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Fujitsu intros new LifeBook laptop
2007-11-07 00:41:00
Fujitsu has recently intro’d a new laptop into their LifeBook lineup. Their LifeBook laptops are actually pretty good and this new one looks pretty good and will probably be a hot laptop. The LifeBook S7211 sports a 14-inch screen, a 1.5GHz T5250 Core 2 Duo processor, integrated X3100 graphics, 1GB of RAM, and 120GB of storage. ...
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New Zunes to share video?
2007-11-07 00:33:00
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video Microsoft just sent out the November Zune News email blast, and it's got a rather intriguing line in there: "... Zune Social where you can share music, videos and pictures that define you." We know Stevie B has spoken about the idea of Zunes sharing video, but we're suddenly concerned with the world of pain about to befall either us -- in DRM form -- or Microsoft -- in lawsuit form.P.S. -What the hell is up with "The Social" popping back up? Didn't Microsoft leave it behind? Or has "the social" just become the product's tagline-tagline? We don't know, but we don't like it when these guys try and mess with our heads. Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!
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Sony now selling the new VGN-UX490N/C Micro PC
2007-11-06 22:21:00
Sony is now selling a new model in their Ultra-portable Micro PC lineup called the VGN-UX490N/C. This portable computer (not technically considered an ultra-mobile PC) fits easily within a shirt pocket and features the following: Intel Core 2 Solo U2200 ULV Processor running at 1.2 GHz Windows Vista Business OS Three to seven hours of battery life 48GB ...Technorati Tags: Sony, Micro PC, Ultra-Mobile PC, VGN-UX490N/C
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LaptopMag reviews the Motorola Moto Q 9h global
2007-11-06 21:57:00
LaptopMag has published a review of the new Moto rola Moto Q 9h global Windows Mobile Smartphone here on their website. The Moto Q 9h global is best seen as a completely redesigned Windows Mobile Smartphone - with only some resemblance to the original Q (form factor and shape). Gone are apps like Pocket Office ...Technorati Tags: Motorola, Q 9h, global, LaptopMag, Review
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Sony planning to launch lighter version of PS2
2007-11-06 21:43:00
Get ready for yet another incarnation of the Sony PlayStation 2 game console. Sony plans on launching a lighter version of the 7 year old PS2 game console this month - just in time for the upcoming holiday shopping season. The new model will feature a built-in AC adapter and will weigh only 1.6 ...Technorati Tags: Sony, PS2
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Phoenix Technologies launches HyperSpace ?instant on? embedded OS
2007-11-06 21:13:00
Filed under: Desktops It appears that DeviceVM won't be able to sit around and gloat over its "instant on" SplashTop Linux OS that's being integrated into ASUS motherboards, as they've got some competition on the horizon. A company called Phoenix Technologies is introducing a new mini-OS called Hyper Space (what's with all these compound names?) that features a four second boot time. Using a form of virtualization which sets aside memory and disk space for the small boot, the ROM-based environment lets you access Firefox, launch a DVD movie, or fire up other apps while your system loads Vista or XP in the background. Apparently, the BIOS-embedded platform will also allow manufacturers and developers to embed their own, customized applications, thus extending the range of uses for the system. Soon, you won't have to wait even a tenth of a minute to check your Facebook inbox.[Via Good Morning Silicon Valley] Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot ...
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Motorola Q9h. Now it?s official
2007-11-06 20:54:00
Well, at last, that very expected Motorola Q9h is on sale from November 2nd for a  price of $200 (might be temporary) Windows Mobile 6 HSDPA (not sure yet if it’s 3.6Mbps) GPS with TeleNav, 2 megapixel camera Good 5, Express Mail, the standard software package
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Year 2007. iPhone Year.
2007-11-06 20:51:00
Another nudge to iPhone. Time named iPhone the “Invention of the year” for five reasons. 1. The iPhone is pretty 2. It’s touchy-feely 3. It will make other phones better 4. It’s not a phone, it’s a platform 5. It is but the ghost of iPhones yet to come When all that is left from the mankind would be a capsule ...
