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- Letter carrier is grateful for what she’s got Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:51PMBack when times were harder than even today’s economy, when qualified Blacks had a very tough time getting the White-collar jobs they deserved — like being doctors, lawyers and such — the saying went, “There’s always work at the post office,” where you weren’t shining shoes, washing clothes or digging ditches.
- The Internet is running out of IPv4 gas Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:42PMOr, to be more exact, the Internet running out of IPv4 addresses. Like it or lump it, we're all going to need to switch to IPv6.
- 3CX Releases Free VoIP Phone for Android: 3CXPhone Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:33AM3CX, developer of the popular Windows softphone 3CXPhone and VoIP PBX 3CX Phone System, today announced the release of a free SIP phone for the Android Smartphone operating system. With 3CXPhone for Android, users can make free phone calls via wireless and 3G .
- Four ways to get the most from your 802.11n Wi-Fi Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:17AM802.11n can give you really, really fast Wi-Fi... if it's set up right.
- Be prepared in search of bargains Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 5:52AMEven if you’re usually a really smart shopper, it’s easy to go overboard at the outlet mall. There are so many stores, so many temptations, and everything is a great deal—right?
- HOW TO: Score the Best Fashion Deals on the Social Web Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:16PMMollie Vandor is the Product Manager for Ranker.com and Media Director for Girls in Tech LA. You can find her on Twitter and on her blog , where she writes about the web, the world …
- Top 10 most promising digital camera releases this fall Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:02AMThere are a plethora of new digital camera releases this fall, and it could be an ordeal to sort through all of them. Following last week's round-up of summer announcements, here's a helpful guide...
- Does Cisco buying Skype make sense? Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:32PMIf you ever watched the later seasons of 24, you'll recall that Jack and his buddies at the Counter Terrorist Unit were always using Cisco Telepresence for video-conferencing. That was no...
- Panasonic intros 8GB and 16GB UHS-I SDHC memory cards Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:32PMEarlier this year, the SD Association announced the new UHS-I specification. Now, Panasonic has answered the call and rolled out its own 8GB and 16GB UHS-I SDHC memory cards.
- Samsung HMX-T10 HD camcorder debuts with 20-degree slanted lens Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:02PMIFA 2010 is well under way in Berlin with a slew of new gadgets out and about, including this new Samsung HMX-T10 HD camcorder, which features a unique 20-degree slanted lens.
- Apple's new AirPlay feature to be supported by third-party speakers, AV receivers Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:02PMWhile the whole world debates the merits of the new Apple TV, including my ZDNet colleagues here and here, Apple made another announcement today that could impact the home theater. By introducing...
- Canon rolls out XF105 and XF100 compact pro camcorders Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:17PMProfessional videographers, listen up. Canon has a pair of new camcorders for you. In fact, the XF105 and XF100 are the company's most compact pro camcorders yet.
- Sony S-Frame digital photo frame series boasts AVCHD video playback Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:17PMSony has another photography-related release for us today, and this one comes with a twist. The new S-Frame digital photo frame series does more than just displaying photos - it also comes with...
- Sony Bloggie Touch captures full HD video, 12.8 MP stills Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:17PMSony has just unveiled a beautiful and sleek new pocket camcorder, the Bloggie Touch. While it looks more high-end and classy than previous Bloggie models, there's definitely more to this one than...
- Netgear introduces NeoTV media streamer: Does it have any chance against new Apple TV, Google TV? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:47AMNetgear has a history of offering streaming media players that support a wide variety of file formats to play on your HDTV, like its latest introduction: the NTV550 or NeoTV 550. But can NeoTV...
- Olympus PEN E-P2 gets two limited edition kit options with retro lens cap Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:08PMThe Olympus PEN E-P2 already got some special silver design treatment earlier this year, but now the interchangeable lens camera will be available in two new limited edition looks.
- Summer digital camera and camcorder announcement round-up Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:08AMThere has been a huge slew of digital camera and camcorder announcements and releases in the last few months. Here's a breakdown of all the announcements since June, split up by manufacturer.
