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- Developers offered unlocked Android G1 phone
Google is hoping to spur cell phone developers' creative juices by selling them an unlocked Android G1 handset for $399 that can work with any SIM and includes a system image fully compatible with the operating system. To accommodate demand, Google's Android Open Handset Alliance Project -- which should also prove a boon to developers who don't live in a T-Mobile service area -- is limiting sales of the Android Dev Phone 1 to one per customer. I4U News
(12/6), CNET
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- Intel sensors can power phones from "free" sources
Intel has made strides in discovering how to harvest "free" energy from the environment through tiny sensors and use them to power personal consumer-electronics products such as cell phones. Intel Chief Technology Officer Justin Rattner said the company did not view marketing the technology as practical in the near future, but more as an avenue to study how sensors can harvest energy on a wider range of devices. Techworld (U.K.)/IDG News Service
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- Wal-Mart said to sell iPhones for holidays
In a move that analysts say hints at Apple's mulling whether to offer a lower-priced, lighter-featured iPhone, the company will reportedly sell the devices in an undetermined number of Wal-Mart outlets this month. "One of the key things Apple needs to do to drive broader iPhone adoption is to build a more complete product line" with low-end, mid-range and high-end products, said Shaw Wu, an analyst for Kaufman Bros., in a research note. Bloomberg
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Walmart.com says "Oui" to Wii fans: For those looking to score an increasingly hard-to-find Wii entertainment system this holiday season, Wal-Mart Stores is coming to the rescue. The retailer announced it would have "tens of thousands" of the Nintendo devices available at its Web site beginning today. Reuters
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MTX presents its Second Annual MMA Fight Night at the 2009 International CES
MTX goes for the knockout at the 2009 International CES! While in Vegas for CES in January, check out MTX Fight Night 2: Evolution. MiTek Consumer Electronics Group is pleased to present this event that follows on the success of the first MTX MMA Fight Night. This year promises to be bigger (more square footage) and better, with even more excitement, including appearances by MTX MMA Fight Team members Jamie Varner, WEC Lightweight Champion; C.B. Dollaway, the "Ultimate Fighter" Season 7 veteran; and Ryan Bader, from Season 9 of Spike TV's series. This is an invitation-only VIP event, to be held on Friday, Jan. 9, at the Riviera Hotel & Casino inside the Royale Pavilion. To request tickets, please contact Loyd Ivey at LI@mtx.com or call Lisa at (815) 367-3000, ext. 189. For details, go to www.mtxmma.com/MTXCESFightNight.
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Wanted: A more intelligent design
The Greener Gadgets Conference is returning to New York in search of outstanding design innovations for green electronics. The challenge: Create the greenest blueprint solving issues behind energy, carbon footprint, health and toxicity, product lifestyle or social development. The top 50 entries will be published online for voting and comment. Overcome public scrutiny and find yourself among the top finalists showcased live Feb. 27 in front of conference-goers and an expert panel of sustainability pioneers and chroniclers. Winners receive a chunk of $5,000 in prize money, as well as immeasurable notoriety on Core77.com, GreenerGadgets.com, CE.org, and Inhabitat.com. Enter today.
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Greener Gadgets talks energy in the city that never sleeps
Environmental visionaries will return to New York on Feb. 27 for the second annual Greener Gadgets Conference. This year's discussion will feature emerging energy technology, real solutions for e-waste recycling, future forward recyclable gadgetry and the business case for going green. Register today.
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Going Green: An examination of the trend and what it means to the CE industry
Discussion of all things green intensified this year. Consumers, businesses and government jumped into the conversation with thoughts on new technologies, new business models, new ways of living and new regulations. While there is plenty of anecdotal evidence that all parties are serious about engaging in greener behaviors, it's still unclear exactly what this means. CEA's recent survey of nearly 1,000 U.S. adults tackles this issue, providing a better understanding of the perceptions, expectations and behaviors associated with the 'going green' trend. Attend this webcast to learn more.
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