Gadgets
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Best Buy to slash prices for old Xbox 360 special edition bundles tomorrow?1 August 2010, 3:58 am
Let's face it: despite the new Xbox 360 being joyously quieter and more efficient, the previous model still manages to seduce some of us with its sexy curves. Speaking of which -- according to Joystiq's source, Best Buy's going to kick off August by lowering the prices for the Splinter Cell: Conviction and Final Fantasy XIII previous-gen Xbox 360 bundles. For just $299 -- $50 off the current price point (and $100 off the launch price) -- you still get a copy of the corresponding game title, a 2...
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Hacker intercepts phone calls with homebuilt $1,500 IMSI catcher, claims GSM is beyond repair1 August 2010, 2:28 am
In 2009, Chris Paget showed the world the vulnerabilities of RFID by downloading the contents of US passports from the safety of his automobile. This year, he's doing the same for mobile phones. Demonstrating at DefCon 2010, the white hat hacker fooled 17 nearby GSM phones into believing his $1,500 kit (including a laptop and two RF antennas) was a legitimate cell phone base station, and proceeded to intercept and record audience calls. "As far as your cell phones are concerned, I'm now indisti...
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Switched On: The Galaxy S paradox1 August 2010, 1:30 am
Most high-profile smartphones launch exclusively on one of the major carriers in the U.S. The Samsung Galaxy S, though, will come to market via all of them under different names, different industrial designs, and, in one case, with different input options. And yet, its screen's quality and size - big but not too big - will certainly make it a contender at all of them.
But the handset will encounter anything but a level playing field in its respective portfolios. The Galaxy S will provide a goo...
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Dell Studio XPS 9100 arrives with six cores, little fanfare31 July 2010, 11:13 pm
AMD had its turn in the high-end Dell desktop spotlight, but it's time for another Intel beast, as the company's quietly upgraded its tower lineup to support Intel's consumer-grade champion chip, the 3.33GHz Core i7-980X. While the new Studio XPS 9100 looks just the same as its predecessor on the outside and sports the same basic options and ports, internally there's a 525W power supply with enough juice for a Radeon HD 5970 2GB graphics card (a $580 option) and slots for up to 24GB of DDR3 memo...
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Engadget Podcast 207 - 07.31.201031 July 2010, 10:00 pm
The Engadget Podcasters are chattin' re: magic, black magic, crack, GHB, Kmart, and Ashton.
Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Sadnes - Wicked Game
00:01:29 - New Amazon Kindle announced: $139 WiFi-only version and $189 3G model available August 27th in the US and UK
00:07:33 - Amazon sees e-book sales surpassing paper versions, has Mirasol technology in the Kindle labs
00:13:30 - RIM takes control of blackpad.com, laughter takes control of our minds...
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'The Shack' downsizes, opens Bullseye Mobile kiosks in many Target stores31 July 2010, 8:34 pm
Radio Shack is at it again, expanding your perceptions of the place that once actually sold radio components. A year after that ill-received 'The Shack' marketing campaign the company is now making a rather more substantial move, securing an arrangement with Target stores to see the creation of so-called Bullseye Mobile kiosks. This has started with a 100-store pilot program but, throughout this year and into summer next, the expectation is to prop them up in 1,750 big box locations. Something ...
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Dell Zino HD 410 quietly leaks out with AMD quad-core potential31 July 2010, 6:55 pm
Once upon a time, Dell's Zino HD promised desktop parts in a tiny box and didn't quite deliver the goods, but it was still cute and powerful enough a mini-desktop to earn a spot on our holiday gift guide. This time round, it looks like Dell might actually fulfill that original pledge, as support documents leaked at the company's website show the box sporting an AMD RS880M chipset capable of socketing Phenom II quad-core processors. While it only comes with onboard Radeon HD 4250 graphics by def...
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Remote Control Mario Kart toys tested, don't drift but do shoot (video)31 July 2010, 5:12 pm
To win at Mario Kart on a console you must master two things: drifting and power-ups. Half of that is replicated in these R/C Mario Kart toys, which we saw standing still last month but now can finally see in action motoring around what looks to be either Corporate Carpet Raceway or CDR Castle. The controller emits that familiar jingling item select sound when you've snagged a virtual power-up, and you can see how mushrooms boost your speed while banana peels cause your opponents' cars to freak...
