Thursday
Dec302010

Skype enables video calling on 3G and WiFi

Skype users on camera-loaded iOS devices can now make video calls. It's true! This year-end gift for iOS devices is a great upgrade and even overcomes the Wi-Fi only, iOS and Mac only limitation of Apple's own FaceTime app. The above video celebrates this video calling breakthrough by showing people dancing spastically in front on their iPhone 4's. It doesn't really explain the technology but hey, we're not complaining. Thanks a bunch Skype!

 

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Wednesday
Dec292010

Motoring: Top Safety Pick awards given to 66 2011 vehicles

When all is said and done, safety is the prime consideration when choosing a new or used vehicle. Sixty-six 2011 vehicles have earned the Top Safety Pick award from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including 40 cars, 25 SUVs and one minivan. Hit jump for the winners.

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Wednesday
Dec292010

Review: Samsung EX1 10 Megapixel camera

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The digital era of photography has done a fine job of re-creating the SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera, but what about the equally awesome, yet inexpensive rangefinder? Samsung's EX1 looks like very good place to start. Check our review after the break.

 

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Monday
Dec272010

Amazon Kindle 3 is all-time bestseller on Amazon.com

A triumphant moment for electronic books and publishing, Amazon's Kindle 3 was the all time bestseller on Amazon.com. Introduced a few months ago with a new price, an improved form-factor and scaled down connectivity options, the Kindle 3 is a huge success not just for Amazon.com but also for booksellers and publishers who have welcomed the eBook route and consumers who are adopting electronic readers. Hit jump for Amazon's complete release plus an interesting peek at what people have bought this season.

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