Luxembourg and Espoo, Finland – Skype and Nokia today jointly announced the release of Skype for Symbian, a Skype client for Nokia smartphones based on the Symbian platform, the world’s most popular smartphone platform. Skype for Symbian will allow Nokia smartphone users worldwide to use Skype on the move, over either a WiFi or mobile data connection (GPRS, EDGE, 3G). It is now downloadable for free from the Ovi Store, Nokia’s one-stop shop for mobile content.

Skype for Symbian enables Nokia smartphone users to:
- Make free Skype-to-Skype calls to other Skype users anywhere in the world*
- Save money on calls and texts (SMS) to phones abroad
- Send and receive instant messages to and from individuals or groups
- Share pictures, videos and other files
- Receive calls to their existing online number
- See when Skype contacts are online and available to call or IM
- Easily import names and numbers from the phone’s address book

Skype for Symbian will run on any Nokia smartphone using Symbian ^1, the latest version of the Symbian platform. Skype will soon introduce this client to Symbian mobile devices from other manufacturers, including Sony Ericsson.

“Symbian enables us to bring smartphones to more and more people and ensures scale for our solutions and compelling services, such as Skype. We’re seeing around 1.5 million downloads a day on Ovi Store now and believe that the Skype client for Nokia smartphones will have wide appeal to Symbian users,” said Jo Harlow, Senior Vice President for Smartphones, Nokia.

“Skype, the king of Internet communications, running on Symbian, the world’s dominant smartphone platform, makes for an explosive combination,” said Larry Berkin, Head of Global Alliances and GM USA, Symbian Foundation. “With Symbian’s global reach, Skype is that much closer to becoming the ubiquitous real-time communications platform for hundreds of millions of Symbian-based mobile users.”

Russ Shaw, General Manager, Mobile at Skype said, “With Skype for Nokia smartphones, more than 200 million smartphone users worldwide** will be able to take the Skype features they love with them on the move. Alongside Skype’s relationships with operators and handset manufacturers worldwide, making Skype available direct to consumers will help millions of users keep in contact with the people that are important to them without worrying about the cost, distance or whether they are away from a computer.”

The initial Skype for Symbian application is compatible with the following Nokia touchscreen models: Nokia N97, Nokia N97 mini, Nokia X6, Nokia 5800 XpressMusic and Nokia 5530 and the following non-touch devices: Nokia E72, Nokia E71, Nokia E90, Nokia E63, Nokia E66, Nokia E51, Nokia N96, Nokia N95, Nokia N95 8Gb, Nokia N85, Nokia N82, Nokia N81, Nokia N81 8 Gb, Nokia N79, Nokia N78, Nokia 6220 classic, Nokia 6210 Navigator, Nokia 5320.

For more information on Skype for Symbian, including the latest supported handset list, at http://www.skype.com/go/symbian.

* Skype recommends use of an unlimited data plan to avoid incurring additional charges from operators. Users should also be aware that extra charges may apply if they use Skype over a mobile data connection when abroad.

** According to Informa Telecoms and Media

Nokia and the product names referenced in the release are trademarks of the Nokia Corporation.

About Skype
Skype is software that enables the world’s conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other Skype users. Everyday, people everywhere also use Skype to make low-cost calls to landlines and mobiles. Download Skype to your computer or mobile phone at www.skype.com.

About Nokia
Nokia is a pioneer in mobile telecommunications and the world’s leading maker of mobile devices. Today, we are connecting people in new and different ways – fusing advanced mobile technology with personalized services to enable people to stay close to what matters to them. We also provide comprehensive digital map information through NAVTEQ; and equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.

Use your 5 free crushes per month to match with the guy or girl in your math class, pique the interest of your friend, make that connection with your crush at the gym or brighten your friend’s day. Connect with new people at your school or turn a missed connection into a new opportunity. We’ll also keep track of the most crushed on – so have fun crushing and getting crushed on!

