PlayStation Portable emerges as mighty handheld gaming force
Sony's PSP debuts as a powerful, stylish handheld with a sharp 4.3 inch screen and a value pack including headset, memory stick, and two UMDs. Priced at 250 dollars, it faces competition from Nintendo DS while offering standout visuals and movie playback with Spider-Man 2 and early titles from Sony's 989 Sports.
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Qix aims to simplify phone menus at CTIA Wireless 2005
At the CTIA Wireless 2005 show in New Orleans the Zi Corp booth highlights Qix, a navigation aid for cell phones. The program builds an index of contacts, bookmarks and apps, enabling quick access by keypad letters for faster searching.
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Saudis Push Higher OPEC Output as Prices Stay High
OPEC members consider a 2 percent output increase to 27 million barrels daily to cool prices. Saudi Arabia advocates more supply, with analysts noting most members lack spare capacity while oil nears $55 a barrel. Prices fluctuated as markets weigh demand, Iraq instability, and a weak dollar.
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Halliburton questioned on fuel contract costs in Iraq
Pentagon auditors say Halliburton cost claims exceed $108 million on the $875 million Iraq fuel contract for 2003 2004. KBR lacked records to support spending, data did not match internal books, and $27.5 million paid to transport $82 000 propane faced scrutiny. Halliburton defends charges as unfounded.
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