Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Posts Tagged ‘Feature’

For Google TV, a Sharp Turn Away From Apple TV

Last Updated on Wednesday, 8 September 2010 12:55 Written by Phương Thùy Wednesday, 8 September 2010 12:55

As part of recent a demonstration of Google TV , Eric Schmidt said something that would probably make Steve Jobs cringe. "Once you have Google television, you're going to be very busy," the chief executive of Google said at the IFA conference in Berlin, according to Wired . "It's going to ruin your evening." It's not totally clear what Schmidt meant by that statement. The implication, I'm guessing, was that Google TV provides so many entertainment possibilities, users will get lost -- in... Detailt »»

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EBay Bringing Mobile Apps Into the Future

Last Updated on Wednesday, 8 September 2010 12:55 Written by admin Wednesday, 8 September 2010 12:55

Look out Google, you may have a new, unlikely challenger. Google may be the first place people turn to for Web search, but the head of eBay's mobile efforts, Steve Yankovich, hopes to make eBay the first place that people look on their phones when searching for a product to buy. "I want to replace Google as the de facto 'Where do I start,'" he said. Yankovich, who's been with eBay for less than a year-and-a-half, is hoping to bring the company's mobile offerings from behind the times to the... Detailt »»

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LG Announces Smartphones With Dual-core Processor

Last Updated on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 08:06 Written by Phương Thùy Tuesday, 7 September 2010 08:06

LG Electronics on Tuesday announced a new series of smartphones with next-generation dual-core processors, which should provide a big leap in performance while maintaining device battery life. LG's new Optimus line will include smartphones running on Nvidia's Tegra 2 dual-core chips, which will also allow handsets to play 1080p high-definition video, LG said in a statement. Most of today's smartphones come with single-core processors and are capable of playing only 720p resolution video. Beyond... Detailt »»

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BMW Discontinues M6 and 5.0-Liter V-10 Engine

Last Updated on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 07:11 Written by Mai Chi Tuesday, 7 September 2010 07:11

BMW has announced it will discontinue the BMW M6 Series and the custom 500-horsepower, 5.0-liter V-10 that powered the high-performance coupe and the last-generation BMW M5. The M6, which was available in coupe and convertible models, featured carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic in the roof and bumper and accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, according to the automaker. Both the M6 and the recently discontinued M5 were built by BMW M, a subsidiary of BMW. BMW sold 6,775 of the M6 since 2005.The... Detailt »»

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Samsung Fascinate Crashes Verizon’s Droid Party

Last Updated on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 04:32 Written by Mai Chi Tuesday, 7 September 2010 04:32

The Samsung Fascinate, which Verizon Wireless will start selling for $199 this week, is the underdog in an Android lineup dominated by HTC and Motorola. On Verizon, those manufacturers' Droid phones steal the show, benefiting from aggressive marketing and catchy branding. They also happen to be really good phones . How can Samsung's Fascinate, part of the Galaxy S smartphone line that's already launched on every other major carrier, keep up? In terms of hardware, the Fascinate is... Detailt »»

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Mazda Reveals Shinari Concept Car

Last Updated on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 04:22 Written by Phương Thùy Tuesday, 7 September 2010 04:22

Looks like: A villain from the "Transformers" movies Defining characteristics: Coupe profile with four doors, gaping grille, mostly glass roof Ridiculous features: Slitlike side mirrors, white bucket seats Chance of being mass-produced: Mazda says the Shinari is only a design study, but we wouldn't be surprised if elements of it  –  especially the front grille  –  find their way to Mazda production cars. The Shinari concept car is a vision of what a four-door Mazda sports... Detailt »»

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Flo TV: Video

Last Updated on Tuesday, 7 September 2010 12:01 Written by Mai Chi Tuesday, 7 September 2010 12:01

Chrysler has been something of an innovator in backseat entertainment, offering features like Stow 'n Go seating, tailgating stereo setups and even a picnic table in its minivans. The company now goes one step further by offering two live TV broadcasting services: Flo TV and Sirius Satellite TV. In this video, Cars.com editor Mike Hanley pits the newer Flo TV against the Sirius system. Flo TV doesn’t get its signal from a satellite like Sirius does; instead, it uses over-the-air frequencies... Detailt »»

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What to Expect From Apple’s IOS Updates

Last Updated on Monday, 6 September 2010 09:03 Written by Mai Chi Monday, 6 September 2010 09:03

Small point updates to its mobile operating system often give Apple the chance to smooth the edges of its major releases, while adding a few smaller features here and there. iOS 4.1-announced last week to kick off Apple's refresh of its iPod line -is different. This time around, Apple is putting a much greater emphasis on new features, including support for high dynamic range (HDR) photos, the new Game Center social network, iTunes TV rentals, and more. And if that's not enough, the company also... Detailt »»

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Former Google China Head Invests in Chinese Startups

Last Updated on Monday, 6 September 2010 01:01 Written by Ngọc Ánh Monday, 6 September 2010 01:01

One year after leaving his position as head of Google's China operations, Kai-Fu Lee is funding a dozen startups with his new company Innovation Works to seize on opportunities with China's booming Internet market. Lee is CEO of the business incubator, which he founded last September. Innovation Works is focused on tapping the potential of China's mobile Internet and e-commerce markets, as well as gaming and cloud computing that it believes will usher in a new phase of growth. As part of those... Detailt »»

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Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Code Ready for Fall Release

Last Updated on Sunday, 5 September 2010 03:38 Written by Ngôi Sao Sunday, 5 September 2010 03:38

Microsoft announced that the code base for Windows Phone 7 1.0 has been finalized. The software has been "released to manufacturing," meaning that this version is the one handset makers will deploy on the first devices to feature the radically redesigned mobile OS. 8 things you didn't know about Windows Phone 7 A range of tweaks and some changes have been incorporated into this final version, based on a vast internal testing program and feedback from developers outside of Microsoft. ... Detailt »»

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