1. Ovi Maps downloaded 1.4 million times in first week since going free 50 minutes ago permalinkPeople sure do like getting something for nothing. Since Nokia made the big move to stop charging for its walk and drive navigation last week, 1.4 million of us have downloaded the Ovi Maps software -- on average, that's a download a second since launch. The response has been so good that it's exceeded Nokia's expectations according to Anssi ...
2. Japan certifies its first LTE device, LG says 'whoa, ours?' 1 hour ago permalinkIn a country whose carriers' phone lineups are dominated by domestic giants like NEC, Sony, Sharp, and Fujitsu, you wouldn't necessarily think that the road to 4G would begin elsewhere -- strangely, though, South Korea's LG has garnered the honor of becoming the first company to have an LTE device certified by Japan's TELEC, a necessary, FCC- ... 3. Foreigners die in Pakistan blast 13 minutes ago permalinkPolice say three Westerners are among 10 people killed after a roadside bomb hits a convoy in north-west Pakistan. 4. HP TouchSmart 600 Quad series does the Core i7 thing 22 minutes ago permalinkWhat? Did Intel release a new processor or something? HP is just the latest PC vendor to make the Core i7 jump as it plans to put its new TouchSmart 600 Quad series up for sale starting today. The beefed up 23-inch all-in-one starts at $1,699 with options for a 1.6GHz Core i7 720QM or 1.73GHz Core i7 820QM Intel quad-core processor. Otherwise, ... 5. UK defence thinking to be set out 24 minutes ago permalinkMinisters are to set out their thinking on the UK's defence strategy and resources to combat security threats. 6. Bashir genocide court ruling due 27 minutes ago permalinkThe International Criminal Court is set to rule on whether Sudan's President Bashir should be charged with genocide. 7. Stumping for Jobs Plan, Obama Pushes Health Bill 27 minutes ago permalinkFocusing on job creation in New Hampshire on Tuesday, President Obama promoted his $30 billion lending plan. 8. No Help in Sight, More Homeowners Walk Away 30 minutes ago permalinkIn 2006, Benjamin Koellmann bought a condominium in Miami Beach. By his calculation, it will be about the year 2025 before he can sell his modest home for what he paid. Or maybe 2040. 9. US wary over Iran uranium offer 37 minutes ago permalinkThe US reacts warily after Iran says it will accept a deal to swap its enriched uranium for processed nuclear fuel. 10. Elections if Assembly falls - PM 40 minutes ago permalinkGordon Brown will call an NI Assembly election rather than suspend the institutions if the Executive falls. 11. $100 Million Bonus Plan at A.I.G. Draws Fire 1 hour ago permalinkThe giant insurer and recipient of the biggest government bailout in history agreed to cut its next round of bonuses by $20 million. 12. HP EliteBook 8540w Mobile Workstation 1 hour ago permalinkWindows XP Professional (available through downgrade rights from Genuine Windows® 7 Professional) Windows XP Professional (available through downgrade rights from Genuine Windows® 7 Professional)
13. Newsroom 1 hour ago permalinkThe OFT yesterday made a request to the European Commission (EC) to refer the UK aspects of the proposed joint venture between Orange UK and T-Mobile UK to the OFT.
14. Some News Outlets Ready to Try Charging Online Readers 1 hour ago permalinkA new Steven Brill endeavor enables news outlets to charge their online readers. The tattered news industry may be ready to give it a whirl. 15. In Court, Impassioned Challenges of Madoff Trustee’s Plans 1 hour ago permalinkA bankruptcy judge is acting as King Solomon over an issue that will require him to hurt some victims of Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. 16. Cartoon: Berlusconi in Belarus, Lovestruck Lukashenko 2 hours ago permalinkBerlusconi visits Belarus, and a lovestruck Lukashenko. Check out Russian News Online for the latest stories from all the top Russia Blogs. Cartoon: Berlusconi in Belarus, Lovestruck Lukashenko Related posts: Police – This is a Robbery Cartoon Cartoon: Layer Up! Cartoon: The East is the East 17. A Diavlog Four Years in the Making 2 hours ago permalinkStapler Malone: Go forward, not backward; upward not forward; and always twirling, twirling, twirling towards freedom....
18. Hasselblad releases H4D-40 medium format camera 2 hours ago permalinkHasselblad has launched the H4D-40, 40 megapixel medium format camera. It incorporates a 33 x 44mm CCD sensor (almost twice the size of a full-frame 35mm DSLR sensor) and includes the 'True Focus' AF system introduced in the H4D-50 and 60. The H4D-40 kit, including camera body, 80mm lens and viewfinder is available at a retail price of US $19,955 (
19. George Osborne offers a route out of the economic morass 3 hours ago permalinkGeorge Osborne sought to steady the Tory ship yesterday by shifting the focus away from deficit reduction to a wider vision of a new economic model, where it has a good story to tell. It was an important speech not only because it set out what the Conservatives will seek to achieve with the economy, but also the manner in which they intend to ...
20. Patent hints at next generation Apple TV 7 hours ago permalinkFiled under: Gaming , Hardware , Video The USPTO has published seven different patents from Apple today , including one that might be found in the next generation of the Apple TV. The patent allows for a "Remote Control System that can Distinguish Stray Light Sources" -- in other words, a Wii style remote that can pick out a certain type of ...
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