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  • McAfee Q2 2011 Threats Report Shows Significant Growth for Malware on Mobile Platforms

    Posted on August 23, 2011 | No Comments
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  • And the winner of the HP MediaSmart server is…

    And the winner of the HP MediaSmart server is…

    Posted on November 16, 2009 | No Comments
    Big props goes out to Joe W. for almost correctly guessing the total storage capacity of the CrunchGear staff. His guess of 38.5TB nets him a brand new HP MediaSmart EX495 server. Congrats. Click through to see the total capacity broken down by writer. In no particular order, >Devin: 4.2 Doug: 3 Dave: 8.4 Matt: 8 Nicholas: 5 John: 2 Greg: 8 For a grand total [...]

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  • TomTom to bring free lane guidance, text-to-speech, iPod control to iPhone GPS app

    TomTom to bring free lane guidance, text-to-speech, iPod control to iPhone GPS app

    Posted on November 12, 2009 | No Comments

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    TomTom's probably still dizzy from the hit that Google laid on it just a few days ago, but it has somehow managed to get its bearings long enough to announce that a slew of gratis updates are incoming for its highly-hyped iPhone navigation app. Following in Navigon's footsteps, the outfit has today stated that a free update has been submitted to Apple for approval, and when (er, if) it clears Cupertino's ambiguous review process, it'll deliver advanced lane guidance, text-to-speech, "Help Me," updated map / safety cameras (in select European nations) databases, customizable audio warnings and iPod player control. Not a bad list of additions for the grand total of $0.00, but we wouldn't expect anything less given the lofty admission price.

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    TomTom to bring free lane guidance, text-to-speech, iPod control to iPhone GPS app originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • NTT DoCoMo, Softbank announce grand total of 37 phones: Android, perfume holders, and more

    NTT DoCoMo, Softbank announce grand total of 37 phones: Android, perfume holders, and more

    Posted on November 10, 2009 | No Comments

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    When two of Japan's largest mobile carriers conspire to release nearly 40 phones in the span of 24 hours, editors covering the story are sure to lose hair and a solid year of lifespan -- but for consumers in the local market, it's nothing but good news. Here are some of the highlights from NTT DoCoMo:
    • Fujtsu F-02B: Described as a "jewelry quality" phone with a snap-on perfume holder for "an air of elegance."
    • LG L-03B: Has support for Korean, Japanese, and English for frequent travelers (in other words, English speakers, if you find yourself on this archipelago and you don't speak a lick of the local tongue, seek out this phone).
    • Sharp SH-04B: Designed to look like a melting chocolate bar by food-themed wardrobe accessory maker Q-Pot -- for some reason we don't fully comprehend.
    • Fujitsu F-04B: Realizing the concept shown off at CEATEC last year, this one features a removable keyboard that operates via Bluetooth and a 12.1 megapixel camera.
    • Panasonic P-01B: This flip looks like pretty much every other in the lineup, but its got a secret -- the keypad doubles as a touchpad. Clever.
    • Samsung SC-01B: Samsung's Windows Mobile 6.5-powered entry here appears to be a remix of the B7330 sold globally, which makes it about 1,000 times weaker than every other phone in the lineup.

    And from Softbank:
    • Sharp AQUOS Mobile FULLTOUCH 941SH: All we need to say about this one is "4-inch 1024 x 480 display," which, as you might be able to imagine, is a world's first.
    • Sharp AQUOS Mobile 943SH: Dual one-seg tuners let you watch one program and record another, and a mention of transferring Blu-ray content has us thinking that Managed Copy is along for the ride.
    • Toshiba dynapocket X02T: Remember how NTT DoCoMo had previously gotten the TG01 as the T01A? Yeah, well, now it's Softbank's turn -- and this time, it's called the X02A. Not much more to it than that.
    • Samsung X01SC: This looks to be a localized version of AT&T's Samsung Jack, of all phones, meaning that it's a Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard phone (no touchscreen) with a QVGA display and portrait QWERTY keyboard.
    • Sharp 942SH KT: No lineup would be complete without the obligatory Hello Kitty marketing tie-in, and the 942SH KT does the honors this time around with a black shell featuring stylized pink text and graphics.
    • Samsung OMNIA VISION 940SC: Samsung's now-famous OMNIA brand comes to Softbank on the wings of a 3.5-inch AMOLED display, one-seg tuner, and kickstand for desktop viewing.
    • Sharp Jelly Beans 840SH: We don't think you'd want to try eating it, but the 840SH comes in seven colors -- hence the name, we think.
    • Android: The simply-named Android runs -- you guessed it -- Android with a 3.7 inch AMOLED display and 1GHz Snapdragon processor; unfortunately, it won't be available until next Spring and the manufacturer isn't being revealed right now.
    Both companies are also adding wireless digital photo frames to the lineup, and in Softbank's case, a pair of data modems with support for 7.2Mbps on the downlink. We'll admit -- we didn't think we'd live to see the day when Canada had three live networks with data rates trouncing Japan's.

