That’s right! It is official! The Mozilla Firefox 3 browser has gained new world record for the largest number of software downloads within 24 hours. More than 8 million people downloaded this browser on the same day. [Reuters]
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EchoStar’s SlingModem is a cable modem that comes equipped with an integrated Slingbox features. This modem will be available via respective cable providers where end users have an option of purchasing it or leasing it. Pricing info is still unknown. [SlashGear]
The VXL Instruments TC 7321-XP is a high end thin client that runs Windows XP Embedded. The device features Via C7 1GHz processor, 4GB of flash memory, 512MB RAM, a maximum resolution of 1,900 x 1,200 pixels and Gigabit Ethernet port. [WindowsForDevices]
Computerworld Malaysia is reporting that Broadband over Powerline (BPL) provider Velchip Sdn Bhd has formalised three major partnerships to advance the world’s biggest BPL project announced earlier this month. The project intends offering 60 million people unlimited high speed Internet connection of 224Mbps (megabits per second) at a cost of only around RM5 (US$1.58) per user per month. It’s the fastest and cheapest internet connectivity in the world. [Slashdot]
LG has announced that they will be dropping a new web phone called the Touchphone LH2300 in Korea. It comes with a 3-inch wide touchscreen LCD with WVGA resolution, a jog wheel, an Internet hot key, and a Quick Search icon. Along with the basics like a 3-megapixel camera with auto-focus, microSD memory card slot, bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, and TDMB. The Touch phone LH2300 will launch in Korea this April for about $600-$700. [AVING via Upcoming Cell Phones]
I love old-fashioned gadgets. And this is one of my favorites. The wooden clock looks like an ordinary clock, but actually it can connect to the internet. This alarm clock offers three primary features including automatic time setting on power-up, streaming MP3 music, and remote management. [Ubergizmo]
Japan has made a new breakthrough in bringing you a “super high-speed Internet” service to homes and businesses use around the world. Kizuna will enable data transmissions “of up to 1.2 gigabytes per second” many times faster than what is now available over residential cable or DSL services. The service initially would focus on the Asia-Pacific region close to Japan and 19 other locales in Southeast Asia. [CNN]
LG showcased their KF310 internet phone at the mobile world congress in Barcelona. The KF310 supports MSN Messenger as well as Google services including Search, Maps and Gmail. No word on availability or pricing yet.
Freecom has supported both internet radio and MP3 streaming to make the MusicPal internet radio. With internet radio you can choose over 5,000 radio stations in addition to your own MP3 collection you have an even bigger collection. The Freecom MusicPal is both Mac and PC compatible and features a built-in speaker that can connect to an audio system or amplified speakers for a more defined sound. Definitely a great way to move your stored MP3 files around the house and listen to some other music as well. Now you wont be stuck suffering through your mom’s country collection!