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WD TV Live Plus gets reviewed, lauded for value31 July 2010, 3:07 pm
After being announced in early June, Anandtech recently put the Western Digital WD TV Live Plus through its paces and discovered the Netflix enhancement works as advertised. Like many Netflix-enabled devices though, the TV Live comes up short compared to the full PC experience since access is limited to only the Instant Queue. Its presence also sacrifices firmware hackability -- a quality which previously made up for the WD TV Live's lack of versatility as an HTPC. The ability to move, copy, an...
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Enso whips up two smartphones and three new slates, but we wouldn't order any of 'em31 July 2010, 12:26 pm
Oh, Enso -- must you really give us a reason to hope? After dealing with what felt like a case of the vaporwares, and then being epically disappointed with the zenPad (which is now out of stock, curiously) that you finally shipped, we just can't muster up the courage to look fondly upon the five new products that are gracing your webstore. That said, those that don't mind risk taking and actually enjoy the thought of fighting for a refund have three new MIDs / slates to ponder along with a pair...
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Future Solar Cells Will Be Made From Fly Eyes To Maximize Efficiency [Solar]1 August 2010, 2:00 am
Scientists believe that fly eyes are perfectly shaped for manufacturing efficient solar cells. Specifically, copying the eye of the Blowfly would allow solar cells to "collect sunlight from a larger area than just light that falls directly on a flat surface." More »
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The Triceratops Never Existed, It Was Actually a Young Version Of Another Dinosaur [Dinosaur]1 August 2010, 1:00 am
Scientists are saying that the Triceratops dinosaur—you know, the three horned one—was actually a juvenile form of a Torosaurus, the three horned dinosaur you don't know. Apparently, dinosaurs' skulls can shape-shift. More »
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Aluminum Rolls Uncoil For An Artistic Metallic Labyrinth [Art Installation]1 August 2010, 12:00 am
Chikara Ohno's "Rolls" twists and turns through the air like giant silvery ribbons, using giant coils of aluminum siding as floor-to-ceiling decor and as chic glass topped tables. I hope the edges aren't sharp. More »
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Public Libraries Are Beating Netflix, Redbox and Blockbuster in DVD Rentals [DVD]31 July 2010, 11:00 pm
Apparently, your local library is the biggest DVD rental store in the US. According to a survey released by the Online Computer Library Center, US public libraries lend an average 2.1 million movies/day. That's more than Netflix, Redbox and Blockbuster. More »
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The Other End of The 70 Gigapixel Budapest Photo [Imagecache]31 July 2010, 10:30 pm
You've seen the 70-gigapixel picture of Budapest. Here's a picture of the gear that took the shot. That's two Sony A900s with massive 400mm Minolta lenses attached. Combined, these guys took 20,000 images to create the world's largest photo. [Wired] More »
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These Boots Were Made For Typing [Shoe]31 July 2010, 9:30 pm
They're not the flashiest keyboard shoes around but for those looking to add a subtle geeky touch to their wardrobe, this QWERTY keyboard shoe sole definitely does the trick. I wonder what what my WPM would be wearing them. More »
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Tomorrow’s Skyline Blends Glass And Concrete With A Liberal Helping Of Green [Architecture]31 July 2010, 8:30 pm
From green roofs to tree filled corridors to entire high rise floors left to plants and wildlife, forward looking architects are combining technology and imagination to bring nature into modern homes and buildings. More »
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6 Takes On Apple's Magic Trackpad [Magictrackpad]31 July 2010, 7:30 pm
We think Apple's Magic Trackpad marks the beginning of the end for Mac OS X. Other reviewers of the Magic Trackpad touched on other subjects. Here are the highlights of what they said. More »
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Don't Throw a Brick Into Your Washing Machine [Destruction]31 July 2010, 6:30 pm
Actually screw it, you can if you want to. Seeing a washing machine have a seizure is totally worth it. [Laughing Squid] More »
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An RFID Globe That Controls a Google Earth Tablet [Globes]31 July 2010, 5:30 pm
Google Earth's an incredible (and incredibly useful) piece of software, but there's still something to be said for the good old, three-dimensional globe. This one not only celebrates the brass-detailed spheres of yore but controls Google Earth for good measure. More »
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Ballmer (and Microsoft) still doesn't get the iPad1 August 2010, 12:40 am
"The operating system is called Windows," claimed Steve Ballmer when asked about Microsoft's plans for the tablet/slate/pad form factor at the company's annual Financial Analyst Meeting on Thursday. He expressed dismay at the iPad's strong sales figures, "[Apple has] sold certainly more than I'd like them to have sold," he said. Ballmer then promised that Windows-powered devices will be shipping "as soon as they are ready," going on to explain that they would get a boost f...