Here’s how it works:

if you work at Google and have a @google.com email address, you simply enter your name and that email address, and then enter the email address of up to 5 other people that work at Google that you have a crush on. If one of those people also enters you as one of their crushes, you’ll be connected. If the person you added as a crush doesn’t add you back, your name will remain anonymous.

What are GoodCrush “Missed Connections”?

Missed connections are a way to anonymously reach out to the girl or guy you passed in the quad, exchanged glances with at the football game, or chatted with for not-long-enough at the party last night. They’ll check the page and you can turn a missed connection into a Good Connection. If you would like people to be able to respond to your post, login before posting. One real example of a missed connections post is: “Spotted: tall dark haired guy in red forbes hoodie. hottie “

Josh Weinstein started GoodCrush as a student government project as the former VP of USG at Princeton University. Now, there’s a few of us working on GoodCrush out of Manhattan.

Google Chrome online TV

Google is doing so many things. Everywhere in day to day life, we are using so many things related to google. Browsing, mapping, searching, earning with adsense, online shopping with google checkout… Oh god, it is really huge. But now, google has set a new era with google chrome Online TV, this small add-on icon allows you to watch TV directly from your Chrome browser, 100% free! Thousands of TV stations are waiting for you in this cool add-on, Probably the best way to watch live TV!

http://www.chromeonlinetv.com/ gives you an great add-one feature for those who love to watch “Idiot Box”, just like me.

Kodak Playsport Video Camera

• LCD Glare Shield feature gives you two filters to choose from that help you see your subject on the display screen in reflective outdoor situations

• These filters are only applied to your display screen, not your footage, so everything you record will look as great as the moment you shot it

• Get sharper videos and less blur thanks to built-in electronic image stabilization

• Accidents happen—luckily the PLAYSPORT isn’t afraid of a little fall, it can take it

• Capture your friends in all their glory with smart face tracking technology

• See more details and accurate colors with incredible low-light performance

Package Contents

• KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera
• KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7004
• HDMI and AV cables
• Wrist strap
• User Guide
• ARCSOFT MEDIA IMPRESSION Software for Kodak (PC only)

–System Requirements–
WINDOWS

• WINDOWS XP SP2, VISTA, WINDOWS 7 or later
• INTERNET EXPLORER 6.0 or higher

MACINTOSH

• MACINTOSH 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 or higher
• SAFARI 1.1 or higher

Hardware

• PENTIUM 4, 2.8 GHz processor or greater
• 1 GB RAM and 64 MB video RAM
• 300 MB hard drive disk space available
• CD-ROM drive
• Available USB port (1.1 or higher)
• 1024 × 768 display resolution

Motorola Devour Verizon : Blog.DirVenue.com

And just like that, it’s official. Verizon Wireless has today announced that Motorola’s scrumptiously named Devour will be heading to its network next month, with it being the first VZW phone to feature Motoblur. Not that we’re seeing any surprises here, but a quick specification run down draws our attention to a 3.1-inch capacitive touchscreen, a touch-sensitive navigation pad, a pre-installed 8GB microSD card and Bluetooth support. Unfortunately, there’s no apparent mention of multitouch — and we wouldn’t expect it out of the box, since the Devour runs Android 1.6 — but we’re crossing our fingers (and toes, for that matter) for Google to sling that delightful Nexus One update to the rest of its high-powered Android phones in the very near future. There’s nary a mention of an asking price, but we’ll be sure to keep an eye out as launch day approaches.

Courtesy : Engadget.com

Sony Vaio Windows PCs

Today, Sony has announced a new series of VAIO Windows PCs – the VAIO E Series. This new 15.5” laptop will come in 5 high-gloss colors: Caribbean Green, Iridescent Blue, Coconut White, Hibiscus Pink and Lava Black. 3 matte colors can also be chosen: Maple Brown, Silver White and Gunmetal.

The keyboard on the VAIO E Series is edge-to-edge with the numeric pad built-in. Sony did this to give users the experience of using a “full” keyboard but in a smaller space. The touch pad is dimpled and integrated into the palm rest.

