Tag archive: Jack

Samsung had a bit of a mobile hit on its hands with the original Blackjack and BlackJack II, but had never officially announced a clear follow-on product to bring the line into the current smartphone universe. At least, until today, when Samsung announced the new i637 Jack will launch on AT&T on May 19. “The Samsung Jack will be another hit crossover smartphone in the tradition of the BlackJack and BlackJack II,” said… Read More

Owners of Sharp’s new Aquos Net televisions with built-in Web functionality can stop debating which console to buy… and just start playing games playing through their TVs. On Thursday, Accedo broadband launched Funspot for Aquos Net televisions. Sharp unveiled Aquos Net at the beginning of the year with the promise that more features beyond its rather basic initial offerings would be forthcoming, and Accedo has helped deliver… Read More

AOL has released the latest version of its instant messaging application, AIM 6.5 for Windows. The new version doesn't offer any new compatibility with other instant messaging services (e.g., Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Jabber, etc.) but does add features that let users stream their buddies' non-DRM-protected music, more easily message cell phones, and tap into multiplayer casual games. “With the latest… Read More

Mobile game developer Gameloft has launched its mobile game based on the hit ABC television show Lost, letting fans of the show get their Lost fix on more than 800 different cell phone models through 170 telecom operatrs, and 150 partners in some 75 countries. "Adapting the world of LOST into a mobile game is a key franchise priority," said Bruce Gersh, ABC's senior VP of business development, in a release. "Working… Read More

Disney is getting set to release the third (and presumably final) film installment of its newfound Pirates of the Caribbean franchise this May, but rather than let things slowly settle to a natural end at the bottom of the briny blue, the company is looking to extend the franchise into new media because…well, just because it's the last movie (for now!) doesn't mean the money-making has to end, right? To that end, Disney… Read More

Carton Network and VIZ Media have announced a new joint venture called Toonami Jetstream, a new broadband offering due to launch July 17, 2006, which will feature full-length episodes of some of Cartoon Network's most popular action shows, including the Emmy-winning Samurai Jack and Naruto, as well as series like Hikaru No Go,MAR, and The Prince of Tennis which aren't currently available on most U.S. broadcast or basic cable… Read More

National humor magazine Cracked announced today they'd given their Cracked.com website a facelift. The move was designed to bring more original humor content to the 47-year-old publication's virtual presence. The new Cracked.com will be updated five times a week. It will feature, according to a company press release, "Celebrity Blogs, spoofs, web comics, animated and live-action films and message boards where users can… Read More

WinBook has priced the $999 PowerSpec MCE 410 more than 40% less than a comparably-equipped Alienware DHS-2 Media Center PC, while the HDTV-ready $999 PowerSpec LCD-HDTV 30-inch model is priced 50% less than a HDTV-ready Dell W3000 30-inch LCD-TV, and more than 70% less than a Sony KVL-32M1 30-inch LCD-HDTV The PowerSpec MCE 410 is a complete all-in-one digital entertainment center that allows customers to easily enjoy all of their… Read More

“It will also aim to appeal to the digital generation–whose members are growing increasingly accustomed to getting content how and when they want it–with more than 1,500 hours of on-demand programming. Comcast subscribers will be able to watch RipeTV's free videos anytime with fast-forwarding, pause and rewinding features.” By the way Cnet describes RipeTV, it sounds very similar to MTV with its programming… Read More

“Billed as the “world's first” Wi-Fi wall outlet, the Wi-Jack includes Aruba's wireless access-point radio technology built into a standard data wall outlet. It will reduce the cost of installing a wireless access point from $1,500 or more to around $125, the vendors say. That will let businesses install more wireless access points, creating a “wireless grid” that will result in a network with a… Read More

“Jack & Bobby,” starring Christine Lahti, follows the life of a single mother raising two sons, one of whom becomes the President of the United States. The show, slated to air on the WB Network in September, will be shown to AOL for Broadband subscribers about two weeks prior to its scheduled broadcast date. AOL is a unit of Time Warner Inc., the world's largest media company, as measured by revenue. Time Warner and… Read More

From the press release: Sprint today announces the availability of America's first one-megapixel camera phone, improving the quality of mobile pictures for those who wish to save and print life's everyday moments. The Sprint PCS Vision(SM) Picture Phone PM-8920 combines Sprint's easy-to-use Picture Mail(SM) service with high-resolution pictures, giving customers the ability to leave their camera at home and use just one… Read More

The Sprint PCS Vision(SM) Picture Phone PM-8920 combines Sprint's easy-to-use Picture Mail(SM) service with high-resolution pictures, giving customers the ability to leave their camera at home anduse just one lightweight device to make clear calls and share important moments with family and friends. The PM-8920 is manufactured by Audiovox and is available in Sprint Stores nationwide for$149.99 after rebates (SRP: $299.99). Sprint was the… Read More

Cingular Wireless was the first carrier in the U.S. to offer LG's line of handsets, and continues to be their key partner as LG introduces two new GSM handsets. L1200 -Integrated VGA Digital Camera with One-Touch Access Button -Built-in Mirror for Self-Portraiture -Digital Zoom (1x, 2x, 3x, 4x) -White Balance Adjustment (Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Cloudy, Fluorescent) -Color Effects Adjustment (Sepia, Mono, Color) -Image Size… Read More

This update of the popular Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone SCP-8100 by Sanyo features several enhancements including improved resolution, a built-in flash and Sprint's nationwide walkie-talkieservice, Sprint PCS Ready LinkSM. Customers have their choice of three colors: silver, red or midnight blue. The new phone is available nationwide in Sprint Stores and online for $129.99after rebates (SRP: $279.99). In late March 2004, Sprint… Read More