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Acer 4.8-inch Android smartphone boasts 1024 x 480 display

11/24/2010 01:33:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , 0 Comments

Acer‘s smartphone may be the smallest Android device the company has announced today, but it also has a pretty huge display for a cellphone. The unnamed handset has a 4.8-inch 1024 x 480 touchscreen, which Acer reckons makes it “100-percent smartphone, 100-percent tablet”; poor math aside, there’s a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 8-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, and a 2-megapixel camera up front for video calls.



Acer has also slotted in Flash Player 10.1 support, so we’re guessing Froyo is on board, together with HSDPA 14.4Mbps support, WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0. There’s also an HDMI port, DLNA streaming and 6-axis motion sensing (pairing a gyroscope and accelerometer).

Full specs aren’t known – size, for instance, is unclear beyond the phone being 64mm wide – but it certainly looks promising from this vague information. Shipping is expected to kick off in April 2011.

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Acer introduces 7-inch and 10.1-inch Android tablets, shipping April 2011

11/24/2010 01:32:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , 0 Comments


Shocker of shockers, folks -- Acer's getting into the tablet game, too. With the holidays too close for comfort, the outfit's giving everyone pause that was considering that janky Android tablet on sale for Black Friday. All jesting aside, the flagship 10.1-incher looks quite interesting, boasting a dual-core 1GHz processor, an HDMI output and a native 1280x800 (!) screen resolution. You'll also get a 5 megapixel rear camera, an "HD" front-facing camera for video calling and full multitouch support. Hard to say how many clams it'll cost ya, but at least there's an April 2011 ship date to mark down. Moving on, the 7-inch tablet (also unnamed as of now) packs the same screen resolution, a dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm CPU and the same Flash 10.1 support -- so far as we can tell, the "Android Tablet OS" Acer speaks of is Froyo, or Android 2.2. That one's also coming in April of next year, and you can bet we'll be scrounging up more details as soon as we can.

The 10.1-incher boasts a 13.3mm thick shell, 1080p output over HDMI, a ten-point multitouch system and an inbuilt Gyroscope for gaming purposes. The 7-inch sibling seems mostly identical save for the screen size, packing a dual core CPU, DLNA technology, WiFi and integrated 3G.

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Christina Aguilera Holds Hands With New Guy

11/24/2010 01:30:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

Is Christina Aguilera ready to go public with her rebound man?

In Los Angeles Sunday, the star -- who filed for divorce from Jordan Bratman last month -- was photographed in L.A. holding hands with new guy Matt Rutler, a set assistant whom she met while making Burlesque.

It's definitely progress for the duo: The last time Rutler stepped out with Aguilera, 29 (during a Nov. 5 outing at L.A.'s Soho House with Nicole Richie and Joel Madden), he attempted to hide from the cameras.

"They've been on a few dates," a source told UsMagazine.com earlier this month, explaining that they reconnected after Aguilera's September separation from Bratman, her husband of five years.

Cautioned the source: "She's not looking to jump into a relationship right now. She...is focusing on spending as much time as possible with Max," her two-year-old son with Bratman, 33.

Rutler has been "really good for her and is helping her through this difficult time," adds the insider.

Date Set for Prince William's Royal Wedding

11/24/2010 12:30:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments

Mark your calendars: Prince William and Kate Middleton have chosen a wedding date!

The Royal wedding will take place on Friday, April 29, 2011, according to the British Monarchy Twitter. It will take place at Westminster Abbey, the venue for the 1947 wedding of the then Princess Elizabeth, William's grandmother the Queen.

The couple, both 28, have received their wish to have a relatively early ceremony. William is known to have wanted as short an engagement as was practical, PEOPLE understands, and they both wanted a spring wedding.

Early clues as to the venue came only a day after their November 16 engagement, when Kate was seen leaving the Abbey after receiving a tour by officials.

Sources early Tuesday said that despite the fact it can seat 2,000 guests, the couple like the Abbey's "intimacy." The palace officials have also announced that the Royal Family and will pay for the church service, the music and parties. The cost of security – likely to run into millions – will be met by the British taxpayers.

Meanwhile, the couple are continuing their lives as they had been pre-engagement. Catherine Middleton, as the palace calls her, was seen shopping at upmarket superstore Waitrose in Menai Bridge, not far from the home that the prince rents in North Wales.

It will also be a public holiday in the U.K, the Prime Minister David Cameron announced. There is already the May Day holiday on the following Monday, making for a festive four-day weekend for the country.

The BBC reported that the date is also the feast day of St. Catherine of Sienna.

Taylor Momsen Benched From 'Gossip Girl'

11/24/2010 12:29:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments

'Gossip Girl' producers love drama, but seem unable to stand the headlines constantly surrounding star Taylor Momsen. According to Deadline Hollywood's anonymous sources, Momsen has been suspended from the show indefinitely because of her "offscreen antics."

