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Archive for August, 2006

Games On Demand at Rs.300 a Month launched by Indiagames and MTNL

August 30th, 2006 | Related entries: Gaming

Around a month ago, Airtel and Indiagames launched online games in India for just Rs 199 a month, now the latest is that Indiagames and MTNL have announced Games on Demand. There are a couple of similarities along with a few disparities with the Indiagames offering with Airtel.
Cost: For Airtel - Rs. 199/month. For […]

Fake iPod shipping notification email leads to Trojan

August 30th, 2006 | Related entries: Ipod

Experts from Sophos have warned users of a Trojan horse that has been spammed out claiming to be an announcement stating that an Apple iPod MP3 player has been shipped to them, and they have been charged $500 for the transaction.
The malicious emails have the subject line:

The message body reads as follows:

Sophos has received […]

Mobile Core 2 Duo Chips shipped by Intel

August 30th, 2006 | Related entries: Hardware

On Monday, chip giant Intel announced that it had started shipping its Core 2 Duo mobile chips, thereby clearing the way for the faster and more powerful processor to begin making its way into laptop computers in time for the holiday season.
The Santa Clara, Calif. chipmaker announced that almost 200 laptop models around the […]

Stylish and Compact Home Theatre System 3105 launched by Philips Electronics India

August 30th, 2006 | Related entries: Gadgets, Hardware

Philips Electronics India has unveiled HTS 3105, the chic and compact fully digital home theatre system that possesses multi-format playability alongwith other noteworthy features. It also is embedded with color coded Easy Fit connectors that largely simplify the set-up process.
While DivX Ultra blends DivX playback with features such as incorporated subtitles, multiple audio […]

‘Eye on Fashion’ the Mobile Photography Contest announced by Nokia at the Wills India Fashion Week

August 30th, 2006 | Related entries: Mobile Phones

Photography enthusiasts now have one more reason to follow the Will India Fashion Week more religiously, as mobile phone giant Nokia has announced the ‘Eye on Fashion,’ a photography contest at the event. Nokia stated that through the contest it not only plans to brace its bond with style and fashion, but also popularize […]

TS-6 Chassis Series for mini-PCs unveiled by Asus

August 30th, 2006 | Related entries: Hardware

AsusTeK Computer Inc. has launched the chic TS-6 chassis series, which inspite of being designed for mini-PCs offers enough interior space for the most advanced specification and competent heat dissipation.
The sleek design of the chassis accommodates the latest necessary features, and makes possible both vertical and horizontal placements, offering the flexibility to fit in […]

DataTraveler Mini Fun USB Flash Drives announced by Kingston in India

August 30th, 2006 | Related entries: Hardware

Kingston Technology Company Inc. has launched its latest addition to its family of DataTraveler USB Flash drives called the Kingston DataTraveler Mini Fun in India. The new launch incorporates the industry’s smallest footprint for ultimate transportability.
The drive measures 1.5 x 0.75 inches, which is approximately the length and width of two U.S. postage stamps […]

Samsung pioneers in Mass-production of smaller and cheaper 1GB DDR2 Memory with 80nm Process Technology

August 30th, 2006 | Related entries: Hardware

Samsung Electronics announced that it will start the mass production of 1GB DDR2 DRAM memory applying 80 nanometer (nm) process technology. Though at present the monolithic 1GB DDR2 is available, it is produced with more costly and less efficient 90nm technology.
Using 80nm process technology, Samsung will develop the world’s smallest DRAM package (11×11.5mm). This […]

Co-Branded Versions of Windows Live Services to be offered by Verizon and Microsoft

August 30th, 2006 | Related entries: Software

New York City-based Verizon announced on Tuesday that it had signed an agreement to offer co-branded versions of Windows Live products to its DSL and FiOS high-speed customers. The deal is an extension of a prior one between the two companies that has existed since April 2002. Over the past year, the service had […]

Corel acquires InterVideo in an all-cash deal of $196 Million

August 30th, 2006 | Related entries: Software

On Monday, computer software giant Corel announced that it had signed an agreement to purchase multimedia software publisher InterVideo, most known for its WinDVD lineup, in an all-cash deal valued at $196 million. This initiative will expands Corel’s portfolio into video editing and DVD creation.
Corel’s office products have been on top amid increasing competition […]

 
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