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iPhone Nuance Dragon Search Application Phone

Posted: 20 Dec 2009 04:35 PM PST

NUANC Communications announced availability of its Dragon Search App on the App Store. The intuitive voice enabled search app for Apple iPhone device gives users a more intelligent search. Dragon Search is an advanced form of world renowned Nuance Dragon Naturally Speaking software, optimized to serve millions of users “simultaneous open search requests, regardless of whether they are first time or experienced users of voice applications. The app is currently free for a limited time.

iPhone Nuance Dragon Search Application Phone

Simply speak a search query and within seconds the Dragon Carousel displays search results from various sources such as Google, Yahoo, Bing, iTunes, Twitter, Wiki, or on YouTube. For example, say “Coldplay” and the carousel search will direct users to buy songs from Coldplay on the iTunes Store, check Tweets About Coldplay Coldplay watch a video on YouTube, check the history of the band Wikipedia, or even find tickets for Coldplay on Google.

“The handset Apple’s iPhone has revolutionized the mobile experience ever in making the Internet accessible instantly,” said Michael Thompson, senior vice president and general manager, Nuance Mobile. “The Dragon App Search not only search faster, but it cuts through the clutter search engine to immediately provide the content users want when they want”. [via letsgomobile]

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Gecko Surfboard $99 Computer Keyboard

Posted: 20 Dec 2009 01:35 PM PST

NorhTec unveiled surfboard Gecko, which is a regular QWERTY keyboard which has a 1GHz x86 system-on-Chip (SoC), VGA and composite video outputs, 10/100 Ethernet and optional WiFi b / g. Surfing uses only 5 watts of power and runs cool enough to run fanless.

Gecko Surfboard $99 Computer Keyboard

The computer will be able to run Windows XP, Linux or Windows CE. Other features include USB ports, headphone and microphone connectivity, two slots for SD memory card, a memory of 512 MB RAM and a 2.5-inch disk drive. Surfing Gecko sells for $ 99. Video after the jump. [via techfresh]

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Duran Duran World Congress Awards Party Mobile Communications

Posted: 20 Dec 2009 10:35 AM PST

The GSMA, which represents the interests of the global industry of mobile communications, announced that Duran Duran, one of rock bands the world over success, will head the Congress Party & Awards Celebration Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Writer, actor and techie his own admission, Stephen Fry, will host and present the awards, which took a new two-part format, including an afternoon awards ceremony and the party that evening celebration.

Duran Duran at World Congress Awards Party

Celebrating excellence and innovation in mobile communications worldwide, the mobile industry’s leading annual awards include categories for mobile entertainment, Marketing & Advertising, Mobile Services, Innovation and Technology and green and Mobile Awards for Best Contribution to Mobile Social and Economic Development. The Global Mobile Awards presentation will take place in the afternoon Tuesday, February 16 at the main conference auditorium at the Congress.

At the official Congress Party & Awards Celebration at the National Palace in Barcelona later the same evening, three prestigious awards for the year will be presented, including best mobile technology, the GSMA Chairman’s Award and the Mobile Industry Person of the Year. The evening will be hosted by Stephen Fry and will end with a headline performance by Rock band Duran Duran.

Duran Duran are currently finalizing their 13th studio album, produced by Mark Ronson, for broadcast in early 2010. Over the last thirty years the band has topped the charts worldwide, with 18 American hit singles and 30 in the UK. With a global presence which guarantees them the enormous public concerts on five continents, they have sold over 100 million records worldwide. Group’s keyboardist and founding member, Nick Rhodes, will also be interviewed as part of the keynote session Mobile Entertainment in the conference program at Mobile World Congress, Wednesday, February 17, 2010 in Barcelona. [via letsgodigital]

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Sagem Latest Internet Tablet Touch Screen

Posted: 20 Dec 2009 07:35 AM PST

The Tabbee Orange is the latest Sagem Internet Tablet for the French market. This sport portable 7-inch WVGA touch screen, an ARM processor, an SD card slot, 2W stereo speakers, a 3-hour battery, Flash 9 compatibility, WiFi, USB 2.0 and runs on Linux.

