First Ever iPhone Commercial At The Oscars

$1.7 million bucks, and getting on good terms with Hollywood studios, result in this cool new Apple iPhone commercial. It shows 28 actors and actresses from various eras, each saying hello on their phones, following with a glimpse of the iPhone, and ending with a "Coming in June".

Four more months to go!

The Video is available here

Barrel World Clock Shows Time For 24 Cities

Here’s an elegant way to tell time for 24 different cities. Just rotate the barrel-shaped clock to your desired city and the hand shows the correct time for it. It has 12 sides, with each side having two major cities.

In case you are wondering what happens to the minute hand when you rotate the clock, no, this clock has no minute hand.

Selling at US$74 from MoMA Store. Goes well on office desks!

Quantum to Sue Apple Over The iPhone 2nd time?

Close on the heels of the trademark settlement with Cisco, Apple may soon find itself in more trouble, over the iPhone. UK based touch-sensor manufacturer, Quantum Research, has threatened to sue Apple if it finds that the company has infringed on its touch screen patent. Quantum is currently examining the phone for the same.

According to reports, Duncan Bryan, licensing director at Quantum Research said that the description of the iPhone suggests it uses a rear-surface touch screen, and has proximity sensing which can tell if it is held to the ear, which is a Quantum Research capability. He added that if Apple has used the charge transfer technology to give the iPhone that capability, then Apple could be infringing the firm's patent.This is the second attempt by Quantum, to warn Apple about infringing on its patent. The company had filed a case against Apple, for applying its patented charge transfer technology in the wheel control in iPod Nano. The first patent-infringement lawsuit, filed in December 2005 is still under process. Apple has denied those charges and has filed counterclaims against Quantum.

Jackson 'ready to convert to Islam'

Fallen pop star Michael Jackson is likely to convert to Islam, according to his brother Jermaine.
The Celebrity Big Brother star said Michael, 48, could do a lot of good by becoming a Muslim.
Jermaine, 52, told The Muslim News: "When I came back from Mecca I got him a lot of books and he asked me lots of things about my religion and I told him that it's peaceful and beautiful.
"He read everything and he was proud of me that I found something that would give me inner strength and peace.
"I think it is most probable that Michael will convert to Islam."
He added: "He could do so much, just like I am trying to do. Michael and I and the word of God, we could do so much."
Jermaine, who came second in the controversial Channel 4 reality show, converted to Islam in 1989.
His younger brother's comeback performance at the World Music Awards last year was slammed.
Michael had disappeared from public view after being acquitted of child abuse allegations, staying in Bahrain as a guest of the royal family.

Queens Of The Stone Age Get 'Vulgar' On New CD

Queens Of The Stone Age are eyeing a June release for their next Interscope album, which is dubbed "Era Vulgaris," according to a post on the group's Web site. Purported song titles include "Into the Hollow," "Misfit Love," "Battery Acid" and "Sick, Sick, Sick." "Could be song titles, or could not," the post continues. "Go sign up on the mailing list for future insider info. Then get off the Internet and go get laid -- its Valentine's Day." Frontman Josh Homme previously described the new album as "dark, hard, and electrical, sort of like a construction worker" in a video clip on the QOTSA site.

QOTSA has been relatively quiet in recent months, following the completion of touring in support of their 2005 album, "Lullabies to Paralyze." That set has sold 342,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan, and spawned the No. 2 Modern Rock hit "Little Sister."

Mans Best Bud

Benito, a 5-year-old Chihuahua, drinks dog beer from a bottle in the southern town of Hulst, Netherlands,

Ok this is kinda really wired i found this news on an online newspaper forum n juz cudn stop myself frm loling.....

"From Europe comes a beer just for dogs. But will they like it?

TIME puts the pooch hooch to a taste test on some of Europe's most favored pooches in Paris's Bois de Boulogne, near the up-scale 16th Arrondissement and a favorite walking spot of the city's finest pedigrees (both four- and two-legged varieties)."

LG Cries Foul Over iPhone Design

LG Electronics is reportedly accusing Apple of stealing the concept of its much-hyped iPhone from LG's own Prada model.

According to a Korean website, Woo-Young Kwak, head of LG Mobile Handset R&D Center,at a press conference said, "We consider that Apple copied Prada phone after the design was unveiled when it was presented in the iF Design Award and won the prize in September 2006."

While both phones were released around the same time, with roughly similar appearance, it was unclear which of the companies copied the design concept. Now, LG has openly declared that Apple is guilty for copying theirs. However, there is no news of a lawsuit against Apple yet.

