This is a pretty nice video comparison… the Samsung Omnia II OLED screen versus the Nokia N900 LCD screen. Now, OLED/AMOLED has become a somewhat popular topic of late, because it appears to give a very vivid yet balanced image, when compared with some of the slightly older screen technologies. But that’s no good of…
LG and Sprint Releasing Something Big at CES
LG and Sprint are having a big launch event on January 6 during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which is apparently going to be hosted by Brooke Shields. Celebrity endorsement isn’t cheap, meaning they’re launching something big, but nobody really knows what just now. Our buddy Greg thinks it’s most likely the LG…
Broadcom: Our combo chip is ready for the latest version of low-energy Bluetooth
Just when we talked about the latest version of Bluetooth, Broadcom announced that its latest generation Bluetooth combination chip is compliant with the new standard, enabling an ultra-low power implementation of the technology. The chip maker continues saying that with their dual-mode implementation, OEMs can extend these new Bluetooth low energy applications to smartphones and…
Bluetooth SIG officially adopts low-energy technology, which is a part of Bluetooth 4.0
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) announced the adoption of Bluetooth low energy wireless technology, which is the hallmark feature of the Bluetooth Core Specification Version 4.0. As a result, the SIG hopes new markets for devices requiring low-cost and low power wireless connectivity will be opened. Among the examples they talk about healthcare, sports…
Ford SYNC to Include Wi-Fi Sharing
The Ford sync had a big presence at last year’s CES, touting all sorts of connectivity, but one especially impressive feature is yet to come: mobile internet. Apparently the next version of sync will include communications to USB-connected mobile broadband modems, which would basically turn the car into a Wi-Fi hotspot on wheels. Now, it…
Broadcom’s next-gen BCM2763 VideoCore IV processor will be able to handle 20MP photos, 1080p HD videos
Broadcom announced BCM2763 VideoCore IV processor, what they say is the next generation multimedia processor capable of providing high-end performances. The new product requires less power to work thanks to the use of 40 nanometer technology — as opposed to 65nm used in current processors. Moreover, this baby is capable to process 20-megapixel photos, 1080p…
Future mobile phones powered by paper?
Paper is good for a lot of things. It can be used to play a fun game of paper football. You can write on it. You can fold it into paper planes. Heck, you can even use paper-products to wipe your hiney. But did you know you can even use paper to store electrical charge?…
ZyXEL launching ‘world’s first’ LTE router at CES 2010
The coming year promises to be an exciting one for mobile technology. Verizon is slated to bring their 4G LTE network online in 2010, answering many a mobile geek’s call for true high-speed mobile broadband data service. And, in preparation for the day when we’ll be surfing the web at 50Mbps sans ethernet cables, ZyXEL…
TD-LTE BlackBerry Coming to China Mobile
Hot on the heels of their Chinese distribution deal, RIM has announced that they’re working with China Mobile not only on a TD-SCDMA handset, but one compatible with China’s emerging TD-LTE standard. This is the first time we’ve heard RIM talking firmly about LTE, and it’s pretty exciting to think about what they’ve got planned…
Quick Update: FlipSide Music Player for BlackBerry Updated for OS 5.0
Just a quickie update here for the FlipSide Music Player users in the house. A new version of the player has gone live, and it has been updated for use with OS 5.0. The new version harnesses the power of new audio control playback features in 5.0. Play, fast forward, rewind, pause, or jump tracks…