Reps for the CW and Warner Bros. did not comment, but the report says Momsen is confirmed to miss at least four episodes, beginning with the show's Dec. 6 midseason finale. Momsen has only appeared in three episodes this season, though she is credited as a series regular.

In September, 'Project Runway' mentor Tim Gunn appeared on 'Gossip Girl' and didn't love Momsen's on-set attitude either, according to E! Online.

"What a diva!" Gunn said. "She was pathetic, she couldn't even remember her lines, and she didn't even have that many. I thought to myself, 'Why are we all being held hostage this brat?'"

3.3 million RIM PlayBooks by Feb. 2012?

11/24/2010 12:29:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , 0 Comments

Research In Motion's PlayBook is garnering some enterprise and analyst attention as expectations steadily rise for the tablet.

Never mind that few folks have really played with the tablet, analysts have to model something for their spreadsheets and projections. Oppenheimer analyst Ittai Kidron was among the first to take a stab at estimating PlayBook sales.

In a nutshell, Kidron said:

• RIM will sell 100,000 PlayBook units in the fiscal fourth quarter ending February 28.

• For fiscal 2012--a year from February--RIM will have sold 3.2 million units at an average selling price of $540.

• Add it up and you'll have 3.3 million PlayBook units in the market.

Dell US now offering Streak unlocked with Froyo, in Cherry Red

11/24/2010 12:28:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , , 0 Comments


We knew good and well that Android 2.2 was sneaking out and making itself active on Dell's unlocked Streak units, but now it seems that the backlog of older units has been cleared. That has made way for new stock over at Dell's US site, with a 16GB Carbon Black unlocked Streak going for $579.99 with Froyo from the factory; the 32GB model is listed at $678.99. Curiously, that 16GB model is $30 more than what the unlocked Android 1.6 model went for back in August. Also, we're left to assume that even the "unlocked" models will still be SIM-locked to AT&T, though Dell does play up the fact that unlocked Streaks can be used as a mobile hotspot for up to eight WiFi-enabled devices without ponying up extra to Ma Bell. In related news, the long-awaited Cherry Red Streak is also on sale in the US of A, but you'll have to flip to page two down in the source link in order to find the 32GB and unlocked variants. Good luck wading through the options, champ.

Burglary in Cecilia Cheung's company, computers stolen with her personal information & photos

11/24/2010 12:27:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , 0 Comments


A recent bulglary occurred in Cecilia Cheung's management company, where three computers were stolen. The computer had Cecilia's work photos, family photos, her contract with the company and other confidential and personal information. Now that it is being used unlawfully, the outcomes are unthinkable. Lately, Cecilia has been busy going back and forth from Mainland and Hong Kong filming and has been accompanied by her manager. About the burglary, she only found out about it when the police department contacted her.

Reporters contacted Cecilia's manager (ms. Chow) about the incident. She expressed that the police notified her a few days ago, and told her it was a series of burglaries that happened in Cecilia's company office as well as other units nearby. The police already went to the office for investigations and found many fingerprints. Asked if Cecilia knows (Worried the burglars will take the confidential information and sell it to the media unlawfully?) She is not worried, and even said if they do that, can help the police solve the case quicker!"

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Joey Yung led over 10,000 people to celebrate Ah Sa's birthday

11/24/2010 12:25:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments


Joey Yung held the 3rd show of her NUMBER 6 Concert last night and attracted Chapman To and his wife Kristal Tin, Charlene Choi (Ah Sa) and her mom to watch the show. Tomorrow, it will be Ah Sa's 28th birthday, Joey celebrated with her in high-profile: "Today a good friend came to watch me, it's her birthday tomorrow, I hope everyone can sing happy birthday to her with me." Then Joey asked Ah Sa if she wanted to hear the English or Chinese version of the happy birthday song. Ah Sa happily expressed that it does not matter, Joey creatively said: "Maybe she doesn't want to hear it." Then Joey led the audience in the whole venue to sing the birthday song for Ah Sa, making her extremely excited and the two good friends embraced live on the spot.

After the show, Ah Sa went backstage to visit her. Joey wished her a proud love and career life. The two then took pictures and posted them on Weibo. Ah Sa left a message saying: "Thank you God, testing me nonstop for these 28 years, giving me a healthy and strong growth! My birthday wish is that I hope all the people I love and loves me to have a healthy and happy life!" Ah Sa did not forget to send her blessings to boyfriend William Chan too, so sweet! Hacken Lee, Leo Ku, Kenny Kwan and many more left messages wishing Ah Sa a happy birthday.

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Taylor Swift's shock at Dane Cook's tribute... as she sees her face tattooed on his chest

11/23/2010 05:29:00 PM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments

Her latest album may be called Speak Now, but Taylor Swift was left at a loss for words tonight.

During an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Swift was caught by surprise by a musical tribute from comedian Dane Cook.


The comic stripped to the waist to reveal a fake tattoo of the 20-year-old singer on his chest, before he picked up a guitar to perform a song for her.

The number was clearly a surprise for Swift who looked glamorous in a beige dress and black heels with silver jewellery.

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