Section: Gadgets / Other, Trade Shows, CES Last year Sungale, makers of the terrible Cyberus Engine announced their first Android tablet that was running Android 1.6 at the time. This year there’s two more from the company, this time running Android 2.2. The tablets come in 7- and 10-inch varieties. Both are a bit anemic, with resistive screens and fairly slow response time. If there’s an upside to the devices it’s that the 10-inch version is running something close to stock Android, and it has Angry Birds beta pre-installed. I unfortunately didn’t get the chance to see how well Angry Birds runs on the platform, but I imagine it chugs along. The 7-inch version was running a bizarre skin that simply put red boxes under app icons, and changed the app tray button the red. The tablets are fairly cheap, running $229 for the 7-incher and $299 for the 10-incher. Not sure how that will compare to the looming iPad 2, though. Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Audio, Portable Audio, Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile, Web, Online Music/Video Rhapsody will join MOG and soon start appearing pre-installed on “select” 4G capable Verizon branded smartphones. The Rhapsody service will include on-demand listening with 192 kbps tracks, Rhapsody TV and more. So far nothing was mentioned as to exactly when this will arrive or how much it will cost. That said, we suspect it will be priced at $10 per month with the billing being handled along with your monthly statement from Verizon. A nice plus for those looking to consolidate a bill, but at the same time, those on Android can go ahead and grab this now without having to wait. Keep reading to check out the full press release… Read [PR Newswire] Rhapsody to Bring Exclusive Music Experience to Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Customers Anytime Access to 11 Million Songs in High Fidelity, Faster Downloads Plus Exclusive Video Content LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/—From the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Rhapsody® today announced that an enhanced version of its award-winning premium, on-demand subscription music service will soon be available on select 4G smartphones on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network. Verizon Wireless customers with select 4G smartphones will have exclusive access to Rhapsody’s 4G app, which features high bitrate 192 AAC kbps and faster downloads – 10 songs in about 30 seconds. The app also includes Rhapsody TV, which comes with Rhapsody Originals, concerts produced by Rhapsody, and interviews with artists such as Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and My Chemical Romance. “Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network allows Rhapsody to push the capabilities of our Android app and create an optimal listening experience on mobile,” said Mark Keeney, head of marketing, Rhapsody. “Working with Verizon Wireless on the first 4G LTE network provided a fantastic opportunity to showcase the speed with which one can navigate, play and download a catalog of 10.6 million songs and access Rhapsody’s exclusive, premium content anywhere they go.” The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless’ 3G network. Consumer devices with a wide range of applications are expected to be available later this year. Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company’s entire 3G coverage area over the next three years. More details about Rhapsody will be available during CES in Verizon Wireless’ booth (#35216 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center). For more information about Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network, visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte. For more information about Verizon Wireless at CES, visit www.verizonwireless.com/ces or follow the company on Twitter at http://twitter.com/verizonwireless.
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 Section: Audio, Headphones We’ve been paying a lot of attention to Monster headphones as of late, what with their constant barrage of new products. It doesn’t hurt that their headphones are good, but it’s still important to pay attention to that that have been in the game for a lot longer. This year Sennheiser is giving us reason to pay attention with their new HD 598 headphones. The HD 598 is one of several headphones created to celebrate the company’s 35th anniversary. Of that set, it is the top of the line, and it really shows. The build is really impressive with the design taking inspiration from classic cars. The experience of wearing them is even better, they fit very comfortably over my ears. I could imagine they wouldn’t be all that tiring to wear for a long period of time. Even if they did get tiring, or started to hurt at all, the sound would be worth any of it. From the few minutes I stood at the booth listening to these, I think I have a new personal gold-standard of headphones. I must say that I haven’t heard “Strawberry Fields Forever” sound any better. The other samples given were also simply fantastic. With a price point of $249.95 on Amazon, I’d say these are well worth the money. Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Audio, Portable Audio, Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile, Web, Online Music/Video Verizon and MOG have announced a new partnership that means “select” 4G smartphones will soon come with the MOG app pre-installed. That means Verizon customers will be able to take advantage of the MOG music service which means on-demand music streaming, 320 kbps audio tracks, high-definition album art and more. The service will set those interested back $9.99 per month and that will be added to your monthly Verizon bill. Keep reading to check out the full press release… Read [PR Newswire] MOG Coming Soon to Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband Network Accelerated One-Click Downloading of Songs, Albums and Playlists for the Ultimate Listening Experience LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/—From the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), MOG, one of the best on-demand music listening services, today announced that its award-winning mobile music application will be available and preloaded on select 4G smartphones on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network. The MOG app provides users with the ability to search, browse and play unlimited music on demand from a catalog of more than 10 million songs and more than 1 million albums. Verizon Wireless customers will be able to enjoy MOG’s vast catalog of music and download any song, album or playlist directly to their mobile devices for $9.99 per month. MOG will be preloaded on select smartphones and available through V CAST Apps, Verizon Wireless’ mobile storefront, which offers direct billing of apps so the charges appear on a customer’s monthly bill. “The additional speed and bandwidth that Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network provides will make for an enhanced MOG experience. Users will be delighted by the high-quality sound and speed in which their favorite music is delivered,” said David Hyman, founder and chief executive officer of MOG. “It’s exciting to broaden MOG’s reach and provide users with the ultimate listening experience. We’re pleased to be aligned with a company such as Verizon Wireless.” MOG mobile app features for select Verizon Wireless 4G smartphones, include:
One-click, high-speed playlist download: Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers can explore and download MOG community-, editorial- and artist-based playlists at unprecedented speeds.
