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New iPhone rumors mapped out

There have been tons of rumors going around about the new iPhone. We've heard about the camera features, and even a $99 iPhone in the works, but with all this buzz, how does one stay on top of it all? Thanks to Remy at The Green...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Rumor, CrunchGear, Telecom & Utilities, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-06-02

New Asus Eee PC netbook with optical drive

If you're one of those people who were on the fence about whether to buy a netbook or a notebook, there's something new that might help you decide. The new Asus Eee PC E1004DN is the same light-weight, easy-to-use netbook you know and love, but with...

Tags: ASUS, PC, Optical Drive, Netbook, Asus Eee PC E1004DN, CrunchGear, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-03-30

Purported iPhone 3G photos (updated 2x)

Is Z cat out of z bag? CrunchGear has posted nine (count 'em) purportedly leaked pictures of the new iPhone 3G. Secrets uncovered by the pics: It’s thinner than the current model Exchange support MacBook...

Tags: jason D. O'Grady, 3G, Apple iPhone, Video, Apple iChat, Corporate Communications, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Photograph, Video Calling Revolution, Consumer Electronics, CrunchGear, Marketing, Personal Technology

Blog posts 2008-06-07

Sorry, conspiracy buffs, there's no Windows "back door"

Techdirt's Mike Masnick is usually pretty reliable, but he completely blew it today, hitting the publish button on one of the sloppiest, most inflammatory stories I've seen in a long time: Microsoft Gives Vista Backdoor Keys To The Police It's long been assumed that Microsoft has...

Tags: Security, Password, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Encryption, USB, Tool, Computer, CrunchGear, USB Switchblade, Productivity, Ed Bott

Blog posts 2008-04-29

Photos leaked of Vonage router with call logs and VM LCD

  I've just noticed that CrunchGear's posted a couple of tipster photos of a thus-far unreleased new Vonage router. That'd be the VDV21. "The package was pretty nice and it is about a 2 min process to get setup, the tipster writes. "I will let you...

Tags: Router, Vonage Holdings Corp., Photograph, Russell Shaw

Blog posts 2007-09-12

Additional Resources

Blockbuster initiating rentals via SD cards at store kiosks

Blockbuster isn't going down without a fight. Their newest attempt to get customers in their stores and away from Netflix.com is a new rental system in which film lovers can rent movies via SD cards at a kiosk machine. Sounds like we still have to leave...

Tags: SD Card, Blockbuster Inc., Memory, Flash Memory, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Security, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-11

Don't tase me in the chest, bro

Seems like a legal memo to me...It seems to me that when a person receives an electric shock, it doesn't matter where it enters the body, chest, legs, shoulder, neck etc. All the same.Taser is starting to cover it's behind, now that a Canadian judicial enquiry has determined that in...

Tags: What-if IT, NOW IT, TASER, aspirin, chest, cop, risk

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

Dell reportedly on Android bandwagon with AT&T

Dell is reportedly planning to make an Android-based phone for AT&T's network. According to CrunchGear, citing a tipster, and the Wall Street Journal, citing "people briefed on the plans," Dell is making a touch screen phone that will run on Android. The phone will...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Phone, AT&T Corp., Telecom & Utilities, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-07

Dell sells discounted Zune HD before it hits stores

Tomorrow's the big day. The Zune HD will finally be available. If you haven't already pre-ordered one, then you're in luck. You can get the MP3 player at a discounted price before it even goes on sale. Dell.com is offering the Zune HD...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Zune, Zune HD, Internet, Media Players, Digital Music, Digital Media, Advertising & Promotion, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-09-14

Last Polaroid cameras and film to be sold at Urban Outfitters, hipsters rejoice

I don't know what's more upsetting, the fact that Polaroid is done producing the instant film and cameras, or the fact that their last breath of life will be sold at Urban Outfitters. If you're not familiar with "Urban" -- as frequent shoppers call it for...

Tags: Polaroid, Camera, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-08-20

Thoughts to ponder as Apple Tablet rumors spread

The rumors around the arrival of a tablet computer from Apple have been out there for a while, but the latest one from the AppleInsider blog seems to have some meat to it. [caption id="attachment_21735" align="alignleft" width="213" caption="Image Credit: AppleInsider"][/caption] The blog is reporting...

