The Spiderwick Chronicles Mobile Game, announced by Vivendi Games

Vivendi Games Mobile has released its latest game for mobile phones. Called The Spiderwick Chronicles, it has been inspired by the forthcoming theatrical launch of the Spiderwick Chronicles by Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies.

Players get to experience the adventure of Jared, Simon, Mallory and the mysterious book. These siblings get the chance to enter into the hidden universe of fairies, goblins, pixies, elves, ogres and other extraordinary creatures that have lived amidst citizens for centuries. However, these creatures are not visible to the human eye.

“We’re excited to bring The Spiderwick Chronicles to mobile phones timed with the movie release

HTC P3470 Smartphone launched in Europe

At the Mobile World Congress, HTC announced the launch of its new phone named P3470. The latest smartphone from HTC is powered by Windows Mobile 6 Professional. Satnav’s software and a strong battery life are the key features of the P3470, claims HTC.

The new HTC P3470 phone’s features are:

Windows Mobile 6 Professional
Dimensions: 108 x 58.3 x 15.7mm
Weight 122g
Bluetooth 2.0
2.8-inch screen
A-GPS
2MP camera
HTC P3470 smartphone will be available in the UK, France, Spain and the Netherlands at the price of 449 euros.

Get a Lexmark Z640 Worth Rs. 2,000 Free on the Purchase of every Lexmark X342n MFD

Cyberstar Infocom has announced to extend its scheme to promote the new Lexmark X342n Laser A4 MFDs till March 31, 2008. Under this scheme, channel partners can receive a Lexmark Z640 inkjet color printer worth Rs.2,000 free with every purchase of a Lexmark X342n MFD.

The Lexmark X342n MFD features copying up to 27 pages per minute (25 ppm A4) and it takes only 12 seconds of time to copy the first page. Besides printing, this all-in-one device offers functions such as color scanning, copying, faxing and network printing.

While it prints up to 14 pages per minute in black and 8 pages in color with a print resolution up to 4800 dpi. Moreover, the printer meets various needs of customers ranging from the small office to the large corporate enterprises

Spore Game Shipping in September by EA and Maxis

EA and Maxis have announced that their new game titled Spore will be releasing on 7th September. This game developed from the creators of The Sims. Spore will be available on most gaming platforms such as the PC, Macintosh, Nintendo DS, and mobile phones.

Players will be provided with a personal universe and will have to develop life, create tribes, put up civilization and mold an entire world. Moreover, you can also explore a universe that is created by other gamers.

According to Maxis Chief Designer Will Wright, “The wait is almost over. We’re in our final stages of testing and polish with Spore, and the team at Maxis can’t wait to see the cosmos of content created by the community later this year.”

Players have been offered with a wealth of creative

HP introduces LaserJet Range of Printers in India

HP India has announced to launch its new laser printer portfolio in the Indian market. The latest range includes mono lasers LaserJet P1505 and HP LaserJet P1505N and two multifunction lasers - HP LaserJet M2727nf and HP LaserJet M2727nfs.
“We believe in growing, expanding and leading the laser printer market in India. HP is optimistic about the robust economic growth in India and expects this to fuel business demand for its LaserJet printers,” said Samir Shah, Director - Commercial and Enterprise Printing, Imaging and Printing Group, Hewlett-Packard India Sales.

The HP LaserJet P1505 and HP LaserJet P1505N offer speed of 23ppm and takes only 6.5 seconds for first-page-out. Also they feature the toner cartridge that

Wiihabilitation, a New Evolving Physical Therapy

Earlier we had reported that Nintendo Wii console helps surgeons to carry out surgeries smoothly. Now it has also been found that the Wii not only assists doctors but also helps patients to recover quickly. The popular console helps to rehabilitate patients suffering from strokes, broken bones, surgeries and also combats injuries.

Thanks to Wii’s motion-sensitive controller, patients can have a painless recovery. This new therapy is also known as Wiihabilitation.

Though the physical therapy is useful for patients to recover, they usually complain about it as it is very painful. However Wiihabilitation offers painless exercise to patients

Apple MacBook Air, the World’s Thinnest Notebook Unveiled in India

I always wanted a device that is not too heavy for me to carry and weighs a little less enabling easy portability. This wish has been fulfilled with the new ultra-thin, ultra-portable, and ultra unlike anything else, notebook PC.

Apple has announced the launch of its latest notebook from the MacBook series at an event held at Taj Presidency, Mumbai, India. Called the MacBook Air, it measures an extraordinary 0.16-inches and its maximum height is 0.76-inches, thereby claiming to be the world’s thinnest notebook.