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Anti-P2P lawyers accused of copyright hypocrisy31 July 2010, 11:08 pm
Have the copyright enforcers been caught with their hands in the cookie jar? The blog TorrentFreak today published its claim that the US Copyright Group, which has filed more than 14,000 lawsuits against anonymous P2P movie sharers, ripped off another copyright settlement group in crafting its own settlement website.
The site was tipped off by a reader, who claimed that US Copyright Group had jacked code and visual elements from Copyright Settlements, which is in a simi...
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Week in Apple: new Macs, Magic Trackpad, and a possible Intel clash31 July 2010, 8:00 pm
How long have you been waiting for new iMacs or Mac Pros? What about the Cinema Display? How about free iPhone 4 cases? For Apple to acknowledge the sad, sad performance of iOS 4 on the iPhone 3G? We covered all of that and more this last week. Read on for the roundup.
Magic Trackpad or tragic Mac pad? A review: External trackpads have come a long way over the years, and Apple's Magic Trackpad aims to bring its portable line's multitouch gestures to the desktop. We t...
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Week in tech: jailbreaks ahoy, mechamice, comedians, and copyright31 July 2010, 5:00 pm
We're approaching the dog days of summer in the northern hemisphere, and tech news shows no signs of cooling down.
Apple loses big in DRM ruling: jailbreaks are "fair use": Every three years, the Library of Congress approves a handful of exemptions to the DMCA, allowing consumers to break or bypass DRM in particular instances. On the list this time: jailbreaking an iPhone, ripping clips from a DVD, and investigating SecuROM on computer games.
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Week in gaming: gaming mice, the Move, StarCraft whining31 July 2010, 2:00 pm
This has been the week of StarCraft 2, whether you're playing the single-player game, trying to improve your online rank, or just complaining about the lack of LAN play in the forum, this is certainly the game that everyone is discussing. On the other hand we have a review of a gaming mouse that changes to fit your hand while sporting some very bold aesthetics, and we talk about Sony's strategy of updating current games to support the Move while adding optional content in ...
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RIM set to join the tablet fray this fall with "Blackpad"30 July 2010, 10:33 pm
Corroborating a rumor from The Wall Street Journal earlier this summer, a new Bloomberg report cited "two people familiar with the company's plans" to build an iPad-like touchscreen device and release it this fall. Dubbed the "Blackpad," the device will ostensibly run the as-yet-unreleased BlackBerry OS 6, and help RIM deflect further encroachment from Apple into its declining mobile market share.
Bloomberg's sources note that the device will rely on BlackBerry's usual en...
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Microsoft to release fix for Windows Shortcut flaw on Monday30 July 2010, 9:33 pm
Microsoft has announced plans to release of an out-of-band update on Monday to address the Windows Shortcut flaw revealed less than two weeks ago. The software giant has been keeping a close watch on the use of .LNK files exploiting the vulnerability and has concluded that it needs to act faster than usual.
Microsoft typically releases security patches on the second Tuesday of each month, with the next slated for August 10. Redmond is releasing this fix eight days ear...
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Students finally wake up to Facebook privacy issues30 July 2010, 9:10 pm
Students care about Facebook privacy more than the world thinks, and their use of privacy controls has skyrocketed recently, according to two researchers. Eszter Hargittai, Associate Professor of Northwestern University, and Danah Boyd, Research Associate at Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society published their findings in the online peer-reviewed journal First Monday, noting that young people are very engaged with the privacy settings on Facebook, cont...
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iPhone 4 antenna woes "significantly worse" than competition30 July 2010, 8:44 pm
Apple launched the iPhone 4 in 17 additional countries today, causing another round of debate over whether or not the iPhone 4's external antenna design is flawed or not. A UK consulting firm says its tests show the "death grip" problem is real, and "significantly" worse for the iPhone 4 than other smartphones. A review from Norway is less critical, suggesting the iPhone 4 gets better signal than competing phones and may be victim to AT&T's less "robust" wireless netwo...
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Sulfates plus black carbon a nasty combo for warming30 July 2010, 6:14 pm
Fossil fuels may be doing an even more efficient job of warming the planet than we thought. A new study shows that black carbon generated by fossil fuels seems to warm the planet more than other sources, and sulfates generated by burning cheaper fuels help the black carbon absorb even more energy. The scientists who authored the paper note that policies will likely need to tamp down on both substances in order to make a dent in the rate of global warming.
