The work week has come to a close and now it’s time to jump start your weekend with a morning jolt of tech news. In today’s US Update we show you a video of a Nokia C7 being used to control a BMW, the first professional-film recorded with a Galaxy S smart phone, the latest details on the iPad 2 display and more.
Ever wanted to use your Nokia handset to control your car? Well that’s exactly what Nokia Asia demonstrated with the help of An Jiaxuan and his friend who used a Nokia C7 to control a BMW. The video shows the entire process and honestly, it’s a must watch!
Korean film maker Kim Dae-Woo used a Samsung Galaxy S smartphone to film his latest work, “Age of Milk”. We’ve got part one of the video, with a run length of 12 minutes 50 seconds, we recommend you give it a go.
HP has announced a mix up in the board of directors. Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay, will be joining the board along with four other members. Is this what HP needs as they look to take webOS into 2011?
Sony Ericsson has posted their fourth quarter 2010 financial results. Handset shipments continued to drop, but net profit was $10.7 million, a significant improvement compared to the $225 million net loss reported in the year-ago period. 2011 will bring the Sony Playstation Phone and Xperia Arc — will these two handsets turn the company around?
Last up this morning is more news on the iPad 2 display. Kevin Rose, founder of Digg, has confirmed the second-generation iPad will not have a Retina display. After his initial reports claimed it would have a higher resolution screen, it seems his new sources are dismissing those rumors. So which is it?
That wraps up things this fine morning from the states. Thanks for spending your morning with us as we break the headlines fresh off the press from our side of the world. Until Monday, this is Nick saying over and out.