Powered by 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, the basic features of the Air include 13.3-inch LED-Backlit glossy widescreen display with a resolution of 1280×800 pixels, 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM, 80GB HDD and Sudden Motion

Nokia Phones Now Feature Google Search Engine

Nokia has announced that it has signed an agreement with Google to offer the Google search engine on Nokia’s Search application. It will be incorporated on Nokia mobile phones such as N96, N78 models along with the Navigator 6210 and the classic 6220.

The mobile phone giant plans to offer the engine in more than 40 models, 100 countries in 40 languages. Currently, the Finnish giant’s internet navigators like Nokia Internet Tablet do incorporate Google search engine.

With one click from the active standby screen, users can directly access the search engine quite simply and quickly. Soon after the content is searched, the Nokia search application allows taking action on that information by employing the handset’s features that includes

Panasonic announces World’s First 32 GB SDHC Memory Card with Class 6 Speed

Panasonic has announced to launch the world’s first 32 GB SD High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card with Class 6 speed specification.

When used with high definition camcorders the latest highest capacity SDHC card can store approximately 12 hours of 1440 x 1080i High Definition video in HE mode, and approximately four hours of 1920 x 1080i full High Definition video in HA mode. Also the card features data transfer speeds up to 20MB/s.

Furthermore, the new 32GB card boasts a new user-friendly labeling feature allowing users to write titles or comments directly onto labels on the front and back of the card.

Panasonic intends to ship the new 32 GB High Capacity Memory Card by April 2008 at the estimated price of $699 (approx Rs. 27,876).

Yahoo! oneConnect Search Engine for Mobile Phones, unveiled

After oneSearch, Yahoo has introduced its new mobile communications technology, named Yahoo! oneConnect, at MCW. Handset users are ensured to access an array of mobile communication tools such as e-mail, instant messaging, text messaging and social networking, all in one address book with this new feature.

Now, you can be in touch with others via a wide range of well-known social networking, professional networking and many more community sites. Moreover, you will also be able to view status updates, photos along with other recent activities through the application.

Yahoo!’s executive vice president, Marco Boerries, said, “We intend to reinvent

BioShock Coming on Mobile Platform Soon

IG Fun, the international publishing arm of Indiagames has announced to bring BioShock to the mobile platform.

BioShock is the second highest rated Xbox 360 game, while it has captured third position amongst top PC games.

Sean Malatesta, CEO, IG Fun said, “We’re trying to do great things and BioShock on mobile promises to offer a whole new gaming experience and unmatched excitement amongst mobile gamers the world over. BioShock is a special game in its genre; it brings an element of conflicting morals which has an impact on the storyline, and, among other things, on the difficulty of the game itself.”

Talking about the BioShock on mobile platform, Vishal Gondal, Founder and CEO, Indiagames Ltd. said, “Bio-shock

Google Android OS demo on Mobile Processor at MCW

At Mobile World Congress, four processor vendors demonstrated their pre-production devices that run on Google’s Android operating system, which is based on Linux.

Compatible with Google applications, the Android devices work with both touchscreen and non-touchscreen models with two different home screen designs. One of the designs suggested a smooth-scrolling ribbon of application icons along the bottom of the home screen, whereas the other home screen design was loaded up with many icons to access recent applications and actions.

Besides, it also includes additional features such as calendar, contacts book, music player, Gmail, Google Maps, and video player.

TI presented Android on a Motorola Q-like QWERTY handheld with their 200 Mhz OMAP 850 platform

Indestructible XP1 Phone to be introduced by Sonim at the Mobile World Congress

US-based Sonim, a mobile telecom company, has invented a new indestructible mobile phone called Sonim XP1. The company plans to launch the rugged device at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

This rugged XP1 boasts to be durable, shock water-resistant and has the ability to work perfectly in harsh environments and withstand wind, dust, dirt and extreme temperatures.

According to CEO of Sonim Bob Plaschke, the phone has been kicked, pushed and even kept in the oven, freezer and is still intact. The video of the demo has been uploaded on YouTube.

The IP-54 Certified, mil-spec approved handset features Bluetooth and Push-to-Talk-enable

Genius Navigator 365 Mouse Doubles as a Gamepad

Evergreen has introduced a new two-in-one peripheral. The new Genius Navigator 365 is a mouse that doubles up as a gamepad too.

When in the folded position, the device acts as a USB 1600dpi laser mouse. The mouse has normal scroll wheel and two buttons.
While when unfolded the device transforms into a gaming pad having eight buttons.

The Genius Navigator 365 will be available in the Japanese market at the price of ¥3,499 (approx Rs. 1,288) via EverGreen.