Researchers h...
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21 July 2010, 1:54 pm
A youngster plays with gadget controls inside the original Aston Martin DB5 car driven by Sean Connery in the James Bond films Goldfinger and Thunderball, as it displayed for the media in London, Wednesday, July 21, 2010. The car is estimated to fetch......
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21 July 2010, 9:13 am
A staff member of Israeli high-tech company IDesia's booth displays a gadget that helps computer users check their stress and mood levels at Asia's biggest IT trade fair being held in Taipei on June 3, 2010. A new gadget that helps computer users check......
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12 July 2010, 2:35 pm
This photo made Monday, July 12, 2010, displays the Insignia Infocast, a touch-screen enable Internet-connect device in San Francisco. If you like the idea of a digital photo frame but are concerned about shelling out for the gadget equivalent of a......
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12 July 2010, 2:29 pm
This photo made Monday, July 12, 2010, displays the Insignia Infocast, a touch-screen enable Internet-connect device in San Francisco. If you like the idea of a digital photo frame but are concerned about shelling out for the gadget equivalent of a......
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5 July 2010, 9:39 am
Manager of the Phone Island shop poses on May 11, 2010 with Apple's mass market iPad touchscreen portable tablet computer that he has been selling since the end of April in Saint-Denis de la Réunion. The much-anticipated consumer gadget was launched on......
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5 July 2010, 9:34 am
Manager of the Phone Island shop poses on May 11, 2010 with Apple's mass market iPad touchscreen portable tablet computer that he has been selling since the end of April in Saint-Denis de la Réunion. The much-anticipated consumer gadget was launched on......
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3 June 2010, 7:08 am
A staff member of Israeli high-tech company IDesia's booth displays the readout on a mobile phone of a gadget that helps computer users check their stress and mood levels at Asia's biggest IT trade fair being held in Taipei on June 3, 2010. A new gadget......
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3 June 2010, 7:08 am
A staff member of Israeli high-tech company IDesia's booth displays a gadget that helps computer users check their stress and mood levels at Asia's biggest IT trade fair being held in Taipei on June 3, 2010. A new gadget that helps computer users check......
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3 June 2010, 7:08 am
A staff member of Israeli high-tech company IDesia's booth displays a gadget that helps computer users check their stress and mood levels at Asia's biggest IT trade fair being held in Taipei on June 3, 2010. A new gadget that helps computer users check......
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3 June 2010, 7:08 am
A staff member of Israeli high-tech company IDesia's booth displays a gadget that helps computer users check their stress and mood levels at Asia's biggest IT trade fair being held in Taipei on June 3, 2010. A new gadget that helps computer users check......
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Is Android Ready for Samsung’s New Tablet?30 July 2010, 4:00 pm
Samsung will introduce a slate device running Google's Android operating system this quarter, but a few key challenges could hold back the 7-inch tablet from widespread success. The hardware might be ready, but the software isn't for at least two reasons. Samsung might want to wait.
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MobileTechRoundup 217: Podcasting LIVE at 1pm ET30 July 2010, 3:15 pm
Join James, Matt and Kevin live for this week’s audio podcast where they’ll cover this week’s mobile technology news and share experiences with the latest software, hardware and web services. If you missed the live show, you can grab an MP3 audio recording.
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Sprint to Roll Out Froyo for EVO 4G30 July 2010, 2:15 pm
Sprint will roll out the Android 2.2 (Froyo) update in waves beginning Aug. 3, and it should be available to all EVO owners by the middle of August. Froyo brings faster performance, the ability to install apps on external memory, and voice dialing over Bluetooth.
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Mobile Tech Manor #99: Button Fixation Explained30 July 2010, 12:14 pm
For the 99th time I get to share my week with you. I've seen gadgets going out the door of Mobile Tech Manor, other gadgets taking on bigger roles in my work and cool software running on them all. Plus there's that button obsession thing...
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It’s Too Late for Microsoft To Build Its Own Handset29 July 2010, 11:53 pm
Microsoft should be making its own handsets, says Peter Bright of Ars Technica. There's merit in the argument, but it's far too late for such a change. Doing so would cut off hardware partners that also build Windows notebooks and desktops -- a recipe for disaster.
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Android Saves Motorola Mobile Devices, Helps Boost Sales, Profits29 July 2010, 9:16 pm
Motorola today said it sold 8.3 million handsets in the second quarter, earning the Mobile Devices division $1.7 billion in sales and returning the unit to profitability after a string of quarterly losses. What's the biggest catalyst for such a change? In a word: Android.
