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Sprint announced the launch of the Sprint Arcade, a unique bundle of casual games. The Sprint Arcade, the first-ever subscription game channel in North America, allows customers to download multiple games powered by EA Mobile, the group within Electronic Arts that creates games for wireless phones, for one low monthly fee. The current list of games includes Sudoku, Mini Golf, Mahjong, Hearts, Air Hockey and Blue Blocks, with more to be added.

The Sprint Arcade is available on most data-enabled Sprint phones for $9.99 per month. To download, Sprint customers should select the Web icon on their phone’s main menu and type “arcade” into the search box. Standard data usage charges apply.

Sprint also announced today at E for All the launch of the Sprint Digital Lounge Arcade, a PC-based try and buy arcade. The Sprint Digital Lounge Arcade, powered by Mpowerplayer, allows customers to try games before they buy on their […]

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Nokia N81 8GB phones is now available globally. Designed with music and gaming in mind, the N81 comes with dedicated music and game keys and are loaded with memory so users can store more and play more.

The 3D Multimedia Menu introduced in these device is the first step to bringing a new user interface to the Nokia Nseries range. The new menu makes it easy to discover and enjoy digital content and the Internet, and share experiences with others.

Nokia N81 8GB also offer the discovery of millions of tracks through the Nokia Music Store. And, with their integrated Nokia Music Players, creating playlists and managing music collections on the move is a breeze. For enhanced sound quality, compatible high-quality headphones or speakers can be used with the standard 3.5 mm headphone connector.

A preview of the N-Gage games service is also available in the devices, including […]

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As of last week, we’ve moved the Buzz Out Loud show notes to the new Buzz Out Loud blog at bol.cnet.com.
The new blog features the full show notes, the MP3s and more. See you over there!

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Verizon Wireless today announced new technology to deliver firmware software updates over-the-air to new handsets.

Customers will receive a message on their wireless phone indicating that a new handset update is available. They will be periodically notified to download the updated software package by following simple on-screen prompts that will guide them through the process in a matter of minutes. The technology will be introduced in some new phones starting later this year, and throughout 2008.

Firmware, or system software, on mobile phones is a program or set of instructions programmed into the hardware of the device. Updates of firmware can enhance the calling quality and functionality of a device.

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Samsung Juke (SCH-U470)
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Verizon Wireless today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Juke, a sleek and slim device that swivels to show off a music player that supports MP3, WMA, AAC and AAC+ files.

Hitting stores on October 19, the Juke is available in red, teal and navy blue. The Juke’s unique swivel-hinge literally flicks open 180 degrees to reveal the shiny keypad. A navigation thumb wheel allows for easy searching through music play lists, contacts and settings. Stereo Bluetooth support provides optimal listening for both headsets and separately purchased speakers. In addition, the Juke comes with a matching wired stereo headset and a USB cable in the box. The Juke’s other features include:

- Get It Now-capable - download games, ringtones, wallpapers, location-based services, and more
- 2GB of internal memory for music
- Text, picture and Instant Messaging
- Camera with Nightshot (for taking pictures in low-light)
- Advanced speech recognition […]

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Nokia today introduced the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet, a pocket-sized device able to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots and Bluetooth mobile devices to make internet calls, check Google Mail or Facebook Accounts, watch videos on YouTube, update blogs using the device’s slide-out keyboard along with its touch screen, or find the way using built-in maps and satellite navigation.

With the ability to check emails, read the latest gossip online or IM to friends, share moods on favorite social sites; call via Skype, or get closer by the Gizmo video chat - with the integrated VGA camera - users will never be far away from those they want to keep in contact with.

The N810 has an integrated GPS receiver which allows consumers to pinpoint their position and find a wide variety of points-of-interests using the pre-loaded maps. Upgrade to Wayfinder’s voice-guided navigation for turn-by-turn directions and explore the world on foot or in […]

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Photo: HTC Touch Announced for Sprint Photo 1

Sprint today announced the upcoming availability of HTC Touch, a full touch screen Windows Mobile 6 device featuring integrated TouchFLO technology to smoothly navigate through menus with a finger swipe. In addition, TouchFLO cube brings a 3D cube interface allowing quick access to entertainment, communication tools and a “Dial-by-picture” photo caller ID screen.

The Touch leverages Windows Mobile 6 with Outlook Mobile for email integration, Office Mobile, Windows Live and the ability to run thousands of third-party applications. It also allows users to surf the web with Internet Explorer, send and receive emails, chat on Messenger and send files to their own web space through Windows Live. The home screen provides one-touch access to email, text messages, calendar appointments and contacts, as well as current weather conditions and forecasts for hundreds of cities around the world.

The Touch provides access to Sprint-exclusive content, including:

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I realize that the MacBook isn’t really Scottish, but that’s no
reason Steve Jobs couldn’t wear a utilikilt at the next MacWorld
keynote. We also have some crazy lawsuits to discuss, and some
scientists have created artificial life. You know. In their spare time.
–Tom
Listen to today’s…

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Pants on fire; now that’s a headline for you. Too bad the story’s
your basic lithium-ion battery blah-blah-blah. In bigger news of the day,
the RIAA wins the Jammie Thomas case, to the tune of $220,000, unless they
play nice. Also, rumor mill points to Mac Nano, and Linux boxes are running
mass…

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Breaking news: Reply-all epidemic spreads, hits Homeland
Security. Nation at risk. Further updates as events warrant. Sports and
weather are next. And later tonight, would you store your health records
on a Microsoft server? One podcaster says, “Not if my life depended on
it.”
–Molly
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