 "Picture
Yourself" survey that reveals consumer attitudes about self-image. With
holiday season in full swing, the company also provides tips for taking good
holiday photos this winter season. |
Tom
Ojala, CEO of Symmetria Software, on online e-shops.
...More
Rakesh
Raman, managing editor, My Techbox Online, on Facebook consumer behavior.
...More
John Batter, co-president of Production, DreamWorks Animation – on 3-D
animation movies…More
David Wei,
chief executive officer, Alibaba.com – on online marketing…More
Ed Moran,
director of product innovation, Deloitte – on online communities…More
Our
tech shop saw the arrival of these items during the week: March 1-7. On the
mobiles shelf, Skype and Nokia are offering
Skype for Symbian, a Skype client for Nokia
smartphones based on the Symbian platform. Adobe Systems allows third-party
application developers access to the
Photoshop.com Mobile for Android 1.1 editor.
Intel and Orange have decided to deliver Orange multimedia services based on
Intel Atom processor and
MeeGo software platform while Nokia and
T-Mobile USA have announced the upcoming availability of the
Nokia 5230 Nuron. Moreover,
Apple iPad will be
available in the US on Saturday, April 3. Targeting gamers, Activision
Publishing will offer its new
Call of Duty game
in 2011. And Everything Channel has decided to relaunch
COMDEX as a virtual event.
You’re Cute! Says My
Greeting Card
The
new greeting cards promise to bring physical and virtual
worlds closer. Hallmark Cards, today (Jan. 12) announced
the release of webcam greetings. The new cards use
something called augmented reality technology to bring
the card to life on a computer screen. |
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Honda
Prefers Living with Robots
As
part of the “Dream The Impossible” documentary series,
Honda debuted its sixth short-film documentary, “Living
with Robots,” at the Sundance Film Festival and at
http://dreams.honda.com. The film highlights Honda’s
ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) initiative,
an advanced humanoid project. |
Watch the
video
For Rumor LG Goes
High with Brooke Shields
From
'59 Feet Above the Bright Lights' LG Mobile Phones and
Sprint celebrated the launch of the new LG Lotus Elite
and LG Rumor Touch. Model and actress Brooke Shields
hosted the party held at the private residence of Phil
Maloof of the Maloof Companies and Maloof Productions
and Music in Las Vegas, NV. |
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