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Yup: Nasa Discovers Arsenic-Using Microbobe In California Lake

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Yes~! Nasa has revealed that it did, in fact, find a microbe (GFAJ-1, to be exact) in Mono Lake, in California, that’s able to substitute arsenic for phosphorus. Nasa just comes right out and says it: “The definition of life has just expanded.

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Car Jacker Busted 10 Minutes After The Heist Thanks To An Android App

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It’s gettin’ hard out here for a car jacker, folks. It used to be that you just roll up, knock on a window, be threatening in one way or another, and bam — you’ve got a new and totally unearned ride.

Justin Bieber: Tech’s 2010 Person of the Year?

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Who is 2010's tech person of the year? Is it Mark Zuckerberg, the world's youngest billionaire, who helped transform Facebook into a global juggernaut, donated absurd amounts of money to charity, and was the basis for the year's most critically acclaimed film?

NASA’s “Alien Life” Lives in California, Eats Arsenic

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You know this week's to-do about the discovery of extra terrestrial that was supposed to be announced at today's press conference? Well, after a build up, disappointment was really inevitable, right?

Apple Patent Application Suggests Pop-Up Radial Menus Could be Included in iOS 5

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We’ve already seen a couple of different patents from Apple this week, and it doesn’t look like the Cupertino-based company is slowing down any time soon.

Rock Band Reloaded out now on App Store, Puzzle Quest 2 out soon

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Two big sequels have hit the App Store in the past day or so -- as the holidays are here, more big name titles will be forthcoming for sure. First up, EA has released Rock Band Reloaded, a new version of the popular Rock Band music game series for iOS.

Clearwire to sell $1.1B of debt to stay afloat

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Following last month's announcement that it will lay off workers in order to save money, Clearwire is now planning to sell at least $1.1 billion of debt. Wells Fargo & Co.

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Microsoft: Only 50 Percent Of Xbox Live Users Pay For Gold Subscription

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Microsoft certainly used a lot of words at some Credit Suisse technology conference yesterday, but only a few of them are worth relaying here.

USB Mouse with Built-In Heater

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Are your fingers still cold, although you have tried the USB Keyboard with Cooler and Heater, the USB Mouse with Infrared Heater and the USB Gloves with Heater? Maybe you want to give this new computer mouse from the famous Chinese company Thanko a go.

Logitech Revue Promoted by Kevin Bacon’s Biggest Fan

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Google TV may not be getting a lot of love from the TV networks, but that’s not stopping Logitech from moving right along with their unique, and often times head-scratching commercials. This time around, we’ve got Kevin Bacon spoofing himself, acting as Kevin Bacon’s biggest fan.

Just admit it: We all want bigger HDTVs

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As mentioned in a previous column here on SlashGear, I’m currently in the market to buy a new HDTV. I’ve found that my current 50-inch plasma isn’t performing as well as I would like, and it’s probably about time to replace the aging set with something new.

TV on your iPad: A roundup of useful apps

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The iTunes Store is a great place to find episodes of TV shows that you might have missed, or even catch up on past seasons, but it's only one of several options available.

Zynga buys Newtoy, studio rebranded as Zynga With Friends

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Well how about this -- Facebook and social game giant Zynga has bought up iPhone developer Newtoy, makers of the popular Games with Friends apps, including Words with Friends and Chess with Friends.

The XIM3 Lets You Game on the XBox 360 With a Keyboard and Mouse

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Fans of first-person shooter games and real-time strategy games usually fall into two camps: the ones who refuse to play with anything but a full keyboard and mouse and the ones who refuse to play on anything but a controller.

Record HD Video and Clear Audio with the Zoom Q3HD

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Zoom has been known for arranging high quality microphones into small packages to make audio recording easier, especially for professionals who need a portable device but crisp and clear sound. Now, the company is finally shipping the Zoom Q3HD Camcorder that we previewed back in October,...

iNotePad – iPad Inspired Notepad

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Considering that the iPhone inspired notepad iMemo saw the light of day not long ago, it was only a matter of time before the iPad version would show up. Its 9.7-inch paper display features three page styles: vertical lined, horizontal lined and blank.

road roller?

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Malcolm Fontier outs iMojito hybrid iPhone case and wallet

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Apple, if you believe the rumors, are looking for a way to turn your iPhone into a digital wallet; until then, we’ll have to struggle through with traditional money, so you might at least treat yourself to a decent way to carry it.

Apple to control mobile market in 2011, claims analyst

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Apple will "maintain both market and profit share leadership" in mobile devices during 2011, claims Canaccord Genuity analyst Michael Walkley. The statement is founded on "continued strong sell-through trends for the iPad and iPhone," including a series of bulletpoint facts.

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OnLive offers up $10 montly PlayPack for subscription gaming

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OnLive today tried a new business model for its streaming gaming service for those wanting an alternative to per-title access. The PlayPack gives users access to at least 40 older but high-profile games, such as the recent Prince of Persia remake and LEGO Batman, for $10 per month.

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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S Android 2.2 Update Delayed

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T-Mobile seems to have upset a few people over the last few days as it made promises that Android 2.2 would be available either by FOTA on November 30, or if that didn't work for some reason that it would be pushed out via Kies on December 1st.

Apple TV Slowdown Is Frustrating Users, Maybe A New Jailbreak Will Help?

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Apple TV users are reporting massive slow downs in video rentals and streaming over HDMI, resulting in “3,000 minute” waits for some media. In related news, the new Apple TV is currently jailbroken and you can basically knock out the Apple TV iOS software and run Plex, instead.

Gift Guide: The 10 Worst Toys Of The Season

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Every year around this time, we rush to the toy store in search of bargains for the wee ones, hoping to find that one glorious item hidden among the picked-over dross that is a post-Black Friday Toys ‘R’ Us. But be warned, shoppers: all is not as it seems.

BBC is bringing its iPlayer service to America via an iPad app

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Section: Video, Content, Portable Video, Video Providers, Web, Online Music/Video A new video-on-demand service might be competiting with the likes of Hulu and Netflix soon, as PaidContent is reporting that UK’s BBC is planning bringing its iPlayer service to the U.S. soon.

Drugged Up Jedi Gets Prison Sentence for Beating

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A 36-year-old Bucks County, Pennsylvania resident was sentenced to eight to 20 years in jail for a beating. The judge reportedly gasped upon seeing images of the victim. The man was high on prescription drugs. When the police arrived, he told them that he was Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Junaio Augmented Reality Browser Updated To 2.5

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If you haven’t downloaded or know about Junaio its a next generation mobile augmented reality browser designed for camera equipped mobile devices such as iOS and Android devices. Junaio provides mobile users with interactive web based information where ever you may be.

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