High-quality audio: Leveraging the speed of the LTE network, all songs are downloaded and streamed at 320 kbps MP3 for maximum audio quality.
High-definition album art: MOG will expose high-definition album art for customers who stream and download MOG tracks over the LTE network.
Unlimited downloads: Subscribers can quickly download any song, album or playlist directly to their phones and continue listening even when out of cell or Wi-Fi range.
On-demand streaming: Unlimited listening to any artist, album or song at any time.
MOG Radio: Only MOG offers the patent-pending “MOG Mobius” music discovery engine that enables users to control the mix of similar artists, from true “artist only” radio up to a full mix of similar artists. The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless’ existing 3G network. Consumer devices with a wide range of applications are expected to be available later this year. Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company’s entire 3G coverage area over the next three years. More details on MOG will be available during CES in Verizon Wireless’ booth (#35216 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center). For more information about Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network, visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte. For more information about Verizon Wireless at CES, visit www.verizonwireless.com/ces or follow the company on Twitter at http://twitter.com/verizonwireless. For additional information about MOG, visit www.mog.com.
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 Section: Audio, Headphones, Trade Shows, CES 
As you already know, Monster is very busy exploding the market for Tron-branded merchandise. Of that Tron merchandise, only one is officially branded by Daft Punk: the T1 headphones. I was able to try out these headphones for a few minutes on the show floor, and the experience was pretty great.
First off, the T1 headphones have an excellent build quality. The model I was handed wasn’t exactly final (the final versions will be out within a few weeks), but still very sturdy. I though I wouldn’t like the white of the headphones, but they work very well for these, especially when the lights are turned on (they are powered by the AAA battery in the ControlTalk section of the wire). Not only where the T1s sturdy, but they felt very comfortable when I finally put them on. I haven’t used over-the-ear headphones in quite some time, but with quality like these I don’t know why. The T1s sound very good, just about the same as the high-end earphones I have been using for the past few months. I tried out the headphones with Deadmau5’s “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff,” electronic music with some bass. The bass sounded great, and not too overpowering, while the rest of it could have been a bit better, but I’m going to contribute that to the sound on the show floor at the moment. I can’t wait to try these out once they are released in a better environment. Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Web, Websites Amazon Wireless typically runs promotions on relatively new smartphones by lowering its price to a mere penny on a new two year agreement. As part of a special promotion in recognition of the Amazon Kindle app launching on Windows Phone 7, three WP7 phones on AT&T are being offered for a penny starting today through January 17. The three phones from AT&T are the LG Quantum, Samsung Focus, and the HTC Surround. All of them are quality WP7 smartphones, and their penny price tags makes them even more attractive. In case you want to check them out for yourself on Amazon Wireless, or are ready to purchase either one of the phones, feel free to click on the links below. Read [Samsung Focus on Amazon] [HTC Surround on Amazon] [LG Quantum on Amazon] Via [BGR] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Apple, Computers, Mobile Computers It looks like the Verizon iPhone is not the only hot topic in the Apple rumor mill as of late. Posted recently, Kevin Rose is claiming that he has it on “good authority that Apple will be announcing the iPad 2 in the next “3-4 weeks”, possibly Tuesday February 1st.” I guess that means if you were considering an iPad purchase you should probably hold off, at least for a few weeks anyway. Otherwise, according to the details that Kevin laid out, the iPad 2 is going to have a camera on both the front and back as well as a display with a “higher dpi” though not necessarily the retina display. I guess with CES coming to a close the geek community needed to find something to occupy all this extra energy. Here is to hoping that the iPad 2 and the Verizon iPhone actually