Archive for May 15th, 2008

Aliph Jawbone 2 Debuts

For the last 2 years, the Aliph Jawbone has become the popular weapon for road warriors for its exceptional background noise cancellation technology. However, many users including me found the version 1 is kinda bulky, and few other minor issues such tricky to wear, and the flimsy charge connector.
Luckily, Jawbone 2 seems to [...]

For the last 2 years, the Aliph Jawbone has become the popular weapon for road warriors for its exceptional background noise cancellation technology. However, many users including me found the version 1 is kinda bulky, and few other minor issues such tricky to wear, and the flimsy charge connector.

Luckily, Jawbone 2 seems to address these minor shortcomings without loosing its noise-canceling abilities. The version 2 is much smaller (50%) and the new diamond pattern design (not related to the HTC Diamond)  adds a modern look. The leather wrapped ear hook looks more comfortable to wear and the Jawbone 2 now has a magnetic charging connector.

The Jawbone is available now in black for $129.99 at AT&T retail stores. [Via Engadget]

Blackberry: We Can Do MultiMedia Too!

The Blackberry Bold 9000 will be shipped with the Roxio Media Manager for synchronizing audio contents between your desktop and the handheld. In addition,
RIM is also readying to launch the Blackberry Media Sync, an app  that lets user to use Apple’s iTunes to transfer files to the phone. (I assume we are taking [...]

The Blackberry Bold 9000 will be shipped with the Roxio Media Manager for synchronizing audio contents between your desktop and the handheld. In addition,

RIM is also readying to launch the Blackberry Media Sync, an app  that lets user to use Apple’s iTunes to transfer files to the phone. (I assume we are taking about the DRM-free contents?).

The BB Bold sports 1GB of internal storage, up to 16GB storage card, a gorgeous display along the powerful CPU. Why not harvesting all these powers for other than just just email and calendaring?

[Via CNET]

CBS Corporation To Acquire CNET Networks, Inc.

CBS announced today that it has sealed the acquisition of  CNET Networks, which ownes many of the Internet’s leading entertainment, news and information sites including CNET, ZDNet, GameSpot.com, TV.com, mp3.com, CNET news.com, UrbanBaby, CHOW, Search.com, BNET, MySimon and TechRepublic. The company, which reported significant profits in 2007 on revenues of $406 million, has a large [...]

CBS announced today that it has sealed the acquisition of  CNET Networks, which ownes many of the Internet’s leading entertainment, news and information sites including CNET, ZDNet, GameSpot.com, TV.com, mp3.com, CNET news.com, UrbanBaby, CHOW, Search.com, BNET, MySimon and TechRepublic. The company, which reported significant profits in 2007 on revenues of $406 million, has a large international footprint, particularly in China.

“Under the terms of the agreement, CBS will make a cash tender offer for all issued and outstanding shares of CNET Networks for $1.8 billion. The acquisition will make CBS one of the 10 most popular Internet companies in the United States, with a combined 54 million unique users per month, and approximately 200 million users worldwide.”

CBS said the deal, expected to close in the third quarter.
[Source Yahoo! Finance]