The Truth About The Tablet Orgy: Part 1

The so-called rumors about Apple’s supposed late January Tablet announcement has the media in a frenzy about the latest consumer tech sector—the tablet. The rumors, which are likely well-thought out leaks from company known not to spend too much on advertising, public relations and marketing, Apple. The Apple tablet is supposed to be either a [...]

On The Mobile Radar

The Dirt: Amid rumors about the health of Apple Founder and Chief Steve Jobs, Palm is working on a new operating system to compete with top firms Apple, Google and its G1 and BlackBerry-maker, Research in Motion. According to The Channel Wire, Palm is not only prepping a new operating system believed to be named [...]

Boasting Both Sides of the Brain

Spotted: West 37th Street, Manhattan Name: Bernard Age: 32 Hometown: Bern, Switzerland Current ‘hood: New York City First language: German Other languages: English, Spanish, French Job: Project Manager Ethnicity: Half Argentine, half German Favorite Condiment: Black pepper Religion: N/A Favorite Nut: Cashew On Your iPod Now: Salsa music, Ed Torres Favorite Movies: Groundhog Day What [...]

International Headlines October 6

India has signed a nuclear energy deal with France, AFP reports. After India used its civilian nuclear program to develop an atom bomb in 1974, other countries were banned from selling nuclear technology and equipment to India. With this signing, India is now free to purchase nuclear reactors and fuel to power the country of [...]

Retail & Celebrity Charity News September 29

Target has pledged $1 million in cash and product to provide assistance for those affected by Hurricanes Ike, Gustav, and other storms that have hit the southern United States. The donation, which includes food and comfort kits, blankets, pillows and toiletries, is being divided among a number of relief agencies including the American Red Cross, [...]

The Subsidized Mobile: The Mobile Advertising Revolution

The Dirt: Long the easiest target for media folks, teenagers around the world might actually get paid in the future for using their mobile devices, that is if they can handle an influx of advertisements. Welcome to the future, where product pushing infiltrates every medium. Next up: your cell phone. As print publishing dies a [...]

Google Vs. Sony: Future Mobile Applications

The Dirt: The question for mobile users everywhere should be not what is your carrier doing for you, but what are manufacturers doing for the consumer. Take a close look and you’ll see carriers are just the lucky middlemen who knew enough to create networks and pitch cell phone makers for exclusive contracts. What would [...]

Mobile Civil Liberties: The Android, The Bold and The Treo Pro

The Dirt: Perpetually connected, the mobile addict is a constant consumer and that’s just what is helping forge alliances between mobile phone makers, software developers, cell phone carriers and advertising companies. Amid a bear market, while the housing and stock markets continue to slump, the mobile phone rumor mill is buzzing, as Palm prepares for [...]

Science, Health & Recalls June 16

New York City’s Health Department reported that more than 25% of adult New Yorkers have Herpes Simplex Virus-2, the virus that causes genital herpes. Having Herpes facilitates the spread of HIV and doubles the risk a person will get HIV when exposed. The new study suggests that 26% of New York City residents have the virus, [...]

The WiFi Digital Camera: Instant Gratification And Upload

The Dirt: In the age of the blog, time is of the essence. News isn’t so much about content and quality but of who can get news and gossip nuggets to the reader fastest. That’s why the new Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ50 will appeal to citizen journalists and parents alike. The camera has standard 802.11b/g wireless [...]

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