Linux for mobile phones is a good alternative to Windows Mobile, but it didn’t have success yet. The problem encountered by mobile manufacturers was integrating the software. That happened because some companies made Linux kernels, while others provided application development environments. So, the phone makers struggled to integrate the components and finally chose the convenient Windows Mobile.

Azingo, a software company, promises a complete suite of mobile Linux software and furthermore intends to help the producers to integrate the components I was telling you about. Azingo’s application offers Web widgets that can deliver information such as weather and traffic, entertainment applications and productivity software. It sounds very nice to me!

Currently there are no deals with phone manufacturers, but Azingo has announced that handsets using their software will be available in the fourth quarter.

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I’m not sure if there are things that could be said about the “chocolate keyboard” other than stuff like the X tasted great or did you try the W it has vanilla. Would that be a perfect gift for a geek?

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I have to agree that it took me by surprise to find out that Garmin released a smartphone instead of a new GPS navigation model, but it’s a good surprise. The Nuvifone is a full-fledged GSM HSDPA phone, has it’s own operating system and of course has GPS navigation inside.

Garmin Nuvifone also comes with a camera, has a web browser, includes Google Search, Email, text and IM functions, plays MP3 and MPEG4 file and Garmin’s online services like traffic, weather or fuel prices.

It was announced in New York City today but I don’t have a price or a carrier for it, but voices in the market thinks it’s going to be on AT&T until T-Mobile gets their HSDPA launched. Correct me if I’m wrong, but a lot of people have been waiting for something like that and it’s now available. It could become big. What do you think? (send your comments below)

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If you don’t need a USB-to-WUSB module and want to put something in that Cardbus slot of your older laptop then IOGear has something that may make you happy (if you’re into Wireless, of course) with their latest Cardbus WUSB adapter. It does exactly what it’s supposed to, Wireless USB, but we don’t have a price for it yet. Not even availability.Source

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The concerns of online security are not as big as they should, mainly because everyone thinks their passwords are good enough, they have an anti-virus and that’s it. However the fun thing about that is that in a recent report by security soft maker AVG, men consider themselves much better than women when it comes to online security.

AVG global security strategist Larry Bridwell said that “My gut feeling, because I’m a man, is that it is one of those societal gender things”. It looks like confidence doesn’t translate into safety but hey, this could be another man thing, because security threats are gender-equal.

“Men were exceptionally confident in their own security prowess, and only 4 percent of them said they didn’t know what kind on online protection they had in place. “

The results are from a study that included 1,400 adults in the UK. How do you feel about that? Do you think (you men) are better than women at online security?

via ArsTechnica

Tiffany and Softbank Mobile, Japan will launch a diamond-studded mobile. Yes, that’s true! The luxurious gadget will be available for Japanese market at a stunning price - 10 million Yen (around $94,000).

The hot mobile phone will come in a limited edition. It is encrusted with more than 400 diamond, totaling over 20 carats. The phone uses 3G networks, but other specs were not presented. The diamond phone is part of the lineup of 15 new handset models that will hit the market next month.

And you thought Vertu were expensive?

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As Apple announced today, the world’s thinnest notebook is now shipping. MacBook Air, which measures 0.16-inches at its thinnest point and 0.76-inches at the maximum height, has a starting price of $1,799. Pre-orders were available since Steve Jobs presented MacBook Air at MacWorld 2008. It is available through Apple’s online store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. The top version could go over $3,000, depending on optional features.

About: MacBook Air sports a stunning 13.3-inch LED-backlit widescreen display, a full-size and backlit keyboard, a built-in iSight video camera and a spacious trackpad. MacBook Air is powered by a 1.6 GHz or 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB L2 cache, and includes as standard features 2GB of memory, an 80GB 1.8-inch hard drive, and the latest 802.11n Wi-Fi technology and Bluetooth 2.1.

Features list for the basic model:

• 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with 1280×800 resolution;
• 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB L2 cache;
• 800 MHz front-side bus;
• 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM;
• 80GB hard disk drive with Sudden Motion Sensor;
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
• Micro-DVI port (includes Micro-DVI to VGA and Micro-DVI to DVI Adapters);
• built-in iSight video camera;
• built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
• one USB 2.0 port;
• one headphone port;
• multi-touch TrackPad with support for advanced multi-touch gestures including tap, scroll, pinch, rotate and swipe; and
• 45 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.

Order MacBook Air here.

Perhaps you already know that Apple’s online store engraves the gadgets bought from there. That’s great, but they only offer text engraving. I have discovered Engrave, a Portland-based company that personalize gadgets, smartphones or laptops. They use laser engraving and I am telling you, their work is impressive.

iPhones, iPods, MacBooks or any other cool gadgets can be personalized for your Valentine. That is a great gift for Valentine’s Day. Furthermore, the costs for laser engraving are acceptable. For example an iPhone engraving would cost $50, an iPod nano just $35, while a personalized laptop would cost you between $100-$150 depending on its size.

You can come up with your own designs, made in Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw with a minimum resolution of 200 dpi. So, if you want to surprise your sweetie contact the Engrave offices for a request. They also engrave other objects, but first you should make an inquire. I do not know if they accept requests from outside US, but you should give it a try, there is enough time until Valentine’s Day arrives.

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Now that Microsoft announced they will start working on the 7th Windows operating system, dubbed Vienna, we managed to get a look on it’s going to look. This are supposed to be Windows Vienna screenshots which, to be honest, doesn’t look more than a modified Vista. I cannot guarantee you that these are real, but they could be.

Here is the video

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With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Apple has added a new pink iPod nano to its line-up. That’s perfect for young lovers and not only. The pink model features 8GB memory and retails at $199. The two-inch display allows you to view album artwork, photos, videos or playing games. Furthermore, Apple offers free engraving for iPods bought from their online store. It’s perfect for your sweetie! What do you think?