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Hands on with Spiderman 3 Movie Intercom Masks

I guess these have been around for quite a while now since the Spiderman 3 movie has long ended its run at the cinemas, but they’re still cool enough to warrant a mention here.Two realistic Spiderman masks with an intercom duplex system that allows you to talk and listen to your partner at the same time. Features: flexible...
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CTIA 2008- LG sexy Smartphone revealed

LG Electronics announced its smartphone line-up for the CTIA 2008 show in Las Vegas. If the touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard boasting smartphone are not sexy enough for you, the new LG models sure will.LG will show this week at the CTIA 2008 the LG-CU920, LG-VX9100, LG-VX9900, LG-AX830, LG-KF700 and LG-KF510.Of course LG...
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Apple has biggest impact on 2008 world consumers

The Apple brand has the biggest impact on the world's consumers, while Microsoft and the United States nation brand are those considered most in need of a remake, a survey showed on Monday.The poll by online magazine brandchannel.com asked its readers to identify the brands with the greatest impact on their lives, and...
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Intel with Philippine company launches 406-dollar mini laptop

Philippine PC manufacturer Neo and multinational computer processor maker Intel have jointly launched a new 16,999-peso (406-dollar) mini laptop, spokesmen said Saturday.The Neo Explore is a "ruggedized and shock-proof" laptop with a keyboard that will not be damaged by spillages of liquids, said Neo spokeswoman Mariel...
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Researchers develop human prosthesis for balance, unfortunately it's not a tail

There's hope for those of us suffering from chronic imbalance as a result of staring too long at periodic tables and 20-sided dice. It's an implant developed by neuroscientists at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.The implant looks to off-set balance irregularities in the human vestibular system caused by trauma...
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Windows XP Eee PC Available at Best Buy in April...

We have just published details about the long-rumored, US bound, Windows XP Eee PC. The Windows XP version will go on sale at Best Buy for $399, and you won't have to wait too long either, as Asus expects the systems to ship on April 9th. The system that will run the Windows XP OS shall be the standard Eee PC 4G, which...
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Mario Kart Wii - Japanese Player Demo

GT provides us with several Mario Kart Wii player demonstrations. Put simply, the game is fun for all ages.Each track had a completely different flavour. From the gently swaying trees and difficult to dodge cows in the meadow course to the conveyor belts and crane-carried platforms in the Toad's factory course, each track...
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Linux becomes only OS to escape PWN 2 OWN

After a week full of Red Bulls, Fruit by the Foot and dreams of In-N-Out, the mighty Sony VAIO loaded with Linux stood as the only machine unhacked by the end of the PWN 2 OWN hacking contest at CanSecWest. As you're well aware by now, the MacBook Air on display was seized in two minutes by the presumably well prepared...
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New Xbox 360 / PS3 Screenshots + Developer Diary Released

In Prototype, "the player controls the character of amnesiac Alex Mercer in New York City, with freedom similar to that of the Grand Theft Auto series and some Spider-Man games, in which the player can visit most locations and interact with the environment while not engaged in missions."A key aspect of Prototype is the...
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The PlayStation Network's Next Big Games

The release of SOCOM Confrontation via the PlayStation Network this fall may have the mass appeal to be a digitally distributed "killer app" for the PlayStation fan base, but Sony has plenty of unique offerings over the next few months, some of which we are already intimately familiar with. Echochrome and Wipeout HD haven't...
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Sonic To Be Unleashed On Wii and PS2?

When we first saw screens of Sonic Unleashed, it was pretty clear that we were looking at something that was only feasible on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. No offense intended to the GameCube Turbo, but Sonic and the Secret Rings didn't look this good. Chatter about a sensible Wii version has been making the rounds since...
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Incredible Hulk (PS3 / Xbox 360) Debut Trailer

The Incredible Hulk by SEGA "features key moments from the film, as well as additional plotlines and characters from the character's rich comic-book universe."Players smash through New York City, battling gigantic enemies amidst soaring skyscrapers in a massive open world. Players can demolish anything in their path and...
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3G Apple iPhone launch seen in 2nd quarter

Apple is expected to launch a high-speed wireless version of iPhone in the second quarter and produce as many as 8 million of the devices in the third quarter, according to Bank of America.Apple shares closed up $2.76, or 2%, at $143.01 after the prediction in a research report about the third-generation phone from Bank...
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Microsoft's Future Vision of Personal Healthcare for MIX08

Microsoft Office Labs produced this bit on their future vision of personal healthcare for the MIX08 session last week.Having said all that, you can still get a pretty good idea of what Microsoft foresees as the future of personal health management with some advances in natural interface interactions.Source- http://www...
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Xbox game consoles will be dead in 5-10 years