The VAIO E Series will ship with the following specs:

• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• Processor: Intel Core i3 Processor (Select models ship with a Core i5 Processor)
• Memory: 4GB DDR3 (Up to 8GB max)
• Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD – HM55 Express Chipset (1366 x 768 screen resolution)
• Network: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wireless
• Optical: Blu-ray with DVD and CD read/write
• Storage: Up to 500GB

It comes with an eSATA/ USB port and 3 convenient USB ports and a HDMI port for connecting the PC up to an HDTV. It will also support Bluetooth as well.

The VAIO E Series notebook will retail for about $700 is currently available for pre-order today online via Sony’s website at www.sonystyle.com/pr/e. (Courtesy : windowsteamblog.com)

Apple iPad

Finally Apple Inc. introduced the highly anticipated iPad tablet computer.

In general, I think, it was about what people had come to expect after months of speculation. As always, I expect Apple to add more bells and whistles to the thing — and drop prices — in six to 12 months. I might be a relatively early adopter, but I’m not bleeding edge, preferring to mull over a tech purchase and consider closely my own use patterns and needs.

That said, I sketched out some preliminary pros and cons of the iPad, as I perceive them. What am I missing? Here are Apple’s official tech specs for the iPad.

Pros
Price, application support, slick, iWork, iBooks and large screen are main reason for buying a ipad.

Cons
No camera, no flash support, no background application support, typing ergonomic , no phone option and above all no usb or hdmi cables.

Samsung Innov8

Samsung Innov8 comes with 8 MP camera… isn’t it amazing? I always love great phone with nice camera. Innov8 comes with 16M Color TFT Screen with QVGA resolution.

Features:

Memory : 16 GB User Memory, External memory microSD (up to 16GB)

Connectivity : Bluetooth, USB, WAP, USB mass storage, Internet HTML Browser, SyncML(DS), SyncML(DM), Wi-Fi, TV-output,PC Sync Application

Messaging : SMS, MMS, Predictive Text Input T9, E-mail, Cell Broadcast, vCard / vCalendar, Instant Messaging

Camera : Camera Resolution 8.0 Megapixel, Digital Zoom(x9), Dual LED Flash, Auto Focus, Shot Mode (Single / Multishot / Mosaic / Frame / Panorama / Smile / Blink)

Samsung Innov8 : Back View

Music & Sound : Music Player (MP3 / AMR-NB / I-Melody / SMAF / XMF / MIDI / SP MIDI / AAC / AAC+ / Enhaced AAC+ / WMA / WAV / RA),  40 Polyphonic Ringtones, MP3 Ringtones, Music Library

Business & Office : Document Viewer  (PPT, Word, Excel, PDF), Mobile printing (BPP / Pictbridge), Offline Mode, Voice Memo & Voice Mail

Samsung Innov8

Samsung Innov8

If you don’t have car or you don’t want to drive and just want a walk, don’t worry. This navigation helps in both, drive and walk. This navigation truly makes journey quite comfortable and stress-less.So, what are you waiting for? Grab this great functionality which i really love a lot.

Size

* Form: Swivel
* Dimensions: 2.71 x 2.71 x 0.59 inches
* Weight: 3.44 oz.
* Volume: 102cc
* Volume: 102cc

Display and 3D

* Main display
* Size: 2.4 in.
* Resolution: 320 x 240 pixels
* Up to 262,144 colors
* QVGA
* Ambient Light Sensor

Keys and input method

* Numeric keypad, QWERTY keyboard
* Messaging, Music, Mobile Web, Voice Commangs, Speakerphone, Camera
* Advanced voice recognition services and voice commands
* Ergonomic keymat for easy dialing and texting

Colors and covers

* Black
* Two changeable Xpress-on™ color covers in-box: black and purple

Connectors

* USB 2.0 High-speed
* 2.5 mm UHJ

Memory

* Supports up 16 GB external memory (sold separately)
* 119 MB internal memory

Power

* BL-4C
* Usage time: up to 270 minutes
* Standby time: up to 312 hours
* 20 hrs

Environmental features

* High Efficiency Charger AC-10U, ALS

Accessibility

* Hearing Aid Compatibilty Rating: M4/T4
* TTY/TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) 2.5mm UHJ – No adapter needed
* For more information and user instructions, go to www.nokiaaccessibility.com > .

