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Updated Facebook app released for iPhone and iPod touch

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TechCrunch reports that Mark Zuckerberg showed off the new version of his company's Facebook for iPhone app at today's Mobile Event. Facebook v3.3 adds a new Groups feature and also updates the existing Places feature.

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HTC seeing genuine strong demand for Windows Phone 7

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HTC has had stronger sales than it expected for its Windows Phone 7 devices in the launches so far, Taiwan-area phone makers claimed on Wednesday. Phones like the HD7 and 7 Mozart were already selling out at O2 Germany and Australia's Telstra respectively.

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AUO shows first all-angles, glasses-free 3D display

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AU Optronics has announced that it will showcase new 3D display technology at the FPD International expo. The company has built several panels claimed to be the first to display 3D imagery at all angles without requiring users to wear 3D glasses....

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Angry Birds tops 10 million paid downloads on iOS

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Section: Communications, Smartphones, Gaming, Games, Mobile Good gravy! Angry Birds for the App Store for iOS devices like the iPhone, iPad and iPods, has passed through 10 million paid downloads. The unbelievably addicting game launched in 2009 and continues to spawn success. The...

Wireless LED Christmas Tree Balls with Remote

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Here’s a chance to decorate you Christmas tree with ornaments featuring mouth-blown milk glass figurines that lit up using LED’s – all without any cables whatsoever. One small thing though; each light need its own battery.

Bremont B-1 Marine Clock

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Inspired by John Harrison's original Ships Chronometer Bremont is building a marine clock as a tribu..(Read...

All Your Mobile Ads Are Belong to Google, Just Second

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Just about six months ago, Google completed acquiring AdMob, a company you more than likely know about if you’ve ever seen an advertisement on your mobile device.

Artist creates real-life home icon

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Artist Johannes P. Osterhoff (whom you may remember from his paintings using OS X elements) has been reusing Apple's interface elements again. His latest project is a real-life construction of the Home icon from OS X, which he's made into a wearable display.

Don’t hold your breath for a Facebook iPad app

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While many of us (including me) are clamoring for an official iPad Facebook app, Mark Zuckerberg pretty much dashed any hopes for one at today's Facebook Mobile Event. When asked why there wasn't an official iPad app yet, Zuckerberg replied, "The iPad isn't mobile." Uh, what?

UK finds that Google Street View violated local laws

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Britain's Information Commissioner has ruled that Google violated UK regulations when the search giant collected Wi-Fi data while canvassing the country to expand Street View imagery.

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iTunes 90-second ‘ultimatum’ aimed at indies, talks still on

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Apple's 90-second iTunes sample deal has already been reached with major music labels but is simply being pushed on indies, tips from the inside revealed today.

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New York Times iPad app gets bug fix but still somewhat flaky

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The New York Times for iPad app has received a much-needed update. The first version, introduced in the middle of October, replaced the older free Editor’s Choice app, which only had a small subset of Times content.

AU Optronics Unveils A Solar Touch Keyboard

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Move aside Logitech, there’s another solar keyboard in town. Earlier this week, Logitech introduced the K750, an $80 wireless, solar-powered keyboard made of recyclable plastic and billed as the world’s first solar keyboard. The K750 may be first but it certainly won’t be the last.

Supreme Court Makes A Mockery Of California’s Violent Game Ban

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This is fantastic. As you may know, California is attempting to bring about a nationwide ban on selling violent video games to minors.

New 3D Hologram Technology brings Researchers a Step Closer to Real-Time Images

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Nasser Peyghambarian of the University of Arizona and his cool gang of colleagues reported today that their new holographic tech can project nearly 360 degree images from one location to another, that image updating every 2 seconds.

Apple iBookstore has opened in Australia

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Just over six months have passed since the launch of the iPad, and today, the iBookstore has now officially opened in Australia.

Book Release Date Hints at Release Date for iWork ’11

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Two separate websites have shown a publication date of December 2010 for a book which appears to be a guide for iWork ’11. This is surprising as the release date for iWork ’11 has not yet been officially announced by Apple.

LG Windows Phone 7 devices to get free apps every 60 days

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LG and Microsoft teamed up to spur on sales of Windows Phone 7 devices with a special app giveaway for LG phone owners. Those with devices like the Quantum and other Optimus 7 phones will get 10 free apps, normally worth at least $30, every 60 days.

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Tonight’s Release, Xbox Kinect: How Does It Work?

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The prototype for Microsoft’s Kinect camera and microphone famously cost $30,000. At midnight tonight, the company is releasing it as a motion-capture Xbox 360 peripheral for $150. Microsoft is projecting that it will sell five million units between now and Christmas.

Supreme Court Split over First Amendment Protection of Video Games [In Regards to Californian Law Blocking them]

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This is one of those issues I imagine will be hashed and re-hashed forevermore. Here’s one of those bigger times, when the Supreme Court of the US government has a little talk about it.

ASUS ships Lamborghini Eee VX6 notebook

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ASUS has begun shipping its latest Lamborghini-themed notebook, the Eee PC VX6. The device integrates a 12.1-inch display with 1366x768 resolution and LED backlighting.

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Facebook lets third-party apps update locations, adds Deals

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Facebook during its special mobile event today changed some of the fundamental structure of its mobile platform to bolster third-party apps and add Foursquare-style deals. Android and iPhone apps will now have access to the write and search components of the Places location interface.

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Samsung Continuum specs revealed by way of ‘Competitive Comparison Chart’

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Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile While we are still waiting for the official release of the Samsung Continuum, we now have the hardware specs courtesy of a recently leaked ‘Competitive Comparison Chart’ from Verizon Wireless.

Purple Wind Turbines Could Save Wildlife

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While wind turbines allow us to harness the power of the wind to create a renewable source of energy, their spinning blades can also serve as a potential danger to wildlife.

Frends Headphones: Designed, Tested by Pro Snowboarders

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Dude. Those headphones are totally rad. Do the kids still talk that way on the slopes? If so, you could hear that in reference to a new line of headphones and earbuds designed by a group of seven pro-snowboarding friends -- one of who is Olympic medal-winning Scott Lago.