(PhysOrg.com) -- HTC has just announced the world's first GSM/WiMAX headset. The device will be available in Russia on the Yota Mobile WiMAX network. The MAX 4G appears similar to the super high-end HTC Touch HD that was recently announced with a large 3.8 inch 800◊480 display and touch screen interface. The MAX 4G will support the Yota Video network and the device is capable of displaying up to nine TV channels simultaneously!  read more »

Blame Alexander Graham Bell. In 1876, he invented the telephone; a completely new world of technology was born bringing with it both blessings and curses. In today’s global economy, technology is the essential link allowing us to communicate quickly and productively. But it can also lead to errors and misunderstandings that damage professional credibility.

The fallout from abusing email and cell phones adds to daily stress. To forestall frustration, here are some suggestions on handling “tech-no-etiquette” annoyances.  read more »

The first Google phone running Android has hit the streets. It’s good, but not great, here’s why.  read more »

This week the gadget gang at Retrevo picked out some new cable TV technology, the hottest Blu-ray DVD, and more.  read more »

It’s Time Again For Another Time Change  read more »

Last year (2007) was the first time in 20 years that new days were established for changing to Daylight Saving Time and back to Standard Time. Chances are you survived last year’s changes and discovered how many of your gadgets that were set to adjust automatically didn't because they were programmed for the wrong date. The problem is unless your device was upgraded to use the new dates your clocks will not change automatically on November 2nd at 2:00 AM.

On October 14th, 2008 Apple announced an upgraded MacBook Air along with some new Macbooks. One of the new notebooks is a totally upgraded, redesigned 13.3 inch, $1299 MacBook.

The big question is: should you buy the MacBook Air or the MacBook?  read more »

On February 17, 2009 all TV stations will stop broadcasting analog signals. Will you be affected? What do you need to know? Retrevo's DTV Info Center has all the information you need to make it through the transition.
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Did you know your portable TV probably won’t work after February 2009? Here’s a 7 inch portable LCD TV for around $100. Is it a good deal?  read more »

For this edition of New and Cool, we selected a trio of tiny projectors, a new laptop, and some other new and shiny gadgets.

Is That a Projector in Your Pocket?

We’re not sure this isn’t a solution in search of a problem but you never know when you might have to whip out your projector and make a quick presentation. Three new mini-projectors have emerged and one of them is also a modified iPhone:  read more »