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Androids vs iPhones: a Quick Comparison

Motorola Droid Smartphone

The smartphone industry showcases the latest devices: Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android smartphones. These two phones battle for Research in Motion’s (RIM’s) smartphone crown, as the respective companies bring significant upgrades to their newest devices. The Axis of Don’t Be Evil comprised of Google, Verizon and Adobe are set to announce the → Read More

U.S. Senator Wants Power to “Seize & Shutdown” the Internet

The Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, independent senator Joe Lieberman, is seeking to grant President Obama sweeping emergency powers over the internet in times of national crisis. The bill would allow the President to seize control of the internet, evening shutting it down, under the proposed legislation, that classes the world → Read More

Demand For iPhone 4G Still High Despite System Malfunction

Apple, which sold 600,000 iPhone 4 on Tuesday, June 15, experienced system malfunctions after having taken in the largest number of pre-orders it has seen in one day.

According to a press release from Apple, the number of pre-orders was higher than they anticipated which resulted in many order and approval system → Read More

Sony Introduces 3d Gaming In PS3

In an attempt to keep true to its promise that the Playstation “only does everything,” Sony introduced 3D gaming and motion controls to the Playstation 3.

Experts think of it as a mixed result as 3D experience in a gaming environment can be nausea-inducing. One reviewer found the experience impressive but also → Read More

Iran Pushes Through Nuclear Reactors

Iran approved to move ahead plans for its nuclear programme by furthering uranium enrichment together with the construction of four new medical research reactors.

Tighter sanctions shall be imposed over Iran’s refusal to halt uranium enrichment according to European Union foreign ministers.

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Iran will not make “one iota → Read More

HTC Aria is AT&T’s First Android

AT&T has produced its very first Android phone in the form of $129 HTC Aria.

It is a speedy, up-to-date Android phone with 320×480 screen resolution, similar to the current iPhone 3G phones and the first generation Androids.

The Aria is small and appears to look like a mini EVO or Droid → Read More

Cellphone Radiation Law Passed in San Francisco

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved on Tuesday, June 15, the Cellphone Radiation Law, an ordinance which requires cellphone retailers to post the “specific absorption rate” (SAR) of their products. SAR determines the amount of radio wave radiation absorbed into the human body.

The Board had voted 10-1 for the retailers → Read More