happen. Via [kevinrose blogg] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Gadgets / Other, Trade Shows, CES Android tablets, they’re everywhere at CES. Some of them look fantastic, but others fall flat and don’t seem they can be very good at all. This Android tablet goes a different way for on of it’s 5-inch tablets, it outright copies the most popular tablet out there. This Android tablet has no qualms about being an iPad knock-off, the back is completely styled to look like the iPad 3G+WiF. Instead of having an Apple logo in the middle of the back, this tablet has a little Android etched into it, which is actually kind of neat. As a device, it doesn’t work well, with only three physical buttons: power, back, and menu. Search and Home are nowhere to be found as actual buttons. To make matters worse, the tablet doesn’t just fake the outside, it fakes the software. I was intrigued by the Plants vs Zombies icon in the Apps tray, as I was pretty sure the game has not yet been released on the Android, and certainly not in Chinese. I was right, the icon loaded what looked to be a janky knockoff version of PopCap’s popular game, with terribly designed zombies sprites. I didn’t have to chance to really play the game, but it couldn’t have been much fun. It should be said that this tablet isn’t going to hit the market at all, it’s simply a model for OEMs to pick up the hardware. Hit the gallery to see all the shots I took of the tablet. Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Video, HDTV, Portable Video, Video Providers, Communications, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers Here’s something for all of you DISH Network customers who currently own an Android tablet or are planning to get one of the many new tablets introduced at CES 2011. DISH Remote Access, the free app that lets you watch live and recorded TV on compatible smartphones are now optimized for newer, higher-pixel screens of Android tablets. This means that for those customers who own a broadband-connected, Sling-enabled devices such as the Sling adapter can now enjoy live and recorded TV viewing on the crisp and clear display of Android tablets. The DISH Remote Access app is a free download from the Android Market. Aside from TV viewing, the DISH Remote Access app also let customers with compatible DVRs the ability to browse and search up to nine days of programming, schedule DVR recordings, manage conflicts, delete shows on multiple receivers as well as transform their Android tablets into a remote control for their TVs. Read [PRNewswire]. Product [DISH Remote Access] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Video, Content, Video Providers, Communications, Smartphones, Mobile, Web, Online Music/Video  We are all aware that Netflix is coming to Android, however the release details remain a little sketchy. In the past Netflix has cited DRM issues as the cause of the non-release, however once available it looks like the app may only be heading to a limited selection of handsets. Anyway, as the app was spotted on the Revolution during a hands-on demo during CES it would seem that one such handset will be the Verizon Wireless bound LG Revolution. With that, we are still awaiting word from Netflix. Read [AndroidCentral] Via [HackingNetflix] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers Frankly, I really don’t understand why ViewSonic has to categorize its just announced ViewPad 4 Android tablet, still as a tablet when it can clearly be considered as a smartphone. But hey, it’s their product and they have all the right to categorize it whatever they want, so ViewSonic introduced the new ViewPad 4, a 4-inch Android tablet with full cellphone functionality. Looking closely at the specs and features of the ViewPad 4 will convince you that indeed it’s a fully qualified Android tablet. What with features such as a 4.1-inch WVGA touch capacitive display screen. It’s also loaded with a Qualcomm MSM 8255 1GHz processor, 720p HD video recording and playback capabilities, 720p HD video display output on HDTV, a 5MP auto-focus camera, Bluetooth 2.1 and 802.11 b/g/n, and GPS/A-GPS. Some fellow tech bloggers think that the ViewSonic ViewPad 4 is the most boring Android tablet announced at CES 2011. Well, based on its specs and the official photo - do you really think that this Android tablet could be boring as it gets? Read [Market Wire] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 FROM APPLETELL - From cases to stands, batteries, keyboards and more, you can find a ton of stuff for the iPad at CES 2011. But there’s a problem…nearly all of it’s crap. Thankfully, there are a few notable accessories I’d really like to share with you.