- Canon's new 60D sports 1080p video, an articulating LCD, and a lighter, more compact body Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:38PMCanon's EOS 60D is no mere incremental upgrade. The new midrange model is a significant departure from the popular 50D and positions itself as a high-end consumer dSLR.
- Velocity Micro(R) Announces Pre-Order Availability for 7” Cruz Reader Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:40AMInnovative Ereader immediately for sale direct from CruzReader.com and select retailers, shipping in early September.
- Sanyo VPC-PD2BK pocket HD camcorder shoots 10-megapixel stills with 3x optical zoom Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 8:53AMSanyo adds the VPC-PD2BK pocket camcorder to its Xacti line, featuring 1080p HD video, 10-megapixel still shooting and a 3x optical zoom.
- Nikon D3100 brings 1080p video with continuous autofocus to entry-level dSLRs Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:08PMNikon updates its popular entry-level D3000 digital SLR with the new D3100, adding full HD video with continuous autofocus.
- Canon intros trio of PowerShot digital cameras; all under $400 Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:38AMCanon has unveiled a trio of high-end point-and-shoot cameras. The S95, the SD4500 IS, and SX130 IS are all quite different from one another, so there is really something for every photography...
- Olympus churns out Mju-7050, FE-5050 and FE-4050 compact cameras Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 12:39PMOlympus has introduced a trio of compact digital cameras, which have some solid specs but are definitely designed to appeal to a more fashion-conscious crowd.
- Intel buys Texas Instrument's cable modem business as part of set-top box strategy Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:10PMIntel has made it clear that it wants in on the market for consumer electronics devices that connect to your HDTV, and it's made a major move towards its goal with the announcement today that...
- Businesses find a use for the iPad Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 5:14PMMany businesses are buying iPads for their employees, saying that it fills a niche not covered by desktop or laptop computers.
- Savvy shoppers maximize savings with Internet coupons Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:37AMDesigner boots, Texas barbecue, Droid phones, diet plans: You name it, you can likely find an online discount coupon for your purchase.
- $600 Spent On One Kid In Back To School Shopping Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 6:32PMGrand Junction, Colo. It’s that time of the year again… time for back to school shopping. With the start of school right around the corner, parents and students are hitting the stores for everything from school clothes to supplies.
- Ordro HDV-D350S camcorder includes removable pico projector Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 1:10PMTalk about a serious 2-in-1 deal. Ordro's latest camcorder, the HDV-D350S, boasts some solid specs and even hosts a removable pico projector.
- Outlet shopping tips Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 11:20AMEven if you're usually a really smart shopper, it's easy to go overboard at the outlet mall. There are so many stores, so many temptations, and everything is a great deal #8212; right?
- Samsung officially announces cheapest 3D HDTV: 50-inch 720p plasma for $1,000 Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 8:40PMIn addition to showing off the first portable 3D Blu-ray player and the largest 3D LED-backlit HDTV, Samsung also announced a new line of 3D plasmas, including one for $1,099.99 (list price)...
- Spotted: Samsung NX100 interchangeable lens camera? Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 4:05PMThere are a lot of people waiting to get a peek at the upcoming Samsung NX100 interchangeable lens camera, and it looks like we might have something to check out finally.
- Back to School Guide 2010: Best digital cameras for kids Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 2:05PMAs the next school year approaches, it's a great time to gear up your favorite students with a new camera. To help you snap up a camera that will suit students of any age, here's a shortlist of...
- Panasonic Lumix GF1 gets serious alloy casing from INON Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:35AMPanasonic's Lumix DMC-GF1 is one of the company's hottest cameras right now being a well-reviewed interchangeable lens model. INON has shown some interest in the GF1 as well with an...
- Colorware now adding color to Flip Ultra mini-camcorders Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 12:20PMColorware is known for outfitting various gadgets and tech accessories with a splash of color, and now the Flip Ultra is ready for some extra bright treatment.
- Sanyo intros VPC-CA102YL waterproof HD camcorder before summer's end Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 10:49PMAugust is the last true month of summer for most of the country, so it's probably good timing for Sanyo to debut the waterproof VPC-CA102YL camcorder just in time for those late summer adventures.
