http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear Wikio - High-Tech - Internet - Web 2 - TechCrunch - CrunchGear http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65340294 <p>The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the XM-Sirius merger has been given the tentative OK by the FCC. <A HREF="http://www.wikio.co.uk/tag/Deborah+Taylor+Tate" class="deep u">Deborah Taylor Tate</A>, the final FCC commissioner to cast a vote, is expected to vote in favor of the merger, thus clearing the way for the merger. There are, of course, a few restrictions to be placed [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a></p> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:02:19 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65340294 2008-07-24T09:02:19Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65329353 <p>WASP KNIFE!!! With the number of landline telephones decreasing, telecos scramble to replace lost revenue Really, really flat-packed furniture Homemade total isolation gaming pod, not nerdy at all <A HREF="http://www.wikio.co.uk/tag/Cyber" class="deep u">Cyber</A> Clean keyboard cleaning spooge</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a></p> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:00:33 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65329353 2008-07-24T07:00:33Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65313889 <p><A HREF="http://www.wikio.co.uk/tag/AT%26T" class="deep u">AT&T</A> has been working on a research project based on the WATSON speech recognition engine. The project, named Speech Mashups, is a web service that is only activated when the iPhone (or any other modern phone) connects to it. So that means that the actual voice recognition is happening on a remote server and not [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/telecommunication/telecommunication_companies/at&t" target="_blank">AT&amp;T</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/computers" target="_blank">Computers</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/computers/apple/iphone" target="_blank">iPhone</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/telecommunication/telecommunication_companies" target="_blank">Telecommunication Companies</a></p> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:49:09 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65313889 2008-07-24T02:49:09Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65307893 <p>Voodoo, which had been a stand-alone unit in HP’s portfolio, will no longer continue to sell its products independently. What was once known as high-end gaming PC’s will now be sold alongside consumer brands such as the Compaq Presario and HP Pavilion. <A HREF="http://www.wikio.co.uk/tag/Raul+Sood" class="deep u">Raul Sood</A>, original founder of VoodooPC and now HP’s CTO, looks upon the [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a></p> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:57:11 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65307893 2008-07-24T00:57:11Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65304765 <p>Lightning Car Company (LCC), unveiled the Lightning GT at the ongoing British Motor Show this week. Capable of 0 to 60 MPH in just four seconds, the speedster is powered by a 120 kW electric hub motor attached to each 20” wheel. The whole package provides over 700 HP. As interest in electric cars (once again) [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a></p> Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:05:23 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65304765 2008-07-24T00:05:23Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65304766 <p>MediaLive accessory introduced by <A HREF="http://www.wikio.co.uk/tag/Samsung" class="deep u">Samsung</A> allows for the streaming of digital content to most 2008 <A HREF="http://www.wikio.co.uk/tag/Samsung" class="deep u">Samsung</A> HDTV’s. Using Windows Media Center, photos, music and movies can be streamed in real-time. It has the capability to connect via an existing wireless network or using old–fashioned wires. With access to online content providers such as Vongo, MovieLink, Showtime [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/computers" target="_blank">Computers</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/computers/media_centers" target="_blank">Media Centers</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/audio_and_video/tvs_and_hdtvs" target="_blank">TVs and HDTVs</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/mobile_computing/wireless" target="_blank">Wireless</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:59:11 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65304766 2008-07-23T23:59:11Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65303193 <p>Rumors have been propagating through several popular Mac blogs that Apple will be releasing a red iPhone 3G model for the holiday season. The release will be well-timed, considering the initial iPhone hype will start to slow, and people will be opening up their wallets more for the holiday season. (Photo via MacBlogz) The [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/computers/apple" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/computers" target="_blank">Computers</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/computers/apple/iphone" target="_blank">iPhone</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/audio_and_video/mp3s_and_portable_audio/portable_audio/ipod" target="_blank">iPod</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:37:29 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65303193 2008-07-23T23:37:29Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65301232 <p>Also announced today from <A HREF="http://www.wikio.co.uk/tag/Samsung" class="deep u">Samsung</A> is the Touch of Color line of desktop monitors. These LCD monitors double as HDTVs thanks to a built-in digital ATSC/QAM tuner. The ToC line features two HDMI ports, a 5ms video response time, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 16:10 aspect ratio and comes in 22-, 24- and 26-inch models. No word [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/computers" target="_blank">Computers</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/audio_and_video/tvs_and_hdtvs/hdtvs" target="_blank">HDTVs</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/computers/lcd_monitor" target="_blank">LCD Monitor</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/audio_and_video/tvs_and_hdtvs" target="_blank">TVs and HDTVs</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:06:39 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65301232 2008-07-23T23:06:39Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65301233 <p>Charismatic San Franciso Mayor <A HREF="http://www.wikio.co.uk/tag/Gavin+Newsom" class="deep u">Gavin Newsom</A>, did it again, this time convincing rogue network administrator <A HREF="http://www.wikio.co.uk/tag/Terry+Childs" class="deep u">Terry Childs</A> to hand over passwords to the city’s captive network. Childs was jailed July 13 after hijacking the city’s multimillion network and refusing to hand over passwords to the system. Though city officials said the network had been [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:59:08 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65301233 2008-07-23T22:59:08Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65299404 <p>Nobody knows exactly when, how many will be available, their price, charge time, range, or pretty much anything about the electric vehicles BMW is planning on selling. But we do know that they plan on selling