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MAKE: Japan - MAKE is coming to Japan in November
2007-11-06 11:30:00
MAKE will be in Japan for a couple weeks in November , If you'd like to get together, meet up send me an email and I'll send you a list of all the times, dates and places we'll be - our schedule isn't 100% full so we're hoping to meet with some makers from Japan. We will definitely be at Dorkbot Tokyo (co-hosted with Dorkbot Swiss) November 18 at Yokoham. We also have THREE issue of MAKE in Japan at the moment - here are the covers from them! (above)... MAKE: Japan - Link (our site). [Read this article] [Comment on this article]
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Toshiba Dynabook RX1/W5A
2007-11-06 09:50:00
Akihabara News has information on a new Toshi ba Dynabook SS model called the SS RX1/W5A. Specs on the RX1 include the following: Intel Core 2 Duo U7600 processor running at 1.2GHz 2GB RAM Bluetooth Wi-Fi 12.1 inch LCD display with WXGA resolution 120GB HDD or a 64GB SSD Check out Akihabara News for more info.. and my goodness Toshiba ...Technorati Tags: Toshiba, Dynabook, SS, RX1

One Billion Text Messages Sent Every Week
2007-11-06 09:17:00
According to the latest stats from the Mobile Data Association (MDA), UK phone users are sending more than 1.2 billion texts every week ? that?s more than all the text messages sent in 1999. For September, text messages in the UK topped 4.8 billion, a 25% jump over the same period in 2006. The MDA has now revised its yearly prediction for texts sent to 52 billion, up from 48 billion. Mike Short, Chairman, the Mobile Data Association, said: ?The continued growth of text volumes remains a source of fascination for us all at the MDA. We have been central in helping to promote the technology from our initial campaigns back in 1998. Today text messaging remains important but as part of a much larger and more complex mobile communications industry. The UK text volumes show no real signs of abating and the UK sits within the top six of the global league of countries sending text messages.? Now prepare yourselves for the September Stat Smackdown after the jump.-Martin Lynch September...
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Touch-free trash can
2007-11-06 09:14:00
Sick of using your hands or feet to open up your trash can? Check out this stainless steel touch-free trash can over at My Virtual Zone. The trash can features an infrared sensor which detects when your hand gets close to the lid. The lid opens up automatically when your hand reaches within 8 ...Technorati Tags: Touch -Free Trash Can

Xbox 360 parental timer coming in December?
2007-11-06 09:13:00
Filed under: Gaming Xbox 360 addicts, particularly ones under the age of 18 (or still camping out in your 'rents crib), take note: a "Family Timer " could be wrecking your habitual play as early as next month. The above image was reportedly spotted in the pamphlet of a Guitar Hero III keychain (we know...), and it touts the timer's ability to easily limit how much time kids spend on the console. If this proves legitimate, the new functionality will be available via Xbox Live next month, and there's even an option to "suspend or add time" depending on how those report cards turn out. Parent s, we know how much flak you'll be getting should you activate this "feature" right around the holidays, but hey, just tell those immature youngsters of yours that you're simply following in the footsteps of Bill Gates himself.[Via Joystiq] Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!
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Windows Home Server ?generally available?
2007-11-06 09:02:00
While Windows Home Serve r reached RTM many months ago, Microsoft has finally announced that the new system is “generally available” as of November 4th. So what does it mean to be generally available? Well it means you’ll find some products now and many more products down the road. Companies that offer Windows Home Server ...Technorati Tags: Windows Home Server, Microsoft, HP, MediaSmart Server,

Nokia and STMicroelectronics close the agreement in 3G chipset development
2007-11-05 09:44:00
Nokia and STMicroelectronics today announced the closing of their deal, announced on August 8th, to deepen their collaboration on the licensing and supply of integrated circuit designs and modem technologies for 3G and its evolution. The closing of the multifaceted agreement transfers a core part of Nokia's Integrated Circuit (IC) operations to STMicro electronics and positions ST to design and manufacture 3G chipsets based on Nokia's modem technologies, energy management and RF (radio frequency) technology and to deliver complete solutions to Nokia and the open market. The agreement includes the trans... .. .