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 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile 
This is not the first time we have seen the Wall Street Journal ‘confirm’ the Verizon iPhone, however it looks like the announcement may finally be happening. Anyway, according to the most recent details coming from the Journal, “The iPhone is finally coming to Verizon Wireless.” And it is expected to arrive, or more accurately, it is expected to get announced this coming Tuesday. First we saw nothing in terms of the Verizon iPhone during CES and now this announcement just a few days later and while many believe this is a sure thing I am thinking one thing is certain—people are going to revolt if Verizon does not announce the iPhone on Tuesday. Seriously, I am sensing a geek riot following the closing words if Verizon fails to mention the iPhone. Read [WSJ] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile, Trade Shows, CES Just before CES began, Vizio tempted us with the Vizio Phone and Vizio Tablet in a commercial during the Rose Bowl. Both run on Google’s Android OS, though I couldn’t get straight answer if the tablet will ship with Honeycomb or not. Both are set for a launch this summer By now you might be done hearing about what’s special about the phone and tablet. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to actually touch the devices as they were under glass, but I managed to get a few photos of them. Both were playing videos showing how they will work when finalized. I also spotted a few cases for each device, most notably a few Speck cases for both. Check out the gallery for all of the photos. Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Business News, Apple, Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Verizon Wireless has already done a tremendous job announcing its latest 4G LTE smartphones at CES 2011, and the day after its press conference, it is preparing another large event. Several media outlets have received invitations from Verizon Wireless announcing an event to take place next Tuesday, January 11, 2011. At the Lincoln Center in New York City at 11 AM on the eleventh, Lowell McAdam, Verizon President and COO, will be on stage sharing with us the latest news. No word on whether it is a product announcement, LTE update, or what have you, but Verizon would not throw such a large event for some little insignificant news. Of course, the buzz on the Internet is Verizon will be announcing the CDMA iPhone on the eleventh, but what makes this even more interesting is the fact that Gizmodo did not receive an invitation. You will probably remember the debacle between Gizmodo and Apple dating back to last Spring, when Gizmodo found themselves in possession of an iPhone 4 prototype. And ever since, Apple has stopped inviting Gizmodo to events. Now, Gizmodo is presumably on good terms with Verizon Wireless, so it is surprising to see Verizon Wireless not invite the popular tech website, unless Apple is pulling some strings behind the scenes. We will learn more come January 11, 2011 and keep it here for all the information announced at the event. Via [Gizmodo] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, VoIP, Mobile, Computers, Software / Applications Skype also shared something new during CES 2011. They just announced the group video calling for consumers and enterprises. This will allow Skype users to bring together family together or collaborate with co-workers across the globe on a single video call. Skype group video calling will be part of a new Premium package which will cost around $4.99 as a day pass or $8.99 as a monthly subscription. The package comes with access to live chat customer support. In addition, if you’re a current Skype user and you sign up for group video calling during the first month of its availability, you will receive a 33 percent discount on cost if you subscribe under 3 and 12 month subscriptions. New Skype users of group video calling also get a 7 day free trial as well as a 25 percent discount if you buy an HD webcam, since it would be a better Skype video calling experience for you if you have such webcam rather than the ordinary ones. For Skype business users who use Skype’s desktop app, group video calling can be easily set up to enable real-time, face-to-face meetings and work collaboration. Enterprises who will sign up for group video calling will get a 33% discount upon signing up for a 3 or 12 month subscription. Additionally, 15% discount will be deducted on headset and speakerphone bundle. Some requirements to start video calling include - a member who has activated the 7-day free trial or has signed up for a day pass or monthly subscription using Skype for Windows 5.1. Other participants of the video call must at least have Skype for Mac or Windows version 5.0. Read [Business Wire] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Audio, Headphones, Home Audio, Portable Audio, Speakers, Trade Shows, CES Ever since Monster started teaming with Dr Dre, headphones companies have tried to team with musicians to make new headphones. One of the newest partnerships is with HoMedics who is working with the family of the great reggae artist Bob marley to create a whole line of audio equipment. The equipment in the line range from low-end earbuds for $30, all the way up to $300 over-the-ear headphones. There’s more than just headphones, with iPod docks including one that comes in a carrying case so you can ring it around anywhere you want. There’s three ranges of products from those who just want inexpensive headphones with nice designs, those who want to spend a bit more for better quality sound and the $300 headphones and $500 dock for professionals, or those who fancy themselves professionals. According to House of Marley, the products are made with four principles in mind: superior quality, sustainably sourced, cause minded and waste conscious. For quality, the company tests all the headphones with reggae music (while Monster tests the Beats with hip hop, specifically “In The Club” by 50 Cent), also keep in mind nobody sets out to make a bad product, ever. The second principle means that House of Marley products use as little plastic as possible, wand what isn’t natural is recycled and can be recycled back. Not only that, but a portion of all sales of the equipment will go to 1Love, the Marley family’s nonprofit wich supports charities that “empower youth, protect our planet and encourage global peace.” Waste conscious is a bit obvious: use recycled material for product and packaging. House of Marley is trying to compete with Monster in terms of headphone quality here, though it has a bit of an uphill battle. It’d be nice if someone can provide some high-quality competition for Monster. We’ll have to wait a few months to see if House of Marley can do it, the headphones in their booth were all hand-built models. They sounded pretty good for the few seconds I got to use them, but it’s hard to tell on the noisy show floor how good they really are. Read [House of Marley] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 FROM HOMETECHTELL - For all the spectacle and big talk, CES is a show of few surprises. But I have to say, I left Paradigm’s suite at the Venetian genuinely surprised. Not by the company’s new Millenia LP on-wall speakers, mind you. They’re sexy, to be sure, and promise to deliver a rich… MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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