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New Study Warns that Cell Phone Use May Slightly Increase Cancer Risk
PUBLISHED: Wednesday, November 04, 2009
An extensive study overseen by the World Health Organization has found that cell phone use may cause a slight but measurable increase in several types of tumors, some of which are dangerous.

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Toshiba TG01 Getting an Upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.5
PUBLISHED: 9/3/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Toshiba has committed to releasing an operating system upgrade for its TG01 -- a very high-end smartphone now available in Europe and expected to debut soon in the U.S.
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Toshiba TG01 Could Be Coming to Sprint or Verizon
PUBLISHED: 7/21/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
The FCC has given its approval to a CDMA version of the Toshiba TG01, raising the strong possibility that this very high-end Windows phone is coming to Sprint, Verizon, or even both.
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Toshiba's 1 GHz Powerhouse Smartphone Now Tricking Out
PUBLISHED: 6/23/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
The Toshiba TG01 has debuted in a couple of countries, but probably not enough for those eager to get their hands on this high-end Windows phone.
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Toshiba TG01 Boasts Slim Design, Large Screen, 1 GHz Processor
PUBLISHED: 2/3/2009  BY: Ed Hardy
Toshiba has just taken the wraps off a Windows Mobile smartphone that could be a strong iPhone competitor. The the TG01 boasts a slim design but still finds room for numerous high-end features, including a large WVGA touchscreen.
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Brighthand.com Purchasing Survey
PUBLISHED: 12/23/2008  BY: Ben
We'd like to find out more about who is looking for a smartphone, and what sorts of considerations you make while researching a purchase. Oh, and if you take the survey, you will get a chance to win a gift card...
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Sony Ericsson, Toshiba, Others Get on the Android Bandwagon
PUBLISHED: 12/9/2008  BY: Ed Hardy
A number of well-known companies have joined the Open Handset Alliance, the Google-led group responsible for the Android OS.
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Will the Recession Affect Smartphone Sales? Yes
PUBLISHED: 4/10/2008  BY: Ed Hardy
In his latest editorial, Brighthand's Editor-In-Chief gives his predictions on how the smartphone market will fare during the current economic downturn in the United States.
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Asus, Toshiba Show Off Concept UMPCs
PUBLISHED: 1/16/2008  BY: Ed Hardy
Two companies have shown off Ultra Mobile PCs expected to be released later this year. Asus is one of the leaders in this device category, but Toshiba is apparently prepping its first UMPC.
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FCC Exposes Toshiba Portege G910 and G920 Windows Mobile Phones
PUBLISHED: 12/18/2007  BY: Adama D. Brown
A recent FCC filing has publicized photos and many of the technical details of two upcoming devices by Toshiba, followups to the G900 Windows Mobile phone.
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Get Any Mobile Device Recycled for Free
PUBLISHED: 10/11/2007  BY: Ed Hardy
Just about everyone says they believe in recycling, but Palm, Inc. is putting its money where its mouth is. This company will cover the cost of recycling any phone or handheld, including ones it didn't make.
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iGo Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard Review
PUBLISHED: 8/29/2007  BY: Ed Hardy
For many, a smartphone or handheld is he center of a mobile office. Ed Hardy says a lot of these people could benefit from an iGo Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard.
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Microsoft Reports Sales of Windows Mobile Licenses Climbing Sharply
PUBLISHED: 7/24/2007  BY: Ed Hardy
Microsoft has announced the results of its most recent fiscal year. The whole company did well, and so did the group responsible for developing and licensing Windows Mobile.
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