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Aava Mobile Design Invitational :: Case Studies for Phase 2

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Left - TWIST, by Alberto Villareal and AGENT / Right - Blackbox, by Thomas Valcke Core77 was proud to work with Aava Mobile to create two distinct design invitational challenges.

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Canadian court overturns ruling that let Wind Mobile launch

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The Federal Court in Canada on Friday rejected a government exemption that allowed Wind Mobile to run.

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Where To? adds augmented reality

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I've looked at Where To? in the past, and found it a well thought out way to find points of interest in your vicinity. Another plus is that it integrates with the Navigon and TomTom apps so you can send information for precise navigation. Now the app has added a new wrinkle, augmented reality.

Oregon Manifest 2011 :: Kick-Off Party

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Last night the Lizard Lounge in Portland played host to the Oregon Manifest launch party along with organizers Shannon Holt and Jocelyn Sycip.

Contest: Would It Kill You To Dress Up? Jackthreads Can Help

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Jackthreads, a Thrillist company, is offering a sweet $200 so you can maybe get a nice pair of pants or a shirt to wear on Valentine’s Day so you (and I mean this in the nicest way) won’t look like huge slob. I mean really, whens the last time you bought a nice pair of pants?

Arduino network monitior

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Pat Arneson built this clever network monitor that uses a BlinkM, an Arduino, and a little python. I never appreciated my internet connection enough when I lived in the city. Now that I’m a country mouse I think it really IS a series of tubes. Reliable it’s not.

Asustek chairman has “secret weapon” to compete with iPad 2

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The chairman of Eee PC netbook maker Asustek Computer Jonney Shih is claiming to have a "secret weapon" to help his company compete with the iPad 2 when it is released in a few months.

DIY Paintball Gun Chronograph

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We have seen DIY bullet speed measuring systems before, this DIY Paintball Gun Chronograph by Instructables user KLASH69 has been well documented and includes schematics, PCB layouts and code so you can get a jump on building your own.

Book Review: Exposing the Magic of Design, by Jon Kolko

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In our last review of a Jon Kolko book, Thoughts on Interaction Design Donald Norman wrote in the comments, "OK, you convinced me. I've ordered the book."

Plextor PX-LB950UE USB 3.0 Blu-ray Burner

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The Plextor PX-LB950UE is the company’s first external Blu-ray writer. The device features a combination of an incredibly fast 12x writing speed with USB 3.0 technology, advanced software applications and a stylish external chassis designed to offer reliability, accuracy and low noise.

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MSI Wind Top AE2240 All-In-One Desktop PC

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Another all-in-one desktop PC ‘Wind Top AE2240′ from MSI has recently entered the market. Based on Intel Calpella platform, this space-saving machine is equipped with a 21.6-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD multi-touch display, a choice of either Intel Pentium P6100, Core i3 or Core i5...

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Boy Falls onto Subway Tracks While Playing PSP

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People are too distracted nowadays by their electronics, and it isn't just distracted driving. Some have been run over by trains while texting, or hit by cars. In this case, a 10 year old boy nearly suffered the consequences of playing a portable video game while near some subway tracks.

Paris and Palo Alto getting new Apple Stores

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ifoAppleStore has news of two new stores opening up soon. First up, Paris is getting another new store (in addition to the Opera store opened there recently) in the Carré Sénart shopping and entertainment complex, about 30 miles south of downtown.

Pew: 85% of US adults have cellphones, 4% have tablets

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Pew Research has published a new study uncovering just how prevalent technology is in the US. The cellphone is now ubiquitous and in the hands of 85 percent of adults in the country. iPads and other tablets are still very young, however, and just four percent of Americans have one....

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Teach Kids to Smile Through Electroshock

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Okay, the claims around this product seem dubious--and at present, the only proof of its existence is a site called NewsWeird.com. Still, probably worth a quick paragraph or two, right? The device is called "Electro Smile" (according to the image, it's also known as "Pout No More."

Glasses-free 3D a huge flop in Japan

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Hopes among TV manufacturers that new "glasses-free 3D" technology might re-ignite interest in 3D TVs for home use may have just been crushed. Apparently Toshiba only sold about 500 units in the entire month of December.

Android Market Web Store Has Dangerous Security Hole

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The Android Market Web Store- announced earlier this week- has a potentially ruinous security hole. Hackers who find their way to your Gmail password can now- potentially- purchase apps for your devices without your knowledge.

Simplenote Adds Dropbox Sync and Lists

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Gadget Lab’s favorite note-taking app, Simplenote, has just seen a major new update. But don’t worry. If you love Simplenote because it is so, well, simple, then you can keep on using it as if nothing had changed.

Who’s on Crack in Tech: 2.4.11

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Section: Communications, Computers, Mobile Computers, Features, Originals, Columns, Who's On Crack What’s the most common phrase heard around the Gadgetell newsroom? Is it “I love Apple?”, “that’s cool!” or “sweet!”? Answer: none of them, it’s “they are on crack.”

George Lucas Overseeing Star Tours Return

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Star Tours is set to make a triumphant return to Disneyland in May. None other than Mr. Star Wars himself, George Lucas, popped by the Anaheim park to check out the progress of the revamped ride.

Samsung Galaxy S 2 (I9100) Specs Leak: Dual Core 1.2 GHz Processor?

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Today we have our first clear look at the Galaxy S 2 smartphone’s specifications. Samfirmware.com spoke with some “insiders” who revealed that the company is testing two different display form-factors: 4.3″ and 4.5″.

AT&T Confirms Hotspot Tethering for iPhone

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The competition between AT&T and Verizon over the iPhone has already lead to a benefit for users. Yesterday we reported on an accidental leak by David Pogue in a NYT review. He spilled that AT&T’s iPhone would get tethering to match Verizon’s on February 13.

First Blogger App Now On Android

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The popular blogging platform aptly named Blogger has just announced their very first Android app. This first version allows you to easily compose posts on the go, attach photos taken on your phone, and save drafts or publish posts immediately to your blog.

Sirius XM Launches New Web Player, Merges Web Sites

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The last vestiges of XM Radio (and Sirius) are no more, and we are now living in a decidedly Sirius XM world The old Web site, xmradio.com, now re-directs to siriusxm.com, and there’s a new Flash-based player to replace the old player.

Toshiba says glasses-free 3D TVs flopping so far

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Toshiba has sold about half of what it expected to of its glasses-free 3D TVs in Japan, said Masaaki Osumi, the president of Toshibaís Visual Products Company. Only 500 of the 20-inch, $2,490 set were sold in the first month and even less of the less expensive 12-inch model.

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BT Home Hub 3 promises interference-free Wi-Fi

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BT on Friday added a new Wi-Fi router of its own designed to thrive in a wireless-heavy environment. Similar to some more advanced independent routers, the Home Hub 3 has its own intelligent channel selection to avoid interference.

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