Latest Internet Tablet From Sagem

The widget also gives access to various Internet services such as weather, news, TV guides, shopping, e-mail, Twitter and even YouTube. Unfortunately, the Tabbee Orange will be available in France for a price of 249 € (about $ 357). [via techfresh]

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Google Nexus One Netbook Rumored

Posted: 20 Dec 2009 05:45 AM PST

While all the talk recently has been on the phone Nexus One ‘rumor of Google’, we heard rumors that the combined fresh could be releasing the long side of Google-branded netbook.

Google Nexus One Netbook Rumored

As reported by Apple Insider, the Nexus A Google phone is considered the release later in the first part of 2010, fresh reports indicate that Google will release a netbook in late 2010.

The netbook in question is considered a “low-cost business, with Google already in talks with at least one PC manufacturer on creating Google only, with the only specification so far is” Mobile enabled. [via product-reviews]

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HTC Hero-Eris Android Phones

Posted: 20 Dec 2009 02:45 AM PST

HTC launched four new widgets for / phones Android Hero Eris. The first is a battery widget that shows a small battery icon on the home screen. When you type a widget that opens and shows the current battery charge including how it is, the temperature of the battery is, how it is unloaded and reloaded the overall health of the battery.

HTC Hero-Eris Android Phones

The widget displays information on upcoming events of history in recent years such as historical events.

Other applications include die and a tip calculator that should be self explanatory. It is not yet clear if HTC will launch widgets on other Android based phones. In addition, he does not know if HTC will continue to make more widgets, or if these first four are simply there to gauge interest in widgets in general. [via gadgetvenue]

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iRex DR800SG eBook Reader LibreDigital

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 11:45 PM PST

What with the battle between the Kindle and the meal we had forgotten the DR800SG iRex. First tipped to reach the market in October, 3G compatible 8.1-inch touchscreen eBook reader is now several months late and does not seem to change anytime soon, according to a spokesman for the company, DR800SG ” encountered unexpected delays “and IREX not yet announced a new release date.

iRex DR800SG ebook reader

iRex has refused to explain the exact nature of this delay, which leaves us unclear as to whether it is a hardware problem, a problem of content delivery or something. The ebook reader was to bring together the combined efforts of the 3G network of Verizon, Barnes & Noble eBookstore, newspaper and direct LibreDigital, and – perhaps most precious of all the popular linear at Best Buy.

For this, iRex suggested a price of $ 399.99, but with preorderings not yet been taken and no ads – with the exception of a short lived product page on Best Buy site – it is difficult to say whether they stuck to that price. The product page also suggested DR800SG would be down for that $ 449, considerably higher than the price of $ 259 Kindle or corner. [via slashgear]

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LG 3D TV Broadcasting Global Market

Posted: 19 Dec 2009 08:45 PM PST

LG plans to introduce a wide range of 3D TVs ranging in size from 42 – to 72 inches next year, after the 47-inch LCD TV 3D (47LH503D) this year. The company also plans to include 3D capabilities in its flagship models for next year. The new series features ultra-slim bezel that should maximize the 3D effect. 3D technology LG will also find its way into 150 inch projectors coming year.

LG 3D TV Broadcasting Global Market

LG is committed to providing active LG 3D TVs that require shutter glasses to experience 3D images and models that include a passive filter on the screen. In addition, LG has developed a chipset for managing different types of broadcast signals and 3D continues to develop correction technology that automatically controls the brightness of some parts overlap each eye to ensure optimal 3D images.

Both LG and SkyLife agreed to invest in creating 3D content. At first 3D broadcast of the FIS World Cup Snowboard, both continuously produce or distribute 3D content to sports programs and educational films from abroad. The trial must begin first in Korea, but LG aims to establish a market for 3D Global TV, which includes the United States and Europe. LG aims to ensure and maintain leadership in 3D television brands and ambitious sales targets of 400,000 units in 2010 and 3.4 million units in 2011.

LG provides the 3D TV market to sharply increase internal global surveys indicate that up to 58 percent of consumers want to purchase 3D television sets. Up to 75 percent of consumers who have seen 3D said he wants to watch them again. Besides visual LG3D Company also expects strong support from industry, including broadcasters in 3D, 3D Blu-ray players, game consoles and 3D 3D camcorder manufacturers. [via letsgodigital]

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