Nokia To Release iPhone Killer Next Year

Boston (dBtechno) - On Wednesday, Nokia Announced it is developing a mobile phone similar to the iPhone — very similar.

The new phone which was presented at Nokia’s GoPlay, could be available as early as next year.

Although the new phone does look a lot like the new Apple iPhone, it’s really a logical progression of Nokia’s music/gaming device route, which includes the new Nokia Music Center and resurrecting the N-Gage platform.

When Nokia was asked about the striking similarity between this and the iPhone, Nokia’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of Multimedia, Anssi Vanjoki, said, “If there is something good in the world then we copy with pride.”

In addition, Nokia will be launching an online music store which will again rival Apple’s iTunes. The new store will allow users to download song to to their mobile devices — something iTunes currently does not allow.

Easier To Get Botox Than A Mole Examination

Boston (dBTechno) - According to a new study, it is easier to get a botox treatment, than it is to get a mole examined by a doctor.

Published online Wednesday in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, researchers found that on average, patients had to wait 8 days for abotox treatment and 26 days for a mole examination.

“The difference in wait times between medical dermatology and cosmetic dermatology patients is clearly real,” said Dr. Jack S. Resneck Jr., the lead author of the study and an assistant dermatology professor at the medical school of the University of California, San Francisco.

The study was conducted in 12 different cities across the United States. Read more

Hypnosis May Reduce Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery

Boston (dBTechno) - You are getting very sleepy…

A new study finds that the use of hypnosis prior to breast cancer surgery can reduce the amount of anesthesia needed for the operation, the amount of pain reported afterwards as well as the time and cost of the procedure.

Researchers from New York’s Mount Sinai Medical Center say that just one 15 minute session one hour before surgery is all that’s needed.

Breast cancer surgery patients often suffer side effects such as pain, nausea, and fatigue during and after their operation. These complications can lengthen their hospital stay, lead to hospital readmission, or require additional medications�all of which increase medical costs. Several previous studies have suggested that hypnosis may reduce pain, recovery time, and the need for medications after surgery. Read more

Sony To Unveil Largest LCD TV

Boston (dbTechno) - Sony is set to introduce a new lineup of flat-screen LCD televisions including the largest they have on the market.

Sony introduced 15 new models of its Bravia line of televisions. The top-end flagship model thet showed off is a 70-inch LCD Bravia television.

This will be commercially available as well.

Sony stated that the retail price for the cheapest 40-inch model will be around $2,300 with the top-end 70-inch set selling for $35,000.

Sony is trying to sell through 10 million Bravia LCD televisions in the year to March 2008.

Sony is hoping to use these new televisions to get back strong in that market.

Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber Heading Into Space

Boston (dbTechno) - The 30th anniversary celebration of Star Wars is being given the golden treatment as the original lightsaber used by Luke Skywalker in Return of the Jedi will be aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery when it launches in October.

Many Star Wars characters arrived on scene today to deliver the famous lightsaber which Luke used to save the galaxy from the Empire.

The lightsaber is going to be on display at the Space Center Houston through Labor Day as well for those who want to check it out.

This is a very interesting and unique move by NASA as it is also very exciting. It may not be the most scientific thing they have ever done, but I will be watching as will every other Star Wars fan when that shuttle takes off.

Manhunt 2 Still Banned in Europe

Boston (dbTechno) - It was announced yesterday that Manhunt 2 had received an M rating from the ESRB allowing it to launch in North America on October 31st, while Europe apparently is still banning the game.

Manhunt 2 is going to be released in North America on October 31st, that is confirmed. Rockstar put out a modified version of the game which allowed it to get that ever important M rating.

There has been no news about the European release of Manhunt 2. It appears that right now it is still banned as Rockstar’s Sam Houser stated “It is very good news that Manhunt 2 has now been rated M for North America and will be released October 31st. However, we have no upated information on the BBFC status of the game.”

Europe has to continue to wait and just hope that Rockstar finds a way to get this game released to coincide with the North American launch.

Google gPhone May Release In 2007

Seattle (dbTechno) - According to reports it appears that the Google gPhone may take some thunder away from the Apple iPhone as it may release in 2007.

The latest report stated that the Google gPhone is only two weeks away from launch. It also stated that India’s largest mobile telephony operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Essar are heading up the plans with Google.

A simultaneous launch in the US and Europe is expected with announcements being made very soon.

Google plans to put around $8 billion into this global telephone plan for their Google phone.

This comes after the Wall Street Journal already stated that Google has a prototype of the gPhone ready to go. The design is something which can be mass produced very quickly making a quick launch possible.

Lunar Eclipse Set To Light Up China Sky

Beijing (dbTechno) - Tonight will be the night that a very rare lunar eclipse will be visible in China.

The lunar eclipse is a very big deal as throughout the Western Hemisphere as well as in parts of Asia a full moon will be in full effect when the lunar eclipse occurs.

For those watching from China, phase 1 of the eclipse will take place at 4:51 p.m. and will last three hours and 33 minutes.

Most of China is going to be able to view it tonight except in the very far west of China.

The lunar eclipse is also going to be on a webcast live at www.astron.sh.cn from 6 p.m. onward.

The eclipse is expected to come to an end at 8:24 p.m. and the next one is not set until June 16, 2011. So if you want to view this extremely rare event, get ready to look to the sky tonight!

Human Rights Lawsuit Filed Towards Yahoo

Boston (dbTechno) - Yahoo is facing a lawsuit which accuses the US media giant of aiding and abetting human rights abuses in China.

The lawsuit states that Yahoo supplied information on dissidents which led to them being sent to prison.

Yahoo and MSN China signed off on a code of conduct for blogging operations just last week. This would force them to protect the interests of China as a state.

They both agreed to delete any “illegal or bad messages.” Google has been a victim to this already as they have been accused of blocking certain data which would be harmful or derogatory towards the government of China.

The lawsuit in place right now was filed in San Francisco by the World Organization for Human Rights. The wife of Wang Xiaoning filed the suit as she states that Yahoo helped Chinese officials track down her husband with e-mail and online comments.

Yahoo is trying to get the case thrown out.

SanDisk Launches New MP3 Clip Player

Boston (dbTechno) - SanDisk has launched new low-cost MP3 players with OLED screens for under $40 which can be worn for workouts and such.

SanDisk with this introduction of this line of low-cost clip MP3 players will allow them to go head to head with the Creative Zen Stone and the Apple iPod Shuffle.

The Sansa Clip is the new range of low-cost MP3 players. They will have storage capacities of 1GB and 2GB. These little devices pack a load of features as well as they have an FM stereo receiver, as well as the ability to record voices and record from the receiver.

They support MP3 and WMA audio playback and have a rechargable Lithium-ion battery built in which lasts 15 hours per charge.

The 1GB version will sell for only $39.99 while the 2GB will sell for $59.99. This is easily the best deal for anyone looking for a budget MP3 player.

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