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Confirmed: 10.6.2 removes Atom CPU support from Snow Leopard

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Filed under: OS, Software Update, Snow LeopardA report by "stellarola" quoted in OSNews confirms what comments on our 10.6.2 post suggested: 10.6.2 removes support for Atom processors, most frequently found in "netbook" computers.

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Final Mac OS X 10.6.2 update breaks Atom Support

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Apple's final Mac OS X 10.6.2 update breaks support for Intel's Atom CPUs, according to an OSNews report. The company's intent was unclear as the software was under development. Early builds dropped compatibility for the components, although subsequent versions seemingly returned the support....

Samsung launches bada open mobile OS

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Samsung today entered into the mobile OS arena with bada. The software, whose name is based on the Korean for "ocean," is designed to be open and will compete directly against rivals like Android or LiMo.

Dulin’s Books announces two new e-book readers

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Section: Gadgets / Other, ebooks Another day, and yet another e-book reader or two. The newest announcement comes from a company that doesn’t actually manufacture anything, but rather is rebranding other devices. Today we have two new readers from Dulin’s Books.

Asus EEE PC 1201N Netbook

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Asus release the new netbook – its Asus EEE PC 1201N which already sold on October 2009 but until now it still not available in the market. Asus EEE PC 1201N based on NVIDIA ION platform for better performance because previously it based on Intel platform.

Six hot ‘n fresh DisplayPorts on one video card, coming right up

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When I first saw Eyefinity demoed, I thought “that’s pretty awesome, but aren’t you going to have to pull some shenanigans to get that many monitors hooked up?

British carrier O2 to unlock out-of-contract iPhones

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Filed under: Internet Tools, iPhoneIn an interview with Times Online, Matthew Key, head of O2, shared his company's plans to allow users of out-of-contract iPhones to switch to other providers: "Once the iPhone becomes available on other UK networks, we will allow O2 customers to unlock their...

Lexmark X4650 Wireless Printer

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The great thing about wireless is that it gives you freedom. The sucky part is that your printer may not be so wireless. Well, kick that thing to the curb and stretch your legs out. The Lexmark X4650 gives you that ability on the cheap. Well, Walmart was selling it for $59, but they sold out.

Great, Seattle middle-schoolers are making shanks now

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I just came across this story in the neighborhood newspaper. I can’t find it anywhere online. What is wrong with our seventh-graders that they are using their DIY skills to make shanks instead of putting together a cool fort or at least a more creative weapon?

Video: Chinese iPhone clone looks like Apple, smells like Android

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You're stuck in quite the conundrum. You want the chic elegance of the iPhone - but you want unbridled flexibility that comes with the Android platform. Whatever are you supposed to do? If you're able to read Chinese and are absolutely insane, there's a solution: the APhone A6.

Google snaps up AdMob for $750 million

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Google today said it has bought mobile advertising house AdMob for $750 million. The deal gives Google control of what's considered the single largest advertiser on phones and is characterized as helping to better monetize the ads that reach platforms like Android and the iPhone.

Geeky 80s Wedding Invitation

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This is simply really creative and sooo appropriate if you’re a child of the 80s and a computer/gaming geek. Illustrator Carla Berrocal created this wedding invitation that is pays homage to the blocky graphics of the Atari era of video games. Nicely done Carla.

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Windows 7 won’t support ARM for now

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Microsoft's corporate VP for the Windows Platform Strategy, Mike Nash, revealed in a Digitimes report that Windows 7 will not support ARM processors in the near future, as Microsoft will continue its close cooperation with Intel.

HP Elite 7000 Microtower Desktop PC

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Hewlett-Packard unveiled the new business desktop computer series, its HP Elite 7000 Microtower PC ((NV526UT and NV525UT model) with glossy black chassis.

GamersGate has a virtual currency I might actually want to earn

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Generally speaking, I’m not a fan of virtual currencies. They certainly have their place, but usually they’re just an obstacle between you and the object you want. Why do I have to buy points if points are just your version of dollars?

Google acquires Gizmo5 VoIP startup

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Google has allegedly moved to acquire the VoIP startup Gizmo5, according to a TechCrunch report. Neither company has announced the sale, although the unnamed sources claim it has been finalized for a sum of $30 million in cash.

Samsung renews cell patents with Qualcomm in the US

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Samsung last week said it has created a new 15-year contract with Qualcomm to use its 3G and 4G wireless technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Samsung will made a down payment of $1.3 billion to Qualcomm along with running royalties, though specifics on these were not disclosed.

ASUS Eee PC T91MT tablet arrives at Amazon

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The ASUS Eee PC T91MT convertible netbook is now avaiable at Amazon. The 8.9-inch multi-touch netbook was first mentioned in a roadmap leak for ASUS, and has a 32GB solid state drive but also includes 500GB of online storage from ASUS.

Finally, Roombas enacting a game of Pac-Man

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Yes. It is finished. We can shut down NASA, DARPA, all the arts and sciences, and stop trying now. The pinnacle of human achievement has been reached. Robot vacuums have been hacked to play the parts in a real-life game of Pac-Man.

Test Drive: 2010 Volkswagen GTI

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The new 2010 Volkswagen GTI is a stylish and versatile piece of machinery. This latest installment in the GTI’s nearly three-decade existence has been restyled to provide the driver with a sleek exterior, a comfortable interior, and plenty of power for moving around in the daily grind.

Hotel In a Bag

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I love this design, Hotel in a Bag(EUR 198) is an inflatable mattress with straps for easy tran..(more...

Mac OS X 10.6.2 is on the prowl, plus security update for 10.5 users

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Filed under: Software Update, Snow LeopardWe've been expecting Mac OS X 10.6.2 for a while now, especially since Apple initially said that the new Magic Mouse would require it, but it has just arrived.

John Carmack: Working with Apple not always easy

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Filed under: Apple Corporate, Gaming, Software, Apple HistoryFolklore.org is a tremendous repository of Apple history and lore. Check it out if you haven't; you'll find some entertaining and incredible stories.

New AT&T plans scrap voice roaming fees in Canada

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AT&T on Monday announced it has added two new wireless plans, Nation with Canada and FamilyTalk with Canada, both meant to make calling to Canada less expensive.

iTunes buyers visit more, spend less than at rivals

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iTunes is the only music store seeing a significant boost to the number of purchases at its shop, online banking site Mint notes in a recent look at its own data.

O2 to Unlock iPhone from November 10

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Matthew Key of O2 has confirmed that Apple [AAPL] iPhones on the O2 network that are out of contract or over a year old for PAYG will be able to have them unlocked so they can be used on any network.

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