Experts have pointed out that the two phones differ in many aspects. The KE850 Prada phone, which claims to be the world’s 'first completely touch screen mobile phone', is a tri-band GSM handset with EDGE support, unlike the quad-band iPhone. It has a small 3-inch screen, with a resolution of 240x400, while the iPhone's display is .5 inch larger, with a 320x480 resolution. Also, the KE850's user interface is flash-based, whereas the iPhone runs OSX. Moreover, the Prada has Bluetooth 2.0, unlike the iPhone, which has WiFi capability.

The LG KE850 Prada is expected to sell for around US$780 (roughly Rs. 34,364) which makes it more expensive than the iPhone's estimated $699.

Apple lost a patent lawsuit with Creative Technology, over the user interface of the iPod. Apple ended up paying $100 million to the company for copyright infringement.

Costello, Crow, Nelson Set For June Carter Tribute

Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Emmylou Harris and Brad Paisley are among the stars appearing on the June Carter Cash tribute album "Anchored in Love," due June 19 via Dualtone. The release will coincide with a biography of the same name penned by Cash's son John. With the exception of Ralph Stanley, who recorded "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" at the southwest Virginia home of the Carter Family, "Anchored in Love" was recorded throughout 2006 on the Cash family property in Hendersonville, Tenn. On it, Costello tackles the iconic "Ring of Fire," while Nelson and Crow team up for a duet on "If I Were a Carpenter." Carter Cash's stepdaughter Rosanne performs the spiritual "Wings of Angels" and Lynn offers a version of "Wildwood Flower." Carter Cash died May 15, 2003, after complications from heart surgery.

Sony VGN-UX17GP Handheld PC

The Sony VGN-UX17GP is a light weight, ultra-compact, fully functional computer. This device is similar in hardware and dimensions (a screen lesser than 7 inches) specific to a UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC), but it is not one. Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) is a project initiated by Microsoft and is code-named Origami. Origami does not specifically refer to a device or a particular piece hardware but to an ultra-mobile PC that runs Windows Tablet Edition OS and now Vista Home Premium, and more importantly has Microsoft’s 'Touch Pack'—a suite with applications and utilities that are optimized for a touch screen operation. The devices that use Microsoft’s UMPC-origami platform come from Asus, Founder, Medion, OQO and Samsung.
The VGN-UX17GP differs by running a full version of Windows XP Professional along with a touch sensitive screen powered by Sony’s own proprietary software. The device is powered by Intel’s 1.2 GHz Core Solo processor, 512MB of 400 MHz DDR2 memory, 30GB hard drive, Intel’s GMA 950 on-board graphics and weighs just 520 grams.

Conclusion

We have to admit that the Sony VGN-UX17GP is a nifty looking innovative device. It's feature packed with a brilliant quality touch screen, two motion sensing camera’s, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and to top it all it runs Windows XP Professional on an Intel 1.2 Ghz core solo processor and 512MB of RAM. All that in a device that fits your palm and weighs just 520 grams is simply remarkable. On the downside your productivity in terms of typing text is greatly hampered since you typically can only use your thumbs to work on the keypad. And its low 3 hour battery life and an expensive price tag—it costs Rs. 1,00,000, further downs its credibility. However, my recommendation would be the Dell XPS1210. Its 12-inch screen when customized with a 1.66 Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB RAM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a DVD Writer (the Sony doesn’t have an external optical drive bundled, internal is out of the question because of the size), a nine cell battery that lasts four and half hours and a Nvidia Go 7400 add-on PCIe graphics card, just costs Rs. 69,000. Though, the Dell weighs close to 2 Kilograms. But then it’s an ultra portable laptop v/s. a handheld device. In the end, however, its one's personal decision—You have the choice of opting either for Innovation, Ultra-compactness and Aesthetics (Sony VGN-UX17GP Handheld PC) or Practicality (Dell XPS1210).

Timberlake Makes It Look Easy In New York

Time flies when you're having fun. That certainly explains Justin Timberlake's professed surprise at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night, when the singer suddenly realized he hadn't played the venue since 2000. That's a whole 'nother time and place when it comes to pop music, especially when you consider Timberlake's last stand at MSG was when 'N Sync was still near the peak of its powers, albeit primed for a fall.But Timberlake's come a long way since then, so long that he's got nothing left to prove. If "Justified" establish him as a solo juggernaut, "FutureSex/LoveSounds" solidified his mega status. At this point in his career -- with millions of records sold, a string of gorgeous girlfriends, even the modest ability to poke fun at himself -- Timberlake doesn't need to do a damn thing to please anyone beside himself. He's in the increasingly rare position of having both the people and the critics on his side, and the enviable freedom to do whatever he wants.