them, probably in about a year. Not really big news unless you were one of those people planning on [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:30:04 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65299404 2008-07-23T22:30:04Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65297467 <p>Series 9 is pictured above Announced earlier today were updates to four of <A HREF="http://www.wikio.co.uk/tag/Samsung" class="deep u">Samsung</A>’s varying HDTV lines. First up is the Series 6 LCD HDTVs that feature ToC (Touch of Color), you know, the red bezel on top of a 40,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, full 1080p picture, and Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology. A flash [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/audio_and_video/tvs_and_hdtvs/hdtvs" target="_blank">HDTVs</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/audio_and_video/tvs_and_hdtvs" target="_blank">TVs and HDTVs</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:22:58 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65297467 2008-07-23T22:22:58Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65297468 <p>More from the cheeky Inquirer, this time with some finger pointing from Japanese software firm Access, which makes the Netfront Mobile browser and bought PalmSource back in 2005. While the firm lists Garnet OS (Palm’s OS) as a compatible system for its Netfront mobile browser version 3.5, the company told the Inquirer that if Palm [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:59:48 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65297468 2008-07-23T21:59:48Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65294829 <p>Here’s a quick look at six mini-notebooks whose main appeals are size, price and mobility. The recently launched Eee PC 1000 is available with either a 40 GB or 80 GB hard drive. Both have 2 GB of RAM and run a 1.6 GHz processor. Keyboard is sized at 92% of full size. WiFi, Ethernet, and [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware/components" target="_blank">Components</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/computer_industry" target="_blank">Computer industry</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/mobile_computing/laptops" target="_blank">Laptops</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware/components/memory" target="_blank">Memory</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:50:00 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65294829 2008-07-23T21:50:00Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65289081 <p>Webmonkey has posted a nice pro/con list of the ever-evolving mobile Web experience. While we all agree using the Web on mobile phones (from the iPhone to the Instinct) has come a long way, its still not good enough to chuck the laptop. So despite the handiness of quick reference sites, mobile e-mail and GPS [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/telecommunication/phone/cell_phone" target="_blank">Cell Phone</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/computers" target="_blank">Computers</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/computers/apple/iphone" target="_blank">iPhone</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/telecommunication/phone" target="_blank">Phone</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:05:11 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65289081 2008-07-23T21:05:11Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65289082 <p>It’s because of awesome things like this that gamers are unfairly slandered as anti-social, solitary, and obsessive. The thing looks to be about 3′x5′x8′ and offers complete isolation from that bothersome outside world (read: the guy’s children). Is it day? Is it night? Who can tell when you’re in your pod? And who cares anyway? I’d [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:58:21 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65289082 2008-07-23T20:58:21Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65286199 <p>While <A HREF="http://www.wikio.co.uk/tag/Lenovo" class="deep u">Lenovo</A>, Fujitsu, <A HREF="http://www.wikio.co.uk/tag/Toshiba" class="deep u">Toshiba</A> and other PC manufacturers have been making a fuss about launching the first PCs to include <A HREF="http://www.wikio.co.uk/tag/Intel" class="deep u">Intel</A>’s new Centrino 2 chipsets, Sony it seems actually shipped the first Centrino 2 products. The Inquirer reported Sony’s claim to being first, with Sony saying that <A HREF="http://www.wikio.co.uk/tag/Intel" class="deep u">Intel</A>’s embargo lifted at 8:00pm on Monday the [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/computer_industry" target="_blank">Computer industry</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/computer_industry/personal_computers/lenovo" target="_blank">Lenovo</a>, <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/electronics/sony" target="_blank">Sony</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:29:07 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65286199 2008-07-23T20:29:07Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65283617 <p>Japanese Vogue’s successful spread in June of Hello Kitty dressed in <A HREF="http://www.wikio.co.uk/tag/John+Galliano" class="deep u">John Galliano</A>’s latest Dior line, has hatched these couture mobile accessories. The Hello Kitty Dior Mobile accessory kit will make fashionistas purr with two Hello Kitty charms showing off the autumn and winter looks, the purrfect pair for the Dior mobile phone. Via ChipChick, [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:11:25 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65283617 2008-07-23T20:11:25Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65283618 <p>Designer Joost van Bleiswijk makes everything flat. He designs components on a computer and then essentially laser cuts them out and folds them together into full-sized candelabras, clocks, and even this insane fireplace thing. Everything is made of stainless steel. It kind of reminds me of Ponoko but clearly this guy has taken it to a [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:10:39 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65283618 2008-07-23T20:10:39Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65280784 <p>How awesome! — assuming this isn’t some sort of hoax. It doesn’t sound like one, though; the photoreactive properties of dies like azobenzene are well-documented. I think I used some of the stuff myself in college for a lab and considered sprinkling some in my abominable roommate’s bed (damn him). Anyhow, the actual machine, [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:30:35 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65280784 2008-07-23T19:30:35Z http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65277649 <p>I happen to think the Zune has a long, happy life ahead of it as long as it has no illusions about market share. I like mine, but apparently the Zune tattoo guy has had enough. He feels the Zune has been neglected and the reworking of the Xbox 360’s interface with no Zune love [...]</p><p>Source : <a href="http://crunchgear.com" target="_blank">CrunchGear</a> (<a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/subscribe?url=http://feeds.feedburner.com/crunchgear?" target="_blank">subscribe</a>)</p><p>Explore : <a href="http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/hardware" target="_blank">Hardware</a></p> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:09:37 GMT http://www.wikio.co.uk/high-tech/internet/web_2/techcrunch/crunchgear?rinfoid=65277649 2008-07-23T19:09:37Z