Stories by Dan Nystedt

Intel sees 2012 deployment for mobile WiMax Release 2

Chip giant Intel, a major backer of the movement to provide mobile WiMax wireless broadband to Internet users around the world, expects the next major release of the technology to be deployed starting in 2012, an executive said Tuesday.

Written by Dan Nystedt10 March 10 06:30

HTC says it uses own technology, not Apple's

Smartphone maker High Tech Computer (HTC) on Wednesday defended itself against accusations of patent infringement by Apple, saying it develops its own technology.

Written by Dan Nystedt03 March 10 20:55

Innocomm shows Android smartphone with analog TV

Innocomm Technology, a young smartphone developer, plans to launch its first handset with Google's Android mobile operating system and an analog TV receiver in the middle of this year, a company representative said Tuesday.

Written by Dan Nystedt03 March 10 06:51

Sony blames leap year glitch for PlayStation troubles

Sony has restored service to the PlayStation Network by resolving a glitch in the internal clock of some PlayStation 3 consoles that recognized 2010 as a leap year and wrongly added a Feb. 29 to the clock.

Written by Dan Nystedt03 March 10 05:54

They're here: Cheap Android smartphones

New low-cost smartphones running Google's Android software have been launched in Taiwan recently and the good news is they should start showing up just about everywhere soon.

Written by Dan Nystedt01 March 10 06:31

Chinese electronics tycoon charged in bribery case

The former chairman of one of China's largest electronics companies, Gome Electrical Appliances Holding, has been charged with operating illegal businesses, insider stock trading and bribery, according to the government's China Daily newspaper.

Written by Dan Nystedt15 Feb. 10 17:31

Garmin-Asus to show its first GPS smartphone of 2010

Garmin-Asus plans to display its first GPS smartphone of 2010 on Thursday, the M10, loaded with the latest version of Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3 and a 3.5-inch touchscreen.

Written by Dan Nystedt04 Feb. 10 06:57

BenQ e-readers hit Taiwan, writing to be added in April

The new nReader by BenQ launched in Taipei on Wednesday as part of the Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE) 2010, and the company is already planning note-taking capabilities for its next generation model due out in April.

Written by Dan Nystedt27 Jan. 10 19:16

Samsung begins mass producing 3D TV screens

Samsung Electronics announced Wednesday it had started mass production of screens for 3D LED TVs and 3D LCD TVs, a bold move forward in a technology some analysts say is too expensive for most people and could take time to become mainstream.

Written by Dan Nystedt28 Jan. 10 00:33

Amazon invites developers to make Kindle software

Amazon.com on Thursday announced its first-ever software developer's kit for anyone who wants to create active content for its popular Kindle e-readers.

Written by Dan Nystedt22 Jan. 10 04:57

Asustek adds scent to style in latest netbook launch

Asustek Computer launched its newest netbook on Tuesday, a stylish device with faux alligator hide casing and two slender, easy-to-change batteries that the company says will run for six hours each.

Written by Dan Nystedt19 Jan. 10 20:07

Acer unveils greenest laptops yet in new Aspires

Acer launched two new laptops on Friday labeled by the environmental group, Greenpeace, as being virtually free of two toxic substances, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFR).

Written by Dan Nystedt18 Jan. 10 06:05

Adidas miCoach faces tough fight against Nike+iPod in US

Athletic shoe maker Adidas launched the latest version of its miCoach training gadgets in the U.S. alongside the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week in the hope of enticing people to use the system to meet their New Year's goals.

Written by Dan Nystedt11 Jan. 10 07:54

Samsung's new e-readers add up to four

Samsung is showing four new e-readers in its booth at the International Consumer Electronics Show, two more than it announced at an earlier press conference.

Written by Dan Nystedt08 Jan. 10 11:06
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