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| July 30, 2010 |
Ballmer: Microsoft is looking to rival iPad "right now"
Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer, faced with stiff competition from Apple's iPad device, said his company has to do a better job of developing tablet-style computers that run the Windows 7 operating system. "We've got to make things happen," he said during an investor conference. "We're in the process of doing that right now." The Wall Street Journal (7/30) Reuters (7/29) InformationWeek (7/29)
Sequel, Crestron ease integration of security, automation products
Sequel Technologies has introduced its ST8 security system, which was designed with native Crestron IP Control protocols in order to enhance the ease of integration between the two companies' products. And according to this report, "dealers can add drag-and-drop system customization via Crestron SystemBuilder, and even more fine-tuning and advanced programming with SIMPL Windows." ElectronicHouse.com (7/29)
Ecotality introduces home-based charging stations for electric cars
Ecotality has introduced its Blink line of charging stations for electric vehicles. The system, according to the company, can be set up in a garage or carport and can fully recharge an automobile in two to six hours. CNET/Green Tech Blog (7/28)
Review: Nissan's LEAF is a well-connected, all-electric vehicle
Nissan's all-electric LEAF automobile is, according to this report, "an impressive IT and mobile-connected car." Besides using AT&T's cellular network to give drivers information on the location of nearby charging stations, the vehicle sports Internet and smartphone connectivity and advanced navigation systems. Earth2Tech (7/29)
Will Nintendo share 3DS details in late September?
Nintendo is set to release information about an upcoming product Sept. 29, and, according to this report, the news may involve pricing and release details for the company's 3DS hand-held gaming system. The upcoming console will be the first in the venerable Nintendo DS line to feature 3-D graphics. PC World/IDG News Service (7/29)
Samsung introduces a camcorder, digital camera
Samsung this week debuted its HMX-E10 FullHD pocket camcorder, which has a lens that swivels 270 degrees and has the ability to connect with websites such as YouTube. The company also rolled out the ST80, a Wi-Fi-enabled, 14.2-megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera. TWICE (7/28)
Copia to launch a 5-inch e-reader for $99
DMC Worldwide subsidiary Copia has announced plans to release a $99 color e-reader this fall. The device will boast a 5-inch screen and will allow users to read content purchased through the company's community-based digital content platform. CNET/Crave blog (7/29)
RadioShack reports strong Q2 financials
RadioShack reported that net sales and operating revenue were up 4.7% in the second quarter of this year to $1.01 billion. It also said profit increased 8.6% to $53 million. The company, which is rumored to be a takeover target, said comp-store sales increased 6.7% when compared with a year earlier. TWICE (7/29) InformationWeek (7/29)
Best Buy to offer 4G broadband via Clearwire's network
Consumer-electronics megaretailer Best Buy has announced that it will use Clearwire's 4G network to power a mobile-broadband service that will be sold under the Best Buy Connect brand umbrella. Other than Clearwire investors such as Comcast and Time Warner Cable, Best Buy will be the first company to market the 4G network. TWICE (7/29) The Seattle Times/The Associated Press (7/29) MediaPost Communications/Marketing Daily (7/29)
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