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Sony Working on an PlayStation Phone and an iPad Competitor

"Sony is working on a pair of mobile devices that will be able to play games created for the PlayStation Portable and the original PlayStation console, according to a new report.One of these will be the long-expected PSP-phone, while the other will be a larger device designed to go up against the Apple iPad.At this point, information on both the devices is extremely sketchy. Nothing is known about their actual design, just what they are intended to do.The smartphone will be something lik...

Nokia patent hints at flexible UI, new AT&T rate plans, and Motorola MOTOROI

A few years back, we saw that cool Morph concept from Motorola that was a phone that could be turned into different shapes. A new patent app has turned up covering tech that would change the UI and initiate shortcuts depending on what shape the phone was in. This sounds like the perfect UI for the Morph to me. AT&T unveiled some new rate plans that go into effect today. The plans are available for individual users and those on family plans. The most interesting is the new unlimited voice a...

Panasonic announces Tripod Adaptor for DMC-GF1

Panasonic announces the new DMW-TA1 tripod adaptor that allows using the DMC-GF1 digital SLR camera with large-diameter lenses on tripods comfortably. When using lenses with a large diameter, such as the LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS045200) or the LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S. (H-VS014140), the lens may interfere with the pedestal of the tripod depending on the shape and length from the center hole to the front edge (over approx. 2 cm)....

Palm pixi will debu in mid november for 100 dollars

The Palm Pixi, the second webOS-powered smartphone, will hit store shelves in a few weeks. As expected, this smartphone will have an entry-level price, making it more affordable than its predecessor, the Palm Pre.This device will have a different design from the first webOS model -- a tablet shape, with a small keyboard fixed below its capacitive touchscreen.It is going to be released exclusively by Sprint, who will charge $100 with a two-year contract and $100 mail-in rebate.The Pixi will be...