Ericsson Unveils the First Multi-Functional Communicator Platform

At present, just a concept study. Ericsson is using this device as a prototype for the continuing development of new applications. Look for a commercially available example from Ericsson in the next 12 to 18 months.

Details: Mobile telecommunications giant Ericsson unveiled the world's first true multi-functional communicator platform at this year's CeBIT 2000 Show in Hannover, Germany. Coined as a first-generation integrated mobile information device, it combines Internet browsing, messaging, imaging, mobile telephony, personal information management, and location-based applications and services.

The Communicator is configured to handle the latest mobile communications protocols, HSCSD (High Speed Circuit Switched Data) and GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), along with triple-band GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz) - which makes the device worldwide capable. Internet access is via either a WAP or HTML browser.

Equipped with both built-in Bluetooth™ and GPS chips, the device employs Bluetooth™ technology to connect wirelessly to a myriad of similarly configured appliances (like other phones, your PC, or the store you are standing in?!), while the GPS interface allows the unit to provide and receive information based upon geo-coordinates - to comply with regulations so that an emergency crew can find you.

An intuitive color touch screen allows for easy navigation, pen-input and handwriting recognition.

Palm and QUALCOMM - watch out!

Philips Streamium WACS7500 Hub and WAS7500 Extender to be displayed at CES 2008

Apart from women targeted products, Philips has also announced to showcase the Streamium systems that apparently “would help music escape the confines of a PC or CD collection”. Philips claims that the new Streamium WACS7500 hub and WAS7500 extenders feature a contemporary design and functionality.

The WACS7500 comes with an 80GB hard disk drive that has the capability to store up to 1,500 CDs. Moreover, the system is equipped with LCD screen that displays track information. USB connections with 40 percent more sharpness is an added advantage of the WACS7500. The system can also connect to up to five wireless extenders.

XIAS has announced two new digital photo frames, named the PF-821WF and PF-1021WF Executive, at CES. The 8-inch and 10-inch digital photo frames come

Philips is all set to announce its latest new entertainment system with iPod dock and CD player at CES 2008. Named BTM630, this latest Bluetooth Wi-Fi entertainment system can stream music from Bluetooth-equipped mobile phones and computers.

Along with the iPod docking station, it also features a slim-slot CD loading system, a USB port and built-in microphone. It also supports MP3 and WMA music from SD or MMC card and offers 30W of sound.

The system also works as speakerphone for handsets, enabling users to switch between calls and music. It is also said that with the help of one-touch, users can access MP3 digital recording in 2x speed, eliminating the use of a PC.

Two Wireless Digital Photo Frames launched by XIAS

XIAS has announced two new digital photo frames, named the PF-821WF and PF-1021WF Executive, at CES. The 8-inch and 10-inch digital photo frames come with a unique Wi-Fi capability.

Both the models have the ability to display individual photos one at a time or with another option of either display in slideshow format or up to 12 photos at a time like thumbnails. The images are shown on an active matrix thin film transistor LCD display, offering high-quality pictures.

Developed with wood-grain outer frame and bronze-metallic screen, the XIAS PF-821WF and PF-1021WF displays provide 800×600 screen resolution with 250 cd/m2 brightness that delivers clear and clean images as they appeared in the viewfinder.

Rediff Mobile to Offer CAT Results on Mobile Phones, in India

MBA programs are booming in India and so is the CAT (Common Aptitude Test). To make CAT results easily available for MBA aspirants, Rediff.com is offering an exclusive SMS service.

Students who have appeared for their CAT exams in 2007 will be able to access their results using Rediff’s short code SMS service 57333 on 8th January from 3 p.m. onwards.

To access the results, users can type CAT with their ‘test registration number’ followed by the ‘application number’ and the SMS to 57333. The student will instantly receive the result on their mobile phone.

On the other hand students can also enter CAT along with their ‘Test registration number’ along with their ‘Date of birth’ in (DDMMYY format) and get the result on their phone.

Logitech unveils Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote

Today Logitech unveiled the Harmony One advanced universal remote control at CES 2008. The Harmony One is a full touch screen remote delivering control of all home entertainment devices.

The remote is ergonomically designed and features a curved and comfortable shape which makes it easy for anyone in the family to hold the remote.

The new universal remote from Logitech features a 2.2-inch color touch screen. Using an infrared receiver the Harmony One provides control of any home entertainment device including digital video recorders, high-definition televisions and other household appliances.

The remote is capable of displaying icons of specified TV stations for quick access to favorite stations.

