Sony is working on a new technology that will allow facilitate both power and data transmissions through a single cable. The current method to connect up to an LCD screen for example is to use a series of cables in a ribbon format.
This technology enables the internal wiring of a mobile device to be streamlined through a single cable (copper wire). Conventionally, the video, audio and control signals as well as the power transmission were spread out over several dozen cables within the movable mechanisms of mobile devices, such as hinges or rotating parts. Sony aims to promptly implement this technology to improve design flexibility, reliability and durability for mobile devices with movable mechanisms.
Engadget managed to get hold of a couple of prototypes of the Dell Thunder smartphone.
Research in Motion [RIMM] is rumoured to be looking at buying a mobile ad network to generate more revenue for the company. The networks are believed to be similar to that of Google [GOOG], Apple [AAPL] in that the ads will target mobile pages.
Details of the Canon Powershot G12 were briefly uploaded by Cnet Asia. The Canon G12 is the next in line and is expected to be unveiled officially soon.
Sanyo is launching a “Dual Camera” called the Sanyo VPC-PD2BK. From what we can figure out the dual camera means that the camera is capable of capturing both stills and video rather than just being restricted to video.
Yesterday, HP had an earnings call in which they discussed the companies financial details for the last quarter. For some, that’s not particularly interesting. However, in that call someone asked about the arrival of a tablet from HP.
Rumours are circulating about the next generation Sony PSP. The rumours say that the next version will be the same size as the PSP-3000 model and that it will have touch-sensitive controls on the back of the unit.
Intel has announced that it will be acquiring McAfee for $48/share which gives the deal a total price of $7.8 billion.
Next week, Motorola will launched the Motorola Charm mobile phone. The Charm will launch on August 25 on to the T-Mobile network. Price wise, it will cost $74.99 along with a contract.
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Google [GOOG] is launching the Chrome Web Store soon with the expected launch date to be sometime in October of this year.
Yahoo has updated Yahoo Mail to be optimised to run on the Apple iPad. The new version is HTML5 friendly and allows for a better experience while checking mail through the Safari browser.