    Read - Softbank Winter '09 / Spring '10 collection
    Read - NTT DoCoMo's new series

    NTT DoCoMo, Softbank announce grand total of 37 phones: Android, perfume holders, and more originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Tread lightly re: GameStop’s Modern Warfare 2 pre-order $20 ‘deal’

    Tread lightly re: GameStop’s Modern Warfare 2 pre-order $20 ‘deal’

    Posted on October 30, 2009 | No Comments
    So GameStop has what I can only call a scheme for Modern Warfare 2. (Have we officially decided to not call it Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2? Less words to type!) If you pre-order the game (Xbox 360 or PS3 version only) from there, and return it by December 13, you'll receive a $40 in-store credit. In other words, if you pre-order the game, you'll get to play it for one month for a grand total of $20.

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  • Citizen CrunchDeals: 10-foot HDMI cable for 74 cents plus $2.95 shipping

    Citizen CrunchDeals: 10-foot HDMI cable for 74 cents plus $2.95 shipping

    Posted on October 22, 2009 | No Comments
    CrunchGear reader Steve Jabs seems like a reasonable and trustworthy guy. Patient, too, as he’s been reading the site for quite some time now and clearly hasn’t removed our feed from his RSS reader in a fit of rage over one of the many half-assedly researched and grammatically baffling posts that have graced these virtual pages for so many years. Steve alerts us to a ten-foot HDMI cable deal on Amazon: 74 cents, plus $2.95 for shipping. That’s a grand total of $3.69 – much cheaper than, say, the nine-foot cable that Best Buy sells for $19.

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  • CrunchDeals: 25% off select Verizon QWERTY phones

    CrunchDeals: 25% off select Verizon QWERTY phones

    Posted on October 13, 2009 | No Comments
    Verizon Wireless is offering 25% off a trio of its QWERTY-equipped phones: the Motorola Rival, LG enV3, and the Samsung Alias 2. For the mathematically challenged, that works out to to a recession-friendly price of $37.49 ($99.99 w/ 2yr agreement – $50 online discount – 25% off = $37.49) for either the Motorola Rival or the [...]

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  • And now United Airlines adds Wi-Fi to its flights

    And now United Airlines adds Wi-Fi to its flights

    Posted on October 8, 2009 | No Comments
    Yup, another airline is poised to offer in-flight Wi-Fi. United Airlines has said that it will start use of Aircell's Gogo service beginning with flights between New York and California. It's $12.95 for laptop access for the duration of the flight.

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  • Biggest Loser fitness game now available for Wii and DSi

    Biggest Loser fitness game now available for Wii and DSi

    Posted on October 6, 2009 | No Comments
    Announced back in May, The Biggest Loser is now officially available for the Nintendo Wii and DSi platforms for $40 and $30, respectively, bringing the grand total of fitness games on the market up to seven billion and one. Developed by THQ, the game mimics the experience of being on The Biggest Loser Ranch just like the TV contestants, except that you get to live in your own house and you can keep eating delicious donuts with reckless abandon -- it'll be our little secret.

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  • Review: Acer Aspire One 751h netbook

    Review: Acer Aspire One 751h netbook

    Posted on July 23, 2009 | 4 Comments
    Short Version: The $399 Acer Aspire One 751h is an affordable netbook with marathon battery life, a gorgeous screen, and an excellent keyboard. As long as you don’t expect to watch high-quality video clips, this machine makes for a very compelling purchase. Specs: Intel Atom Z520 CPU at 1.2GHz Windows XP Home SP3 11.6-inch widescreen display at 1366×768 Intel GMA 500 [...]

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  • How to Avoid Paying the iPhone 3GS Upgrade Tax

    How to Avoid Paying the iPhone 3GS Upgrade Tax

    Posted on June 16, 2009 | No Comments
    digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/How_to_Avoid_Paying_the_iPhone_3GS_Upgrade_Tax'; Those tears of joy shed by iPhone loyalists are turning into cries of grief with the announcement by AT&T that it will impose a $200 fee to upgrade to the next-generation iPhone, which lands in stores Friday. For iPhone 3G users who are not eligible for subsidized pricing, the upgrade “tax” brings the grand [...]

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  • Gametrak Freedom Xbox 360 motion controller up for pre-order with Squeeballs

    Gametrak Freedom Xbox 360 motion controller up for pre-order with Squeeballs

    Posted on May 31, 2009 | No Comments

    We get the feeling this isn't the motion sensing surprise that's likely in store for Xbox 360 fans at E3, but it's still great to see this controller moving beyond the hype stage. After being spied late last year and detailed around two months ago, the Gametrak Freedom motion controller is now listed at GameStop with an October 15th ship date. The controller, which will come bundled with Squeeballs: Island Party for the Xbox 360, is already up for pre-order, promising gamers who shell out $69.99 a grand total of 11 motion sensing party games. Unfortunately, there's no word on how much extra Freedom sticks will run, but based on the price of this kit, we'd wager not much.

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    Gametrak Freedom Xbox 360 motion controller up for pre-order with Squeeballs originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 31 May 2009 23:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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