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Lexar creates its own SD WiFi Memory Card. It’s a card-based Eye-Fi cards.
Eye-Fi cards are known to be SD cards with integrated Wi-Fi, doing possible send photos automatically to PC’s or Web Sites. Before using these cards, you must configured with a computer, indicating which is the target computer (or website), in addition to insert configuration data of the wireless network that you are going to use to connect.
Eye-Fi company manufactures three types of cards:

• Eye-Fi Home (80$). Just to send photos to a PC within a local area Wifi.
• Eye-Fi Share (99$). Lets you send and upload photos to a PC or a website.
• Eye-Fi Explore (130$). Allows geotagging the photos (using Skyhook) and send them to a PC or upload to a website. Besides, allows the use of Hotspot access for one year.

All these cards have a capacity of 2GB, have to be configured before you use them and the photos just are sent when they detect that are within the range of wifi network.

I think Lexar has used the Share cards to create its own SD cards Shoot-n-Sync, but iam not sure.

Product Highlights (Shoot-n-Sync):

• Upload photos automatically, effortlessly, and wirelessly
• Instantly connects and wirelessly transfers photos via your home Wi-Fi network
• Backup photos to your PC and easily share them on favorite photo-sharing websites
• Works with SD-compatible digital cameras
• No cables, no cradles, no hassles
• Combines Lexar memory card technology with wireless technology from Eye-Fi
• Includes USB card reader for one-time setup
• 1-year limited warranty

In my opinion, I think is a very good idea because it lets you send photos instantly without the worry about nothing. You can use this to create backup of your photos or just to send them to friends. :)

Via Gizmologia

Nissan, NTT Docomo and Sharp Corporation announced yesterday that they have jointly developed a world first mobile phone capable of functioning as an intelligent key for automobiles. The device will incorporate Nissan’s Intelligent Key system, already a standard feature in various Nissan vehicles.

Nissan’s Intelligent Key system, installed in more than 950,000 units of various Nissan models since 2002, employs two-way wireless communications technology to automatically unlock/lock the car door and start/stop the engine. Nissan and Sharp has now integrated these electronic intelligent-key, wireless communications and electromagnetic technologies into the new handset.

Nissan, Docomo and Sharp will demonstrate this mobile phone with built-in Intelligent Key in their respective exhibits at CEATEC Japan 2008, which begins September 30. The three firms will continue to develop the product with an aim for commercial distribution in early fiscal year 2009.

I think this is a great idea in a country where everyone use their mobile phone almost for everything but I am sure it wont be available here in a short period of time.

Link Press release

T-Mobile G1, the first Android device in the world, is here. Many people love it and some hate it. One thing is clear, Android have just landed and now its effect is going to expand. Better or worst than the iPhone. Should “Steve” be afraid?. Discover its pros and cons  after the jump.

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First Google Android device is finally released, the T-Mobile G1. Available next October 22 with T-Mobile data plans from 179$ (plus taxes and fees; two-year agreement required).

After the jump you can discover a lot of pictures and videos of this real iPhone killer.

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A leaked Nokia video revealed two new models within the E-series line, the Nokia E72 and Nokia E75. Unfortunatelly this week the video was pulled from YouTube on behalf of Nokia, but not before some screen shots were taken.

The new Nokia E72 is a close evolution of E71 (though it may have a 5 megapixel camera), while the E75 is an entirely new form factor for Nokia’s high end line. Besides of having a slim candybar with a traditional 0-9 keypad beneath the screen, it has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.

Not much else is known about these new phones, only make note about this is a prelude to Nokia Email to be able to compete against Blackberry and Windows Mobile Push.

Vía gizmovil

While T-Mobile is webcasting its G1 Press Conference, they have already unveiled some interesting details right now:

• PRICE: 179 $
• USA Release Date: 22th October
• UK Release Date: November
• EU Release Date: Q1 2009
• No Microsoft Exchange Compatibility
• No App for desktop Syncing
• Not clear if G1 could work as 3G modem

How to create something new? concept or graphics? which is the more important feature in an iPhone game?

People from Secret Exit anwsers this questions with its new game for the iPhone: ZenBound. Game bases seems to be simple but addictive. Zen Bound is a calm and meditative game of wrapping rope around wooden sculptures - a simple task that can become surprisingly complex.

