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iPhone Heading to Target and Sam’s Club

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Earlier this month, Target began selling Apple’s tablet device, the iPad, and it looks like the national discount chain doesn’t plan on stopping there.

T-Mobile adds data to prepaid plans

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T-Mobile today became the latest US carrier to add data to its prepaid mix. Its prepaid phone plans now include a 'sweet spot' $50 monthly plan with unlimited calling and messaging but also 100MB of data.

Apple Peel 520 iPod phone case could face Apple lawsuit

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

14 years ago
The Apple Peel 520 case for the iPod touch that shipped last month may be the subject of a lawsuit from Apple, a report indicated Wednesday.

Apple’s “Back To The Mac” Event Heralds OS X Improvements

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Invitations are going out for Apple’s next event, and it’s looking to be all about the Mac, as opposed to the last few, which have been primarily iOS-related.

Vudu adds streaming HDX video, social networking

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14 years ago
Vudu just announced it has updated its set-top boxes with software that will bring newfound features. The boxes will now have the same full streaming capabilities that HDTVs and Blu-ray players of partners do.

TUAW Poll: What’s the name of OS X 10.7?

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

14 years ago
Here at TUAW, we love possibilities. Yeah, we all know that Apple's new OS will be named something prosaic and big cat like OS X 10.7 Lion but until Apple actually makes its announcement, the waveform doesn't collapse. Possibilities still abound.

Windows Phone 7 Getting Copy & Paste and Multitasking in January Rumor Suggests

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Microsoft kick-started the week with the launch announcement for Windows Phone 7, and while it may not have been a keynote for the announcement, Microsoft came clean on when we could expect an update that would bring Copy & Paste to the mobile Operating System.

Deals: 160GB Apple TV, only $149

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

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This week OnSale.com has reduced the price on the 160GB Apple TV which makes it possible to watch movies, TV shows, music and podcasts from your iTunes library as well as photos and movie trailers on your HDTV.

Activision Top Shot Elite Controller Passes Through the FCC

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

14 years ago
There’s plenty of video game controllers shaped like a gun, which are all designed to help the player experience their favorite First Person Shooter (FPS) title in a whole new way.

EA On Defensive After So-So Medal Of Honor Reviews

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

14 years ago
Yikes. A quick trip to Metacritic (a site I usually loathe, but it’s helpful right now) reveals that EA’s Medal of Honor is… just OK. It’s currently sitting at 76 out of 100. Not exactly what EA’s bigwigs were hoping, you have to assume.

Win a Sonos ZoneBridge and ZonePlayer S5

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

14 years ago
If you've read our reviews of the Sonos ZonePlayer S5 or their iPad and iPhone remotes, you may have said, "I'd like to get a Sonos system but I can't afford the price." Well, today may be your lucky day as we're giving away a Sonos ZonePlayer S5 and a Sonos ZoneBridge to one fortunate winner!

Office 2008 users: 12.2.7 update is available

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

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With about two weeks to go until Office 2011 ships, Microsoft is making sure that Office 2008 is safe and sound with a security and stability update.

Xbox 360 Gets Reinvented as a Slim Laptop

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Master modder Ben Heck has always dazzled with his hacks that transform the Xbox 360, PS3 and other video game consoles into the devices, the likes of which you have never seen before. Now Heck is back with a mod that stuffs the Xbox 360 into a slim laptop like casing.

Gran Turismo 5 Delayed Until Holiday Season

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Up until today, fans of the prodigal racing series Gran Turismo were expecting to get their hands on the 5th installment in the series on November 2nd. But, it looks like that’s not going to happen. Unfortunately, one of the most delayed games in history has been, yet again, delayed.

HTML5 slideshows + Short URLs = Min.us

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

14 years ago
min.us is a new and super simple way to make online slideshows. Simply drag photos from your computer to your browser window and you’ve got a slideshow.

ThinkGeek Ghost Lamps Keep Your Home Safe from the Wokka-Wokka of Doom

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

14 years ago
If you’re tired of all those conventional lamps that usually adorn a desk, and if you happen to be a particularly fond fan of Pac-Man, then perhaps these new Ghost Lamps from ThinkGeek will grasp your attention long enough for you to pull out your wallet.

The Technology Behind The Hyundai Equus Is Impressive

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

14 years ago
As we move into the next decade, there will be a push for more electronics in our cars. Us humans can’t get enough of this thing called constant contact. It doesn’t even have to be with another human; just playing on smartphone apps is enough to lull that endless depression that comes from living.

Over 73% of Android phones running 2.x or later

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Google has updated its distribution totals of the various Android OS builds to reveal that 73.8 percent are using some version of Android 2.x. Meant for developers, it shows that the largest portion (40.4 percent) use Android 2.1, while the second most used build of the OS is Android 2.2, at 33.4...

Shapeways Now Lets You Make Stuff Out Of Silver – Werewolves Beware

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

14 years ago
Are you getting a bum quote from your local silversmith for the creation of a silver knuckle duster? Me too. They just don’t understand the importance of protecting ourselves from the lycanthropic scourge.

7% of Americans have made video phone calls post-iPhone 4

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About seven percent of the US has made a video call on a cellphone, Pew Research found in a study posted today. Although still relatively new in the country, mobile video chat is now large enough to compare to the 23 percent of total Internet users that have used video.

Kill Cell Phone Feedback With Buzz Killer Card

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

14 years ago
You know that little buzz you hear whenever you put your cell phone next to a speaker? It's the sound of the cell signal being amplified--and it's really, really annoying. It's a problem that occurs with GSM phones.

Steve Jobs to Give iPods to Chilean Miners as a Personal Gift

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For 68 days, a group of 33 Chilean miners were stuck in a collapsed mine. The rescue process began yesterday and continues into today, but it looks like, other than freedom from the depths of the Earth, the miners will have another surprise waiting for them.

Apple Obtains Patent on Pinch-to-Zoom for Multitouch Displays, but It’s Limited

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

14 years ago
After obtaining the trademark for “There’s an App for That,” and managing to also figure out a way to censor filthy text messages, it looks like Apple is on a bit of a winning streak for the moment. (Which will probably only get better on October 20th.)

Apple patents content filter for outbound text messages

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Ever the kid-friendly outfit, Apple filed a patent in 2008 that aims to make text messaging safer for the children. TechCrunch reports that today, the US Patent and Trademark office awarded Apple a patent which puts a ban on sending obscene text messages sometimes called "sexting."

Archos 101 Android Internet Tablet Launched

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

14 years ago
Archos has announced the launch of its Archos 101 Android Tablet on the Market. It comes with a 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen display, it packs the power of a 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 Processor, 3D OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics accelerator, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity plus they will be available in two...

Deal documents show Ngmoco’s 50 million downloads, $10m losses in 2009

October 13th, 2010 link to (permalink)

14 years ago
Stuart Dredge of MobileEntertainment did some digging into the paperwork behind the Ngmoco sale, and came back with some interesting figures about the company's financials. Turns out that rumored $403 million purchase price is true -- kind of.

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