Bloxx Joins Battle Against Illegal Web Content

Bloxx has announced its membership in the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF). Bloxx joins other members in their battle against illegal online content. With its knowledge of up-to-date web filtering technologies, Bloxx hopes to contribute to the remarkable success of the IWF in tackling online illegal content.

Posted on: July 17, 2008 9:00 am

Widow ‘Double-Nine’ gaming notebook

Visionman Computers has announced the release of their new flagship gaming notebook, the Widow “Double-Nine”. The new notebook offers nVidia GeForce 9800 video, up to 8GB total RAM, and Intel’s latest 9-series quad core CPU design.

Systems based on the 9800M GT are shipping now, with a GTX version available in August.

Posted on: July 17, 2008 9:00 am

SkyWave New Dual-Mode IsatM2M Satellite/GPRS Terminal

SkyWave Mobile Communications has introduced the SureLinx 8100c Satellite/GPRS terminal. With an on-board computer (OBC), Controlled Area Network (CAN), RS485 and RS232 interfaces, this new product offers transportation and logistics managers a flexible and low-cost option for communicating with vehicles in both urban and remote locations.

Posted on: July 17, 2008 9:00 am

Odd press release of the week

Figured we’d share with you the weirdest press release we’ve been sent all week. From the they’re-not-paying-attention file, here’s it is:

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is rolling into the Orlando/Cocoa Beach area! We [meaning they] would like to invite you to come out and see us [meaning them] next week. We [meaning they] will be giving people a chance to become an Oscar Mayer Wiener and handing out the world famous Wienerwhistles. Attached is the schedule information to come and see the Wienermobile [meaning WTF?].

Sometimes, we just can’t resist sharing. Sharing is caring.

Posted on: July 17, 2008 9:00 am

On the Road with Objective-C and Cocoa for Commuters

From Sept. 27 to Oct. 3, 2008 Big Nerd Ranch will hold a seven-day bootcamp in Santa Clara, CA. This is a convenient way to learn how to develop applications for the Mac. This intensive seven-day bootcamp prepares novice programmers to begin creating applications in Cocoa.

Posted on: July 16, 2008 9:00 am

New 32GB, 64GB and 128GB Ridata Ultra-S Plus MLC SSD

Advanced Media, Inc. is introducing its Ridata Ultra-S Plus Series of Solid State Drives (SSD) at the end of July.

Posted on: July 16, 2008 9:00 am

AdaptiveMobile Sees Sharp Rise in Mobile Network Virus Attacks

AdaptiveMobile recommends mobile operators step-up security for their subscribers, as it witnesses a steady rise in virus attacks.

Recent analysis of data from AdaptiveMobile’s mobile operator customers suggests that two virus variants – CommWarrior and Beselo – are causing particular damage. While CommWarrior only affects Nokia Series 60 phones, Beselo attacks all smartphones, spreading via Bluetooth and MMS as a Symbian SIS installation file and is growing at four times the rate of CommWarrior.

Posted on: July 16, 2008 9:00 am

Telegent enables free mobile access to TV broadcasts

Millions of viewers worldwide will stay abreast of live sports coverage this summer with TV handsets that incorporate Telegent’s free-to-air mobile TV technology.

Posted on: July 16, 2008 9:00 am

UCLICK to Launch MTV Networks Content on Mobile Phones

uclick(r) digital entertainment today announced an exclusive agreement with MTV Networks to bring content to mobile consumers this summer; including Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Spike and VH1.

Posted on: July 16, 2008 9:00 am

Soliton Systems at Expo Comm Wireless Japan 2008

Soliton Systems K.K. will be exhibiting mobile applications courtesy of their strategic partner, Global Bay Mobile Technologies, Inc. at the Expo Comm Wireless Japan 2008. This event is being held at Tokyo Big Sight, International Exhibition Center from July 22-24, 2008.

Posted on: July 16, 2008 9:00 am