The game uses photographed materials and sampled rope sounds as well as an original musical score. The concept is an original one by Mikko ‘Memon’ Mononen, previously in lead engineer position for Crysis.

Zen Bound features an incredible Down-tempo original musical and sound effects by Ghost Monkey.

“It is something to be enjoyed at a slow pace: a game where a high score is not the goal. Zen Bound is designed to challenge in a subtle way, it does not attack or force the player. There is also an element of self-reflection, for each of the sculptures is a representation of a state of mind or a human emotion”.

In my opinion this kind of games fits perfectly in this platform: simple controls, beautiful graphics and a great idea that makes you to hold your iphone during hours.

Zen Bound will be available for Phone and iPod touch this fall, other multiple platforms, including game consoles, PC and Mac, soon.

Via SecretExit

We finally saw Android in action last week, on the Google Developer Day in London (and hopefully, we will be able to admire it on site next September 25th in Madrid).

Now Strategy Analytics has published and important study for Google: sales are expected to be 4 percent of all smartphones sold in the U.S on Q4. This means 0.4 million units (over 10.5 million smartphones to be sold), a small piece of the cake, but not bad as Google is coming so late to the party.

The release date is still not official, but T-Mobile USA is going to announce it within the next 12 hours. The first Android phone is rumored to hit the streets on October 20th, and this are some of the specs (by CrunchGear):

• 3.1 Mpx camera without video recording.
• GPS
• No stereo bluetooth (A2DP)
• Dimensions: 4.6 x 2.16 x 0.63 in  (11,68 x 5,49 x 1,6 cm)
• 480×320 65K color screen
• 5 hour talk time, 130 hour talk time
• Expandable up to 8GB
• Full QWERTY keyboard!

Android will require a Gmail account and a data plan, and will provide direct access to Google apps like Search, Maps, Calendar, Gmail, Google Talk and Youtube.

Strangely enough, HTC first Android phone won´t support video recording nor A2DP… why relapse on iPhone flaws? Also it worths pointing out the curious T-Mobile Strategy: only stores within a 5 miles range of a 3G covered area will sell the phones. All other purchases will be led by T-mobile.com.

Stay tuned at Sevenclick Blog&More for up-to-date Android news !!

Via Mobile Handset Design Line |    CrunchGear

Yesterday Antena 3 and Vodafone announced the agreement will allow us see Antena3 live from any mobile 3G.

Right now only can deliver the 70% of the total schedule, owing to the fact that sports and foreign series rights are more difficult to get.
But according to the director of Vodafone Spain Internet Service Inañi Cabrera,  we will in the coming months.
So, who were thinking of seeing The Champions League from your mobile 3G, you have to wait. :(

In addition to this, have added two news channels, Anetena 3 Series and Antena 3 New 24H.

The agreement allows bringing television to all people. Now, you don’t have to stay on home to see TV. :)

Via Noticiasdot.com

Last 29th August, Nokia introduced Ovi, the company’s new Internet services brand name. Ovi, which means “door” in Finish, is the new gateway to all Nokia services and represents an easy way for consumers to access content, communities and existing social networks from Nokia compatible devices or from PCs.  With these services, Nokia is poised to take on Apple’s iTunes market.

As part of Ovi, Nokia announced:

• Nokia Music Store: Allow to try and buy music from artists around the world. The dynamic recommendation engine and genre-based instant playlists provide access to show what others are enjoying. The store opens across European markets this fall and tracks will cost 1€, albums 10€, and a monthly subscription for PC streaming for 10€.
• N-Gage: Selecting the N-Gage application on a compatible Nokia device, its possible to preview available games, connect with other users, read reviews, download a free demo or buy the game. It will be ready in November 2007.
• Nokia Maps: A navegation service that offers maps, city guides and more directly to compatible devices.
• Share on Ovi: A media sharing online that allows the upload and storage of photos, videos etc. Users can upload media direct from their nokia mobile phone through the share online 3.0 application or can alternately use their PC.
• Files on Ovi: The service allows users to access files on their computers from any remote PC (via Web browser) and many mobile devices, and also facilitates sharing files.

To take down Apple’s iTunes will be a difficult task for Nokia. Both are prolific hardware designers and both have entered the multimedia download market. Apple is doing very well with their iPhone, but Nokia is the number one mobile device company in the world.

Vía cotizalia