Four new game apps are scheduled to be released by the fourth quarter of the year, titles familiar under the Activision Publishing Inc. Most of these games are quite familiar in the modern day gaming industry particularly Guitar Hero 5 and Tony Hawk: RIDE. The other two new games made for the mobile phones are Blur and Crash Mutant.

“Activision titles have proven to be very successful on the mobile platform,” said Dave Anderson, head of business development at Activision Publishing, Inc. “Glu has demonstrated superior studio capabilities in addition to strong deployment and carrier relationships worldwide, and we look forward to continuing to work with their team to bring titles like these to mobile consumers worldwide.”

Already proven to be great draws in the other game consoles like PlayStation, expect these new games to be likewise a hit for Glu Mobile.

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Mobile payments are now a common trend and Nokia, the world leader in mobile communications, has just invested in Obopay in a resounding endorsement for Obopay’s ongoing innovation in mobile money technology.

“This investment is a landmark in the evolution of mobile payments. It underscores the global potential of mobile money by providing convenient access to money anytime, anywhere. Given Nokia’s position as the leader in mobile communications, we could not have asked for a better investor,” commented Obopay CEO Carol Realini.

Obopay will use this minority investment to aggressively extend their product suite and enhance their global presence, as mobile devices become constantly more integrated into the daily lives of the world’s 4 billion mobile consumers.

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Hands-free technology is rising in demand and for mobile gadget owners, don’t be surprised to find a lot of these Bluetooth headsets in the market today. One such brand is Cobra which has recently released two new additions to the highly anticipated Cobra line of Bluetooth wireless technology products.

The product debut features the Deluxe Bluetooth Headset with T5 Sonance Noise Cancellation Technology as well as the Premium Bluetooth Headset, providing professional grade, crystal clear sound to the mass consumer market.

The pioneering Deluxe Bluetooth Headset ($99.95) is designed for consumers who require extreme versatility with their wireless needs. Its intelligent audio design with the addition of T5 Sonance Noise Cancellation Technology blocks outside noises by counteracting any interfering sound frequencies, allowing for clear cellular transmission that is unrivaled by other Bluetooth wireless technology devices.

The lightweight Premium Bluetooth Headset ($59.95) has been designed for optimum performance as well as maximum comfort with a sleek and understated size.

Both devices come with three chargers (home, USB and vehicle) to ensure users maximum power no matter where they may find themselves without it. In addition, a conservative charge time of less than 3 hours, an LED status indicator, a soft, adjustable ear clip and wide-based volume control equip mobile consumers with optimum convenience and ease. The home chargers included with each headset are also eco-friendly as they automatically power down to conserve energy once charging is complete.

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