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PS3 Sets Guinness World Record
2007-11-05 09:30:00
The under-selling PS3 has actually managed to set a world record ? and not for the slowest console take-off either. The Guinness Book of Records has officially named Folding@home project the world?s most powerful distributed computing network ? thanks largely to help of 670,000 PS3s. The Stanford University project which has been using spare processing power from over 200,000 PCs to look at the causes of diseases like Alzheimer?s, has been greatly boosted by chip power from over 670,000 PS3 users that have signed up to allow some of their systems power to be used for calculations. The power output has been pushed over the one petaflops mark for the first time ever. ?To have Folding@home recognised by Guinness World Records as the most powerful distributed computing network ever is a reflection of the extraordinary worldwide participation by gamers and consumers around the world and for that we are very grateful,? said Vijay Pande, Associate Professor of Chemistry at Stanford Uni...
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Second steampunk laptop wants to be clockwork
2007-11-05 08:50:00
Filed under: Laptop s You like Steampunk , do ya? Well, looks like we've got another laptop iteration for you today, this time entitled "A Clockwork Laptop." Yeah, it's got a bunch of brass and copper fittings -- plus some gothic looking legs -- and an overall retro fantasy style that some people like and others may hate. Make sure to check out the hundred or so cogs inside a glass screen on the back of the real screen. To turn it on you even have to turn a rusty key embedded inside the thumb rest: although you'll still be booting into an anachronistic Ubuntu install if you do so. Check out s'more pics at the link below, and know that you'll never be arsed to make anything even half as impressive. Also, anyone getting a strange craving for a glass of milk after seeing this?[Via UberReview] Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!

LG?s KS20 now available in Europe
2007-11-05 08:08:00
Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Audio, Portable Video Announced in August, LG's HSDPA-totin' touchscreen KS20 was just released for retail in Europe -- France and Germany to be specific with more countries coming on the quick. Nothing new to report, same business minded, 12.8-mm thick Windows Mobile 6 handset with 3.6Mbps data, WiFi, Bluetooth, 2 megapixel camera (VGA up front), up to 4-hours talk, and built-in stylus for navigating with precision on that busy, 240 x 320 pixel, 2.8-inch WinMo interface. No prices given but we're sure your carrier will happily oblige. Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!
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CrunchGear Week in Review: Squabba the Hut Edition
2007-11-05 08:00:00
Make your very own Jabba the Hut This ?YouTube? thing is really catching on You Make It You: First Zune 2 ad Slingbox ads on the way? Dough-nu-matic makes mini donuts in under a minute THX + Razer = Mako (Bombass speakers)
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Best of CRAFT
2007-11-05 03:00:00
Here are some of my favorite posts from the CRAFT blog this week: Electro-PUFF Dimmers - Link. Vegan Pumpkin Whoopie Pies - Link. Fence Posts Obscure Cords - Link. HOW TO - Make Large Fabric Panel Wall Art - Link. Robotic Sweater - Link. [Read this article] [Comment on this article]
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Last day to enter the Halloween contest
2007-11-04 23:00:00
Makers and Crafters, this is your last chance to enter our 2nd annual ghoulishly fun Halloween contests! Anyone, anywhere, can enter all or just some of the contests. MAKE, CRAFT, Instructables and Popular Science will be start the judging soon so enter your photos on Flickr, your projects on Instructables or just email them to us. For more details visit the contest page and for the prizes stop by here - the grand prize is a trip to Maker Faire 2008! [Read this article] [Comment on this article]
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DARPA?s Urban Challenge ends, all eleven cars cross the line
2007-11-04 20:45:00
Filed under: Robots, Transportation DARPA's Urban Challenge has finished, with all eleven cars making it across the finishing line. Cars from Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, and Virginia Tech were the "winners," taking less than the six hour maximum to complete the 60 mile course which involved avoiding obstacles and fifty cars with human drivers. The overall winner of the $2 million prize has yet to be announced, although were guessing it'll be one of the latter three teams rather than the eight other cars that completed the course. Despite the significant collision potential, there was only one minor fender bender (which didn't even stop the two cars.) That's a far better showing than the first ever "Desert" Challenge in 2004 where not a single car finished. Since then the number of cars completing has only increased, and with it, the potential for cars that can drive themselves. Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Plat...
