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Shields Up!: Hackers Exploit Royal Wedding News

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Section: Computers, Security, Features, Originals Not long after the news broke that Britain’s Prince William plans to marry long time girlfriend Kate Middleton, hackers started pumping out spam and poisoning search results related to the event.

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Black Friday Week: Circuit City Sales

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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CircuitCity.com just posted a big page of deals including a Samsung TV and a Flip camera. They’ve also got a refurb 3rd Gen iPod Touch for $249. They also have a crazy outdoor cooker for those who want to risk a grease fire this holiday.

Verizon’s 4G SIM cards arrive in stores

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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The 4G SIM cards for Verizon's 4G network are starting to arrive in some stores, as evidenced by images posted by Droid-Life on Monday. Because Android 4G phones won't be coming out until early in 2011, however, these are likely meant for netbooks and 4G broadband modems.

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FCC warns Comcast-NBC merger not a sure deal

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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The Comcast and NBC merger that is still being looked over by regulators is not finalized, anonymous Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officials said today.

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Firm’s MS-backed Novell buyout sparks Linux lawsuit fears

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Attachmate today bought Novell in a deal that has triggered worries of renewed lawsuits and legal pressure from Microsoft.

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iPhone 4.2 how-to: Setting custom SMS alert tones

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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One of the less-heralded new features in iOS 4.2.1 for the iPhone is the addition of a slew of new SMS message tones, along with the ability to assign text tones to particular contacts.

Apple retro-fitting iPhone 4s with 5-point Torx screws

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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[Editor's Note: Several commenters have pointed out that the 5-point Torx screw is not unique to Apple gear, and although they are somewhat more difficult to work with than 6-point Torx or conventional screws, tools are readily available to remove them if needed.

Deflexion Body Armor Hardens on Impact

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Perhaps the holy grail of body armor is the type that's flexible and soft when you're in motion or need to move around, but that firms up the instant something hits you or when you take some kind of impact, offering protection when you need it and flexibility when you need it. That's the...

The BoxWave Keyboard Buddy Gives Your iPhone Keys

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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There's no shortage of iPhone cases designed to add a touch of elegance to your iPhone, some protection, and maybe an added feature here and there, but the BoxWave Keyboard Buddy wants to add one of the best features of all to your iPhone: a full QWERTY keyboard.

Gearlog is Looking for Writers

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Hey Gearlog reader, just a short note to let you know that we're looking for contributors to the site. If you follow the blog, you know what we're in the market for--writers with their finger on the pulse of technology.

Tablets You Can Actually Buy for the Holidays

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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After Apple launched the iPad, it seemed like every tech company -- large, small, and seemingly otherwise -- in existence was readying its own consumer tablet. We hear tell of all manner of Android and Windows 7 tablets.

Simple, CHEAP, wireless home audio streaming

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Section: Audio, Home Audio, Video, HDTV, Reviews, Features, Originals Would you believe me if I told you that for $70 you can get all the music on your computer to stream to your stereo in less than 5 minutes?

Russian president criticizes camera quality of Galaxy Tab

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Russia's president, Dimitry Medvedev, on a recent trip to South Korea picked up a Galaxy Tab device. On his Twitter post, which has since been pulled, he publicly announced the picture quality of its 3-megapixel rear-facing camera leaves a little to be desired.

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AT&T claims lead in cellular speed, lack of dropped calls

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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AT&T today claimed to have an edge in cellular performance through a study that gave it the lead in wireless speed. The US-wide test, reportedly conducted independently by Global Wireless Solutions, put an unnamed "nearest competitor" 20 percent slower on a national average.

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Swiss Army Victorinox Dive Master 500 Mechanical Watch Review

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Swiss Army Victorinox watches are very important to the watch industry in my opinion. For many people not familiar with the greater breadth of offerings from the watch industry, these Swiss timepieces are a creamy options when wanting a piece that combines good design, sporty styling, and solid...

Netflix adds streaming-only plan for $7.99, raises prices for discs

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Section: Video, Content, Video Providers It’s been a long time coming to the US, and now we finally have the option for a Netflix membership that only streams content, no more discs. The new plan doesn’t come without downsides for those who still want to have their discs, however.

Notion Ink’s Adam Tablet Official Website Released

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Notion Ink Adam has it’s own brand new webpage at http://www.notionink.com/. And it seems to be a giant improvement over their first teaser site which was all in Flash – this one’s layed out NICE and everyone can see it.

iPads now helping food charity feed the hungry

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Just last week we wrote about iPads being given out to doctors in Australia, and now we are seeing another hospitality-based use for them -- tracking food donations and pickups for Melbourne's FareShare food charity.

MicroVision outs SHOWWX+ pico projector for iOS devices

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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MicroVision has announced a new laser pico projector that's compatible with Apple's iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The SHOWWX+ can throw up images sized between 12 and 100 inches, though its resolution is just 848x480.

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TerreStar’s Genus satellite phone now on sale to home users

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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TerreStar today opened the doors to its Genus satellite smartphone and began selling it to the wider public. The once work-only phone can now be bought just for personal use.

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World of Goo coming to iPad, Gunstar Heroes out now

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Here are two good pieces of news for iOS gamers. First up, World of Goo, the practically classic indie game that has you building little structures out of blobs of goo, is headed to the App Store just as soon as Apple approves the app for iPad.

Nissan Leaf’s Window Sticker Boasts 99MPGe

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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While I’m sure the guys at Nissan were crossing their fingers, hoping for a 100MPGe rating, the EPA either had other ideas, or didn’t plan for three-digit numbers on their window stickers.

Netflix Intros Streaming-Only Plan, Raises Prices

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Netflix today finally unveiled its long-awaited streaming-only movie plan. The company will charge $7.99 for the service, which does away with DVD mailers, in exchange for unlimited online streaming of movies and TV shows to PCs and TVs.

Dell Inspiron Duo convertible Netbook Hits Pre-Order

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Last week we told you that the Inspiron Duo should be hitting pre-order this week, and we were right. The little convertible netbook is up for pre-order at the Microsoft Store. You can order the thing up for $549 or for an extra $99 you can get the netbook and Signature Premium service.

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Maylong M-150 Android Tablet Reviewed, Sucks as Much as We Thought

November 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Never has the old adage “you get what you pay for” been more accurate than it is in the tablet market. The people over at Ars Technica have posted up a review of the $99 Android 1.6 tablet called the Maylong M-150.

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