JVC (http://www.jvc.com) has announced two new pocket cameras for making and sharing videos and photos: the US$199.95 PICSIO pocket cameras, models GC-WP10 (US$199.95) and GC-FM2.
Both feature Full HD video, low-light performance, a three-inch touch screen and compatibility with Eye-Fi cards for Wi-Fi connectivity. And the PICSIO GC-WP10 is waterproof.
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According to new statistics released by Bango (http://news.bango.com), a mobile analytics and payment specialist, the volume of mobile web browsing from Android phones in the U.S. grew by 400% between quarter one and quarter two of 2010. In comparison the volume of growth from Apple devices was just 13% over the same period, representing an actual percentage market share decline of 16%.
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Next Jump (http://www.nextjump.com), a company that specializes in ecommerce and advertising technology, has announced the appointment of Sandeep Gupta as vice president of Mobile Engineering, effective Sept. 7. Gupta, 41, will be responsible for overseeing all of Next Jump’s mobile engineering efforts, including iPhone, iPad and Android applications.
Read MoreUltimate Ears, a business unit of Logitech (http://www.logitech.com) has unveiled a line of new earphones — the Ultimate Ears 500 Noise-Isolating Earphones, the Ultimate Ears 350 Noise-Isolating Earphones and the Ultimate Ears 200 Noise-Isolating Earphones. They have a retail price of US$69.99, $49.99 and $29.99, respectively.
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By Greg Mills
Clear, the new 4G wireless Internet provider “Clear” (associated with Sprint), provided me with a test unit of their new portable WiFi router. I tried it out in Kansas City, Kansas, and when I was able to actually hook up with their new 4G network, it worked fine and is fast. The problem is not with the cool looking 4G device, but with the limited radio coverage available at this time.
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