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Review: Sound ID SM100 EarModule Bluetooth headset
2007-11-04 20:43:00
Over the past week we’ve had the opportunity to try out Sound ID’s SM100 EarModule Bluetooth headset which resulted in a unanimous vote of “impressed” from those of us who spent some time with it. The headset seems pretty cool from its looks alone but there are also some less visible features that add to ...
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New Sony UX model available, comes with nice extras
2007-11-04 20:30:00
Sony’s released a new model to its “Micro PC” line in the $2499 VGN-UX490N/C. Upgrades over the previous UX390 include a Core 2 Solo processor, 48GB SSD flash drive, the inclusion of an extended battery along with the standard battery, and a Bluetooth GPS receiver. Other features include 2-built in cameras, wireless WAN (EDGE), 1GB ...
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Make yourself look good, I mean really good
2007-11-04 20:26:00
This is a good way to get those self portraits right once and for all. The self portrait arm will make your crappy, unfocused shots into instant masterpieces. Not to mention, make you look really dorky while taking them. Also you could easily fashion one of these for yourself with an old golf club or a stick. Link, [via] [Read this article] [Comment on this article]
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Comcast sez increased competition may bring rate hikes
2007-11-03 22:00:00
The FCC is attempting to make way for a little competition in the cable industry by enforcing new rules banning exclusivity deals between apartment owners and companies like Time Warner and Comcast . This would, in effect, grant those of us who live in apartments the option of choosing from more than one cable company, ...
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GeekBrief.TV #251
2007-11-03 21:26:00
We like being experimental on The Brief , but we don’t typically take it as far as we did on Brief #251. It’s a sloppy bit of production, but we were documenting a process to transmit high quality video over Skype, much like with a satellite uplink. From time to time, I make ...

Fujitaka readies age-verifying cigarette machines for Japanese launch
2007-11-03 20:24:00
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsRecall those age-verifying cigarette machines we mentioned last year? Even if not, Fujita ka is getting set to remind everyone in Japan under the age of 20 that they won't be getting their fix unless they've got the face (or ID) to prove it. Reportedly, the outfit is hoping to launch 10,000 or so units -- which range in price between ¥700,000 ($6,070) to ¥900,000 ($7,805) -- within the next year, and each one will feature a camera / face-recognition software in order to determine if the hopeful purchaser is indeed of age. After the "adult recognition" button is pressed, it snaps a photo of the customer-to-be and analyzes certain features to make its judgment, and if it just can't decide one way or another, it'll require a license to be inserted as proof of age. 'Course, one could always enlist the assistance of a nearby 20-something in order to satisfy their urge, but at least this is a step in the right direction to curb underage puffing. [Wa...
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Saitek offers up Cyborg Keyboard for the gamer in you
2007-11-03 19:10:00
Filed under: Peripherals You can't seriously consider snapping up Saitek's Cyborg gaming mouse without picking up the Cyborg Keyboard to match, can ya? If you've managed to elude the already-launched alternatives up until now, this version sports an equally futuristic motif with multi-color backlighting, a touch sensitive, backlit control panel, a dozen programmable hot keys and the ability to morph into Cyborg mode -- which instantly disables the Windows keys and configures the color / brightness of your gaming keys with a single press. Furthermore, the 'board features metal-plated keys in "gaming areas," a pass-through USB socket, audio and microphone ports, an adjustable wrist rest and gold-plated connectors for good measure. Currently, pricing and availability details are nowhere to be found, but hang in there soldier, Saitek should be filling in those holes soon enough.[Via Uber-Review] Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget...
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Engadget nominated in the 2007 Weblog Awards, voting now open
2007-11-03 19:05:00
Filed under: Announcements Well it's that time of year again, when thousands of internet users come together and vote on their favorite blogs in the myriad of categories that compose the 2007 Weblog Awards . And wouldn't you know it, apparently our little site has been honored by being put up against a number of fine publications for the title of Best Technology Blog. Voting , which can be done once daily per IP address by clicking the link below, ends on November 8th. Have fun, and if you do happen to choose us, we preemptively extend our sincerest thanks and a solid pound or firm handshake, your choice. VOTE Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!
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