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Top 5 Fun Apps for the iPad29 July 2010, 6:58 pm
The iPad is good at many things, and having fun with it is one of them. We're such a busy, task-oriented society that sometimes you need to let your hair down and have a little fun. Here are five good apps to help you do that.
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Amazon Hopes Less is More With New Kindles29 July 2010, 11:55 am
Amazon is riding the wave created by high Kindle e-book sales by releasing two new Kindle readers. The new readers offer the same size screen, while reducing the physical size and weight of the devices. They start shipping on Aug. 27, and pricing starts at $139.
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Google or Baidu? Whose Search Will Power HTC Android Phones in China?28 July 2010, 11:02 pm
HTC, one of the most vocal and early proponents of Android, wants to start selling phones in China. The question is will they use Google's search or opt for the market leader, Baidu. Given Google's stormy relationship with China, HTC may not have a choice.
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From Hot to Not: How Component Shortages Will Stifle the Smartphone Market28 July 2010, 6:32 pm
A handful of the hottest smartphones are at risk of losing fizzle due to supply issues, and the overall problem is likely to get worse, not better. Ashok Kumar agrees, telling me that consumer technology products are gaining complexity faster than some supply chains can handle.
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Hacker builds $1,500 cell-phone tapping device1 August 2010, 12:53 am
A computer security researcher has built a device for just $1,500 that can intercept some kinds of cell phone calls and record everything that's said....
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Cosmic Log: Space showdown sidetracked30 July 2010, 10:39 pm
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: The showdown over America's space policy will have to wait until September at the earliest, thanks to a decision by House leaders to delay consideration of a controversial NASA authorization bill....
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Area on Mars could hold fossilized remains of life30 July 2010, 10:34 pm
A spot on Mars called Nili Fossae that is rich in clay mineral-rich rocks could be a prime spot to search for the fossilized remains of Martian life that may have existed 4 billion years ago, a new study suggests....
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Mars rover Spirit may not survive Martian winter30 July 2010, 9:45 pm
NASA's beleaguered Mars rover Spirit, which has been hibernating on the surface of Mars since March, is facing its toughest challenge yet the harsh conditions of the Martian winter. And the rover may lose....
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Software released for attacking Android phones30 July 2010, 9:31 pm
Two security experts said on Friday they released a tool for attacking smart phones that use Google's Android operating system to persuade manufacturers to fix a bug that lets hackers read a victim's e-mail and text messages....
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NASA may aim for Venus for future missions30 July 2010, 9:17 pm
After more than 20 years of neglect, the planet Venus is once more drawing NASA's eye for ambitious new missions....
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Monkeys go bananas over flying squirrels30 July 2010, 7:27 pm
Researchers have observed small monkeys called Japanese macaques going bananas at the sight of a flying squirrel....
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Tiny footprints are oldest evidence of reptiles30 July 2010, 7:24 pm
A tiny reptile scampering along an Outback-like environment snagging insects some 318 million years ago left behind footprints that are now the oldest evidence of reptiles to date....
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Barnes & Noble's Nook gets its own boutique30 July 2010, 5:28 pm
Barnes & Noble said Friday it's creating boutiques within its stores for its Nook e-reader to "showcase" the digital device, software and accessories....
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Another ugly reminder to check your Facebook settings — NOW!30 July 2010, 3:59 pm
If we take any lesson from this latest Facebook privacy brouhaha, it's one we should have already learned: Facebook isn't for people who don't wish to be known. Because here's the deal: Facebook has not now, nor will it ever, protect your information....
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Ballmer unhappy with iPad sales figures, says Windows slates are job one31 July 2010, 12:38 am
Microsoft is frustrated by the success of Apple’s iPad. Well, who wouldn’t be if you were once the greatest thing to ever happen to computer technology? Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer let the world know that he is quite jealous of the iPad’s success in the market, quoted as saying that the iPad sold “certainly more [units] than I’d like them to have sold.”
This open admission of envy doesn’t come without a back up plan however, as Ballmer unseals his lips just enough to mention a fut...