Intex launches Platinum BH-15431 Desktop PC with Intel Quad 2 Core Technology in India

Intex Technologies has unleashed its new Platinum Desktop, dubbed the BH-15431, in the Indian market. It features Intel’s Quad 2 Core processor technology and offers advanced speed performance.

The BH-15431 system is equipped with a sleek and appealing silver-black 17-inch TFT-LCD monitor, Intel Quad 2 Core 2.40 GHz processor with 8 MB cache, 1066 MB cache memory with latest Intel G-31 Chip set having up to 4 GB support and PCI-E x16 Slot, 8 channel audio and 6 USB ports. Other features are DVD writer, 1 GB RAM and 250 GB SATA hard drive.

Sanjay Kumar, Business Manager, PC, explained “With the beginning of 2008, Intex wishes to make further headway into PC segment with launch of full-featured and contemporary

Motorola announces ROKR E8 and MOTO Z10 Mobile Phones

Today Motorola extended its mobile handset collection with two more devices namely ROKR E8 and MOTO Z10.

According to Motorola the, new E8 delivers enhanced Music Experience.

Summary of the key features in ROKR E8:

ModeShift technology transforms the device from phone to music player with the touch of a button
Innovative haptics technology provides tactile response when a virtual key is pressed
FastScroll navigation wheel allows for scrolling through thousands of songs with the slide of a thumb
Patented CrystalTalk technology delivers outstanding call clarity even in noisy environments
Windows Media Player 11 compatibility enables easy transfer of tunes from the PC to the device

Casio announces 5 New EXILIM Digital Cameras

Casio has unveiled five new digital cameras in its EXILIM line, called Pro EX-F1, Zoom EX-Z200, Zoom EX-Z100, Zoom EX-Z80 and Card EX-S10.

Casio EXILIM Pro EX-F1 sports high-speed 6 megapixel CMOS image sensor, a 12x optical zoom lens, electronic viewfinder with 202k pixels, 2.8-inch LCD display with 230k pixels, CCD-RAW format and SD / MMC storage. It has the ability to shoot at full resolution for up to 60 frames. You can adjust the burst-mode rate between 1 and 60 fps. This allows users to capture 60 fields-per-second movies at 1920×1080 pixel resolution, 300 frames per second at 512×384 pixels, 600 fps at 432×192 pixels and 1200 frames per second at the lowest 336×96 pixel resolution.

Logitech diNovo Mini Palm-Sized Keyboard Announced

the launch of Logitech Harmony One universal remote, Logitech also announced the diNovo Mini palm-sized keyboard with media remote and ClickPad. The new peripheral is especially made for people who have connected their PC to their TV. The new diNovo Mini keyboard makes it easy to control PC entertainment from the comfort of your sofa.

The new keyboard uses Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology for easy use. Thus the keyboard can be used from up to 30 feet distance from the PC.

“The Logitech diNovo Mini keyboard extends Logitech’s tradition of developing innovative products to meet the changing times.

Sony and Skype Partner for PSP Calling

Now, Sony has officially announced that it has joined hands with Skype, the instant message and Internet voice platform owned by eBay, to provide Skype’s online communication service onto Play Station Portable.

Owners of the latest slim PSP-200 can now make low-cost telephone calls around the world, free calls and chat through instant messaging to other Skype users, by using the Internet. The device has updated its software and incorporated Skype’s 260 million-member network.

This handheld game also comes with a memory stick, a wireless Internet connection and Skype-compatible audio

Wolfking releases MVP Series Gaming Mouse and Gamepad

Wolfking has announced the launch of the MVP Series lineup of PC Gaming peripherals. The new range includes the original Trooper Gaming Mouse and the award-winning Warrior Gamepad.

The Trooper gaming mouse features programmable frame rate of over 7,080frames/sec, high speed motion detection of up to 45ips and 20g, and 2400 DPI resolution. The mouse also includes Rapid Fire Switch that enables selecting 1 to 4 shots per click, with status indicated by a lighted track wheel. A comfortable ergonomic design and onboard LED sensor displays are also points that need special mention.

On the other hand, the Warrior Gamepad boasts 55-key circular layout and USB 2.0 plug-and-play. The Polished deep black audio keys are the most attractive

JBL unveils On Stage and On Time Range of Speaker Systems for iPod and iPhone

Designed for the Apple iPhone, the JBL On Stage IIIP is a high-performance loudspeaker docking station. It comes with an IR remote to select track, menu navigation and volume control. It also features a mini stereo jack, optional AC power or battery operation. This IIIP is also compatible with all dockable iPods. You can connect the On Stage IIIP via USB 2.0 to sync iPod or iPhone with Mac or PC.