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Roku and Netgear device hits the FCC, looks to be a home media streaming system

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Section: Video, HDTV It looks like Roku fans have two other devices to look forward to seeing come available. The devices in question are the Roku XD and the Netgear Roku XD Player both of which have recently been spotted in an FCC listing.

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Flick this! Croke puts Crokinole on the iPhone

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Crokinole is a beautiful, simple game with a long history. In the tradition of pool and Carrom, Crokinole is a dexterity game that pits two (or four) people against each other around a circular wooden board.

Keanu Reeves marks his 46th with a solitary cupcake outside a warehouse

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Keanu Reeves celebrates his 46th birthday with a single-candled cupcake outside a film prop warehous..(Read...

Waterfield Unleashes Animal Print Cases for New iPod Touch

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If you're an animal lover, an ultra-stylish tech-savvy fashionista, or just like the idea of taking a walk on the wild side, you'll definitely want to check out the new cases from Waterfield.Their new Suede Jacket cases have been resized to fit the new Apple iPod Touch perfectly, and they're...

O2 Now Beaming Android 2.1 To Awaiting Dell Streaks

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UK Streaks are about to get a little more awesome. O2 is now sending the neccessary bits for the Donut to Eclair upgrade to all the Dell Streaks on its network.

iSAVE External Air Bags for Cars Meant to Keep Pedestrians Safe

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We can’t say for sure, but there must be a lot of cars hitting a lot of walking people in Japan, because they have a very, very “healthy” fascination with keeping cars from hitting them.

Coolermaster’s Choiix Boom Boom Portable Speaker Unveiled, Offers Acceptable Sound

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As far as portable speakers go, it’s good to know that while the expensive ones are still getting attention, the little guys out there are still producing attractive options for not a lot of cash. That’s exactly where Coolermaster’s Choiix Boom Boom portable speaker comes in.

Got 10 friends and want to video chat with them all at the same time? Grab the latest Skype 5.0 beta

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Section: Communications, VoIP A new posting over at the Skype Blog has formally introduced the latest in terms of Skype for Windows—Skype 5.0, which is still in beta (currently beta 2) but will allow for group video calling with up to 10 people.

Twee Altoids Tin BBQ Grill For Micro-Cookouts

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This is a fun idea; get a few of these together and you can have a sort of Western Sukiyaki party, with everyone cooking cocktail wienies in their own little heated dishes. All you need is an Altoids tin, some computer fan grills, and a little nut and bolt know-how. Full instructions here.

Will Neanderthal Dealers Torpedo Car Ugrades Via OnStar?

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General Motors is upgrading vehicle software remotely via its OnStar telematics system, meaning owners no longer have to visit the dealer if there's a fix or improvement to the car that doesn't involve a mechanical fix. It's sent via OnStar. What could be wrong with that? How about dealer reaction?

Google Music Available by Christmas This Year, Sources Say

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Google’s answer to Apple’s iTunes is coming. Or, perhaps not an answer, but part of the conversation. When Google showed off the idea of Music at this year’s I/O conference, people were eagerly awaiting its official unveiling later in the year.

Billboard in Japan Can Determine Your Age and Gender, Recommend Soft Drink Based on Profile

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It seems that Japan is taking these interactive billboards seriously. When the idea was first postulated, it seemed that only vending machines would be getting the makeover, and the interactiveness would be limited to simply getting directions and picking your favorite drink.

Apple trailers page adds showtimes and theater maps

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Since people still seem to want to leave their houses and go to the movies (despite Apple's best efforts to keep them firmly on their couches), the iTunes Movie Trailers site now features a sophisticated Showtimes view.

How Can Bluetooth Save Lives When Most Drivers Don’t Use It?

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Just 45% of drivers ever pair their cellphones with their cars' Bluetooth hands-free calling modules. Even fewer people use Bluetooth every time they get in the car.

Hands-On With HDR Photos in the Next iPhone Update

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<< Previous | Next >> A photo of a train making a stop. Standard version on top, HDR version on bottom.

Come to the Dock Side, Luke: R2-D2 Edition Droid 2 gets its own matching dock

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Verizon’s got this crazy challenge going on over at the teaser page for the R2-D2 Edition Droid 2, wherein users are given clues that lead to special codes.

Antec Soundscience Virtual 3D Speakers Coming This Fall for $250

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If your living room is usually being used to watch movies or play video games, then you know that having the best sound is critical to a fully enjoyable experience.

Sony Bloggie Touch HD Camera

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The Sony Bloggie Touch MHS-TS20K is a HD video camera capable of capturing at full HD 1080p. It has a 12.8 megapixel sensor inside that can capture through an F2.8 lens. The 12.8 megapixel sensor used in the camera is an Exmor CMOS sensor. Storage wise it comes in either 4GB and 8GB capacities.

iSAVE: Airbags Attached To The Outside Of Cars

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I am not sure if this is a good way to protect pedestrians, but a team of Japanese researchers developed them: airbags for use on the outside of vehicles. It may sound bizarre at first, but this is not some silly experiment.

Toshiba Debuts Tiny and Dim Pocket Projector

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I like the promise that Pico Projectors make. Being able to take a small projector with you easily and have that projector run on batteries to give presentations or watch content on a larger screen is a very nice thing.

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Mapfactor Navigator Free is free GPS navigator for mobile computers

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Yep, fully free navigation software MapFactor NavigatorFREE for Windows and WindowsMobile based devices!Get yours from http://navigatorfree.mapfactor.comI tested it on my Viliv N5 and it seems pretty good ( Finnish maps missing so I couldn't do a video, sorry )Here is pile of...

Facebook “stalker button” in the works

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Section: Web, Web 2.0 / Social Networking Facebook is working on a new “stalker button” that will allow you to see all of the updates of a given user.

National Lazy Mom’s Day

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As always, those of you in other countries can feel free to participate in this one. I am taking part, and I’m not even a mom at all! However, I am one of those aunts who might as well be another parent half the time, so I figure I’ve earned it.

Archos 7 and Archos 101 hands-on [Video]

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Archos weren’t short of new internet tablets for IFA 2010, though it’s their Archos 7 and Archos 101 which stood out when we stopped by their booth earlier today.

NES Controller Used to Play Nintendo Emulator on HTC EVO 4G

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There’s an emulator of every kind on the Android platform right now. Ranging from old-school consoles, to newer (yet still old-school) models, you can find all types of games to play while you’re on the move, without having to get your hands on the old-time console.

Carnegie Mellon’s Modular Snake Robot Can Climb Trees, Pipes, and Your Body

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When robots take over the world, it’s always because a certain robot was created to help mankind, or at least a facet of mankind’s life. That’s what it seems like, anyway, in those Sci-Fi movies that seem more like future told than fictional creation.

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