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10 Reasons Why the Nexus One Could Beat the iPhone

December 15th, 2009 | No Comments

News Analysis: Google’s Nexus One could be the first device to match the iPhone’s allure and beat out Apple’s hallmark product. It has features that the iPhone doesn’t; it won’t be tied to a single carrier and it comes from a major, well-respected company. Combine these factors with the notoriously fickle tastes of mobile phone buyers, and it’s apparent that the Nexus One may give the Apple iPhone a run for its money.
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The iPhone enjoys
unprecedented success in the mobile phone market. It is the leader that all
other devices hope to match. But so far, none have. Apple’s mobile device was
not only a revolutionary product when it was first released back in 2007, it
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Samsung Looks to Beat 2009 Handset Sales Target

November 30th, 2009 | No Comments

Samsung gave an upbeat forecast for 2009 mobile phone sales due to sharp growth in touchscreen models, but surging sales may not guarantee higher margins.
– SEOUL (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics,
the world’s No. 2 mobile phone maker, gave an upbeat forecast for 2009
mobile phone sales due to sharp growth in touchscreen models, but
surging sales may not guarantee higher margins.
Growing competition for market share could put Samsung under
pressure t…


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10 Things Microsoft Can Do to Beat Chrome OS

November 25th, 2009 | No Comments

News Analysis: Chrome OS might be the latest big thing in cloud computing, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be thwarted before it is released and has a chance to become a widely proven success in the industry. Google won’t release a production version of Chrome OS for months. This gives Microsoft plenty of time to develop technological and market strategies to counter Chrome OS’ competitive challenge. Here are some of the basic strategies Microsoft needs to follow.
– Now that Google has shown its Chrome OS hand, it has made it abundantly
clear what it plans to do with its online operating system over the next year.
For many, those plans are exciting. Chrome OS promises to offer some of the
most unique services of any operating system on the market. It could a…


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Soccer: New Zealand beat Bahrain to qualify for 2010 World Cup finals

November 14th, 2009 | No Comments

New Zealand has beaten Bahrain 1-0 on Saturday to qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. In the second leg of their Asia/Oceania playoff at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, Rory Fallon scored the only goal in the final minute of the first half. The first leg in

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Soccer: New Zealand beat Bahrain to qualify for 2010 World Cup finals

November 14th, 2009 | No Comments

New Zealand has beaten Bahrain 1-0 on Saturday to qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. In the second leg of their Asia/Oceania playoff at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, Rory Fallon scored the only goal in the final minute of the first half. The first leg in

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Rejuvenated Pakistan beat New Zealand in first T20

November 13th, 2009 | No Comments

Pakistan overcame their one-day international series loss and maintained their world champion status in Twenty20 cricket with a convincing 49-run win over New Zealand at Dubai Stadium on Thursday. Opener Imran Nazir lifted Pakistan to a competitive 161-8 on a pitch of variable bouncePakistan overcame their one-day international series loss and maintained their world champion status in Twenty20 cricket with a convincing 49-run win over New Zealand at Dubai Stadium on Thursday. Opener Imran Nazir lifted Pakistan to a competitive 161-8 on a pitch of variable bounce

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Friday Playlist: Beat Science

November 6th, 2009 | No Comments

WE DO GIVE A BLIP

This week we have a smattering of robot rock that clutch modernity and machine-mindedness with a certain degree of lustiness. Beginning with LCD Soundsystem‘s sly hipster mirror “I’m Losing My Edge,” we run through a bit of inspired cymbal banging by Hot Chip, some classic electro from Morgan Geist, a nifty remix of a vintage Rockers Hi-Fi track, a flash of electrical imagination from BLVD, and wrap up with recent beat killers from Bomb The Bass featuring Jon Spencer and Asian Dub Foundation. May it lively up your blood a touch as this long week wraps up.

And check out last week’s Halloween Playlist, with spooky spinners from The Misfits, Jay Brannan, Nellie McKay and more!

Playlist assembled by JamBase Associate Editor Dennis Cook, who contemplates the future of music far too muchÂ…


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Sri Lankan police beat suspect to death before TV cameras

October 31st, 2009 | No Comments

A man who jumped into the Indian ocean to escape arrest drowned after being badly beaten by Sri Lankan police in the water in front of a large crowd and television cameras, police said Saturday. The 26-year-old motor mechanic was pursued by a policeman after he pelted stones at passing

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New 27-inch iMac “the all-in-one to beat”

October 23rd, 2009 | No Comments

Reviewer Jonathan Rougeot (computershopper.com) rates the new 27-inch iMac 8.7/10 and makes it an Editors’ Choice, noting that “no one’s yet been able to match both the style and performance of Apple’s flagship desktop line.” Calling out the “stylish” new Multi-Touch Magic Mouse, “slim, wireless keyboard,” and “jaw-dropping” edgeless LED-backlit display, Rougeot concludes: “Apple has cemented the iMac’s reputation as the all-in-one to beat.”

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Google Expected to Beat Q3 Estimates as Online Ads Look Up

October 12th, 2009 | No Comments

Google is expected to beat consensus estimates when it announces third-quarter financial results after the bell Oct. 15. Bernstein Research said it expects Google to beat consensus expectations modestly, raking in earnings per share of $5.44, compared with Wall Street’s consensus of $5.36. Broadpoint AmTech analyst Benjamin Schachter said channels checks showed that Google’s core search advertising business reaccelerated in Q3. Financial analysts will also likely be looking for more guidance on Google’s efforts to make money from mobile search and display ads shown on YouTube.
– The online advertising world, languishing since late 2008, will turn its lonely eyes to Google Oct. 15, when the search giant is expected to announce third-quarter earnings after the bell.
Bernstein Research said it expects Google to beat consensus expectations modestly, raking in earnings per shar…


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Netbooks Beat Apple Macs with Student Laptop Shopper, Survey Says

August 21st, 2009 | 1 Comment

More than a third of the students surveyed by Retrevo reported wanting small, lightweight notebooks this year, and more than half had a budget under $750. The result, says Retrevo, is that back-to-school shoppers are passing on Apple laptops.
– Retrevo, a product search engine, says it polled more than 300 of its 4
million monthly visitors and found that the “majority of student laptop
shoppers will not consider buying a Mac,” the company reported in an Aug. 18
statement.

According to Retrevo, 34 percent of students said they want …



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10 Ways Android Can Beat BlackBerry in the Smartphone Race

August 4th, 2009 | No Comments

News Analysis: Android is making its way to the enterprise. RIM is still leading the pack. But Google is bringing a lot of potential advantages to the table that might allow it to gradually erode RIM’s lead. Google is sure to press these advantages giving Android a shot at beating RIM in the corporate space.
– Recent reports have suggested that future Android-based devices will soon target the enterprise. Google plans to have more enterprise-friendly apps available to users and integrate Google Docs more effectively into its phones. It’s a worthwhile vision and if done properly, I think Android can beat t…



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Paul David Walker: Heartbeat of Life

July 24th, 2009 | No Comments

The first organ that develops in the womb is the heart. With all our science we still do not understand exactly what animates its beat….

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Derek Beres: Global Beat Fusion: Six Degrees of the Middle East

July 22nd, 2009 | No Comments

I’ll highlight the music of the Middle East by focusing on the album Six Degrees of the Middle East, as it hooked me on the electronic music of this region.

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All Blacks remain team to beat

July 17th, 2009 | No Comments

Despite New Zealand’s lacklustre start to the international rugby season, Australia will be understandably wary of misjudging the No1 ranked team in the world when the two sides meet in Auckland tomorrow for the opening match of the 14th annual Tri-Nations competition. The All Blacks shared a

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