http://www.takesontech.com Technology news, reviews and demos for the not so nerdy Tech, News, Mac, Linux, Apple, Computers, Video Games, Podcast, Video, Windows, audio, Cell Phones, interviews, Gear, CES Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:29:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Comcast has been finding new ways to reach out to its customers and make it easier for them to dialog.  They have the twitter account Comcastcares and now they have launched in Philadelphia COMCASTU.   COMCASTU (short code 266278) is a SMS text service which gives customers instant access to many of the most ... http://www.takesontech.com/?p=22541 Appsnminded, a mom-run app development company with over 40 apps in the iTunes App Store alone, has launched a new website targeting fellow women entrepreneurs.  With App*solutely Easy, Appsnminded shares their success by bringing their unique insight, experience and counsel to women entrepreneurs looking to start their own app development ... http://www.takesontech.com/?p=22528 Today Logitech announced the shipment of its 100 millionth wireless mouse. Logitech introduced the world’s first radio-frequency (RF) based mouse for computers in 1991. Logitech chose RF technology in 1991 to improve on line of sight constraints associated with the infrared (IR) technology found in previous generations of wireless peripherals. Unlike IR, ... http://www.takesontech.com/?p=22532 Pioneer today announced its new HDJ-500 entry-level DJ headphones. They uses leather-wrapped urethane pads to provide a more comfortable user experience that is also hard-wearing. The main structure of the headphones is made of magnesium alloy. As with with many DJ-style headphones, the HDJ-500 includes a rotating arm structure that allows ... http://www.takesontech.com/?p=22526 AMD in the wrap-up of the IFA show detailed a new processor based on its Fusion hybrid CPU and graphics combos that would be targeted at a larger class of system than the netbook-oriented Ontario. Zacate will consume twice as much energy at 18W, likely due to a higher clock speed, but ... http://www.takesontech.com/?p=22515 Amazon today acquired Amie Street to improve its music efforts. The site will be shutting down its store with and will now focus on Songza, its recommendation-based Internet radio service. Customers will have until September 22 to use what's left in their accounts but will get a $5 credit on Amazon MP3 if ... http://www.takesontech.com/?p=22512 Epson has introduced three multimedia projectors designed to provide businesses with exceptional image quality, convenience, reliability, and affordability. Available at leading retail outlets, the Epson EX3200, EX5200 and EX7200 offer advanced and easy-to-use features, including USB Plug 'n Play instant setup for Windows and Mac that instantly displays images on ... http://www.takesontech.com/?p=22507 Square Enix announced today that Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep is now available at North American retailers. Developed exclusively for the PSP, this latest installment reveals the origins of the franchise and is an essential experience for new players jumping into the series for the first time as well as ... http://www.takesontech.com/?p=22494 IDC predicted today Apple's share in the smartphone will, while Android baseds phones wil lgain more marketshare.  Researchers expect the iPhone to drop from 14.7 percent today to 10.9 percent by 2014. Android would account for most of the switch, since it has overtaken the BlackBerry and claimed second place with ... http://www.takesontech.com/?p=22487 Today at a forum in Taiwan, Samsung announced new high-performance embedded NAND flash chips for smartphones, dubbed "moviNAND." The chips are available in 8GB and 16GB modules and enable more efficient processing. They are also the first to be fully compatible with the new high-performance e-MMC v4.41 industry specification. At the ... http://www.takesontech.com/?p=22483