Not that we haven't seen compact-themed cellphones before, but we'd argue that the Imobile phoneV588 is about as suggestive as it gets. This dual-band GSM "handset" looks more like the next big thing from Cover Girl than your next mobile, with a circular form factor, pop-up lid, a built-in mirror and a design that would've totally worked in Princess Diaries. If you're curious about hard specs, you'll find a 2.6-inch LCD, an integrated MP3 / MP4 player, speakers and USB connectivity. Oh, and your guess is as good as ours on the whole "dialing /...Read More »

China’s Huawei is the biggest winner amidst tough competition in struggling telecoms market. Full published article at: Read More »

The credit crunch has claimed another victim as OQO shuts its doors and says its last farewell to gadget fans. Although it manufactured only a handful of different models in its nine year lifespan, OQO had some superb ideas for portable computing – namely to make it much smaller – which preceded the current netbook craze by some years.   “We are sad to report that due to financial constraints, OQO is not able to offer repair and service support at this time,” reads an official statement regarding the closure.  “We are deeply sorry that despite our best intentions, we...Read More »

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Cancels due to shortage of watchdogs Microsoft has turned down the chance to give oral evidence to the European Competition Commission - because the date clashes with a big beanfeast for regulators in Switzerland.…Video - Business Intelligence for mid-sized businesses Full published article at: Read More »

We hinted at a BlackBerry Storm 2 last month and even saw the pre-requisite blurry image just last week, but now a full hands-on with the second-generation Storm has appeared online, which means a full launch is surely only round the corner, joining the new iPhone and the Palm Pre in the battle for your summer cash. Engadget has got hands-on with the Storm 2, although its experience was slightly limited by being unable to get past the registration agreement. Which means the hands-on isn't much more than someone getting their hands around the smartphone. Still, it...Read More »

The fate of DVD copying hangs in the balance as judge mulls evidence in RealNetworks case. Full published article at: Read More »

In case you weren't already convinced of a certain model of Nokia 1100's hackability by the exponential surge in its aftermarket value, fraud investigation firm Ultrascan has successfully recreated a virtual bank heist by reprogramming one of the devices to receive another phone number's text messages. Using this trick, shady characters in fancy suits can get your mobile transaction authentication number -- provided you live in a country like Germany or Holland that use mTANs -- and use it to get into your bank account and transfer funds. They'd also need your account name and password, mind you,...Read More »

What does one get for the lady who has it all? A perfectly good games console daubed in gold plating, according to THQ. The publisher sent the blinged up eye-sore to Her Maj’ to promote its brand new Wii title: BIG Family Games.   “BIG Family Games is the ultimate Wii game to get all family members, from grandparents to young children, playing together,” explained Danielle Robinson, Product Manager at THQ. “The Royal Family is arguably the most important family in the country so we felt that they had to have a copy of the new game.” Not exactly the family most...Read More »

Bill Gates tells gathering of chief executives how they can help dig the US out of recession. Full published article at: Read More »