Electronics NewsNews on Electronics continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Three ways to keep cell phone fees in check- July 5, 2008 If you have ever incurred cell phone fees, you know that they can sting. Depending on your plan, the penalty for going over your minutes can range from 5 cents a minute to 45 cents.http://www.topix.net/ce/2008/07/three-ways-to-keep-cell-phone-fees-in-check?fromrss=1 Rush Limbaugh Signs $400 Million Radio Deal- July 4, 2008 Talk-radio pundit Rush Limbaugh agreed yesterday to stay on the air for at least eight more years, signing a deal with his syndication company that Limbaugh said is worth more than $400 million, including a $100 million signing bonus.The lucrative agreement between Limbaugh and Clear Channel-owned Premiere Radio Networks of Los Angeles is the second-largest ever for a radio personality, ranking behind only Howard Stern's five-year contract with Sirius Satellite Radio in 2004 that was valued at..http://www.topix.net/ce/2008/07/rush-limbaugh-signs-400-million-radio-deal?fromrss=1 Kenny Chesney Gets XM Channel- July 4, 2008 Kenny Chesney will be getting his own channel on XM Satellite Radio from July 26 through Oct.http://www.topix.net/ce/2008/07/kenny-chesney-gets-xm-channel?fromrss=1 TV screen gas 'worse than coal'- July 4, 2008 THE rising demand for flat-screen televisions may have a greater impact on global warming than the world's largest coal-fired power stations, a leading environmental scientist has warned.http://www.topix.net/ce/2008/07/tv-screen-gas-worse-than-coal?fromrss=1 LCD making worse for environment than coal- July 4, 2008 A chemical used to make LCD televisions and semiconductors could cause more global warming than coal-fired power plants, a report warns.http://www.topix.net/ce/2008/07/lcd-making-worse-for-environment-than-coal?fromrss=1 Vodafone acquires 70 per cent in Ghana Telecom for $900 million- July 4, 2008 Mumbai: UK mobile phone firm Vodafone Plc will buy a controlling 70 per cent stake in state-owned Ghana Telecom for 452m , expanding its presence in Africa.http://www.topix.net/ce/2008/07/vodafone-acquires-70-per-cent-in-ghana-telecom-for-900-mil... Texting While Driving Now Illegal- July 4, 2008 Text messaging while driving is officially off-limits in Louisiana. Governor Bobby Jindal has signed a bill that bans texting while driving for motorists of all ages.http://www.topix.net/ce/2008/07/texting-while-driving-now-illegal?fromrss=1 Orange Business Services Launches "Unik" Corporate FMC- July 3, 2008 Orange Business Services is launching its "Unik" fixed-mobile convergence service for corporate customers.http://www.topix.net/ce/2008/07/orange-business-services-launches-unik-corporate-fmc?fromr... French TV boss stands up to Sarkozy- July 3, 2008 The prexy of pubcaster France Televisions has threatened to quit unless the government resolves its funding crisis.http://www.topix.net/ce/2008/07/french-tv-boss-stands-up-to-sarkozy?fromrss=1 California's hands-free cell law in effect- July 3, 2008 Millions of California motorists have had to put down their cell phones or risk a ticket as a new law takes effect requiring hands-free devices for those behind the wheel.http://www.topix.net/ce/2008/07/californias-hands-free-cell-law-in-effect?fromrss=1 |