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iPad drawing interest as device for disabled
Stroke victims and children or adults with autism are just some of those who could potentially benefit. -AFP
Cellphone satnav use surging in Europe
Increasing usage of cellphones' satellite navigation in cars directly threatens the personal navigation industry. -Reuters
Countries to release anti-piracy text as deal nears
To further allay concerns, the countries have agreed to release a consolidated "bracketed text" on Wednesday. -Reuters
RIM says video is big challenge to networks
The BlackBerry maker says it is far from certain that video will become the "killer app" that defines smartphones. -Reuters
Blackmail, the new way
Beware of your handphone getting stolen as you might find pictures of yourself superimposed on obscene pictures appearong on the Net. -NST
Germany holds Europe's first '4G' auction
Operators are confident that the technology will not disappoint. -AFP
Jobs unveils multitasking iPhone OS 4.0
New operating system comes with more than 100 new features. -AFP
How porn game websites make money
A manager of porn game website has spoken out how his business works. -China Daily/ANN
Google-AdMob purchase may be blocked
FTC may block purchase of mobile telephone advertising company on anti-trust grounds. -AFP
China tightens rules on Internet cafes
Cybercafes in China that admit three or more underage patrons to have licences revoked. -AFP
Tearing the iPad apart
It took the first customer only 10 minutes to separate the iPad from its silver-backed casing. -Reuters
Much hyped iPad hits the market
Analysts said it remained to be seen whether the tablet computers would transform culture. -AFP
Entrepreneurs can suss out locations with smart map tools
The application, called ShowNearby Analytics, also allows aspiring entrepreneurs to find out the demographics of an area, should they decide to set up shop there.
Netizens vent anger over Google
Irate netizens termed the whole exercise a "public relations gimmick" by the US search engine. -China Daily/ANN
Fujitsu cedes 'iPad' trademark to Apple
Fujitsu agreed last week to assign over all rights to the iPad name to Apple. -AFP
Nokia buys mobile browser firm Novarra
Nokia did not disclose the value of the deal for the company. -Reuters
Tokyo anime fair focuses on 3D
Japan's animation industry showcases its latest 3D creations at an exhibition in Tokyo. -Reuters
Look out for the brand new DigitalOne later today!
AsiaOne Digital is taking on a whole new look as DigitalOne! Be sure to check out our new site before you go off for the weekend! -DigitalOne
Caution will thwart success of SMS scams
Recipients of text-message scams should be cautious and ask themselves questions.
Cheaper broadband on the seas
SingTel could allow ships to provide staff with unlimited Internet access out at sea.
 
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