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Apple’s patent infringement case against HTC is part of a larger effort to give rival smart phone manufacturers pause as they pursue iPhone-like features in their devices, according to a research note from Oppenheimer analyst Yair Reiner. Philip Elmer-DeWitt of Brainstorm Tech relates the note, which recounts the way Apple is working behind the scenes  [ Read More ]

Microsoft today began rolling out its new MSN homepage, but not everyone will be getting it at once. The new ‘updated’ page, redesigned by the software giant, will be availed by only a few users for now though approximately 100 million more customers will be getting it in the next few weeks. The new version,  [ Read More ]

Verizon’s latest ad, Misfit Toys, in which they slam the iPhone (rightfully) for AT&T’s poor coverage, shows a mockup iPhone in the land of Misfit Toys.The iPhone mockup they created, simply put, rocks. With a svelte, aluminum body, stereo speakers, and a larger higher density screen, this is what i expect on the next iPhone.

Its hard to believe that Akon will be in Mumbai but it is the truth. The American  singer Akon  is in Mumbai since Monday to record a song for Shah Rukh Khan’s new film Ra.1.According to sources, Akon will be crooning a few Hindi lines too in Ra.1 that is his Bollywood debut. According to  [ Read More ]

On the last day of the league matches, Germany booked a semifinal berth against England while the Netherlands will meet Australia. Germany go past Kiwis into semis Defending champions Germany saw off a late challenge from New Zealand to score a thumping 5-2 victory and book a semifinal berth. Dutch to face Australia in semis  [ Read More ]

Nicklas Bendtner struck a hat-trick as Arsenal outclassed Porto to overturn a first-leg deficit with ease and clinch a place in the last eight of the Champions League. Bendtner – heavily criticised after a succession of misses in Saturday’s win against Burnley – was a relieved man after a clinical display after Arsene Wenger decided to stick  [ Read More ]

Case-Mate’s ‘Hug’ is a wireless charging solution for your iPhone and other similar phones. It was first seen at the CES iLounge Pavilion earlier this year, and, though without a name that time, it has finally earned itself a name, a price and a ship date. Named Hug, it comes with a Hug Case and  [ Read More ]

Australia beat Pakistan to finish as Pool B toppers. The hosts manage a draw with SA to be fourth as England suffer their first defeat. Spain inflict first defeat on England Olympic silver medallist Spain continued their domination over England in the hockey World Cup, defeating the European Champions 2-0 in their last pool match.  [ Read More ]

Liverpool’s hopes of finishing 4th, and an automatic entry into next year’s Champions League, suffered a major blow after a disastrous display which lead to a 0-1 defeat at Wigan. Rafa Benitez claimed “It was a fair result”.

With the threat of Global Warming looming large, everyone is doing their bit to try and make the earth an eco-friendly place to live in. And this includes the car manufacturers as well. After many ‘green’ cars, it was now Ferrari’s turn to step up the ‘green brigade’ and boy have they released a scorcher  [ Read More ]