The last time we heard someone proclaim the death of the game console, it was EA's head of international distribution saying that an open gaming platform distributed within cable and satellite set-top boxes would take over within 15 years -- a prediction at which we laughed pretty heartily, given that most cable companies...
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BMW M3 Coupe vs Audi S5 Coupe 2008

Inside Line pits the 2008 BMW M3 coupe against the 2008 Audi S5 coupe in this comparison test. Which vehicle comes out on top? Find out in the below video...In terms of aural pleasure, we give the Audi a few points for its sexier exhaust note. But for sheer power, honors go to the BMW at both low and high rpm. Unlike the...
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The Bourne Conspiracy (PS3 / Xbox 360)

The Bourne Conspiracy, slated for release on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, "gives players the experience of becoming a 30 million dollar elite agent, fusing an experience that delves deep into Jason Bourne's character with gameplay and game presentation inspired by the aggressive filmmaking and frenetic action found...
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iPod Touch Clone- Onda VX767 PMP with upgrades

The iPod may soon found its match in the Onda VX767 PMP. Resembling the iPod Touch externally in more ways than one, the Onda VX767 is loaded with goodies and features that consumers may want to consider before buying their next portable media player.The VX767 is useful device that is packed with features that could match...
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Microsoft 'Albany' to Compete with Google

Facing pressure from hosted productivity suites such as Google Docs and Google Apps, Microsoft is planning a new package of low-end productivity software and hosted services through a secretive project code-named Albany.Project Albany puts together a combination of Office, Office Live Workspaces, Windows Live OneCare and...
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Windows Mobile 6.1 to Arrive April 1st?

This is the prediction from Pocket Lint [via Gizmodo]. Sounds pretty good to us. We would normally be a little gun shy about this sort of prediction, especially since we whiffed our prediction it would be unveiled at MWC2008. However, CTIA just happens to start on April first. And Head-of-The-Division-That-Contains-Windows...
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World’s Lightest Phone- Modu

Some folks are just straight up spotlight hogs. As if Modu didn’t recieve enough press about its modular phone, yesterday the handset was announced as the “world’s lightest mobile phone” according to Guinness World Records.The Modu weighs a mind numbing 1.41 oz and measures just 2.8 x 1.4 by .3 inches. If you don’t recall,...
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Wii Fit to cost $89.99 at GameStop

According to a blurry screenshot (as well as a few rounds of independent confirmation), Nintendo's forthcoming Wii Fit will set you back a cool $89.99, and pre-orderers will be asked to hand over ten whole US bucks (up from five) to reserve their copy.Source- http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/24/wii-fit-to-cost-89-99-at...
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Hands on with Microsoft Office Live Workspace...

Microsoft is synonymous with the ubiquitous Windows operating system. But its Microsoft Office productivity suite pulls in more revenue than any version of Windows. Competition from Web-hosted productivity applications like Google Docs and Zoho Office has changed the rules of the application-suite game, however, threatening...
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PS3 Firmware 2.2 Now Available

PS3 Firmware 2.2 has just been made available for download. The update adds the Blu-Ray 2.0 standard, otherwise known as BD-Live, and will enable downloadable movie content, such as games, wallpapers and ringtones.Source- http://gizmodo.com/371694/ps3-firmware-22-now-availa...
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Peerflix is shutting down...

The DVD swapping service Peerflix is closing, according to an e-mail sent to users this evening. The service enabled its members to request DVDs from other members. It let users print prepaid fold-it-yourself mailing containers on 8x11-inch paper, and charged a fee for each swap.Source- http://www.news.com/8301-10784_...
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Microsoft releasing XP SP3 this week?

XP may not EOL until this June, but that doesn't mean it's not in need of the same kind of tender lovin' update packs as OSes of every variety occasionally receive. And according to CRN, the long awaited XP SP3 could be due out as early as tomorrow, or possibly later this week.Update: We hate to be the bearers of bad news...
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Microsoft's Limited Edition Grand Theft Auto 4 Xbox 360 Elite

Microsoft has partnered with Rockstar to produce a limited edition (500 units) Grand Theft Auto 4 Xbox 360 Elite package, complete with briefcase crammed full of accessories. Unfortunately, these units were only shipped to select press outlets.The guys at Xbox took an Elite system and, using automotive-quality paint, touched...
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Slim Sony PSP Gadget Model

Hey, All you cool people, check this out- Slim Sony PSP gadget model. The model is really slim as the Sony PSP....We are curious to know, what do you think, who is more slim & slutty, whether SONY PSP OR it's model.http://community.i4u.com/Picture/Slim+Sony+PSP+Gadget+Model/041FBFFFF000EF5A4000700047...
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PS3 / Xbox 360 "Smashing" Trailer

