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Sony Develop New Technique for Better LCD Displays

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Sony has developed a new system that allows LCD screens to respond quicker to changes. The new technology is called Hybrid FPA (field-induced photo-reactive alignment). What this allows the screen to do is achieve a response time of under 3ms.

Qatar’s World Cup 2022 Win Is A Win For Technology

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FIFA’d Well there you go: the 2018 Fifa World Cup will be in Russia and the 2022 Fifa World Cup will be in Qatar. We’re all in agreement in the official CrunchGear chat room this morning: it’s more exciting this way.

Google Doodles Go Live on Mobiles

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Since 1998, Google has once in a while produced what is called a Google Doodle. The Google Doodles are re-drawn Google Logos that are used on specific days where something important happened in history such as man landing on the moon.These have always been restricted to the desktop version of...

Unicorn Cow Discovered in China

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Looks like unicorn meat may be more than just a meme-tastic joke. A farmer in China's Hebei province is the proud owner of a unicorn cow.

New Apple MagSafe Patent Revealed

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We have seen a couple of new Apple patents this week, including the convertible Macbook, iPad device, now the guys over at Patently Apple have discovered a new patent for a new Apple MagSafe connector.

Old Navy pilots iPod-based point-of-sale system, still has creepy mannequins

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Old Navy, the retail clothing store chain that owned by another retail clothing store chain (The Gap, former employer of onetime Apple retail exec George Blankenship), is reportedly piloting an iPod touch-based point-of-sale (POS) system like that used in Apple Stores.

Clearwire ships Clear 4G modem with Wi-Fi for homes

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Clearwire on Thursday shipped its Clear Modem with Wi-Fi. It will let users link their Wi-Fi devices to Clear's 4G network from a relatively static area like a home or office, offering wireless download speeds of between 3 and 6Mbps, with bursts as fast as 10Mbps.

HTC to Focus on Android while Watching Tablet Market

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HTC VP Jack Tong has recently spoken about the company plans for smartphones and tablets. In regards to tablets, right now they are watching the competition and are thinking of entering the market.

Autodesk University 2010 coverage: Tron Legacy sneak peek

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As sophisticated software is increasingly used in hi-tech filmmaking for rendering, pre-visualization and so on, an interesting side effect has emerged from the special effects: Autodesk has enough juice, and fans of their stuff in positions of Hollywood power, that they can often finagle exclusive...

Sennheiser + Adidas = HD 25 Originals

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Not too much to this next bit, but not every post is the size of the Fallout: New Vegas strategy guide. Sennheiser has teamed up with Adidas to create the HD 25 Originals, a pair of headphones that “are ideal for everyday listening in comfort and style or when you are working in the club or studio.”

Tron Motorcycle Helmet

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If you are a Tron fan then this Tron decal Motorcycle/Scooter helmet that mimics the the decorative design of the original Tron lightcycle suit might be for you.

Dish Networks Remote Access App Streams Slingbox To Your iPad

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Dish Network have released a new Remote Access app that will allow you to view live TV and record programs via your Slingbox.

Justin Bieber Blocked from YouTube for Uploading Justin Bieber Music

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Poor, poor Justin Bieber. He created some music, and all he wanted to do was share it with the world. The teenage Canadian pop star attempted to upload his new song "Pray" to his YouTube account, only to be blocked by the service's copyright protection software.

Popemobile Could Go Solar

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The Popemobile is one of the most iconic vehicles in the world, making it a prime candidate for a green makeover. Pope Benedict XVI has recently stated that he wants to change the car from a standard gas guzzler to a solar powered electric vehicle.

Lab Grown Mercedes Concept Car Detailed

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When we first learned of the Biome--the strange Mercedes Benz concept vehicle that was literally grown from seeds--all we had to go on was an artist's rendering.

Unicorn Meat Seized By German Officials

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I hate to do two unicorn-related posts in a row--oh, who am I kidding? It's my pleasure doing two unicorn-related posts in a row. Remember that "Canned Unicorn Meat" we told you about a few weeks back?

Angry Birds Seasons Expansion Now Available in Apple App Store

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Up until today, you’d have had to own an Android-based device in order to access you some sweet winter holiday Angry Birds fun, but now, iDevice users can join in on the fun as well.

Advent Vega unboxing & hands-on [Video]

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Advent’s Vega tablet seems to have surprised everybody with its popularity, not least retailer DSG who can’t seem to keep them in stock for more than a few hours at a time.

Epson PictureMate Show Digital Photo Frame and Printer Available Now

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For some people, a digital photo frame is exactly what they’re looking for this holiday season. For others, it’s a gadget that just do enough to warrant a purchase.

Motorola chief hints at 4G phones, Verizon iPhone at event

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Motorola's co-CEO Sanjay Jha dropped strong hints of future plans, as well as those from Apple, at the Credit Suisse conference on Wednesday.

Construction to begin on Apple Store in Bologna, Italy

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Above is a street view shot of the site where Apple will be breaking ground on an all new Apple Store. It's right smack dab in the middle of Bologna, Italy, a place where I'd imagine you probably shouldn't believe anything you hear.

Canon Will Replace Your Slippery Knob for $100

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A rather strange piece of news comes to us from Canon. If you have either the EOS 7D or 5D Mark II, you can send it off to Canon and get a brand new mode-dial. Why? Because this one locks in place, requiring you to push a central button to turn it.

Junaio Augmented Reality Browser Version 2.5 Is (Officially) Released

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Those of you following the crop of mobile Augmented Reality  tools out there will be pleased to know that Munich based Metaio officially released an update to their Junaio browser.

Perception: An iPad Is Worth More Than a Galaxy Tab

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As I believe Descartes once said, "I think, therefore I think I'll buy an iPad." What he was really saying, when you get past all the intellectual mumbo-jumbo, is that what we perceive is far more important than reality.

Amazon Boots WikiLeaks From its Servers

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Amazon yesterday dropped document leaking site WikiLeaks from its servers, following pressure from the US government.

Automatic Xylophone

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Want to learn how a Xylophon is made from scratch? The guys from NerdKits go over the basics, when the Xylophon is built they automate it by making some coils and drive it using a NerdKit. This is a fun project that is sure to provide some holiday cheer.

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