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Toddlers on Twitter via The Twoddler?

In case you were wondering or waiting, there might be a way for toddlers to get on Twitter. It's called the Twoddler. Honestly, it sounds like a joke. And it should be. But it appears like some developers in Belgium are serious. by Rachel King

Tags: Twitter Inc., Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-12-04

Epson PictureMate combines printer and digital frame all-in-one

Digital photo frames have been slowly making their way into homes, but they haven't quite caught on yet. But maybe adding another feature will do the trick. Epson has announced the PictureMate Show, a digital photo frame and compact, high-quality printer all in one simple device. by Rachel King

Tags: Digital Photograph, Epson, Photograph, Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Printers, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Peripherals, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-12-04

Android 2.0.1 SDK available now; Droid update soon

Google Android developers have just released three new SDK updates, most prominently the 2.0.1 SDK. The fixes from the previous 2.0 version are directed towards Bluetooth and application resource selection issues. Developers are also promising an Android 2.0.1 update before the end of...

Tags: SDK, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-12-04

FlipShare TV service launches Flip videos to your TV

There's a new way to share those videos shot on your Flip camcorders now. Cisco has just announced FlipShare TV, which will allow budding videographers share their photos and videos instantly on their living room TV. Really aimed for situations where you want...

Tags: Video, Corporate Communications, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Marketing, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-12-02

Acer announces first Google Chrome OS netbook

Acer has nabbed the bragging rights to being the first to produce a Google Chrome OS-powered netbook, to be released some time next year. by Rachel King

Tags: Google Inc., Operating System, Acer Inc., Google Chrome, Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-12-02

Dell releases Precision M6500 with Intel Core i7 technology

There's a new installment to Dell's mobile workstation line, the Precision M6500, which incorporates both Intel Core i7 quad-core and Core i7 Extreme quad-core processors. Geared towards professionals who will be using this for serious animation, graphics and engineering work, it's not a simple...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Mobile Workstation, Intel Core Microarchitecture, Graphics, Workstations, Wireless And Mobility, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-12-01

Samsung announces Diva Collection mobile phones

Divas can rejoice as Samsung has just officially announced a line of cell phones just for them: the aptly-named and designed Diva Collection. Underneath the shiny silver exterior and diamond-shaped center control button, the handsets have a few handy assets. There are two models in the new line:...

Tags: Phone, Mobile, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Cell Phone, Camera, Telecom & Utilities, Keyboards, Cellular Phones, Hardware, Peripherals, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-12-01

RED Scarlet 2/3 camera specs and price unveiled

Camera manufacturer RED released specific details on their new Scarlet 2/3, including specs, prices and potential release dates. The professional-use only camera features a 2/3-inch sensor thus the name, a 3-axis motion sensor, GPS longitude and latitude data, and can be directed by a...

Tags: Sensor, Firmware, Camera, RED, Scarlet Package, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-12-01

Smartbook AG gets some Swarovski baubles plus higher price tag

Last week, it was the Olympus Pen E-P1 digital camera. Now the Smartbook AG Zenid CG is being decked out in some Swarovski crystals too. Is it just because shiny stuff always looks better during the holidays or is this really becoming a new trend among gadgets? by Rachel King

Tags: Olympus Corp., Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-30

Amazon Kindle 2.3 version update available now

Amazon has just released a software update for 2nd generation and DX Kindles. First-gen owners are out of luck. The 2.3 version update goodies for U.S. and international wireless eReaders include an 85% increase in battery life (that's about up to two weeks...

Tags: Adobe PDF, Amazon.com Inc., Amazon Kindle, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-25

Samsung partners with NYT for Go netbook and digital subscription deal

Samsung and The New York Times are partnering for a new deal on the Samsung Go netbook, just in time before the real holiday shopping begins.  Doesn't really work for existing Go owners, but recent first-time subscribers can still take advantage of it until...

Tags: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Netbook, Subscription, Reader Subscription, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-25

Elecom's travel 'Spoon' mouse is tiny and pricey

Elecom has released a tiny, sleek new set of computer mice named "Like A Spoon." I wonder if that's supposed to be its name or it's just a literal translation... Available in white, red and black, the 2.4Ghz wireless device weighs 4.1 ounces and...

Tags: Mouse, Elecom, Mice, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Hardware, Peripherals, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-24

Swarovski glamorizes the Olympus Pen E-P1

You'll either love it or hate it, but Swarovski has taken the Olympus Pen E-P1 and bejeweled it with their traditional crystal gems. Spreading tiny gems all over a camera isn't exactly traditional it sounds like a kid putting stickers all over a camera, but...

Tags: Olympus Corp., Camera, Swarovski, Pen E-P1, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-24

Ostendo CRVD monitor now available - but it's not cheap

The super-curved, super-wide Ostendo CRVD monitor is now available for sale. Previously unveiled at CES last year, the 43-inch monitor features a 2880 x 900 resolution and 32:10 aspect ratio. The target audience is anyone using it for defense training and simulation, and possibly serious...

Tags: Monitor, Gamer, Target Audience, Monitors & Displays, Games, Hardware, Components, Personal Technology, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-24

Numbers of new Core i7 iMacs are turning up DOA

Reports are flowing in that some of the recently-shipped iMacs with Core i7 Intel processors are shipping dead-on-arrival. Whoops. A currently 36-page thread on Apple's official support Forums has a whole slew of unhappy customers listing their already-deceased desktops. Many of them cite...

Tags: Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Reports, Desktops, Media Center PCs, Hardware, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-24

Creative unveils third-gen Vado HD mini-camcorder; selling at $179.99

In case you're looking to give a camcorder for this holiday season and haven't found the right one yet, there's a new option in the mix: the new Creative Vado HD (3rd Generation) mini-camcorder. The upgraded camcorder will feature Creative's new 3.0 software,...

Tags: Camcorder, Video, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-24

LG and AT&T join forces on X120 netbook

LG announced today the availability of the X120 Netbook with a AT&T contract. For pricing and details, Previously only available in Europe, the LG X120 will be hitting American shores soon no date specified for $180 at Radio Shack and select "The...

Tags: LG Electronics Inc., AT&T Corp., Netbook, X120 Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, 3G, Monitors & Displays, Wireless And Mobility, Wi-Fi, Hardware, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Components, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-23

Google Chrome OS has arrived as free VMWare download

Just awhile ago, news reports were popping up with sneak peak videos and details about the much-awaited, upcoming Google Chrome OS release. But as of a few hours ago, it looks like we can sample it for ourselves. by Rachel King

Tags: Google Inc., Operating System, VMware Inc., Google Chrome, Google Chrome OS, Corporate Communications, Operating Systems, Virtualization, Marketing, Software, Hardware, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-20

More leaks on upcoming Lenovo ThinkPad X100e

Some details on the upcoming and mysterious up to this point Lenovo ThinkPad X100e have popped up on the German tech news site, Netbook News. And they certainly have a lot of tidbits to share. by Rachel King

Tags: Lenovo ThinkPad, Lenovo Group Ltd., Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-19

Sony Reader Daily Edition available for pre-order now; unclear when you'll get it

In case you were hoping for one, don't count on getting a Sony Reader Daily Edition by Christmas. Pre-orders are one thing; shipping seems to be on a different page. The newest Sony Reader model (Daily Edition, following in...

Tags: Sony Corp., eReader, Sony Reader, Pre-orders, E-books, Personal Technology, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-18