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Nikon Coolpix Extreme, a concept camera inside the mind of an artist

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Nikon didn’t showcase any all-weather tough camera at PMA 2009 this year, in fact, there isn’t one but a splashproof, basic sealing Coolpix S2 in the past. This tough Coolpix you about to see is a concept, a designer piece from Yakon Design by artist Camillo Vanacore.

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CrunchDeals: Donut maker for $29.99

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For the cost of just thirty glazed sticks from Dunkin’ Donuts, I could start my own donut shop called Dunkin’ Doug’s Nuts! The BlinQ Donut Maker costs just $29.99 from Overstock.com and can make not four, not five, but SIX donuts in under three minutes. Yum.

Rumor: iPhone to Get a Premium App Store

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As Apple gets ready to preview its new software developers' kit and an updated iPhone operating system next week, there could be some changes to the company's App Store too.

New way to go “around the world” – the jet engine bed

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California-based Motoart repurposes aircraft parts into furniture and their latest creation is the 747 Jet Liner Bed. Created from the engine nacelle from a 747, their new bed features a round mattress and box springs. Just the thing for the…well, I have no idea who would want this.

“Premium” apps store coming to iPhone

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Rumor has it that a “Premium” version of the App Store will appear next week featuring more expensive and presumably better apps. This will allow more valuable apps to escape the 99 cent/free ghetto.

iPod Shuffle headphones galore

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One of our biggest issues with the Shuffle 2k9 is, of course, that you’re locked into using proprietary headphones.

CG is representing at SXSW

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Salutations, readers. John Biggs and I are here in Austin, Texas for the big SXSW Interactive extravaganza. It’s essentially an opportunity for Internet-minded folks to mingle, show off their wares, etc. It’s rainy and cold. But enough complaining!

Chris Floyd

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Happy weekend! By Photographer Chris Floyd.

Watchmen, Dr Manhattan Hands

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Wow, certainly Dr. Manhattan hands($24; Pre-order) are the Cool costume accessories, but if use these latex Dr. Manhattan as the dish washing gloves, Cool? Haha I love it! I want to wash my dishes with Dr. Manhattan hands!

Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) console

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If you long for the days of the 16-bit loveliness known here in the states as Sega Genesis – or across the pond as Sega Mega Drive – you may be interested to know that if you live in the UK, you can rekindle your love affair for £37.99.

Nurian X40Kris Pocket e-Dictionary

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Nurian X40Kris is a pocket electronic distionary released by Nurian, a Korean manufacturer. Come in a sleek laptop-like design, Nurian X40Kris sport a 4.3-inch LCD screen and full QWERTY keyboard.Packs a 4GB internal memory, Nurian X40Kris bring a built-in 79 dictionaries including English...

MSI Wind U115 Runs for 13 Hours Under 100% CPU Usage

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It’s official folks! At least, as official an informal battery test related through an enthusiast blog can be. The MSI Wind U115’s battery lasts more than 13 hours, with CPU usage at 100% for the whole time.

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Kyocera intros a pair of handsets headed to Virgin Mobile

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One of these new phones is a full feature texting handset, while the other is your standard thin but basic device. One has stereo Bluetooth and a Facebook support and the other one can play games. One has a full QWERTY keyboard while the other has a number pad(!!!!).

Zypad military-grade wrist computer

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Zypad WR1100 is a computer that straps around your forearm, designed for use by the military and particularly adventurous ravers. From GPS World's review: The WR-1100 uses the Linux (Kernel 2.6) operating system, weighs in at just 23 ounces or 650 grams, and is about 4.5 x 3.5 x 3 inches in size.

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Macs still cheaper when you look at TCO

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Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Apple, Macbook Pro, MacBookWith all of the iPhone news lately, some of you may have worried that we're forgetting what got us here: Apple computers, not the other gadgets and doohickeys they sell.

Designworks’ new gaming computer brings architecture to PC towers

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BMW Group Designworks USA has branched out into gaming computers, and their new "Level 10" PC tower concept for Thermaltake is a doozy.

Yoga mats and wine coolers–do we need all this stuff?

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I tried a yoga class at one of those touchy-feely yoga centers. Everyone came in with one of those rolled-up mats. The instructor offered me a mat. I declined; she, and everyone around me, looked at me like I was crazy.

Photoshop tie (can’t you tell by the threads?)

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Anyone know where this comes from?

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Symbian Foundation outlines Symbian’s future

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Section: Communications, SmartphonesWith the excitement over the iPhone 3.0 preview next week it’s easy to forget about the other smart phone OSes out there that are vying for attention. Even then, however, the main competitors are usually Windows Mobile and Android. We tend to...

Zypad WR1100 Rugged Wrist Wearable Wireless Computer

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The Zypad WR1100 rugged wrist-worn personal computer($TBA) is a powerful wearable computing device designed for harsh environmental conditions that can be worn comfortably on the user's wrist for hands-free operation.

OmniFocus 1.6 checks off bugs and adds new features

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Filed under: Software, Productivity The Omni Group just released OmniFocus 1.6, and it's a big, big update. Current users are going to be pleased, even if they don't bother to page through the extensive list of new features and fixes in the release notes.

Mouse Computer Offers New Atom Powered NetTop

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Priced less than €400, the EGPA33DR32XP from Mouse Computer is powered by an Intel Atom 330 powered nettop with 2GB of RAM, 320GB of HDD, a DVD Super Multi, Wifi B/G, and Windows XP Home SP3 OS. This computer is perfect for home or office use.

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Why should there not be an LCD in the Apple logo?

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Cupertino designers, eat your apple out. This guy hardwired a LCD to run as a second display on his MacBook which means the chap can display anything he wants on the Apple - including a iSight feed. Looks great! Video after the break of the screen in action.

iPhone OS 3.0 is Ready for Public Appearance

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Apple is working on iPhone OS 3.0. And they let us peek the new OS this March 17 at their event which they say as an “advance preview of what we’re building,”.Along with the new OS, there will be a new version of the SDK.

Sony executives no longer being held in plant

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Section: Business NewsSony executives who were being held by workers in France have been released. The workers were upset about the closing of their plant. The head of human resources, Roland Bentz, and CEO of Sony France, Serge Foucher, were being held because the workers were...

Nurian X40Kris an ultra-thin electronic dictionary

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Electronic dictionaries are becoming avidly popular; following the digital mania, Nurian has introduced the all new electronic dictionary, the X40Kris. Featuring a 4.3-inch LCD display, the ultra-thin dictionary only measures 21.3mm.

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