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Bug With Hacked iPhones Is Broadcasting IMs to Random Recipients
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Have a jailbroken (hacked) iPhone? Be careful what you instant message. An iPhone developer has discovered what may be a privacy leak that broadcasts your IMs to random, unintended recipients.
So you think you can text while driving? A new game tests your abilities
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Section: Communications, Cellphones, Mobile, Gadgets / Other, Lifestyle We see people doing it all the time. Texting or talking on the phone while driving in their car. The reality is, this is a very dangerous combination.
Spotlight GPS is Big Brother for your pets (in a good way!)
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Do you have a dog that constantly gets away from you? Do you hate chasing your dog through your neighborhood, your cheeks burning with shame as your neighbors watch you yet again running down the street in your socks? If so, a new GPS-based pet location service may be worth your time.
Lol: Release group pred a copy of Windows 98 today
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Too funny! Someone (iND) actually pred a copy of Windows 98 SE today. The release, which comes in at 560.11MB all rar’d up, has been “available” for a few hours now. According to one NZB site, it’s been on Usenet for a good six hours. Again, no direct links; that would be silly.
John Maeda IDSA Webinar
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Forgoing his own lunch break, John Maeda just took a short hour to serve up a tasty webinar for the IDSA's Designer Spotlight Series.
More easy ringtones with Ringer
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Filed under: Cool tools, iPhone, App ReviewJust the other day we reviewed one ringtone maker for the iPhone, and now another worthy app has crossed my desk.Ringer, from Pixel Research Labs, is another very easy to use app for the creation of iPhone ringtones.
Sonic gearing up to offer 3D movies at home
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More and more movies are being released into theaters in 3D these days, which is no doubt impressive, but wouldn’t it be nice to have this technology at home? That’s what Sonic thinks as they begin development of a 3D home movie delivery system.
Creative Delivers iTunes Songs to Any Room
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Creative has been on a roll, delivering some great-sounding and, yes, creative audio accessories. The latest is the Sound Blaster Wireless for iTunes, which not only lets you play your songs in any room, but makes them sound even better.The Sound Blaster works by plugging into a USB port on your...
Review: Insignia NS-ND01 portable HD radio
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If you have been waiting for a portable HD radio, I have bad news for you. The Insignia NS-ND-01 is a joke. It feels and looks like a generic MP3 player from 2001. Even worse, it doesn’t work well out of the box.
Elecom Winding Up Mouse
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Here’s a perfect mouse for travelers, the Winding Up Mouse from Elecom. This 1000 dpi mouse features a natural rubber body that can be used to hide its USB cable. Just simply wind up the cable around the mouse and you’ll have a handy little package.
HTC Hero review
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There’s no underestimating the appeal of the HTC Hero; since we shot our unboxing video and preliminary hands-on at the end of last week it’s been watched more than 300,000 times.
Report: Missing iPhone Prototype Pressured Chinese Worker to Commit Suicide
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We’ve heard plenty of stories about Apple employees getting fired for leaking secrets, but imagine how much pressure is on the company’s partners to keep products hush hush.
Sony Ericsson “Rachel” is the XPERIA X3, Specs leaked
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Oh man, Expansys. Either you've got someone who doesn't know how to punch in embargo dates properly, or whoever is in charge of determining when your product pages go live likes to live on the edge. Expansys has leaked or confirmed details on more handsets than we'll even bother to count.
Klipsch Image S4i has integrated microphone and remote
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Just when you thought it was safe to buy a pair of headphones - BAM! - Klipsch releases the S4i In-Ear headset with iPod buttons and mic! WHAM! New Breakthrough Product: Klipsch® Image S4i In-Ear Headset One of the first third party headphones with integrated microphone and remote. SLAM! BIFF!
Samsung unveils 40nm 2-gigabit DDR3 RAM
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It seems Samsung just hit a first today. They’ve announced their 2-gigabit or 256MB DDR3 RAM chip, which is the first to be mass produced using their 40-nanometer process.
Unboxing: T-Mobile myTouch 3G
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Here it is, folks. The T-Mobile myTouch 3G, the second Android device to hit US shores from HTC. John already reviewed the Hero, which is more or less the same device under the hood aside from the Sense UI.
LG Xnote Mini X120 Levi’s Netbook
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LG has launched a special edition of its X120 netbook, the LG Xnote Mini X120 Levi’s Netbook. The LG Xnote Mini X120 Levi’s Netbook comes with an Intel Atom N270 processor, 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive, as well as Windows XP and LG’s instant boot Splashtop OS.
The Onion’s Hot New Consumer Products
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The Onion has been bought by Yu Wan Mei, the Chinese amalgamated salvage fisheries and polymer injection corp, and, in addition to a total brand overhaul and "adjustment" in pespective, they're now reporting on the hottest new consumer products, manufactured by Yu Wan Mei themselves.
Citroen to Build Car from Gran Turismo 5
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Citroen to Build Car from Gran Turismo 5 If you have played Gran Turismo 5 then you might have spotted a Citroen GT Supercar. Citroen have now confirmed that it will be building 6 of these actual cars that will cost $2.1M.
This is what the Prince of Persia movie poster looks like! Come, look at it!
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So, opinions on this Prince of Persia movie poster? Apparently that’s Jake Gyllenhaal, but I don’t know him from Adam, so… The movie, which comes out next year in the thick of summer blockbuster season (May 28), is being produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and directed by Mike Newell.
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3 Android smartphone specs confirmed by Expansys
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Full specifications for the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3 (formerly known as Rachel) have been posted by online retailer Expansys, together with images of the upcoming smartphone.
Samsung Mondi launches as CLEAR WiMAX spreads to Las Vegas
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Samsung have officially released their Mondi MID, the Windows Mobile based WiMAX handheld, to coincide with Clearwire’s CLEAR WiMAX service rolling out in Las Vegas.
Mario Mushroom iPhone Cases
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We have seen lots of fun homemade iPhone cases here on geeky gadgets, like the Game Boy iPhone case, the latest ones are these fun Mario Mushroom iPhone cases. There are two mushroom versions available featuring a red and green mushroom and there is also Mario star version.
HTC Leo specs leak: 4.3-inch capacitive WM6.5 Snapdragon smartphone
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Details of an upcoming HTC Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone, the HTC Leo, have leaked, and if you thought the Toshiba TG01 had a big display then prepare for even more surprise.
Denon AH-C710 High-end Earphones
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Denon Japan has recently rolled out the AH-C710 ear canal earphones exclusively for the Japanese market. These high-end earphones are made using vibration proof metal and hybrid plastic compound which suppresses unwanted vibrations.