Operating frequency

* CDMA 1x/EVDO, 800/1900 Mhz
* Flight mode

Local connectivity and synchronisation

* Bluetooth version 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate
* Verizon Smith Micro solution

Service

* Verizon Wireless

Call features

* Integrated speakerphone
* Auto answer
* any key answer
* Through Verizon services
* call timer
* call log
* Speed dialing
* Voice dialing
* Vanity dialing
* Vibrating alert (internal)
* Side volume keys
* mute/unmute
* Contacts with images
* through verizon services

Messaging

* SMS threaded msging
* Pooled memory up to 120mb
* Multiple SMS deletion
* MMS 1.2
* auto resize
* Common inbox for SMS and MMS messages
* Verizon groups available
* Instant messaging with support for most popular instant messaging services

Zune HD Vs iPod Touch

If the MP3 player market was a fault line, we’d have a boatload of busy seismographs on our hands. Certainly, two of the most exciting releases of the past couple weeks are the new iPod Touch and the Zune HD. Now, if you’re curious how the two devices compare with one another, you could always read the deluge of articles available on CNET and around the Web, but we can certainly see how that might be a bit overwhelming. Soon enough, we’ll pit the two players head-to-head in a knock-down, drag-out brawl (aka Prizefight). In the meantime, we’ve created a purely technical spec-to-spec comparison chart to tide you over.

If you are pure music lover than you should go with Zune HD i personally feel as its better over iPod Touch. Do keep in mind that you want get application supports which you are getting in iPod, if you keep this reason on side then surly Zune HD is winner.

Specifications

Courtesy : Cnet.com

To run the app, just go to m.google.com/voice in your mobile Web browser.

Features:

Free text messages :: Send and receive text messages through the Google Voice app for free.

Voicemail transcription :: Voicemails are automatically transcribed to text so you can read them like email.

Free text messages :: Send and receive text messages through the Google Voice app for free.

Cheap international calls :: Make low-priced international calls directly from your phone.

Integration :: Google Voice integrates with your phone’s native address book or Google Contacts.

Custom greetings :: Set up different greetings for different callers.

KODAK SLICE Touchscreen Camera

Reconnect to your pictures. Redefine how you share them.

Touchscreen interface

• Explore your pictures with the brilliant and intuitive 3.5 in. 16:9 touchscreen interface featuring KODAK Color Science Technology for brighter, more vibrant details
• Capacitive touchscreen can be controlled with the slightest touch of your fingertip, providing you with a responsive, fluid experience
• Anti-reflective coating keeps your pictures free from glare even under bright sunlight

SLICE Search feature

• The SLICE Search feature allows you to sort by person, place, event, location, or by any of the manual tags you use for your pictures
• Share pictures instantly with the one-button upload feature—choose from a single picture to an entire collection

Kodak’s Face Recognition feature

• Find, organize, and share your pictures easily
• Camera automatically recognizes up to 20 pre-tagged faces so you can easily locate and share them later
• Recognizes up to five faces in a single image
• Name tags carry over to your favorite photo management software for easy searching

Store up to 5,000 pictures

The SLICE Album feature puts all your pictures at your fingertips—automatically storing an HD resolution copy of up to 5,000 images on 2 GB of internal memory (and your original high resolution pictures are maintained on the MICROSD/MICROSDHC card.)

5X optical zoom

The 5X SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH Optical Zoom Lens zooms in close for extraordinary details on faraway shots.