- Dish Network to bring live TV streaming to iPhone, iPad, Blackberry next month Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 6:20AMThe next battle in the pay TV wars is being waged away from the TV. Rumors are flying that Verizon FiOS subscribers will be able to watch TV on a forthcoming tablet from Motorola, and now Dish...
- Samsung PL90 digital camera includes built-in USB connector Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 1:35PMFollowing up last week's announcement of the ST80, Samsung has announced the PL90, which cuts out the middle man with its own built-in USB connector.
- Casio rolls out EX-S200, EX-Z800 ultra-slim digital cameras Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 1:08PMCasio has a pair of ultra-compact digital cameras to throw into the growing mix of summer releases: the 14.1-megapixel EX-S200 and EX-Z800.
- Ministry of Labour's delegation reviews RTA practices in communicating with internal & external customers Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 3:14AM21 July 2010 Roads & Transport Authority - Mohammed Al Munji: Mohammed Obaid Al Mulla, Board Member of the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has recently received a delegation from the Ministry of Labour headed by Dr. Aysha bin Bishr, Executive Director of Support Services, with the aim of reviewing RTA expertise in several issues related to communication with the leadership and customers ...
- Apps for everything, including fashion Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 2:22PMeBay aims to release a new app every five weeks. As a massive online marketplace, eBay Inc.’s web site is a labyrinth featuring more than 200 million products, along with everything from an online fashion magazine to a daily deals site. That diversity is part of what makes eBay eBay.
- Velocity Micro® Announces a Family of Android™ based color E-readers and Tablets Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 2:00PMCruz line launches with 7” color Cruz Reader™, 16:9 Cruz Tablet™ and kid-friendly Cruz StoryPad™
- Velocity Micro shows off $199 Cruz Reader Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 12:48PMWe haven't heard much about Velocity Micro's Android-based Cruz Reader since it sort of came out of nowhere back in April , but it's now finally nearing a release (sometime in August), and the company is starting to show it off a bit more. As expected, the Cruz Reader is just one of a series of tablets from the company and, despite the "reader" moniker, is actually more of a full-fledged Android ...
- Online car quotes without sales calls? Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 8:16AMFrom CNN | Consumer Reports is now offering a service that, it says, can get car shoppers a guaranteed dealer price quote, without subjecting them to phone calls and emails from salespeople.
- Consumer Reports gets into car sales Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 4:40PMConsumer Reports is now offering a service that, it says, can get car shoppers a guaranteed dealer price quote, without subjecting them to phone calls and e-mails from salespeople.
- Gear Up for July 4 Summer Fun at eDeals.com Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 10:24AMFrom BBQs to Boating to Beachwear, Find the Latest/Greatest Deals From Major Retailers or Print Out Coupons From Local Merchants
- Gear Up for July 4 Summer Fun at eDeals.com Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 6:00AMTAMPA, FL--(Marketwire - 06/30/10) - With Independence Day around the corner, another season of summer fun is already in full swing. It's the perfect time to round up friends and family for an outdoor adventure, day at the beach or a backyard BBQ. Summertime also means updating the summer wardrobe, or buying new equipment to replace worn, broken, lost or outgrown gear, all of which can be a ...
- There’s so much to see on the World Wide Web Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 7:59PMThe World Wide Web can be quite intimidating if you consider the number of sites, topics and contributors it represents. The Internet can seem incomprehensible, unbridled, like kudzu growing along the side of the road.
- Seen At 11: Capitalizing On Cash-Back Websites Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 5:07AMDid you know you can actually get paid to shop? It's the latest shopping trend. Stores are now paying consumers to buy. CBS 2 HD found out how you can cash in on these "cash-back" programs. Chances are, whatever you're buying, wherever you're buying it, you're paying too much. The reason? There is a secret world of discounts out there for just about every major retailer but you wouldn't ...
- ShopSmart Divulges Outlet Shopping Secrets Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 5:00PMHow to Find High-Quality Items for Rock-Bottom Prices
- Know what you want before buying a computer Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 10:15PMHamburg - Buying a new computer can be like navigating a labyrinth. Various offers can confuse, making it ever more important for a shopper to ask himself what he wants from a new computer before plunging into the maze....