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Tech NewsSponsor Thanks
Without our sponsors, we couldn’t afford the whippets that make this whole thing possible. So a very special thanks to Autotrader, Chevy Fuel Solutions, Clone Wars Soundtrack, Coors Light (Wilson Rothman’s fave), Elgato Systems, Equifax, Gamestop, Hotflops, Lenovo, Microsoft Windows, Puma, Samsung, Sharp Aquos, Sprint, Starwood Aloft Hotels, Stolichnaya, T-Mobile, Toshiba Gaming, Unscrew America, Verizon. … Continued
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Amazon to Sell OLPC in November, Including Dual-Boot XP Model
From November you’ll be able to buy the OLPC in its classic “buy one for the price of two” offer from Amazon, which should be a smoother way of distributing the device than when the OLPC was originally on sale from the source. This new Give 1 Get 1 program will also cover the Windows … Continued
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Addy Changes the World One Bag at a Time
Remember the video above, with our very own and beloved Addy Dugdale cursing and tearing apart Sharp’s IFA 2007 sharp-as-knives gigantic swag bags? Well, I’m happy to report that Addy changed the world that day, once and forever. I witnessed the consequences of her actions at IFA 2008: This year, Sharp kept the same size, … Continued
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Jobs: We’re Hiring an NYC Intern
We need a new intern for the fall in New York City. Here’s what you need to know and what we want out of you, besides blood, sweat and the occasional tear: What You Need • Gadget love and knowledge &bull An alarm clock, ’cause you’ll be up early every morning • Basic experience with … Continued
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Asus N10, An Eee with Some Oomph
While Asus has gone a little Netbook-nuts, their recently leaked N10 is actually a promising revision on the genre dominated by clones. The 1.6Ghz Atom, 10.2″ screen and 2GB of RAM—that’s all pretty standard stuff. But three things other than its draft n Wi-Fi and face/thumb recognition have us interested in the N10. First, it’s … Continued
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Intel’s Atom Roadmap Revealed: “Pineview” Chips Due Fall 2009, Use New I-O Interface
Yesterday it was AMD, and today PC Watch has got hold of Intel’s Atom roadmap: looks like the next-generation of chips, dubbed “Pineview,” will hit in Q3 of next year. The 45nm processors will follow the route taken by the current gen, using hyperthreading to double up single and dual processor cores so that the … Continued
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R2-D2 Alarm Clock Requires X-Wing Bedsheets
I hate, hate, alarm clocks. Especially after going out and having way too many straight bourbons. Like yesterday. But I digress. This R2-D2 Alarm Clock will wake you up with real R2 squeeks and electrobabbles. And while it doesn’t have the same power as the much-lusted-after R2-D2 video projector, it projects the time on the … Continued
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Samsung A837 Mil-Spec Cellphone Has a Tough Box Too
We brought you leaked photos and some basic specs on Samsung’s upcoming toughened A837 cellphone last week, but the enterprising chaps over at Por Homme have somehow got hold of one and unboxed it. They also revealed more detail on the toughness of the device: it’s hardened to meet MIL-STD-810F standards for dust, shock, vibration, … Continued
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Mio Leap K1 GPS-Cellphone Reveals Its Dual-Sided Strangeness
The two gadgets in that image aren’t a separate cellphone and GPS navigator, oh no, they’re something far stranger: a dual-sided gizmo dubbed the Leap K1. From Mio (recently in the news with its Knight Rider themed GPS) the device is a quad-band phone with 2-megapixel cam and Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, that also does … Continued
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LG Prada II Full Specs Leak Online
The last we heard of the upgrade to LG’s Prada phone, the Prada II, was a grainy photo and some speculative specifications. Now over at Boy Genius Report they’ve been given a run-down on the full specs of the phone from a source they trust. The rumored 5-megapixel camera is indeed there, with flash and … Continued
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Canon EOS 50D Hands-on Photos Hit the Web
First we had the leaked info, then some official-looking shots, and now, at last, some proper hands-on images of Canon’s upcoming EOS 50D pro-consumer DSLR have hit the intertubes over at Impress. According to the guys there the cam feels a lot like the 40D to hold, but it’s a tad easier to grip. It’s … Continued
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Canon’s Moonlit Teaser Advert Hints at EOS 5D Mark II in Highlights
Moody, very moody, and quite serious: that’s how I’d label the new teaser from Canon that gives the merest hints of an upcoming “serious” EOS camera. Have a look at that bulky shoulder and the smooth curve over the pentaprism mount—classic high-end EOS right there: the apparent lack of pop-up flash is the give-away. Clearly … Continued
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Joby’s Gogo is Grippy Gorillapod Tripod for All Your Portable Gear
Joby’s taken it’s mighty camera-supporting flexible tripod the Gorillapod and tweaked it to support more than just cameras and lenses. The new Go-Go has interchangeable adapters at its tip, meaning it’s good for nearly all your portable gear. There’s still the standard camera tripod mount, but now it also comes with a suction cup to … Continued
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Best Buy iPhone 3G: Buy BS Accessory Package, Geek Squad Will Do What Apple Store Does for Free
The iPhone 3G is making its Best Buy debut this Sunday, and a copy of the ad you’ll see in your local paper confirms that even though Best Buy has the distinction of being the iPhone’s first independent US retailer, it’ll be the same old Best Buy peddling it. If you buy one of four … Continued
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Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Has Hidden Built-In 3G
When Michael Dell mentioned yesterday that he thinks telcos will subsidize netbooks to sell integrated 3G services, he wasn’t quite talking out of his ass—an unmentioned feature of the Inspiron Mini 9 is an integrated 3G card. The first carrier to sell the Mini with 3G is Vodafone in the UK. No carrier announcements in … Continued
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Tech NewsThe First Bill Gates + Jerry Seinfeld Microsoft Ad Makes No Sense
Besides the slick and probably expensive editing designed to make Jerry Seinfeld look like the more awkward of the pair, there’s not a whole lot of special effects in this clip. In fact, there’s not really a whole lot of anything, including laughs, information or pimping of Vista. It’s kinda like Seinfeld’s really long, really … Continued
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Sprint Instinct vs. iPhone: Revenge of the 3G (Guess Who Still Wins?)
Back when Sprint’s $100 million shot to the iPhone’s nuts kicked off, the Instinct had two big things it didn’t: 3G and GPS. Now, the iPhone’s got both of those, making the Instinct a non-contender, right? Not in Instinct vs. iPhone, 3G Redux. We won’t, uh, spoil it for you, but guess who wins by … Continued
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Dealzmodo: Huge Timbuk2 Bag Sale
We love Timbuk2’s bags—they’re smartly designed to hold a ton of gear and tough enough to handle the serious, just-plain-wrong abuse we subject them to—but the price can definitely be off-putting. Luckily, they’ve got a huge sale going on through Sept. 22, slashing 35-65 percent off a buncha bags. A couple of picks: The Blogger … Continued
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Hands on with Nyko Wing: Wii’s Classic Controller Goes Wireless
Earlier today, Nyko unveiled the Wing, a wireless controller for the Wii, based on Nintendo’s own classic controller. Aside from the whole no wires thing, they’ve put their own spin on the accessory by tweaking the ergonomics, incorporating a battery charger, and adjusting the button spacing. After spending a bit of time playing some Megaman … Continued
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Qik Video Streaming Comes to HTC Phones
Good news for HTC phone owners, Qik is bringing its popular video streaming service to the Touch Dual, Touch Diamond and the TyTn-II. They are also adding two other Windows Mobile phones to the list: The AT&T Tilt, and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. All you need to do is set up a free account … Continued
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