Ready, steady, go

• Optical image stabilization ensures your shots are always sharp, automatically
• Reduce blur caused by camera shake, subject movement, or fast action situations

Amazing quality prints with 14 megapixels

• 14 MP means you can make stunning prints up to 30 × 40 in.
• More megapixels means you can crop and enlarge and still have great picture quality
• However you choose to print—at home, at retail, or online—trust Kodak for picture quality that’s truly exceptional and for memories that will last

Sony bloggie Record 360 Video

It may be stylish, small and fun, but the bloggie™ PM5K with its exclusive 360 Video shooting is truly in a class of its own. Capture an amazing panorama or get the whole action with you and your friends together. Life’s more fun when you see it from a completely different angle.

How does it work?

A typical video camera lens captures whatever is going on straight ahead of it, and the resulting video has left and right boundaries. But with 360 Video recording, right and left are no longer boundaries: they’re directions to be explored.

bloggie™ PM5K comes supplied with a special 360 Video lens so you can capture the action going on all around. Just slip on the adaptor and start shooting 360 degree panoramas.

Your footage will be converted into a long strip of video showing all 360 degree angles with the supplied PMB software. You can play around with it interactively using the 360 Video Player which is part of the PMB software. You can also upload your amazing panoramic video to online sharing websites such as YouTube.

Siemens researchers used Ostar LEDs, one of the brightest LEDs on the market. The lights are modulated at a frequency that allows for high-speed data transfers. On the other end is a photodetector that receives the light signals and converts them into electrical pulses.

Siemens refers to this method of transmitting data as VLC (Visible Light Communication), and the company claims that it could be put to use in numerous ways. It could be used to help boost the performance of wireless networks. For example, if you live in an apartment building where WiFi networks interfere with each other, VLC could be an alternative since visible light isn’t currently used to carry data, so there would be significantly less interference.

Another advantage is that VLC data transfer is more secure than radio signals, since the receiving end must have a photodetector and a simple curtain is enough to stop potential eavesdroppers.

Other applications suggested are in transportation, where LED stoplights can transmit information to trains and cars, for example. Siemens mentions that they combined five LEDs to transfer data over “longer distances” at rates up to 100Mbit/s, but didn’t mention exactly how long these distances were.

Also, there was no mention as to how other light sources might affect the data transfer, or how much distance negatively affected the data speed. (Courtesy : pcworld.com)

Samsung Corby TXT

The full QWERTY keyboard makes it quick and easy. But even when you’re not typing any words, this eye-catching mobile makes a statement, helping you express yourself with bold colours and cool, curvy lines. So tell the world who you truly are with the Corby TXT.

Features:

Size : Weight 94g, 110.0 x 59.0 x 12.9mm

Battery : Standard : Capacity 800mAh : Talk time Up to 10 hours : Standby Up to 316 hours

User Interface : QWERTY

Camera : 2MP, X2-digital Zoom

Connectivity : Bluetooth, USB, WAP, USB mass storage, PC Sync Application

Memory : User Memory 38MB, SMS Memory 500, Phone book entries Upto 1,000, External Memory MicroSD (Upto 8GB)

Messaging : SMS, MMS, Email, Cell broadcast, vCard / vCalendar, Instant Messaging

Video : Video player Proprietary, Video recording, Video messaging, Video Streaming

Samsung F480

Features:

Network : GPRS Class 10 :  Y

Battery : Talk Time : Up to 3 hrs, Standby :  up to 250 hrs

Size : Weight :  101g, Dimension :  98.4 x 55 x 11.6 mm

Camera : 5 MP, 2592х1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, Face detection, image stabilization, wide dynamic range

Video Player : MPEG4, H.263, H264, WMV, Real, Video Recording & Editor (MPEG4, 15fps@QVGA)

Memory : User Memory – 240 MB User Memory, SMS Memory – 500 SMS(Inbox 200 / Sentbox 200 / Draft 50 / Outbox 50), 1000 phone book entries, External Memory – microSD (up to 8 GB)