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Redbox begins Blu-ray rentals for $1.50 per night30 July 2010, 9:24 pm
It seems Redbox is finally catching up with the times, as they are now offering Blu-ray rentals in 13,300 kiosks. They plan on having Blu-ray availability in all 26,000 Redbox locations by the fall, but for now it seems those on the West Coast are in luck. We’ve seen a bunch of California and Seattle-area zip code kiosks stocked and ready to serve up that high definition 1080p rental goodness. Among the launch titles available are The Book of Eli, Green Zone, and Bounty Hunter. If you want to ...
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Newegg Deal: $50 off iPod touch30 July 2010, 6:27 pm
Newegg‘s got a great deal on the 8GB iPod touch going on right now. If you buy an iPod touch in conjunction with the Newegg promo code “APPLE727B” they will knock $50 off of the total cost, bringing the total down from $199 to $149. That’s a nice bargain for entry level access to the world of the App Store. Go ahead and check out the Newegg iPod touch sale yourself. The deal ends on August 8.
As always, you can find all sorts of Newegg promo code and deals on our forums....
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OmniFocus for iPad finally released, worth the wait30 July 2010, 6:05 pm
The good folks over at The Omni Group make what many consider to be the definitive GTD and task management app out there in OmniFocus. We use it with great regularity on the Mac desktop, and snapped it up immediately as soon as OmniFocus for iPhone was released. When the iPad launched, the one app that we knew we wanted was a native OmniFocus client. The Omni Group said they’d release it when it was done, opting to go feature complete rather than releasing a bare bones version and updating it ...
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Bleeding Edge TV 357: Sonos Controller for iPad at GDGT Seattle event29 July 2010, 11:45 pm
The crew from GDGT rolled into town a couple of days ago, and our pals from Sonos were there to show off their upcoming Sonos Controller for iPad remote control app. We talk with Sonos rep Thomas Meyer about what makes their iPad app special and unique, and show the differences between it and the smaller Sonos Controller for iPhone. We definitely can’t wait to see this one hit the App Store, which they say will happen before the end of the year.
To use the Sonos Controller for iPad, you’ll ...
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Nintendo DS R4 Cards Now Illegal In UK29 July 2010, 10:55 pm
In an attempt to thwart rampant piracy of their Nintendo DS line of video games, Nintendo has been combating the use of the R4 card and other methods of pirating for years. Finally, Nintendo has seen a tremendous victory come about in the form of the banning of R4 cards in the United Kingdom.
Previously, the R4 card was used (or supposed to used at least) to install homebrew games that indie developers would cook up for the DS. However, the R4 could also be loaded with easily accessible retail...
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Gamestop Buys Kongregate29 July 2010, 10:41 pm
Kongregate, a community with a firm back bone made up of thousands upon thousands of free games, is about to get even more backing thanks to its recent fusion with gaming giant Gamestop. But will this unlikely pairing hurt the Kongregate gaming community more than it will help? And what exactly does this mean for your beloved local Gamestop?
Kongregate (or Kong for short) averages over 10 million active users with more than 23 million hours of logged game time a month, and puts forward games p...
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Apple Magic Trackpad unboxing29 July 2010, 10:16 pm
A few days ago, Apple introduced their Magic Trackpad to the world. It’s a multi-touch wireless trackpad device that mimics the trackpads found on MacBook and MacBook Pro computers, but optimized for the Mac mini, iMac, and Mac Pro. We snatched one up as soon as they went on sale, and are currently in the process of reviewing it. In the meantime, though, we took a bunch of Magic Trackpad photos and put them up in our Magic Trackpad unboxing gallery. Go ahead and take a look, this thing is sexy...
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Mobiscope: Your iPhone Surveillance Camera29 July 2010, 5:09 pm
Ever feel the prying urge to know what’s going on inside your home when you leave your teenage son all alone for the weekend? Or just to check up on that sketchy baby sitter that you suspect is engaged in the larceny of your video game collection? How about just to watch public accessible surveillance cameras around the world for your own kicks? Whatever your fancy, Mobiscope wants to give it you. In real time. On your smartphone.
While the home surveillance technology is not new by any mean...
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Amazon introduces a thinner, lighter Wi-Fi Kindle for $13929 July 2010, 7:09 am
This evening, Amazon introduced us to their new Wi-Fi Kindle ebook reader, and we’ve gotta say, we think they’ve done it again. Hot on the heels of the release of the newly redesigned Kindle DX, the new Kindle is 21% smaller and 15% lighter than the Kindle 2. You don’t lose out on screen real estate though, since the Kindle keeps its 6-inch display size, although the e-ink screen now sports 50% better contrast and 20% faster page refreshes. It now packs 4GB of storage space, which can hold...
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