Fujitsu F703: Cellphone That’s Washable

Since researchers have already proven that cellphones are dirtier than even toilet seats, something has to be done to keep our dear cellphones clean! So Fujitsu thought, why not make it washable! Yeah, that should get rid of those pesky bacteria.
The Fujitsu F703 is totally waterproof, you could submerge it in water and it’ll still be alive and ringing. Which makes it great for bathroom conversations, as demonstrated by the babe pictured above.
Price and launch date unconfirmed.

Furtado's 'Say It Right' Bests Beyonce On Hot 100

Nelly Furtado's "Say It Right" ends the 10-week reign of Beyonce's "Irreplaceable" at No. 1 on the Hot 100 with a 2-1 climb. It's Furtado's second No. 1 from her album "Loose," following "Promiscuous," which reached the top six months ago. "Irreplaceable" slides to No. 2, ending the longest run at the top since Kanye West's "Gold Digger" featuring Jamie Foxx also spent 10 weeks there last year.

Top 3 Valentine's Day Phones

LG Chocolate (Rs. 9,800)

Women adore pink. Women adore Chocolate. What do you get when you put them both together? The pink Chocolate from LG, of course! This MP3-playin’, 128 megabyte-packin’ smooth slider has a nicely hidden display, a touch-sensitive front panel, 1.3 megapixel camera. It doesn’t have an FM radio or a way to add more memory, so pre-load that 128MB with lots of Bryan Adams and other pink stuff before giving it to her!

Nokia N72 (Rs. 13,000)

Most women are more comfortable knowing that they’re using a Nokia, and the N72 makes a perfect gift. The phone has a smooth, piano-finish and comes in a light pink color to suit the mood. It has everything: MP3 and video playback, a large screen, 2 megapixel camera, a memory card slot, FM radio and Bluetooth. For the technically curious, it also runs the latest Series 60 3rd Edition UI.

Sony Ericsson Z610i

(Rs. 15,000)Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but they need mirrors more than just once a day. The Z610i with its shiny, mirror-like finish on the top complements her style, particularly if it’s the pink model we’re talking about. Excellent sound quality, MP3 playback, a 2 megapixel camera, enough storage with a Memory Stick Pro DUO slot. Bundle in some lipstick and some eyeliner and you have a great gift.

Beyonce Poses For SI Swimsuit Issue Cover

Beyonce has hit another high note, claiming the coveted cover shot of this year's Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in a yellow-and-pink bikini. "The Dreamgirl As You've Never Seen Her," a cover headline teases. There's also a photo spread inside the magazine.The 25-year-old singer/actress posed on a Florida beach in the bikini designed by House of Dereon, the fashion label she started with her mother, Tina Knowles.The 2007 swimsuit edition continues with a music theme inside, featuring scantily clad models posing with Kanye West, Aerosmith, Kenny Chesney, Gnarls Barkley and Panic! At the Disco.A five-page spread featuring Russian Anne Vyalitsyna was shot at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland in September. "Once the decision was made to have a music hook, one of the first settings to come up was the Rock Hall, because it's such an iconic place," said a Sports Illustrated spokesperson. "It was a natural fit."Vyalitsyna posed with Jon Bon Jovi's motorcycle and other Rock Hall items. The magazine portrayed the museum with respect, according to a spokesperson, who added, "We felt it would've been an omission if we weren't included,"

The Man With 74 Macs

Some fanboys are well, just fanboys. Some truly shows it by keeping 74 Macs at home. That man is Jeremy Mehrle from St. Louis. His basement is like the holy ground for Mac fans, with Macs from Mac Classics to iMacs. It is even furnished with the typical Apple-white and iPod posters.
Check out the gallery at Flickr.

Coldplay Collects Singles For Vinyl Box

Coldplay has boxed up all 14 of its singles for the aptly named collection "The Singles 1999-2006," due March 26 in the United Kingdom via Parlophone. The package, comprised solely of 7-inch vinyl singles, will be eventually also be available in the United States via Capitol, according to a spokesperson.Five of the singles are making their vinyl debut in this box: 1999's "The Blue Room" EP (here split into two singles), "Don't Panic," "God Put a Smile Upon Your Face," "What If" and "The Hardest Part." "The Singles" will not be released on CD, according to the band's Web site. As previously reported, Coldplay is recording its fourth studio album with producer Brian Eno, with an eye on a late 2007 release. The group will begin a short South American tour Feb. 14 in Santiago, Chile.Here is the track list for "The Singles": "

The Blue Room EP"

"Shiver"
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"Yellow""Trouble""Don't Panic""In My Place""The Scientist""Clocks""God Put a Smile Upon Your Face""Speed of Sound""Fix You""Talk""What If""The Hardest Part"