BlackBerry's BIS 3 To Offer Better Gmail And OpenDocument Support

The BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) hasn’t really been the best partner for Gmail and OpenDocuments, but the latest version — 3.0 — may fix many of the problems experienced by its users. That is, if recently-leaked information is to be trusted.

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Samsung's New Screen Technology To Debut At Mobile World Congress

Samsung is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of LCD and AMOLED screens, and it’s always interesting to see what comes out of their labs next. This month, Samsung has announced a new screen technology that they’ll debut with a certain handset at the Mobile World Congress later this month.

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Patriot Launches New Enthusiast RAM Offering

If you know your computer, then you also know that not all RAM is the same — some RAM performs better than others, and doesn’t act up when you overclock your system. Patriot Memory knows this too, and has just recently announced their newest enthusiast RAM offering — the Viper II Sector 5 series.

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High Resolution Qisda QCM-330 Smartphone

When the Apple iPad came out and the hardware specifications on it revealed a display screen with 1024×768 pixel resolution, most thought that was pretty much expected and an industry standard. Today we learn about a new smartphone called the QCM-330 that has an even higher screen resolution.

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Google Developing Real Time Translation Software

A report published in the Times Online highlights an ambitious plan of Google Inc to develop mobile phone software that is capable of translating foreign languages without the need of any human intervention.

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Best Buy Website Removes Feb. 18th Milestone Reference

There has been a lot of Canadian interest in the Motorola Milestone and its availability through Best Buy. Just two days ago, we received word that the consumer electronics retailer Best Buy was taking pre-orders on the Motorola Milestone and that an in-store deposit of $50 would guarantee that you would be one of the first to own the smartphone without limits when it officially launches on February 18th.

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Barnes And Noble Nook Book Reader On Sale Again

Over the holiday season, there was some backlash towards Barnes and Noble as their popular Nook ebook reader was out of stock, leaving some looking for other gifts to purchase for their loved ones. The company has announced today that production levels have been increased and as a result, we should start seeing the Nook in stores later this week, just in time for Valentines Day, the next gift exchanging occasion. To ensure that you get your ereader before Valentines Day, you can check out the in-store locator to find local supplies or you can buy online with B&N providing a 1-2 day air service free of charge.

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Four New Canon PowerShot Cameras Announced

On Monday, Canon added four digital cameras to its Powershot lineup. The model numbers are the SX210 IS, SD3500 IS, SD1400 IS and the SD1300 IS. Of the four point and shoot cameras, the SX210 IS appears to be the geared towards the advanced user and boasts a 14 megapixel resolution, 28mm equivalent wide angle lens with 14x digital zoom, 720p high definition video capture and a pop up flash. The SX210 IS is available in three color choices, black, gold and purple and will retail this March for $350.

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