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Ford to introduce next generation of Sync system
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Ford Motor Co, aiming to keep ahead of rivals, will introduce new features for its Sync system that provides voice-activated links to mobile phones and digital music players, the automaker said on Wednesday.
After Years of Delays, China Finally Issues 3G Licenses
(PC World)
PC World - China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) finally granted 3G licenses to the country's mobile operators on Wednesday, bringing to a close years of waiting and delay. Palm's Pre Getting Good Reviews, So Far
(PC World)
PC World - The early buzz is favorable for the Palm Pre, the vendor's new smart phone that is earning praise from reviewers who've had a chance to play with it. The device, which combines a touch screen with a slide-out QWERY keyboard, was introduced yesterday at CES 2009 in Las Vegas. The Pre features Palm's much-anticipated Web OS operating system, and will be available on the Sprint 3G network in the first half of 2009. Local TV Stations Go Mobile In Phones, Cars
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Mobile DTV promises free mobile TV for all. Who says you have to miss seeing the game while stuck in traffic? Or SpongeBob? Dish Network unveils `Slingloaded' TV recorder
(AP)
AP - Satellite TV provider Dish Network Corp. on Thursday unveiled a digital video recorder that can send TV signals to a computer screen or mobile phone. AMD to Bring HD Gaming and Movies to Mobile Phones
(PC World)
PC World - Advanced Micro Devices CEO Dirk Meyer on Thursday said the company will deliver high-definition gaming and movies to devices like smartphones in an attempt to bring more usability and interactivity to the devices. CES: 100 HD movies on a stamp-sized chip?
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Imagine storing 100 movies in glorious high-definition on a card the size of a postage stamp, then calling them up instantaneously for viewing on your cell phone whenever and wherever you like.
Motorola unveils mobile phone made from recycled water bottles
(AFP)
 AFP - Motorola, seeking to capitalize on the trend towards more environmentally friendly products, has unveiled the first mobile phone made from recycled water bottles.
Skype brings free, cheaper calls to mobiles
(AFP)
 AFP - Skype, which brought cheap and free calls to the Internet, is doing the same for mobile phones.
New 3G Palm Pre Enters Smart Phone War
(PC World)
PC World - Palm today announced its long-awaited new operating system--called Web OS--as well as the new Palm Pre smart phone to match. The Pre will be available exclusively on the Sprint 3G Network in first half of 2009. The announcement was made at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show. Ford committed to new products and cost cuts: CEO
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Ford Motor Co is committed to maintaining investments in new products such as its Sync audio platform as well as production cuts forced by the global economic downturn, Chief Executive Alan Mulally said on Thursday.
Palm Announces webOS and Palm Pre Smartphone
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Palm came out ready to fight in the war of smartphones, not only with a new mobile platform but a new smartphone. The company on Thursday announced the Palm Pre, a smartphone that will be available exclusively from Sprint and compete with Apple's iPhone 3G and Research In Motion's BlackBerry Storm. |