Race Drive: Grid for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 "takes players on a tour like never before; to beautifully realised racing locations through Europe, the U.S., Japan and beyond."The game will feature the most extensive range of events in the series, combining official circuit-based championships with road races and...
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Analysts Now Recommend iPhone for Business Use

Market research firm Gartner on Wednesday changed its stance against using the iPhone in an enterprise situation, due to the iPhone's upcoming software upgrade, which will see broader support for security and enterprise email.Gartner was among the firms that expressed concerns about the iPhone's use in the enterprise when...
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5 Household Items That Help You 'Get Off' Easy

Here are the 5 household items that will help you "Get Off" easy in daily routine. Check out one by one:-Electric Toothbrush The first time I ever turned on my electric toothbrush I had an almost Pavlovian response to that familiar buzzing sound, and my vagina began to drool, but I'd never bothered to try it out... until...
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Apple iTunes- Coming Music Downloads Service

The Financial Times has a piece claiming that Apple has been in deep talks with music companies about an all you can eat music download service. The piece speaks with authority, citing that while Nokia pays the labels $80 per handset for such a service, split according to marketshare, Apple has only offered $20. Hence...
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Apple's New Safari Runs Faster and Support Windows

Apple released a 3.1 version of its Safari Web browser on Tuesday with several improvements. Apple said the new version loads Web pages 1.9 times faster than Microsoft's Internet Explorer 7 and 1.7 times faster than the open-source Firefox 2 browser. It also said Safari 3.1 runs JavaScript up to six times faster than any...
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Youtube adds new features- Old vs New embedded video Player

May be you might not notice but YouTube has recently updated its embedded video players and added a few minor features. Below are the new supported features-The new YouTube videos are now blatantly supporting keyboard shortcuts:Space bar to pause the video and then resume itRight arrow to fast forwardLeft arrow to rewind/replay...
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One Handed Xbox 360 Controller - 2nd Version

This is Ben Heck's one-handed Wii controller and one-handed wireless Xbox 360 controller.Looking a lot easier to hold, it requires the use of your leg to control the right analog stick (and idea that sounds weirder than it probably actually feels).Source- http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/pictures-one-han...
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Google says Microsoft's Yahoo buy might hurt Internet

Google Inc, the world's leading search engine, said on Monday it was concerned about the free flow of information on the Internet if Microsoft Corp were to succeed in acquiring Yahoo Inc.Last month, Microsoft proposed buying Yahoo in a deal originally worth $44.6 billion, but Yahoo's board has rejected the offer, saying...
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iPhone Ad- Apple Launches "The Winger"

In Apple's latest commercial, called the "The Winger", they show how the "iPhone makes remote blogging easier and faster." Check out the cool iPhone "The Winger" Ad video.Source- http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/video-apple-launches-the-winger-iphone...
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World's first laptop with 128GB SSD- Toshiba's Dynabook SS RX1

Toshiba just updated their 12.1-inch Dynabook SS RX1 in Japan with a new 128GB SSD option. Build RX1/TAE bundles 128GB of solid state disk with internal, KDDI EV-DO data module, 1.2GHz Core 2 Duo U7600 processor, 2GB of memory, Intel 945GMS Express graphics, a 1,280 x 800 pixel panel resolution, and choice of 6.2 hour...
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How Microsoft, Yahoo execs finally meet

Microsoft Corp. met with Yahoo Inc. to discuss the software maker's unsolicited takeover bid earlier this week, a breakthrough that could be the first step toward a friendly deal between the two rivals.The meeting occurred Monday near Yahoo's Sunnyvale headquarters, according to a person familiar with the situation. The...
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Ubisoft Releases New Haze PS3 Screenshots

In Haze for the PlayStation 3, "you play a newly enlisted soldier seeking fulfillment and thrills by fighting for a good cause."As the leading PMC, Mantel Global Industries offers a high-tech arsenal of vehicles, deadly weaponry, and on top of that a performance enhancing bio-medical support known as Nectar. As a result,...
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Buddha Lucky Palm Breast Massager

It's a Lucky Palm Breast Massager, straight from Japan, powered by AA batteries. As someone who studied a bit of Buddhism, I can say that Siddhartha would probably approve (he was real letch). When he was around, no lady's middle road was safe.Source- http://gizmodo.com/368064/buddha-lucky-palm-breast-massa...
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Iron Man (Xbox 360 / PS3) Debut Trailer

Slated for release on May 2nd is SEGA's Iron Man on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms.Produced in part by Marvel's dedicated game production division, this game is based on the Marvel comic and upcoming movie.Source- http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/video-sega-releases-iron-man-xbox-360-ps3-debut-...
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