Sony Ericsson’s new Android-based Xperia X8 has started shipping, its official blog announced — but it’s using the almost comically ancient 1.6 version of Google’s OS. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 joins the X10, X10 mini and X10 mini pro in its Android phone line, sitting between the X10 and X10 mini in size. It …

Sights from CTIA Fall 2010 +11 more See all photos We admit that we expected CTIA Fall 2010 to be rather slow, as the fall version of the wireless trade show is usually not as eventful as the one in the spring. Boy, were we wrong. More than 10 new devices made their debut this past week, pushing the holiday …

Picture this: you’re in the backseat of a speeding car, trying to keep up with a flying saucer you just spotted zipping along the horizon. The only tricky part is keeping your iPhone camera trained on the UFO, which is constantly zigging and zagging out of view. That’s the intriguing premise of UFO on Tape, a simple but absolutely ingenious …

A full version of Firefox for mobile is a step closer to reality, as Mozilla has made a beta release of Fennec available to download for Android and Maemo. Firefox 4 Mobile is compatible with Android 2.0 and above, as well as Maemo on the Nokia N900. An alpha version of the Firefox mobile browser — named after an incredibly …

Acer is putting the pedal to the metal with the AT58 series of televisions devised by car designer Pininfarina. The Italian outfit, best known for styling Ferraris, has teamed up with Acer for the company’s first foray into the world of tellies. The 23-inch, 27-inch, 32-inch and 42-inch models are 1080p high-definition backlit LED 1080p tellies. The series offers 50Hz refresh rate, …

Japan plans to beam 3D holograms of the 2022 World Cup to stadiums around the world, so you can watch the greatest players on Earth running around your home team’s very own pitch. Should the Japanese host the 2022 competition, each game will be filmed by 200 high-definition 3D cameras positioned all around the pitch. Crowds at 400 other stadiums …

Cue the jokes about Microsoft giving away “bricked” phones. To stir the hype around Redmond’s new smart phone OS a few more degrees, Microsoft sent treasured executives a little present — a Windows Phone 7 mockup built of Lego bricks. The adorable fake phone was sent out in invites for an exclusive Windows Phone 7 shindig in November, Engadget reports. …

Jabra Wave Jabra recently released the Jabra Wave, an over-the-ear headset that promises to be comfortable and easy to wear. Though it might look a little Borg-like, Jabra claims it’s lightweight. As for features, it boasts three-layer wind noise reduction, multipoint technology, and a Voice Guidance system. Jabra also says it supports Jabra’s World of Apps portal, which lets you …

Vlingo SAN FRANCISCO–By many estimates, texting while driving is unsafe, which explains why 30 states currently have laws on the books restricting the act. And yet data suggests that those laws do nothing to actually prevent users from testing while driving. That’s where Vlingo comes in. The service is aiming to keep users’ hands on the wheel and eyes on …

Now playing: Watch this: Motorola Citrus (Verizon) 0:55 SAN FRANCISCO — The Motorola Citrus is just as green as the Android logo, or at least that’s what Motorola wants you to believe. The Citrus is getting touted as one of a few eco-friendly Android phones, as it is made out of 25% post consumer plastic and is PVC and BFR …