Tags: Apple Inc., AppleInsider, Tablets, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-07-24

Mint Hard popsicle external HDD stores your sweet memories

This delicious, frozen treat might be just what you're looking for on a smoldering summer's day -- but, you can't eat it, and you'll have to wait to get your hands on it, too. Mint Hard, made by Korean design firm mintpass, is still a concept...

Tags: Hard Drive, Handle, Memory, Ice Cream, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-07-23

The ultimate mix-tape machine: Teac LP-R550 all-in-one audio device

Teac Japan has introduced the LP-R550 for the wealthy audiophile. The LP-R550 has just about every audio gadget you need, complete with a turntable, a CD player/recorder, a cassette player/recorder, and a PLL synthesized AM/FM stereo tuner. It is, however, missing a USB...

Tags: USB Port, CD, Teac, Audio Device, Teac LP-R550, Teac Japan, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-07-21

Amazon.com knocks $500 off $7k Mitsubishi LaserVue HDTV. Will anyone buy it now?

After delaying the release for some time, Mitsubishi finally rolled out its laser-based HDTV last fall, though the timing for sets using the new technology and carrying those first-generation price tags wasn't exactly optimal. In the era of easy credit, maybe some reckless spenders would score a home equity loan...

Tags: Mitsubishi Corp., HDTV, Amazon.com Inc., Laser, OneCall, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Sean Portnoy

Blog posts 2009-07-06

Two Nikon press conferences scheduled for late summer

Nikon has scheduled two press conferences for July 30 and August 4, which has the rumor mill brewing over the possibility of new digital SLR models.  Photography Bay seem pretty confident that a D300s with video is in the works. Everyone seems less certain over the second...

Tags: Nikon Corp., DSLR, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-06-18

Two totally different opinions of the Palm Pre [video]

Two totally different opinions of the Palm Pre [video]CrunchGear John BiggsCould he be a BIGG-ER douchebag? LOL what a nasty little man and it comes across so well on video. A ver unlikable guy. =) The other 2 guys seems personable enough and open-minded unlike BIGGS who clearly self admittingly...

Tags: Corporate communications, Smart phones, Handhelds, Palm Pre, Palm Inc., video

Discussion threads 2009-06-17

Two totally different opinions of the Palm Pre [video]

I recently appeared on Randall Bennett's TechVi show to talk about which smartphones to watch and who's going to be buying them. Take a look at two widely different opinions about the Palm Pre from me and CrunchGear's John Biggs. by Jason Hiner

Tags: Palm Inc., Video, Opinion, Smart Phones, Corporate Communications, Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, Hardware, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2009-06-17

MoGo Talk super slim Bluetooth headset for iPhone

The day after the iPhone 3GS is announced is the perfect time to introduce new iPhone accessories. Newton Peripherals, the same people who brought you the MoGo Mouse, have just announced an innovative product that is sure to make iPhone owners happy. The 5-millimeter thick flat-folding...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Headset, Bluetooth Headset, MoGo Talk iPhone, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-06-09

Microsoft may rename 'netbooks' to longer, less catchy term

Just when you were getting used to the term "netbook," Microsoft comes in and changes it all up. And, if you liked the one-word term, and thought it was as cute as the little laptop it describes, then you'll love the new term that Microsoft has...

Tags: Notebook, Microsoft Corp., Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware, Jennifer Bergen

Blog posts 2009-06-03

CircuitCity.com Is Back Online. And, Yes, You Can Return HP, IBM and Toshiba Products. Now.

CircuitCity.com was reborn on May 22, brought to you by the Systemax folks who bought remnants of the CompUSA chain and operate TigerDirect.com. When CircuitCity.com first came back, its return policy came under fire from The Consumerist and other sites such as MaximumPC and CrunchGear. ...

Tags: Circuit City Stores Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., Policy, Manufacturer, Toshiba Corp., IBM Corp., Manufacturing, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld

Blog posts 2009-06-02